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Heart Experts Say Ultraprocessed Foods May Raise Cardiovascular Risk

Heart Experts Say Ultraprocessed Foods May Raise Cardiovascular Risk

A major European cardiology consensus says diets high in ultraprocessed food are consistently linked to worse heart health, but much of the evidence remains observational.

May 9, 2026

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Study Finds Many Major Restaurant Chains Miss Voluntary Nutrition Targets

Study Finds Many Major Restaurant Chains Miss Voluntary Nutrition Targets

A UK analysis of top restaurant chains found wide gaps in sugar, salt and calorie goals, raising bigger questions about whether voluntary nutrition standards are enough.

May 9, 2026

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2 min read

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Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Lower High Blood Pressure Risk

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Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Lower High Blood Pressure Risk

A major review of long-term studies found people who ate more legumes and soy foods were less likely to develop high blood pressure, though the research cannot prove these foods alone were responsible.

May 10, 2026

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1 min read

Could Updated Alcohol Warning Labels Make People Think Twice?

Could Updated Alcohol Warning Labels Make People Think Twice?

A national survey experiment suggests that redesigned alcohol warnings, especially those highlighting cancer risk, were perceived as more effective than current U.S. labels at encouraging people to consider drinking less.

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Heart Health

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Why GLP-1 Weight Loss May Not Be Enough to Protect Muscle

Why GLP-1 Weight Loss May Not Be Enough to Protect Muscle

A new JAMA perspective argues that while GLP-1 drugs can dramatically reduce appetite and body weight, exercise may still play a critical role in preserving muscle, supporting metabolic health and helping people maintain results long term.

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Healthy Aging

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The Core Nutrition Advice Hasn’t Changed. Here’s Why That Matters

The Core Nutrition Advice Hasn’t Changed. Here’s Why That Matters

A new scientific statement reinforces that long-standing eating patterns still hold up.

Apr 1, 2026

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3 min read

How Sleep and Diet May Shape Your Immune System in Different Ways

How Sleep and Diet May Shape Your Immune System in Different Ways

A new study finds that sleep patterns and diet both influence immune function, but through separate biological pathways tied to inflammation and long-term health.

Apr 7, 2026

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3 min read

Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

Early animal research suggests potential gut and gene effects, but what it means for people remains unclear.

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

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Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Lower High Blood Pressure Risk

A major review of long-term studies found people who ate more legumes and soy foods were less likely to develop high blood pressure, though the research cannot prove these foods alone were responsible.

May 10, 2026

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1 min read

Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Lower High Blood Pressure Risk

Study Links Abdominal Obesity to More Severe Menopause Symptoms

Research from a large U.S. women’s health dataset found women with more abdominal fat reported worse menopause symptoms, though the study does not prove belly fat directly caused them.

May 10, 2026

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2 min read

Study Links Abdominal Obesity to More Severe Menopause Symptoms

Heart Experts Say Ultraprocessed Foods May Raise Cardiovascular Risk

A major European cardiology consensus says diets high in ultraprocessed food are consistently linked to worse heart health, but much of the evidence remains observational.

May 9, 2026

•

2 min read

Heart Experts Say Ultraprocessed Foods May Raise Cardiovascular Risk

Study Finds Many Major Restaurant Chains Miss Voluntary Nutrition Targets

A UK analysis of top restaurant chains found wide gaps in sugar, salt and calorie goals, raising bigger questions about whether voluntary nutrition standards are enough.

May 9, 2026

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2 min read

Study Finds Many Major Restaurant Chains Miss Voluntary Nutrition Targets

Can Cranberry Juice Help Fight UTIs?

A new lab study suggests cranberry juice compounds may help certain antibiotics work better against some UTI-causing bacteria, but researchers say human benefits remain unproven.

May 8, 2026

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1 min read

Can Cranberry Juice Help Fight UTIs?

5 FOODS LINKED TO BETTER BRAIN HEALTH

Certain foods appear again and again as part of eating patterns linked to better brain function.

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