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Computer modeling suggests the timing of the kidneys’ daily sodium cycle could help explain why some people’s blood pressure stays elevated at night.

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How the Body Handles Salt May Affect Blood Pressure During Sleep

Ultraprocessed Foods and Brain Aging: What We Know

Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Improved Depression Symptoms

Brain Differences Linked to BMI Appear as Early as Preschool

Industry Ties Are Common Among Critics of the Nova Food System

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Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

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Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Improved Depression Symptoms

Food Package Claims Don't Tell the Whole Nutrition Story

How the Body Handles Salt May Affect Blood Pressure During Sleep

Ultraprocessed Foods and Brain Aging: What We Know

Eating Together May Change the Body’s Blood Sugar Response

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