Red Meat Helped Shape Human Diets. Modern Eating Changed the Equation

A new review traces red meat’s complicated role in human evolution, health and disease, arguing that context matters as much as the food itself.

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Your Gut Microbiome May Matter, but Isn't the Whole Story

A major genetics study suggests body weight can shape gut bacteria, but researchers say your microbiome alone does not determine whether you develop digestive disease.

May 13, 2026

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Weight Loss Is Not Just About Fat Loss

A conference-presented review suggests obesity drugs and surgery may lead to a higher share of fat-free mass loss than diet and exercise, but the findings are still awaiting full journal peer review.

May 15, 2026

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Study Suggests Peanut Therapy May Help Allergic Toddlers

A randomized trial found many peanut-allergic toddlers could tolerate more peanut exposure after carefully monitored oral immunotherapy, but experts stress this is not a treatment parents should try on their own.

May 11, 2026

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Food Safety

Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure

A major review of long-term studies found people who ate more legumes and soy foods were less likely to develop high blood pressure, though the research cannot prove these foods alone were responsible.

May 10, 2026

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Why Waist Size May Matter More Than BMI for Blood Pressure

A large U.S. study suggests a simple measurement could better predict hypertension risk than body mass index.

Apr 16, 2026

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Why Fructose May Affect the Body Differently Than Other Sugars

A new review highlights how fructose is processed in the body, but what it means for everyday eating depends on the bigger picture.

Apr 18, 2026

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Higher Egg Intake Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Long-Term Study

A large observational study of older adults found that people who ate eggs more often were less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease over time, though researchers cannot say eggs themselves were the cause.

May 6, 2026

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Weight Loss Is Not Just About Fat Loss

A conference-presented review suggests obesity drugs and surgery may lead to a higher share of fat-free mass loss than diet and exercise, but the findings are still awaiting full journal peer review.

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

Cutting Back on Alcohol May Reverse Some Health Risks

A new review finds alcohol contributes to a wide range of diseases and injuries, but some risks may fall when people reduce or stop drinking.

May 15, 2026

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Cutting Back on Alcohol May Reverse Some Health Risks

Red Meat Helped Shape Human Diets. Modern Eating Changed the Equation

A new review traces red meat’s complicated role in human evolution, health and disease, arguing that context matters as much as the food itself.

May 14, 2026

•

3 min read

Your Gut Microbiome May Matter, but Isn't the Whole Story

A major genetics study suggests body weight can shape gut bacteria, but researchers say your microbiome alone does not determine whether you develop digestive disease.

May 13, 2026

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1 min read

Can a Month of Diet Changes Really Make You ‘Biologically Younger?’

A small randomized trial in older adults found that four weeks of dietary changes improved some biomarkers tied to biological age, but that does not mean aging itself was reversed.

May 12, 2026

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Can a Month of Diet Changes Really Make You ‘Biologically Younger?’

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Red Meat Helped Shape Human Diets. Modern Eating Changed the Equation

Your Gut Microbiome May Matter, but Isn't the Whole Story

Weight Loss Is Not Just About Fat Loss

Study Suggests Peanut Therapy May Help Allergic Toddlers

Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure

Most Popular

Why Waist Size May Matter More Than BMI for Blood Pressure

Why Fructose May Affect the Body Differently Than Other Sugars

Higher Egg Intake Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Long-Term Study

Latest Posts

Weight Loss Is Not Just About Fat Loss

Cutting Back on Alcohol May Reverse Some Health Risks

Red Meat Helped Shape Human Diets. Modern Eating Changed the Equation

Your Gut Microbiome May Matter, but Isn't the Whole Story

Can a Month of Diet Changes Really Make You ‘Biologically Younger?’

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