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How Gut Bacteria Help Block Cancer-Linked Compounds Before They Form

New research reveals how everyday foods interact with the microbiome to reduce the risk of harmful chemical reactions inside the body.

How Gut Bacteria Help Block Cancer-Linked Compounds Before They Form

Most Americans Don’t Know Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk, Study Finds

New national research shows widespread gaps in public understanding, especially among those who drink.

Most Americans Don’t Know Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Targeted Diet Boosts New Childhood Cancer Treatment

In mice, restricting two amino acids more than doubled the effectiveness of a new drug for neuroblastoma, pointing to future cancer therapies that combine nutrition and medicine.

Targeted Diet Boosts New Childhood Cancer Treatment

How the Fats You Eat May Affect the Body’s Cancer-Fighting Cells

New research shows that olive oil’s key fatty acid could strengthen immune defenses, while fats from palm oil and processed meats may weaken them.

How the Fats You Eat May Affect the Body’s Cancer-Fighting Cells

Obesity-Linked Fats May Help Fuel Breast Cancer Growth

Lab study finds that excess lipids can speed tumor growth and raises caution about very high-fat diets.

Obesity-Linked Fats May Help Fuel Breast Cancer Growth

Broccoli, Kale and Cabbage May Be More Powerful Than We Think

A new review highlights how cruciferous vegetables are packed with disease-fighting compounds and how scientists are working to make them even more nutritious.

Broccoli, Kale and Cabbage May Be More Powerful Than We Think

Early Research Shows Microplastics May Shift Gut Bacteria

A small human-sample study found that microplastics can change the mix of gut microbes, echoing patterns seen in depression and colorectal cancer.

Early Research Shows Microplastics May Shift Gut Bacteria

EAT-Lancet 2025: Food Systems Put Health and Planet at Risk

A global commission urges plant-rich diets and fairer food systems to save lives and curb environmental damage.

EAT-Lancet 2025: Food Systems Put Health and Planet at Risk

Cysteine-Rich Diet Boosts Gut Repair in Mice, MIT Study Finds

The amino acid stimulated immune cells to help regenerate the intestinal lining, raising hopes for new gut-healing strategies.

Cysteine-Rich Diet Boosts Gut Repair in Mice, MIT Study Finds

Sugary Drinks May Fuel Cancer Spread, Early Research Suggests

A lab study found that the glucose-fructose blend in sodas and juices activated an enzyme that helped colorectal cancer cells metastasize, raising new questions about diet and cancer progression.

Sugary Drinks May Fuel Cancer Spread, Early Research Suggests

Study Flags Cancer Risks in Everyday Cooking Methods

Researchers developed a faster, safer way to detect PAHs, cancer-linked compounds that form in grilled, fried and smoked foods.

Study Flags Cancer Risks in Everyday Cooking Methods

High Intake of Ultraprocessed Foods Tied to Inflammation Marker

New U.S. study links heavy reliance on ultraprocessed foods to higher levels of C-reactive protein, while experts call for nuance in how we view processed foods in daily diets.

High Intake of Ultraprocessed Foods Tied to Inflammation Marker

Hotter Days Linked to Higher Sugar Intake, Study Finds

New research shows rising temperatures drive Americans to eat and drink more added sugars, with the greatest impact on disadvantaged households.

Hotter Days Linked to Higher Sugar Intake, Study Finds

PFAS Chemicals Spread More Easily Than Previously Thought

New research finds that “forever chemicals” are more acidic than earlier studies suggested, helping explain why they persist in water and food.

PFAS Chemicals Spread More Easily Than Previously Thought

Dietary Changes Show Promise in Slowing Brain Cancer in Mice

A new study finds that brain tumors use sugar differently than healthy brain cells, and restricting certain nutrients improved treatment response in mice.

Dietary Changes Show Promise in Slowing Brain Cancer in Mice

PFAS Filters Also Cut Other Toxins in Drinking Water

Advanced filtration can reduce cancer-causing byproducts, nitrates and heavy metals alongside PFAS, new research shows.

PFAS Filters Also Cut Other Toxins in Drinking Water

Plant Nutrient Shows Promise for Boosting Cancer-Fighting Immunity

Zeaxanthin, found in vegetables like spinach and orange peppers, may strengthen T cells and improve cancer immunotherapy, but most evidence is still early-stage.

Plant Nutrient Shows Promise for Boosting Cancer-Fighting Immunity

High-Protein Diets May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Cancer Patients

New research suggests too much protein, especially from tryptophan-rich foods, may worsen dangerous clots in people with cancer.

High-Protein Diets May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Cancer Patients

Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases

Large European study finds eating more plants may cut the risk of developing cancer and cardiometabolic diseases at the same time.

Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases

Produce Benefits Linked to Healthier Diets and Greater Food Security

Research shows families with extra support for buying fruits and vegetables ate more of them and reported fewer struggles to access food.

Produce Benefits Linked to Healthier Diets and Greater Food Security

Study Finds No Link Between Animal Protein and Higher Death Risk

Large U.S. analysis suggests animal protein may even offer modest protection against cancer mortality.

Study Finds No Link Between Animal Protein and Higher Death Risk

Most Women Aren’t Hearing About Diet’s Role in Breast Cancer Prevention

A new survey finds only 19% of U.S. women have discussed nutrition and breast cancer risk with a health care provider, despite growing evidence of a link.

Most Women Aren’t Hearing About Diet’s Role in Breast Cancer Prevention

What’s on Your Plate Could Cost Years of Healthy Life

Spanish researchers find that shifting to more plant-based foods and cutting waste could reduce diet-related environmental health damage by more than a third.

What’s on Your Plate Could Cost Years of Healthy Life

Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Cancer? It Depends on Who You Are

A major new review shows that lifestyle changes may reduce endometrial cancer risk, but not for everyone and not in the same way.

Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Cancer? It Depends on Who You Are

Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ Making Alcohol-Related Liver Damage Worse?

Researchers explore how PFAS exposure may worsen alcohol-related liver damage.

Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ Making Alcohol-Related Liver Damage Worse?
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