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Are Ultra-Processed Foods Really All Bad? 2026 Study
A 2026 study of 461,682 adults found total ultra-processed food intake was not tied to colorectal cancer. The type of food mattered far more than the label.
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Low-Carb Diets and Dementia: What a 2026 Study Found
A 2026 study links healthy, plant-based low-carb diets to lower dementia risk. The quality of your carbs may matter more than the amount.
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Do Whole Grains Really Help Your Heart? 2026 Study
A 2026 meta-analysis of 87 trials found whole grains nudged cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and inflammation in a healthier direction at once.
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Does Late-Night Eating Harm Your Liver? 2026 Study
A 2026 OHSU study of nearly 200,000 people found late-night eating linked to a 20-30% higher risk of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Here's what it means for you.
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Protein Source & Timing: Do They Build Muscle? 2026
A University of Illinois trial found protein source and meal timing didn't change muscle growth when daily protein was matched. Here's what to actually track.
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High-Fiber Diet vs Metformin: What a 2026 Trial Found
A small 2026 trial pitted a high-fiber diet against metformin for type 2 diabetes. Here is what it found on blood sugar, weight, and the gut.
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Same Calories, Bigger Insulin Spike? 2026 Study
A 2026 Nature Metabolism trial found ultra-processed meals triggered a bigger insulin and brain response than matched meals with the same calories and macros.
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Diet Soda vs Water: What a 2026 Trial Found
A 104-week randomised trial found diet drinks led to similar weight loss as water. Here is what the 2026 SWITCH study really showed.
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A Sugar in Red Meat May Raise Diabetes Risk: 2026
A 2026 French study links Neu5Gc, a sugar in red meat, to a 63% higher type 2 diabetes risk. Here is what the science actually shows.
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Does Eating Less Actually Slow Aging? 2026 Study
A 2026 analysis of seven trials found calorie restriction improved aging biomarkers, but weight loss explained less than half the effect.
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Do Food Preservatives Raise Blood Pressure? 2026 Study
A 2026 European Heart Journal study of 112,395 adults tied common food preservatives, even vitamin C, to higher blood pressure. Here is what it shows.
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No Single Best Diet Slows Aging, 2026 Study Finds
A 2026 study of 7,500 adults found several healthy diets each slow biological aging, with no clear winner. The best diet is the one you can stick with.
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Runner's Gut: Can You Train It? 2026 Research
Up to 80% of endurance athletes get GI symptoms mid-race. Here is what 2026 research says about training your gut to handle race-day fuel.
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Does the Nordic Diet Help You Live Longer? 2026 Study
A large 2026 Swedish study tied the Nordic diet to a 23% lower risk of death. Here's what it found and how to eat this way.
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Does Coffee Build Muscle and Cut Fat? 2026 Study
A 2026 Finnish study links regular coffee to less body fat and more muscle. Here's what the research shows, and what it can't prove yet.
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Keto vs Mediterranean: What a New 2026 Study Found
A 2026 clinical trial pitted keto against Mediterranean and low-fat diets. All caused weight loss, but one changed liver fat and blood sugar most.
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Can Your Diet Trigger Acid Reflux? 2026 Study
A 2026 study of 183,878 adults links diet quality to acid reflux risk. Here is what the data shows about GERD and what you eat.
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Does Meal Timing Affect How Long You Live? 2026 Study
A 2026 study of 31,000 adults links when you eat your first and last meal to lifespan. Here is what the timing data actually shows.
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Is Full-Fat Dairy Actually Healthy? What 2026 Says
A 2026 University of Toronto trial found three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not raise weight or cholesterol. Here is what it means for your plate.
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Is More Protein Actually Better? What 2026 Research Says
A 2026 review of 350+ studies questions the protein boom, suggesting less protein may support healthier aging for many adults.
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Fibermaxxing: Does the Viral Fiber Trend Work?
Fibermaxxing is TikTok's biggest 2026 nutrition trend. Here's what the science says about how much fiber you need and how to do it safely.
