Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?
You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most of us don't eat enough of them.
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Scientists unlock gut-healing power of fruits and nuts paired with the right gut microbes
University of Louisville researchers have discovered how a naturally occurring microbial compound may help protect the gut and support future treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Jun 24, 2026
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Top supplements Americans use are shifting from multivitamins to targeted health fixes
Dietary supplements are an excellent way to fill gaps in our nutritional requirements. From vitamins and macronutrients to gut-health probiotics, dietary supplements have helped people address deficiencies. In recent years, ...
Mediterranean-inspired diet with added methionine extends healthy lifespan in mice
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs, meat and dairy increased healthy lifespan and decreased frailty and fat mass in mice, according to a new USC study ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Study in Drosophila reveals how the immune system adjusts development in response to excess sugar
Diets rich in sugars and fats are associated with metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and diabetes. During development, these imbalances can have a particularly significant impact, as the ...
Jun 22, 2026
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A healthy diet may still make a difference for people at higher risk of dementia
Brain changes that can eventually lead to dementia may begin many years before anyone notices symptoms such as memory problems, missed appointments or difficulty finding words.
Jun 26, 2026
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Green power: How spinach and kale could cut risk of chronic lung disease
Eating your greens could be the secret to breathing easier, with a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) revealing that people who eat more vitamin K1-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables may lower their risk of ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study suggests
For years, many people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong as they age. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll find shelves full of products promising to support bone health, ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Drinking juice, soda during childhood may increase the risk of high blood pressure
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure as an adult, according to new research published today in the American ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Plant-based alternatives contain twice as many additives as animal products, finds study
A first-of-its-kind study of supermarket products has found that in total, the plant-based items sampled contained twice as many food additives as the animal-based equivalents. Overall, the plant-based products contained ...
Jun 24, 2026
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