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05 Aug
Ditching Ultra-Processed Food Helps Move the Scale Faster
In a new study, people lost twice as much weight on a diet with minimally processed foods compared to one with ultra-processed foods.
30 Jul
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed food are significantly more likely to develop lung cancer.
29 Jul
Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age (U.S. Pointer Study)
Researchers say they’ve found a “formula and recipe to improve brain health” and cognition in people at high-risk for dementia.
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Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of
'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.
Fibe...
RFK Jr. Urges Medical Schools To Add More Nutrition Training
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new effort Thursday aimed at getting medical schools to spend more time teaching students about nutriti...
Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Whether topped with fruit or flavored with peanut butter, eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol, according to a new study out of Germany.
In the trial, people with metabolic syndrome who follo...
Study Suggests Cutting Sugar Before Age 2 Could Lower Heart Disease Risk
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2026
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TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cookies, cupcakes, fruit snacks, juice boxes, oh my! These sweet treats are often part of childhood.
But when it comes to babies and toddlers, new research suggests less sugar may be better for the heart later on.
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Skipping a Late-Night Snack Pays Big Benefits For Your Heart
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2026
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SATURDAY, Feb. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low.
That simple shift in your end-of-the-day routine is good for your heart, new research demonstrates.
"Timing our fasting window to wor...
Bananas From a Decade-Old Mining Spill Area in Brazil May Be Unsafe, Research Says
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a decade after a major mining disaster in Brazil, scientists are still uncovering its health effects, including potential risks from food grown in nearby soil.
A new study suggests that bananas grown near the Do...
FDA Reviews Safety of Food Preservative BHA Over Cancer Concerns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a fresh look at the safety of a chemical preservative found in many packaged foods.
The agency announced it has launched a full review to decide whether butylated hydr...
Can Diet Cure Schizophrenia? RFK Jr. Said Yes — Experts Say No
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that the ketogenic, or keto, diet could cure schizophrenia.
But experts say the claim goes fa...
Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Bamboo shoots, a food commonly eaten in parts of Asia, may offer several health benefits, according to a new research review that looked at bamboo as food.
The review found evidence that eating bamboo shoots may help control...
Study Finds Kimchi May Help Balance the Immune System
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2026
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THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kimchi — the spicy, salted and fermented vegetable side dish that’s a staple of Korean cuisine — is already known for its probiotic benefits.
Now, new research suggests it may also help the immune s...
Whole Milk Returns to School Lunches
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Whole milk may soon be back on school lunch trays across the U.S.
President Donald Trump signed a new law Wednesday that allows schools to serve whole a...
Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year's Goals
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As millions prepare to set New Year’s resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit," new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time.
Metabolism Might Play A Role In Recurring Miscarriages, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women who have recurrent miscarriages might be suffering from a metabolic problem that affects their ability to sustain a pregnancy, a new pilot study says.
Blood tests of women who’d suffered two or more consecutive l...
Mango May Support Weight and Blood Sugar, New Research Shows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Whether you slice mango and eat it plain, sprinkle it with tajín, toss it into a salad or blend it into a smoothie, new research suggests this tropical fruit may offer more than great flavor.
Researchers at Illi...
Britain Takes Even Bigger Bite Out of Sugar with Milk Drink Tax
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The United Kingdom is expanding its battle against high sugar consumption by including more drink products in its national sugar tax.
The U.K. Department of Health and Social Care announced the tax will be expanded to sweete...
Tea, Coffee, Nuts, Berries: All Good for Your Heart
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec.1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, olive oil: They’re all rich in antioxidant compounds called polyphenols, and they’re all good for your heart, a new British study shows.
“This research provide...
Dining Alone Could Mean Worse Nutrition for Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who eat alone tend to have poorer nutrition and be more prone to frailty and unhealthy weight loss compared to those who eat with others, new Australian research shows.
“Food is more than the nutritional ben...
Daily Orange Juice May Shift Gene Activity Tied to Heart Health
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can’t see.
In a new study published recently in the journal Molecular Nutriti...
Cheetos & Doritos Get Dye-Free Makeover With New ‘Simply NKD’ Line
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2025
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MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bright orange fingers may soon be less common for some snackers.
PepsiCo announced that it will begin selling new versions of Cheetos and
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Diabetes Risk In Young Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2025
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THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chowing down on ultra-processed foods – fast food, packaged snacks, heat-and-eat meals – increases young adults’ risk of health problems that contribute to
Personalized Prehabilitation Improves Surgery Outcomes, Trial Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2025
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THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People facing a major surgery might understandably think they need to conserve their energy, both for the procedure as well as the rehabilitation to follow.
But they’d be better off if they engaged in “prehabil...
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate the Grocery Store — and What it Means for Your Health
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- November 12, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast — ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children.
These foo...
Want a Healthier Smoothie? New Study Says Skip the Banana
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2025
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SATURDAY, Nov. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If a healthy slurp is your aim, skip the banana when you whip up a smoothie.
Researchers at the University of California-Davis found that adding banana may interfere with absorption of powerful compounds called flavanols, w...
New Tool Helps Spot Americans Struggling to Eat Healthy
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new screening tool may help doctors and communities better understand why so many Americans struggle to eat a healthy diet, even when they have enough food.
