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Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk

Aug 19, 2026

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Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk

A long-running U.S. study found an association between daily sugary drink intake and stomach cancer, but the cancer was uncommon and the study cannot prove the drinks were responsible.

Study Finds Low Health Risk from Chemical Contaminants in Chinese Tea

Aug 19, 2026

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Study Finds Low Health Risk from Chemical Contaminants in Chinese Tea

PCBs were detected in all 192 samples, but researchers estimated that exposure from typical tea consumption remained very low.

Gut Bacteria Metabolite Strengthened the Intestinal Barrier in Malnourished Mice

Aug 18, 2026

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Gut Bacteria Metabolite Strengthened the Intestinal Barrier in Malnourished Mice

A study in mice points to a possible way the amino acid leucine could help gut bacteria produce a compound that supports the intestinal barrier, but researchers have not yet tested the approach in children.

New Obesity Categories Capture Health Differences BMI Misses

Aug 18, 2026

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New Obesity Categories Capture Health Differences BMI Misses

Among bariatric surgery candidates with similar BMIs, those classified with clinical obesity had more health problems and higher estimated risks.

Coffee Intake Linked to Body Composition, Hormone Differences

Aug 17, 2026

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Coffee Intake Linked to Body Composition, Hormone Differences

People who drank more coffee tended to have less body fat, more muscle and different hormone profiles at age 46.

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