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An analysis of nearly 200,000 adults found an association between eating late and liver disease, but researchers say more evidence is needed to understand why.

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A new study finds that estimates of how much ultraprocessed food people eat can vary dramatically, raising questions about what the label really tells us.

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New research finds that some of the peels, skins and stalks we routinely throw away contain more fiber than the parts we eat.

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Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

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What Counts as Ultraprocessed Food? It Depends on How You Define It

The Fiber Hiding in Fruit and Vegetable Scraps

Could Vitamin C During Pregnancy Influence a Baby's Temperament?

Humans Have Been Eating Insects for Thousands of Years. So Why Do Some of Us Find It Gross?

Does Protein Source Matter for Weight Loss?

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For Heart Health, the Whole Diet Matters Most

Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Vascular Disease

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Could Vitamin C During Pregnancy Influence a Baby's Temperament?

Food Warning Labels May Change How Shoppers Judge What's Healthy

What Counts as Ultraprocessed Food? It Depends on How You Define It

The Fiber Hiding in Fruit and Vegetable Scraps

Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

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