Researchers at Tufts University’s Food is Medicine Institute...
Don’t Toss Those Veggie Scraps — They Might Be Healthier Than You Think
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What was once tossed into compost bins could soon help grow stronger crops and even support human health, new research suggests.
A series of recent studies published in American Chemical Society (ACS) journals reveal how sci...
Free School Meals Linked To Less High Blood Pressure Among Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Universal free meal programs appear to improve kids’ heart health, a new study says.
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Mouse Study Offers Cautionary Tale About The Keto Diet
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2025
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SUNDAY, Sept. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It sounds counterintuitive: Eat more fat and lose more weight.
But it’s the underpinning of a keto diet — a controversial eating regimen designed to retrain the body to rely on something other than sugar for en...
Are Your Fruits & Veggies Hiding Pesticides? New Study Says Yes
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the amount of these chemicals leaching into the body.
Researchers linked the type...
Can A Keto Diet Help Treat Depression?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “keto” diet might help people with depression, a small-scale pilot study suggests.
Depression symptoms decreased by about 70% amon...
Diet, Exercise Protect Liver Health From Alcohol Damage, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2025
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THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey?
Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says.
A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protec...
Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer.
Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the de...
Coffee Is Mostly Safe, Study Finds, But Some Contaminants Remain
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there’s room for improvement.
“While some contaminants were present, most were found at minimal ...
Dollar Store Eats Aren't Harming American Diets, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and other dollar stores are chock full of cheap, highly processed foods — just the sort of eats that can lead to obesity, heart disease and other health problems.
But dolla...
'Ultra-Processed' Foods Could Hike Your Odds for Lung Cancer
- HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Experts already know that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is bad news for your health, and new research suggests these foods can raise risks for a major killer: lung cancer.
Over 60? Healthy Lifestyle Change May Help Boost Your Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 30, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two years’ involvement in programs focused on healthy eating, regular exercise and “brain training” exercises appears to have helped a wide range of older adults — even those at heightened risk for
The Gut-Healthy Secret Weapon Hiding in Your Sauerkraut
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 29, 2025
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TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A small scoop of sauerkraut every day may do more than add crunch to your meal.
It could also protect your gut.
In a new study from the University of California- Davis, researchers found that fermented cabbage, also k...
Dozens Sick After Eating THC-Tainted Food at Wisconsin Pizzeria
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 28, 2025
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MONDAY, July 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A pizza shop in Wisconsin accidentally served food made with oil containing THC, the main compound in marijuana, sickening dozens of people.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared a
Eggs Guilt-Free For 'Bad' Cholesterol, Experiment Shows
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 21, 2025
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MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple.
Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels.
But people who ate two...
Experts Recommend Healthy Lifestyle Changes Alongside GLP-1 Drug Use
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 16, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are so effective it might seem that a person can lose weight without doing anything ...
Most Major Ice Cream Brands Will Remove Synthetic Dyes by 2028
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 15, 2025
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TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — About 90% of the ice cream sold in the U.S. will no longer contain artificial dyes by 2028, federal health officials announced.
Roughly 40 ice cream and frozen dessert companies have pledged to remove seven artificial food ...
Experts Say There’s No Safe Amount of Processed Meat
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 10, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems.
RFK Jr. Praises Meal Program Critics Say Is Ultra-Processed
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 9, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A government-backed meal delivery service for people on Medicaid and Medicare is getting national attention — but not all of it is positive.
Is One Type of Water Healthier Than Another? Here’s What Experts Say
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 5, 2025
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SUNDAY, July 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Alkaline. Electrolyte. Flavored. Walk down the beverage aisle and you’ll find all kinds of waters promising extra health perks. But are these fancy waters really better for you?
Not really, Tufts University experts say....
Close to 150,000 Pounds of Ready-to-eat Bologna Recalled Due to Mislabeling
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- June 30, 2025
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MONDAY, June 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. is recalling almost 150,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to mislabeling.
The recalled lunch meats contain meat or poultry source materials that are not listed on the produc...
Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- June 30, 2025
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MONDAY, June 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nestle has joined a growing list of major food companies pledging to voluntarily eliminate artificial colors from their U.S. products by the middle of next year amid mounting health concerns.
"We are always looking for diffe...
Online Videos For Kids Rife With Junk Food Messaging
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 26, 2025
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THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids watching YouTube videos are being hammered with messages promoting junk food like candy, sugary drinks, fast food and sweet or salty snacks, a new study says.
About 75% of 6- to 8-year-olds and 36% of 3- to 5-year-old...
Eating More Fruits and Veggies May Help You Sleep Better, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- June 15, 2025
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SUNDAY, June 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? A new study suggests that a natural solution might be found right in your fridge: fruits and veggies.
Researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University found tha...
Eating Healthier Can Protect Aging Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 2, 2025
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MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says.
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of
Dads Help Shape Eating Habits of Their Children
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 2, 2025
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MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A dad’s eating habits can have a profound effect on their kid’s diets, even when those children are nothing but a twinkle in his eye, a new study says.
Men who established a healthy diet as teens were more likely ...