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Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

Influencer Alcohol Posts Linked to Increased Desire to Drink

Do Zero-Alcohol Ads Influence Teens’ Interest in Alcohol?

Low-Fiber Refined Diets Linked to Memory Changes in Aging Rats

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Gut Diversity, Cognitive Scores in Older Adults

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New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Signs of Slower Biological Aging

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Do Zero-Alcohol Ads Influence Teens’ Interest in Alcohol?

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Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

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For Night Shift Workers, Fiber Intake Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

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