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Reducing protein intake could support healthy aging by reshaping metabolism
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review covering more than 350 papers on protein restriction and aging—published July 31 in the journal Cell Press ...
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Eating a wide variety of plants every day could be more beneficial than taking a probiotic
Eating a wide variety of plants every day could be more beneficial to the microbiome than taking a standard probiotic. New research led by scientists from King's College London and ZOE found that consuming a daily blend with ...
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'Restoring the joy of eating': Overcoming dysphagia through 3D food printing technology
As South Korea enters a superaged society, the rising number of cancer and chronic disease patients has made "eating well" an emerging national and social challenge. Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—is particularly common ...
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ACSS2 protein identified as therapeutic target for metastatic liver tumors
Liver metastases are one of the most common sites of cancer spread, and the survival rates are very low. However, Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) researchers recently identified a new promising therapeutic target.
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People with frailty explain what they really want from digital health tools
"Older adults with pre-frailty and frailty are vulnerable to malnutrition, yet they often lack access to tailored, credible and accessible nutrition education," says researcher Adeline Lau, from Flinders University's Caring ...
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Scientists identify fructose as a surprise driver of cancer spread
A new study from The Wistar Institute has uncovered an unexpected link between fructose—a common dietary sugar—and the spread of an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Published in Nature Aging, the study found that cancer ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Supercharged millet could help children's gut health without usual supplement side effects
Every day in the urban slums of Mumbai, hundreds of young children were fed toddler-appropriate porridge, soft curry or fresh-baked goods. For some, these were made of ordinary pearl millet, an ancient grain common in the ...
Jul 30, 2026
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New strategy for controlling hypertension: Should boosting potassium be part of efforts to control high blood pressure?
High blood pressure can be better controlled with a strategy that combines boosting potassium intake with reducing sodium, according to a new report. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 1.28 billion adults ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Perilla oil improved platelet function and lowered inflammation in smokers, trial finds
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In South Korea, it is the second-leading cause of death, and its incidence has continued to rise in recent years. CVD places a substantial burden ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Limiting sugar early in life associated with lower risk of dementia later
Consuming less sugar in utero and during the first 1 to 2 years of life was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology. The study also found ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods by fathers may influence their babies' birth weight and body measurements
A father's diet can affect his children's health and body composition before they are even conceived. A study of 43 triads of fathers, mothers and newborns treated in the public health care system of Ribeirão Preto in the ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Overlooked plant proteins may boost gut health
Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating a diverse community of intestinal bacteria. These benefits have long been known to stem partly from ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Circadian gene variants offer new indicator of obesity risk in children
New research from the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) has found that circadian rhythm-related genes could influence the risk of obesity in children, highlighting an important connection between sleep and eating behavior.
Jul 28, 2026
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For long-term health, diet quality matters more than food processing level
What makes a diet healthy—or not? According to a new study, nutritional quality matters more than processing level when it comes to long-term health.
Jul 28, 2026
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Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
Doctors recommend dietary fiber for healthy digestion, but to benefit from it, people not only need specific species of gut bacteria but also the right strains of those bacteria to process the starches, according to a new ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Is your diet driving up your cholesterol? That may depend on your genes
Can a low-carb diet cause your cholesterol to skyrocket? This question has vexed researchers and influencers alike as the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has surged, yet the evidence has remained mixed. New research ...
Jul 27, 2026
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A daily multivitamin may help older adults maintain functional health
The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of functional ...
Jul 27, 2026
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What vegan and vegetarian diets can and can't tell us about eating disorders
The simple sentence: "No thanks, I don't eat meat" can prompt very different reactions, but the question that often follows is: "Why?"
Jul 27, 2026
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80% of toddler foods on grocery shelves are ultra-processed, audit reveals
An audit of toddler foods sold at 21 grocery stores in Texas revealed that 4 out of 5 products were ultra-processed and 49% of all products failed to meet at least one nutrient standard established by the World Health Organization ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits in Navajo Nation
A culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Diné foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Our genes may shape what we eat and our metabolic health
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from a new study suggest that people who carry certain genetic variants associated with a preference for sweet or fatty ...
Jul 27, 2026
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One in four teens report using mobile food delivery at school
Nearly one-quarter of teens reported using mobile food delivery services during school hours, and almost half said they use them after school, according to a national survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adolescents.
Jul 27, 2026
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Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives—often with little nutritional guidance
My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county's science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather's blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults
Results from a small clinical trial suggest it may be possible to reduce the risk of dementia by eating during fewer hours of the day. The pilot study, which involved a weight-loss program for older women with overweight ...
Jul 26, 2026
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A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in health care costs: Modeling study
Noncommunicable diseases—heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer—are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what ...
Jul 26, 2026
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