A lab-tested rinse shows promising results, while everyday washing still does more than many people think.
Apr 14, 2026
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Genetic differences may help explain why some people see smaller benefits from popular diabetes medications.
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Researchers found that mice gained weight on refined carbohydrate-heavy diets without eating significantly more calories, but the study does not show that bread or carbs have the same effect in people.
Apr 15, 2026
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Not all plant-based diets are created equal, with whole foods linked to lower risk and refined options tied to higher risk.
Apr 10, 2026
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A food literacy program improved meal planning, shopping and cooking skills in adults with diabetes, but gaps remained.
Long-term data suggest a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may be tied to slower loss of brain volume, though researchers caution it’s not cause and effect
Mar 22, 2026
A study finds that the balance of certain dietary fats can change the fat composition inside T cells, affecting their resistance to a form of cell death linked to immune function.
Mar 7, 2026
A new brain study suggests that visual food cues may continue to trigger reward signals even when hunger has already been satisfied.
Mar 4, 2026
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A study of older adults found higher ultraprocessed food consumption was associated with more fat stored inside thigh muscles, though the research does not show cause and effect.
Timing may matter as much as total weight, with earlier gains tied to longer exposure and greater risk.
Apr 13, 2026
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