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Adults who received free, healthy groceries for nearly three years showed improvements in blood pressure, weight and BMI, though the small study cannot prove the food program caused those changes.

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A small controlled study found different insulin and metabolic responses after people ate two meals matched for calories and nutrients but prepared very differently.

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Diet and Gut Bacteria May Shape Cancer Immunotherapy Response

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Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

A new review finds that changes in iron absorption, protein use and digestion may help the body adapt over time.

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A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

A small controlled study found similar results whether adults ate within 10 hours or spread their meals across more of the day.

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Food Processing May Matter Beyond the Nutrition Label

A small controlled study found different insulin and metabolic responses after people ate two meals matched for calories and nutrients but prepared very differently.

Oct 6, 2026

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3 min read

Raw Milk Carries Risks Without Proven Health Benefits

Updated guidance finds pasteurization greatly reduces the risk of serious infections while preserving the nutritional value of milk.

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Raw Milk Carries Risks Without Proven Health Benefits

Comparing Your Body with Your Past Self May Affect How You Feel Now

A new study found that people who often compared their current appearance with a past version they preferred also reported more body shame and more signs of disordered eating.

Oct 5, 2026

•

2 min read

Healthy Grocery Program Linked to Better Blood Pressure and Weight

Adults who received free, healthy groceries for nearly three years showed improvements in blood pressure, weight and BMI, though the small study cannot prove the food program caused those changes.

Oct 4, 2026

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2 min read

For Heart Health, the Whole Diet Matters Most

A new American College of Cardiology statement says overall diet quality matters more than focusing on a single nutrient, food or macronutrient.

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Comparing Your Body with Your Past Self May Affect How You Feel Now

Healthy Grocery Program Linked to Better Blood Pressure and Weight

Food Processing May Matter Beyond the Nutrition Label

Sugar May Worsen Antibiotic-Related Gut Disruption

Diet and Gut Bacteria May Shape Cancer Immunotherapy Response

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Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

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Food Processing May Matter Beyond the Nutrition Label

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Comparing Your Body with Your Past Self May Affect How You Feel Now

Healthy Grocery Program Linked to Better Blood Pressure and Weight

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