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Sugary Drink Taxes May Not Change What People Order at Fast-Food Chains

Apr 6, 2026

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Sugary Drink Taxes May Not Change What People Order at Fast-Food Chains

A large U.S. study found no link between soda taxes and beverage calories in drive-thru purchases, pointing to limits of policy in certain settings.

Who Reaches for the Salt Shaker? Study Suggests Small Habit May Reflect Bigger Patterns

Apr 6, 2026

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Who Reaches for the Salt Shaker? Study Suggests Small Habit May Reflect Bigger Patterns

Research in older adults found that adding salt at the table varies by gender and lifestyle, highlighting a behavior that may contribute to overall sodium intake.

Higher Vitamin D Levels in Midlife Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Biomarker Years Later

Apr 5, 2026

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Higher Vitamin D Levels in Midlife Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Biomarker Years Later

A long-term study found an association with tau protein, though not all markers of Alzheimer’s disease were affected.

Doctors Group Pushes for Cancer Warning Labels on Processed Meat

Apr 4, 2026

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Doctors Group Pushes for Cancer Warning Labels on Processed Meat

A new legal petition calls for labels on foods like bacon and hot dogs, raising questions about what the science actually shows.

Occasional Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Damage

Apr 4, 2026

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Occasional Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Damage

A large U.S. study suggests drinking patterns, not just total alcohol intake, may influence liver health risk.

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