A global analysis suggests sodium in tap water may add to hypertension risk, particularly in coastal regions.
Modeling studies from France and the U.K. suggest small, unnoticed changes in common foods may deliver large population-wide health gains.
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.
Lab tests of popular takeout foods found large gaps between declared and actual salt levels, highlighting limits of menu labeling when eating out.
A new review suggests the source of ultraprocessed foods may matter more for diabetes and heart disease risk than processing alone.
A new analysis shows weight and cardiometabolic improvements tend to reverse after medication ends, highlighting the biology of long-term weight regulation.
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.
An Italian study suggests cancer survivors who follow healthier eating patterns and other heart-protective habits may live longer than those who do not.
A large analysis suggests benefits depend on cardiovascular risk and what replaces saturated fat, not simply reducing it.
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.
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.
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.
A look at Dry January research shows even a temporary break can help some people reset their habits.
A small UB study suggests that ready-made Instacart carts stocked with recipe ingredients may nudge parents toward more nutritious purchases without raising grocery bills.
New findings from the COSMOS study show no overall effect on blood pressure, but small improvements in people with lower-quality diets or normal baseline readings.
A 14-year Australian study finds that people gradually take on the eating habits of their new community, offering fresh insight into how place influences health.
A long-term study of more than 3,000 adults suggests that diets featuring tea, coffee, berries and whole grains are linked to healthier cardiovascular risk scores.
A controlled feeding trial suggests moderate portions of lean, unprocessed beef did not raise one emerging heart disease marker when eaten as part of a Mediterranean diet.
A 20-year study in Bangladesh found that reducing arsenic exposure cut deaths from chronic diseases by as much as 50%.
A study in Black adults living in food deserts found that grocery deliveries and dietitian support improved blood pressure and cholesterol, underscoring the power of access.
A new clinical trial challenges long-standing advice to avoid caffeine for atrial fibrillation.
A small clinical trial found that older adults who ate skin-roasted peanuts daily showed improvements in brain circulation and verbal memory.
Researchers in Seoul have identified bacterial species and metabolic pathways linked to coronary artery disease, pointing to a deeper connection between gut health and cardiovascular risk.
A 13-year study suggests that strong cardiovascular health may reduce dementia risk in adults with Type 2 diabetes, even among those with a high genetic risk.
A five-year review of more than 130,000 adults with insomnia found higher rates of heart failure and death among long-term melatonin users, though researchers say more study is needed.