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Review Links Pecan Intake to Improved Cholesterol

Review Links Pecan Intake to Improved Cholesterol

A 20-year review of 52 studies finds consistent lipid improvements and mixed results for blood sugar and weight.

Feb 15, 2026

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3 min read

Some Drinking Water Kiosks Show Elevated Lead Levels

Some Drinking Water Kiosks Show Elevated Lead Levels

Research suggests reverse osmosis systems may reduce certain contaminants but increase corrosion-related lead under some conditions.

Feb 15, 2026

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3 min read

Healthy Aging

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Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Nutrition Science

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Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Large cohort analysis suggests plant-based, minimally refined foods matter more than macronutrient ratios for coronary disease risk.

Feb 16, 2026

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3 min read

Why Side Effects Don’t Always Stop GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Why Side Effects Don’t Always Stop GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

New research suggests people using semaglutide often prioritize perceived results over discomfort when deciding whether to continue treatment.

Feb 13, 2026

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3 min read

Behavior & Psychology

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In Mice, High-Fat Diets Took a Bigger Toll Than High-Carb Ones

In Mice, High-Fat Diets Took a Bigger Toll Than High-Carb Ones

A new animal study suggests diets high in saturated fat may cause more liver and metabolic damage than carbohydrate-heavy diets, highlighting the role of diet quality.

Feb 13, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

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New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

As the federal government releases updated nutrition guidance, major medical groups agree on core principles but diverge on protein, dairy and ultraprocessed foods.

Jan 8, 2026

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5 min read

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

A new analysis suggests food structure and nutrient composition may guide eating decisions in ways that reduce calorie intake without relying on restriction.

Jan 23, 2026

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4 min read

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Signs of Slower Biological Aging

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Signs of Slower Biological Aging

A large human study finds that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound from cocoa, are associated with younger biological age.

Dec 12, 2025

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3 min read

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Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Large cohort analysis suggests plant-based, minimally refined foods matter more than macronutrient ratios for coronary disease risk.

Feb 16, 2026

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3 min read

Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Aligning overnight fasting with sleep improved heart and metabolic markers in a small NIH-funded trial.

Feb 16, 2026

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3 min read

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Review Links Pecan Intake to Improved Cholesterol

A 20-year review of 52 studies finds consistent lipid improvements and mixed results for blood sugar and weight.

Feb 15, 2026

•

3 min read

Review Links Pecan Intake to Improved Cholesterol

Some Drinking Water Kiosks Show Elevated Lead Levels

Research suggests reverse osmosis systems may reduce certain contaminants but increase corrosion-related lead under some conditions.

Feb 15, 2026

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3 min read

Some Drinking Water Kiosks Show Elevated Lead Levels

South Asian Adults Face Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risk by Midlife

New research shows elevated cardiometabolic risk by age 45 despite reported healthy habits, underscoring the limits of BMI alone.

Feb 14, 2026

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3 min read

South Asian Adults Face Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risk by Midlife

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