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A new study finds that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods in both men and women is associated with reduced fertility and small differences in early pregnancy development

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High Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure

A large U.S. cohort study found that higher daily sodium intake was associated with a greater risk of developing heart failure, particularly in a high-risk population.

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Small Daily Changes May Add Up to Big Heart Health Benefits

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Fortified Foods May Prevent Billions of Nutrient Deficiencies Worldwide

Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Fertility and Early Embryo Development

High Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure

Small Daily Changes May Add Up to Big Heart Health Benefits

What Happens When You Stop GLP-1 Drugs? Heart Benefits May Fade Faster Than Expected

Most Popular

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

Latest Posts

High Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure

Whole Wheat Fiber May Help Protect Against Gut Inflammation

Fortified Foods May Prevent Billions of Nutrient Deficiencies Worldwide

Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Fertility and Early Embryo Development

Why Diabetes Risk Isn’t the Same for Everyone

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