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One pint, one bold promise: What this beer health claim hides about alcohol's real trade-offs
Beer could come with a "surprising health benefit," according to a new report from the BBC. This must be pleasing news for beer drinkers everywhere. But what did the new study the BBC report was based on actually say? And ...
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Mothers without a specific fatty acid in the blood more often have children with asthma, study reveals
Shortness of breath, coughing, and respiratory infections. Childhood asthma, also known as asthmatic bronchitis, is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide. But why does the disease develop? Research ...
May 1, 2026
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Dietary fats shape pancreatic cancer risk via ferroptosis
For decades, the relationship between fat and cancer has been treated as a question of quantity: Eat less fat, reduce your risk of developing cancer. But new research published April 29 in Cancer Discovery shows that for ...
May 1, 2026
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How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them
Consumption of ultra-processed foods—including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals—is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy.
May 1, 2026
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New medical guidelines urge more fiber, less bathroom scrolling on your phone
On Wednesday, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released updated guidelines aimed at modern bathroom habits and dietary trends that could be making hemorrhoids and constipation worse.
Apr 30, 2026
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Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet on emissions and metabolic health in randomized trial
A new randomized clinical trial provides some of the clearest evidence to date that what we eat can meaningfully reshape both human health and the health of the planet. Researchers have found that a low-fat vegan diet reduced ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Lower dietary protein intake linked to lower dialysis risk in chronic kidney disease
For adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or 4, lower dietary protein intake (DPI) is associated with lower dialysis risk, with no indication of nutritional harm, according to a study published online April 28 ...
Apr 30, 2026
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How eating primes immune cells for future responses
Diets and healthy eating habits hold promise for preventing and treating diseases, but far less is known about acute effects on the immune system shortly after a meal.
Apr 29, 2026
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Q&A: What should women do to keep their bones healthy?
One in 10 Americans experience osteoporosis, which significantly weakens bones and makes them more prone to fracture. Women comprise 80% of people with osteoporosis, and women approaching or in menopause are at the highest ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Why omega‑3s may be vital to getting the most out of your daily workouts
Most people know omega-3 fish oils are good for health—especially heart health. But what many people might not realize is that these friendly fats can also be beneficial to your workouts.
Apr 29, 2026
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Plant-based eating may reduce inflammation
Consuming a plant-based diet may help lower levels of a key marker of inflammation in the body, according to analysis of clinical trials led by University of Warwick researchers. The study, published in Nutrition, Metabolism ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Optimizing exercise and nutrition before surgery boosts patient outcomes, review finds
Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ...
Apr 29, 2026
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A banned chemical still lingers, and its strangest effect may depend on sex, genes and one common vitamin
In two new studies, researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute have clarified how a long-banned group of chemicals, called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), affect genetic activity. The research helps explain how biological ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Fruit and nuts fight non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Eating fruit and nuts can help protect against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—but a popular fiber supplement can make the condition worse, research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found. The paper, "Ellagic ...
Apr 28, 2026
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How young adults perceive ultra-processed foods underscores need for consensus definition
The term ultra-processed food gets people's attention, but it has no universally accepted definition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been gathering data to establish ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Yellow food coloring changes gut microbiome in early life
A food coloring widely used in the U.S. and worldwide has been found to alter the balance of bacteria living in the gut and may cause low levels of inflammation. Researchers will present these findings at the 2026 American ...
Apr 27, 2026
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How two men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable
On May 6, 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes. The milestone was celebrated worldwide, not just by athletics fans. It was considered at the time to ...
Apr 27, 2026
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How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids
Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating. But this can be tricky if you struggle with eating ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Cigarette exposure in the womb may amplify risk of metabolic disease in adulthood
People whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may benefit from paying extra attention to a healthy diet. According to a new study conducted in mice, the double-hit of maternal smoking and a high-fat, high-sugar diet during ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Specially-designed cards help ensure science is at the heart of mindful eating technology design
Lancaster University researchers have created a new toolset to guide developers of technologies aimed at helping the millions of people around the world who are impacted by problematic eating and unhealthy relationships with ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Their parents lived to 100. Do their diets have clues to longevity?
A new study from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University suggests that the children of a parent who lived to age 100 or older tend to have slightly healthier eating habits ...
Apr 26, 2026
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Maternal dairy intake consistent with recommendations linked to lower levels of specific human milk lipids
Results from a pilot study of 100 exclusively breastfeeding women suggest that maternal dairy intake is associated with decreased concentrations of numerous human milk lipids. Findings from the study will be presented at ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Ultra-processed foods damage your focus even if you eat healthily
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows that a diet high in heavily processed foods can negatively impact the brain's ability to focus and increases the risk of developing ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Liver hormone regulates appetite and metabolism by targeting a specific group of hindbrain neurons
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center provide critical insight into how the brain and body work together to regulate food intake, energy use and metabolism, offering important new analysis into the biology ...
Apr 23, 2026
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The one-two punch of stress and nighttime eating may lead to toilet trouble
It's well known that chronic stress can disrupt bowel function, sending people running to the bathroom or making them constipated. New research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 suggests that eating late at night ...
Apr 23, 2026
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