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Does When You Eat Affect Your Brain? New 2026 Study
A 2026 trial found older women who ate within an 8-hour window scored better on brain tests than those eating over 12 hours, despite similar weight loss. Here is what it means.
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Can You Really Detox Cortisol? What Science Says
The 'cortisol detox' trend has 800M+ TikTok views, but you cannot flush a hormone. Here is what the science says, and why fiber is the real story.
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Does Keto Raise Cancer Risk? New 2026 Research
A 2026 MIT study found a ketogenic diet increased small intestine tumor growth in cancer-prone mice, even as similar diets looked protective in the colon. Here is what it means for keto eaters.
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Do You Really Need Electrolytes in a Heat Wave?
Heat waves have turned electrolyte drinks into a summer craze. Here's what 2026 research says about hydration, water-rich foods, and when salts actually help.
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The Protein Craze: Do Fortified Foods Actually Help?
High-protein lattes, chips and beer are everywhere in 2026. Here is what the science says about fortified foods and how much protein you really need.
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The Plant-Based Swapping Trap: 2026 Research on Nutrient Gaps
New July 2026 studies show how simple plant-based food swaps can lead to nutrient gaps. Learn how to transition without losing key nutrients.
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Timing Your Protein Shake: The Pea Protein Preload Hack
A new June 2026 study reveals that drinking pea protein 30 minutes before a meal cuts blood sugar spikes by 75%. Here is how to use this preload hack.
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How to Live Longer Without Muscle Loss: The Longevity Diet
A June 2026 Cell Metabolism study reveals how a plant-focused diet with small methionine adjustments extends lifespan without causing muscle loss or frailty.
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Not All Protein Is Equal for Your Joints
A June 2026 UK Biobank study of 23,000+ adults found vegetable protein linked to 11-24% lower joint disease risk, while red meat was associated with higher rheumatoid arthritis risk. Here's what the data shows and what to eat differently.
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GLP-1 Drugs May Cut Cancer Risk by 41% — What the Study Found
A 2026 Annals of Oncology study of 229,000+ obese adults found GLP-1 drugs linked to a 41% drop in obesity-related cancer risk. Here's what the data shows, and what to eat to make the most of it.
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Calcium and Vitamin D Won't Save Your Bones. What Will?
A BMJ review of 153,902 adults found calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little protection against fractures or falls. Here's what the evidence actually supports for bone health.
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Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Dementia Risk by 58%
A Harvard study of 5,370 adults tracked for nearly nine years links high ultra-processed food intake to a 58% higher risk of dementia and 46% higher cognitive impairment. Here's what the data shows and what to eat instead.
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One Drink a Day May Not Be Safe After All
A new study reviewed 7,200+ studies to redefine what 'moderate' drinking actually means for cancer, heart disease, and mortality risk. Published June 9, 2026.
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A Gut Microbe May Slow Weight Regain After Dieting
A Nature Medicine trial found that a specific gut bacterium slowed weight regain after dieting. Here's what the research shows, and what to eat to support it.
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What you eat in your 40s shapes how you age at 70
A 30-year Harvard study of 105,015 adults found that certain dietary patterns nearly double your odds of reaching 70 free of chronic disease and cognitive decline. Here's what the data shows.
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Food preservatives and heart disease: what a 112,000-person study found
A major French study of 112,000 adults linked 8 common food preservatives to higher blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. Here's which ones, and what to eat instead.
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Beans and soy may cut your blood pressure risk by nearly 30%
A major BMJ analysis of 12 long-term studies found that regular legume and soy intake could lower hypertension risk by up to 29-30%. Here's what the data shows, and how much you actually need to eat.
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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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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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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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Obesity Hits Men and Women Differently. Here's Why
A 2026 study of 1,134 adults found men with obesity carry more visceral fat and liver stress, while women show more inflammation and higher cholesterol. One diet plan doesn't fit both.
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