Booze, junk food and evolution: How modern life scrambles ancient signals

Grabbing that late-night kebab or pizza slice after a few drinks may not be a sign of poor willpower, but a biological drive that once would have seen us seek out protein but now leads us straight into the comforting arms of savory ultra-processed foods.

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Cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered in traitorous antibody

The role of a traitorous antibody in triggering inflammatory bowel disease has been described in detail in a new study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Tags: Inflammation, irritable-bowel-disease, antibodies, Diet, inflammatory bowel disease

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Animal vs. Plant Protein: Scientists Found a Surprising Nutritional Difference

Research suggests that equal servings of animal protein may pack a much bigger muscle-building punch than their plant-based counterparts. When it comes to protein, the same serving size on paper may not mean the same nutritional payoff in the body. A 2023 Purdue University study found that two ounce equivalents (oz-eq) of animal-based protein foods [...]

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According to Scientists, This Simple Dietary Change Is Linked to Lower Depression Scores

Researchers found that a simple addition to a 5-a-day diet was associated with improved mental well-being in adults with low fruit and vegetable intake. New research from Newcastle University suggests that drinking a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie as part of the country’s 5-a-day nutrition recommendation may help improve mental well-being. [...]

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AI Reveals Simple Ways To Make Your Meals Healthier and Cheaper

A new AI system can suggest just a few targeted ingredient swaps that make meals healthier and cheaper without dramatically changing what people already eat. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed an artificial intelligence system that can make meals healthier and more affordable by recommending as few as one to three ingredient [...]

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Study Warns Widely Used Food Preservatives Linked to High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

Common preservatives used in processed foods may increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a study of more than 112,000 people. For decades, food preservatives have helped keep supermarket shelves stocked and extend the life of everything from packaged bread to processed meats. But new research suggests some of these [...]

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Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds

Researchers found that not all plant-based diets are equal when it comes to dementia risk. The findings hint that certain long-term dietary patterns may subtly shape brain health as people age. A higher quality plant-based diet may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a study published in [...]

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Scientists Say ‘Yo-Yo Dieting’ May Not Be Ruining Your Metabolism After All

A major new review says “yo-yo dieting” may not be nearly as harmful as people have been told. Repeated cycles of losing weight and gaining it back, often called “yo-yo dieting” or weight cycling, are frequently described as harmful to health and metabolism. Some experts have even suggested that repeatedly regaining weight may be worse [...]

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Researchers Reveal the Surprisingly Easy Habit Linked to Longer Healthier Lives

A long-running study suggests that one of the simplest ways to support healthy aging may also be one of the most effective: eating slightly fewer calories. Search online, and you will find countless biohacking trends that promise healthier aging, from cold plunges and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to sleeping under red lights. But research from Tufts [...]

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This Common Fat Could Be Fueling Type 2 Diabetes, Researchers Warn

Scientists are uncovering why some dietary fats may worsen metabolic disease while others appear to help protect against it. A new study is shedding light on how two common dietary fats may influence the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a disease linked to serious health complications worldwide. The research, published in Trends in Endocrinology [...]

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Simple Fiber Supplement Cuts Knee Arthritis Pain in Just 6 Weeks, Study Finds

A daily inulin supplement may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain while revealing a possible link between gut health, muscle function, and pain sensitivity. For millions of people living with knee osteoarthritis, managing chronic pain often means choosing between medications with unwanted side effects and exercise programs that can be difficult to maintain. Now, researchers have [...]

A different kind of soda may actually lower your blood sugar levels

Intake of too little dietary fiber and too much added sugar is a major contributor to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. One major source of added sugar is traditional soda, which has long been linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, fatty liver disease, tooth decay, and other health complications.

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Just 4 Weeks of Simple Diet Changes Reversed Signs of Aging in Older Adults

Short-term dietary changes may reduce biological age in older adults, especially with lower-fat or more plant-based eating patterns. What if changing your diet for just a few weeks could make your body appear biologically younger? A new study from the University of Sydney suggests that older adults who reduced either dietary fat or animal-based protein [...]

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Children of Centenarians Share One Surprising Habit That May Boost Longevity

People with long-lived parents often follow healthier eating patterns that may support longer, healthier lives. Researchers found higher consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables and lower intake of sugar and sodium among centenarian offspring. What if the secret to living to 100 isn’t just hidden in your genes — but also on your dinner plate? [...]

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Experts Reveal the Surprising Cancer Link Behind a Common Vitamin

Vitamin B12 is essential, but more is not always better. Researchers say extremely high levels may signal underlying illness, while balanced intake is key for long-term health. We’ve all heard the advice: eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, get enough vitamins, and stay healthy. In general, that guidance is sound. But some nutrients are more [...]

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Mediterranean Diet May Activate Secret Anti-Aging Proteins Inside Your Cells

The findings highlight a new frontier in “precision nutrition,” where biomarkers could help personalize diets to support better health and longer life. A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that part of the Mediterranean diet’s health benefits may come from tiny proteins produced inside mitochondria, pointing to a [...]

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Scientists Reveal That Eating Almonds Every Day Could Transform Your Gut, Metabolism, and Appetite

A new feeding study suggests that replacing common processed snacks with a daily serving of almonds may do more than improve nutrition. Replacing typical Western-style snacks with a daily serving of almonds may improve gut bacteria, lower several inflammatory signals, and increase hormones linked to fullness, according to a new controlled feeding study. The research [...]

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These Simple Plant Foods Are Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

Higher soy and legume intake may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, with the greatest benefits seen at moderate daily consumption levels. Higher consumption of soy foods and legumes may help lower the risk of high blood pressure, according to a pooled analysis of existing research published in the open-access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention [...]

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Scientists Identify Immune Protein That Could Mimic Anti-Aging Effects of Calorie Restriction

Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein tied to aging and inflammation, improving health without requiring weight loss. Cutting calories has long been linked to longer life—but there’s a catch. In animals, dialing back food intake can delay disease and extend lifespan, yet pushing it too far begins to backfire, weakening immunity and disrupting basic [...]

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