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Small Daily Changes May Add Up to Big Heart Health Benefits

A new study finds that modest improvements in sleep, diet, and activity together are linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Small Daily Changes May Add Up to Big Heart Health Benefits

What Happens When You Stop GLP-1 Drugs? Heart Benefits May Fade Faster Than Expected

A large study finds that interrupting medications like semaglutide may reverse cardiovascular gains, raising questions about long-term use

What Happens When You Stop GLP-1 Drugs? Heart Benefits May Fade Faster Than Expected

Scientists Explore a New Way to Make French Fries Absorb Less Oil

Research suggests combining conventional frying with microwave heating could reduce oil absorption while keeping the crispy texture consumers expect.

Scientists Explore a New Way to Make French Fries Absorb Less Oil

GLP-1 Drugs Work Better With Healthy Habits, Large Study Finds

Among adults with type 2 diabetes, combining GLP-1 medications with strong lifestyle habits was linked to the lowest risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death.

GLP-1 Drugs Work Better With Healthy Habits, Large Study Finds

Is Black Rice Better for Blood Sugar? Study Suggests Color May Matter

Researchers analyzing 56 Japanese rice varieties found that black and green rice contain unique fats and may break down more slowly during digestion, though human studies are still needed.

Is Black Rice Better for Blood Sugar? Study Suggests Color May Matter

Weight Regain May Not Erase the Benefits of Past Dieting

Long-term MRI follow-up found metabolic benefits persisted even after weight regain in structured diet programs.

Weight Regain May Not Erase the Benefits of Past Dieting

Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

An eight-week controlled feeding study found improved vascular function in adults with prediabetes, but the benefits were specific and modest.

Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

For Night Shift Workers, Fiber Intake Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

A large UK study suggests diet may influence how circadian disruption affects coronary risk.

For Night Shift Workers, Fiber Intake Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

Cutting Back on Meat Did Not Lead to Nutrient Deficiencies

A long-running Swedish cohort study suggests a climate-friendly, plant-forward diet can support nutrient adequacy and may be linked to lower cardiometabolic risk.

Cutting Back on Meat Did Not Lead to Nutrient Deficiencies

Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Large cohort analysis suggests plant-based, minimally refined foods matter more than macronutrient ratios for coronary disease risk.

Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Aligning overnight fasting with sleep improved heart and metabolic markers in a small NIH-funded trial.

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

South Asian Adults Face Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risk by Midlife

New research shows elevated cardiometabolic risk by age 45 despite reported healthy habits, underscoring the limits of BMI alone.

South Asian Adults Face Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risk by Midlife

Salty Drinking Water Linked to Higher Blood Pressure

A global analysis suggests sodium in tap water may add to hypertension risk, particularly in coastal regions.

Salty Drinking Water Linked to Higher Blood Pressure

Lowering Sodium in Everyday Foods Could Reduce Heart Disease

Modeling studies from France and the U.K. suggest small, unnoticed changes in common foods may deliver large population-wide health gains.

Lowering Sodium in Everyday Foods Could Reduce Heart Disease

Short Oat-Based Diet Linked to Lower Cholesterol

In a small trial, people with metabolic syndrome saw meaningful drops in LDL cholesterol after a brief, calorie-restricted oat-based diet, with effects lasting weeks.

Short Oat-Based Diet Linked to Lower Cholesterol

Many Takeout Meals Contain More Salt Than Menu Labels Suggest

Lab tests of popular takeout foods found large gaps between declared and actual salt levels, highlighting limits of menu labeling when eating out.

Many Takeout Meals Contain More Salt Than Menu Labels Suggest

Not All Ultraprocessed Foods Carry the Same Health Risks, Review Finds

A new review suggests the source of ultraprocessed foods may matter more for diabetes and heart disease risk than processing alone.

Not All Ultraprocessed Foods Carry the Same Health Risks, Review Finds

Stopping Weight Loss Drugs Is Often Followed by Weight Regain

A new analysis shows weight and cardiometabolic improvements tend to reverse after medication ends, highlighting the biology of long-term weight regulation.

Stopping Weight Loss Drugs Is Often Followed by Weight Regain

Nordic-Style Eating Pattern Improves Blood Sugar, Liver Fat in Diabetes Study

In a yearlong clinical trial, a fiber-rich Nordic diet outperformed low-carb and standard dietary advice for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

Nordic-Style Eating Pattern Improves Blood Sugar, Liver Fat in Diabetes Study

Heart-Healthy Eating Linked to Longer Survival After Cancer

An Italian study suggests cancer survivors who follow healthier eating patterns and other heart-protective habits may live longer than those who do not.

Heart-Healthy Eating Linked to Longer Survival After Cancer

Cutting Saturated Fat Linked to Lower Death Risk Only in High-Risk Groups

A large analysis suggests benefits depend on cardiovascular risk and what replaces saturated fat, not simply reducing it.

Cutting Saturated Fat Linked to Lower Death Risk Only in High-Risk Groups

Prediabetes Remission Tied to Lower Heart Risk, Long-Term Study Finds

A large reanalysis suggests that when eating and lifestyle changes lead to lasting improvements in blood sugar control, the payoff for heart health may last decades.

Prediabetes Remission Tied to Lower Heart Risk, Long-Term Study Finds

What Your Stool Can Reveal About Your Diet and Gut Health

Researchers found that molecules in stool samples can reflect what people eat, how their gut microbes respond and even patterns linked to long-term health.

What Your Stool Can Reveal About Your Diet and Gut Health

Simple Front-of-Package Labels Could Help Shoppers Make Heart-Healthier Choices

New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology outline how clearer nutrition labels may help people identify products with less saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.

Simple Front-of-Package Labels Could Help Shoppers Make Heart-Healthier Choices

A Month Without Alcohol May Improve Sleep, Mood & Energy

A look at Dry January research shows even a temporary break can help some people reset their habits.

A Month Without Alcohol May Improve Sleep, Mood & Energy
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