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A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

A six-month trial found a small drop in LDL particle levels, not fewer heart attacks.

Rat Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Xanthan Gum Intake

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Rat Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Xanthan Gum Intake

The findings do not show that the amounts commonly found in food harm the human gut.

Can Smelling Chocolate Change How a Workout Feels?

Jul 14, 2026

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2 min read

Can Smelling Chocolate Change How a Workout Feels?

A small exploratory study found that chocolate odors affected appetite ratings and leg-extension performance in young men, but the findings are far too early to be treated as exercise advice.

Fasting Changed Gut Bacteria, Intestinal Repair in Mice After Radiation

Jul 14, 2026

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2 min read

Fasting Changed Gut Bacteria, Intestinal Repair in Mice After Radiation

A preclinical study identified a possible pathway linking short-term fasting, the gut microbiome and intestinal regeneration, but it does not show that cancer patients should fast before treatment.

Weight-Loss Drugs Bring Benefits, Trade-Offs and Unanswered Questions

Jul 14, 2026

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3 min read

Weight-Loss Drugs Bring Benefits, Trade-Offs and Unanswered Questions

A BMJ review found several obesity medications produced substantial weight loss, but evidence for quality-of-life gains and long-term health benefits remains limited for many drugs.

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