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Food Insecurity Later in Life Was Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

A long-running U.S. study found the association was strongest among older adults who experienced food insecurity later in life, but it cannot show whether food insecurity contributed to cognitive decline or was partly a consequence of it.

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When Livestock Disappeared, a Kenyan Community Turned to Fish

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A Food-Safety Treatment Left Most Ground Poultry Quality Intact

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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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All three diets improved metabolic health after similar weight loss, but keto led to larger short-term improvements in liver fat and some blood sugar measures.

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Some Men Say Traditional Diet Programs Don’t Feel Designed for Them

In focus groups with 24 UK men, dieting was often described as restrictive and female-focused, while simple goals, accountability and personal challenges sounded more appealing.

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Keto Reduced Liver Fat More Than Two Other Diets in Small Trial

Many Baby Food Pouches May Fall Short as First Foods

Food Insecurity Later in Life Was Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

When Livestock Disappeared, a Kenyan Community Turned to Fish

A Food-Safety Treatment Left Most Ground Poultry Quality Intact

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A Vegan Diet Lowered Calories Without Shrinking Food Volume

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