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Why Bananas Ruin Berry Smoothie Benefits
A UC Davis study found banana-based smoothies reduce flavanol absorption by 84%. Here's why, and what to blend instead for real heart benefits.
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What to eat during menopause, according to new research
A Harvard-led study of 38,000 women found one dietary pattern consistently linked to less weight gain around menopause. It's not a diet — it's a shift in what fills the plate.
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Mediterranean Diet 2.0: Three Upgrades That Cut Diabetes Risk by 31%
A major 6-year European trial found that a specific version of the Mediterranean diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. Here's exactly what changed, and what it means for how you eat.
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Can a Diet Change Make You Biologically Younger?
A 2026 University of Sydney study found that four weeks of specific diet changes measurably reduced biological age markers in adults aged 65–75. Here's what worked, and what it means for the rest of us.
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What You Eat Today Changes How You Sleep Tonight
A 2026 study tracking 4,800 nights of sleep data found that fiber intake and plant diversity measurably improve deep sleep and REM — and the effect shows up the same night.
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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? What the 2026 Guidelines Say
The US just updated its dietary guidelines to recommend up to double the previous protein intake. Here's what the science actually supports, and how to figure out your real number.
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The Next-Gen GLP-1 Hits 16% Weight Loss. What to Eat
A phase 3 trial of survodutide, a dual GLP-1 plus glucagon drug, reported 16.6% weight loss over 76 weeks. As appetite suppression gets stronger, the food side gets harder, not easier.
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Eating Lunch May Boost Your Immune System Within Hours
A new Nature study found T cells become sharper infection fighters within six hours of eating. Healthy fats appeared to amplify the effect the most.
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You Can Reverse Prediabetes Without Losing Weight
A 2026 Nature Medicine study found 1 in 4 adults reversed prediabetes without losing a pound. Where your fat sits matters more than what the scale says.
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Is Fish Oil Bad for Your Brain? What a 2026 Study Found
A new MUSC study in Cell Reports suggests EPA, a key omega-3 in fish oil, may impair brain repair after repeated head injuries. Here is what it actually means.
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The Salt Swap That Could Lower Blood Pressure
Fewer than 6% of US adults use salt substitutes, even those with hard-to-treat high blood pressure. A new AHA analysis calls it a missed opportunity for heart health.
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Does Sparkling Water Boost Metabolism? What 2026 Research Says
New BMJ research tested whether sparkling water speeds metabolism enough to drive weight loss. The honest answer deflates a lot of viral TikTok claims.
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