Edible Coating Helps Strawberries Stay Fresh Longer

A seaweed-derived coating reduced moisture loss and mold in laboratory tests, but researchers have not yet shown how it performs in stores, homes or commercial supply chains.

Aug 6, 2026

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Omega-3 Heart Rhythm Risk May Depend on Dose

A large analysis found a modest increase in atrial fibrillation among high-risk patients taking larger doses, while lower-dose supplements were not tied to a clear rise in risk.

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

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Higher Childhood BMI Was Linked to Lower Childbirth Rates

A large Danish study found women with higher childhood BMI patterns were less likely to give birth at some ages but diagnosed infertility rates did not differ.

Aug 7, 2026

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Multi-Plant Blend Changed More Gut Bacteria Than One Probiotic Strain

In a six-week company-funded trial, a powdered blend containing more than 30 plant ingredients produced broader microbiome changes than a single-strain probiotic, but broader changes do not necessarily mean better health.

Aug 4, 2026

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Eating Less Protein May Affect Aging, but Human Evidence Is Limited

A review of more than 350 studies found biological reasons lower-protein diets could support longevity, but most lifespan evidence comes from animals and reducing protein may be harmful for some older adults.

Aug 3, 2026

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A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

A six-month trial found a small drop in LDL particle levels, not fewer heart attacks.

Jul 15, 2026

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Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

A small market study found that 48 of 54 processed foods listing avocado oil as their only oil ingredient had chemical profiles indicating that other oils were present.

Jul 17, 2026

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Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that moderate caffeinated coffee consumption does not appear to raise cardiovascular risk for most adults, though individual responses and caffeine sources vary.

Jul 21, 2026

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Higher Childhood BMI Was Linked to Lower Childbirth Rates

A large Danish study found women with higher childhood BMI patterns were less likely to give birth at some ages but diagnosed infertility rates did not differ.

Aug 7, 2026

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3 min read

High Formula Costs Are Pushing Some Families Toward Unsafe Choices

A UK study of financially struggling parents found widespread debt, distress and attempts to stretch formula, though the findings do not represent all formula-feeding families.

Aug 7, 2026

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4 min read

High Formula Costs Are Pushing Some Families Toward Unsafe Choices

Edible Coating Helps Strawberries Stay Fresh Longer

A seaweed-derived coating reduced moisture loss and mold in laboratory tests, but researchers have not yet shown how it performs in stores, homes or commercial supply chains.

Aug 6, 2026

•

3 min read

Omega-3 Heart Rhythm Risk May Depend on Dose

A large analysis found a modest increase in atrial fibrillation among high-risk patients taking larger doses, while lower-dose supplements were not tied to a clear rise in risk.

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

Beetroot Juice Shows Early Promise for Pregnant Women with Kidney Disease

A small randomized trial found encouraging safety signals and possible benefits, but it was not designed to prove the supplement improves outcomes.

Aug 5, 2026

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Beetroot Juice Shows Early Promise for Pregnant Women with Kidney Disease

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Edible Coating Helps Strawberries Stay Fresh Longer

Omega-3 Heart Rhythm Risk May Depend on Dose

Higher Childhood BMI Was Linked to Lower Childbirth Rates

Multi-Plant Blend Changed More Gut Bacteria Than One Probiotic Strain

Eating Less Protein May Affect Aging, but Human Evidence Is Limited

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A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

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Higher Childhood BMI Was Linked to Lower Childbirth Rates

High Formula Costs Are Pushing Some Families Toward Unsafe Choices

Edible Coating Helps Strawberries Stay Fresh Longer

Omega-3 Heart Rhythm Risk May Depend on Dose

Beetroot Juice Shows Early Promise for Pregnant Women with Kidney Disease

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