A four-week trial found shifts in DNA methylation and immune patterns, but it did not show that participants aged more slowly.
Aug 8, 2026
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Six of 15 adults tolerated more peanut months after treatment, but the experimental therapy did not eliminate their allergies or prove a lasting cure.
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Adults ate about the same weight of food after adding more vegetables, fruit and beans, but the analysis cannot prove lower energy density caused their weight loss.
Aug 9, 2026
A seaweed-derived coating reduced moisture loss and mold in laboratory tests, but researchers have not yet shown how it performs in stores, homes or commercial supply chains.
Aug 6, 2026
A large analysis found a modest increase in atrial fibrillation among high-risk patients taking larger doses, while lower-dose supplements were not tied to a clear rise in risk.
A six-month trial found a small drop in LDL particle levels, not fewer heart attacks.
Jul 15, 2026
A small market study found that 48 of 54 processed foods listing avocado oil as their only oil ingredient had chemical profiles indicating that other oils were present.
Jul 17, 2026
A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that moderate caffeinated coffee consumption does not appear to raise cardiovascular risk for most adults, though individual responses and caffeine sources vary.
Jul 21, 2026
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A new model argues that carbohydrate-rich foods helped meet rising glucose demands, but it cannot reconstruct exactly what early humans ate.
A large Danish study found women with higher childhood BMI patterns were less likely to give birth at some ages but diagnosed infertility rates did not differ.
Aug 7, 2026
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