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A long-running U.S. study found an association between daily sugary drink intake and stomach cancer, but the cancer was uncommon and the study cannot prove the drinks were responsible.

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Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

Dietary Fat May Matter After Prostate Cancer

Eating Disorder Risk Is Not Limited to Affluent Teens

Smartwatch Calorie Counts May Be Less Precise Than They Look

Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Brain Chemistry in Humans

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A Vegan Diet Lowered Calories Without Shrinking Food Volume

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Eating Disorder Risk Is Not Limited to Affluent Teens

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Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

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