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In a small study, music influenced how people experienced sweet and sour flavors, suggesting that what we hear may shape how much we enjoy food.

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Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Vascular Disease

In a study of nearly 486,000 adults, regular tea drinkers had a lower risk of vascular disease, although the findings don't prove tea offers protection.

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A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

A small controlled study found similar results whether adults ate within 10 hours or spread their meals across more of the day.

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Diet Drinks Performed About as Well as Water for Weight Management

In a two-year clinical trial, people drinking beverages with non-nutritive sweeteners maintained similar weight loss to those drinking water.

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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.

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A High-Saturated-Fat Diet Changed Cholesterol in Surprising Ways

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A New Food Pyramid Makes Room for Different Food Cultures

Researchers compared dietary guidance from several countries and developed a flexible food pyramid that emphasizes plant foods, healthier fats and better carbohydrate choices.

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Fruit and Sugary Drinks May Play a Role in Teen Mental Health

A three-year study of more than 6,500 teenagers found that fruit and sugary drink consumption were associated with later symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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In a small study, stronger brain responses to appealing food images were also associated with greater increases in body fat over the following year.

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Fruit and Sugary Drinks May Play a Role in Teen Mental Health

Children Who Eat More Ultraprocessed Foods Show Stronger Brain Responses

A High-Saturated-Fat Diet Changed Cholesterol in Surprising Ways

The Music You Hear May Change How Food Tastes

Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Vascular Disease

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A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

Diet Drinks Performed About as Well as Water for Weight Management

Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

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A High-Saturated-Fat Diet Changed Cholesterol in Surprising Ways

A New Food Pyramid Makes Room for Different Food Cultures

Fruit and Sugary Drinks May Play a Role in Teen Mental Health

Children Who Eat More Ultraprocessed Foods Show Stronger Brain Responses

Fish Intake Linked to Lower Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk

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