Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

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Eggs, Soybeans and Brain Health: New Research Finds a Connection

A study of older adults found an association between higher intake of a nutrient found in common foods and better cognitive performance, though more research is needed.

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What Counts as Ultraprocessed Food? It Depends on How You Define It

A new study finds that estimates of how much ultraprocessed food people eat can vary dramatically, raising questions about what the label really tells us.

Nov 3, 2026

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Healthy Eating Linked to Better Heart Health After Cancer

A study of more than 8,700 cancer survivors found that several eating patterns were associated with a lower risk of heart disease over 12 years.

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Not All Whole Grains Affect Blood Sugar the Same Way

In a 12-week study, adults with type 2 diabetes who ate less processed whole grains had slightly better blood sugar control than those eating more finely milled versions.

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For Heart Health, the Whole Diet Matters Most

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Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

An analysis of nearly 200,000 adults found an association between eating late and liver disease, but researchers say more evidence is needed to understand why.

Oct 13, 2026

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Colorectal Cancer Risk Varies by Processed Food Type

A study of more than 460,000 Americans found no overall association with ultraprocessed food intake, but some food types were associated with higher or lower cancer incidence.

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What Counts as Ultraprocessed Food? It Depends on How You Define It

A new study finds that estimates of how much ultraprocessed food people eat can vary dramatically, raising questions about what the label really tells us.

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The Fiber Hiding in Fruit and Vegetable Scraps

New research finds that some of the peels, skins and stalks we routinely throw away contain more fiber than the parts we eat.

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Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

Despite eating more fiber, vegans had fewer types of gut bacteria than meat eaters in a new study, but other findings suggest their gut health wasn't necessarily worse.

Nov 2, 2026

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2 min read

Eggs, Soybeans and Brain Health: New Research Finds a Connection

A study of older adults found an association between higher intake of a nutrient found in common foods and better cognitive performance, though more research is needed.

Nov 1, 2026

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Humans Have Been Eating Insects for Thousands of Years. So Why Do Some of Us Find It Gross?

From ancient caves to modern street markets, new research explores how culture shapes what we consider food and why insects may deserve a second look.

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Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

Eggs, Soybeans and Brain Health: New Research Finds a Connection

What Counts as Ultraprocessed Food? It Depends on How You Define It

Healthy Eating Linked to Better Heart Health After Cancer

Not All Whole Grains Affect Blood Sugar the Same Way

Most Popular

For Heart Health, the Whole Diet Matters Most

Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Colorectal Cancer Risk Varies by Processed Food Type

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What Counts as Ultraprocessed Food? It Depends on How You Define It

The Fiber Hiding in Fruit and Vegetable Scraps

Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

Eggs, Soybeans and Brain Health: New Research Finds a Connection

Humans Have Been Eating Insects for Thousands of Years. So Why Do Some of Us Find It Gross?

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