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Where Nitrate Comes from May Matter for Brain Health

Where Nitrate Comes from May Matter for Brain Health

A long-term Danish study finds lower dementia risk linked to nitrate from vegetables, while nitrate from drinking water and some animal foods was tied to higher risk, highlighting the importance of dietary context.

Jan 30, 2026

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Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

A six-month program for Medicaid patients was linked to better access to healthy foods, though cost barriers remained.

Jan 29, 2026

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3 min read

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How Metabolic Health May Shape Dementia Risk Over Time

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How Metabolic Health May Shape Dementia Risk Over Time

A long-term study links diabetes, blood pressure and other modifiable factors to brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

Jan 31, 2026

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4 min read

Plant-Forward Eating Patterns Linked to Lower Kidney Disease Risk

Plant-Forward Eating Patterns Linked to Lower Kidney Disease Risk

A large U.K. cohort study suggests diets emphasizing plant foods and limiting added sugars and fats may help protect kidney health over time.

Jan 28, 2026

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3 min read

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Lifetime Drinking Patterns May Shape Colorectal Cancer Risk

Lifetime Drinking Patterns May Shape Colorectal Cancer Risk

A long-term U.S. screening trial suggests consistent heavy alcohol intake raises colorectal cancer risk, while quitting may lower it.

Jan 27, 2026

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3 min read

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Earlier Meal Timing May Shift Fat Metabolism, Study Finds

Earlier Meal Timing May Shift Fat Metabolism, Study Finds

A small crossover study in women suggests that eating earlier in the day, even with the same calories, changes lipid metabolism in ways late eating does not.

Nov 15, 2025

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New Canadian Initiative Aims to Demystify Fermented Foods

New Canadian Initiative Aims to Demystify Fermented Foods

A first-of-its-kind network connects researchers, chefs and the public to explore how foods like yogurt, kimchi and sourdough may influence gut and overall health.

Nov 14, 2025

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Could Eating More Eggs, Fish and Soy Help Ease Anxiety?

Could Eating More Eggs, Fish and Soy Help Ease Anxiety?

A new brain study links lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient found in many everyday foods, to anxiety disorders.

Nov 12, 2025

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How Metabolic Health May Shape Dementia Risk Over Time

A long-term study links diabetes, blood pressure and other modifiable factors to brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

Jan 31, 2026

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How Metabolic Health May Shape Dementia Risk Over Time

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

A new study suggests food trends, influencers and algorithms play a measurable role in shaping dietary preferences among young users.

Jan 30, 2026

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3 min read

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Where Nitrate Comes from May Matter for Brain Health

A long-term Danish study finds lower dementia risk linked to nitrate from vegetables, while nitrate from drinking water and some animal foods was tied to higher risk, highlighting the importance of dietary context.

Jan 30, 2026

•

4 min read

Where Nitrate Comes from May Matter for Brain Health

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

A six-month program for Medicaid patients was linked to better access to healthy foods, though cost barriers remained.

Jan 29, 2026

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3 min read

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

Salty Drinking Water Linked to Higher Blood Pressure

A global analysis suggests sodium in tap water may add to hypertension risk, particularly in coastal regions.

Jan 29, 2026

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3 min read

Salty Drinking Water Linked to Higher Blood Pressure

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