Why Kiwifruit is a superfood: Health benefits supported by research

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	Why Kiwifruit is a superfood: Health benefits supported by research Discover how kiwifruit’s unique blend of fiber, vitamin C, and actinidin supports gut function, strengthens immunity, and enhances overall health through clinically backed evidence.

	Are ultra-processed plant foods really worse than meat? Scientists weigh in A new review challenges assumptions about ultra-processed foods, finding that plant-based versions, such as soymilk, meat analogs, and soft margarines, may lower cholesterol and disease risk compared with unprocessed animal foods when used as replacements.

			What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health A BMJ study found that individuals exposed to sugar rationing during their first 1,000 days of life had significantly lower risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure in adulthood. Early-life sugar restriction was linked to a 2.5-year delay in cardiovascular disease onset, suggesting long-term benefits for heart health.

			Study finds small but significant sprint gains from dark chocolate milk intake A new study found that consuming dark chocolate milk before exercise modestly enhanced anaerobic sprint performance in healthy young adults. The gains, seen in total effort time and power output, were small but potentially meaningful for competitive athletes.

			Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese researchers say it might Older Japanese adults who ate cheese at least once a week had a 21–24% lower risk of developing dementia over three years. The association remained significant even after adjusting for lifestyle and socioeconomic factors, suggesting a modest but meaningful protective effect.

	Breakthrough menopause drug for hot flashes and night sweats gains FDA approval The federal Food and Drug Administration today approved a new menopause drug that reduces hot flashes and night sweats after the drug was successfully tested at UVA Health and other sites in the United States and around the world.

	Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals A Polish study comparing insulin pump technologies in children with type 1 diabetes found that advanced hybrid closed-loop systems achieved superior glycemic stability compared to predictive low glucose suspend systems. Despite technological advances, poor diet and low physical activity still undermine optimal metabolic control.

	Lack of essential amino acid prompts animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria that help them restore nutritional balance and survive in times of need.

	Can introducing peanuts early prevent allergies? Real-world data confirms it helps Using data from over 120,000 U.S. children, this Pediatrics study found that the prevalence and risk of peanut and other IgE-mediated food allergies declined significantly after the 2015 and 2017 guidelines promoting early allergen introduction. The findings support these policies as effective public health measures to prevent food allergies in real-world settings.

	Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40 A large UK Biobank study found that higher night-time light exposure is linked to significantly greater risks of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. The findings suggest maintaining darker nights and adequate daytime light could support heart health.

	Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis A new case–control study found that women with stronger adherence to the Mediterranean diet had dramatically lower odds of endometriosis. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes were protective, while higher intakes of meat, dairy, and refined whole grains were linked to increased risk.

	Intensive program leads to high type 2 diabetes remission in India Nearly one-third of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in an Indian cohort achieved remission through an intensive lifestyle intervention program, according to a new study publishing October 22, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Pramod Tripathi of Freedom from Diabetes Clinic & Diabetes Research Foundation, India, and colleagues.

	Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae Kit validated for detection of Enterobacteriaceae in infant formula and cereals Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

	Dietary fat dictates seasonal eating rhythms, study finds A new study from UC San Francisco shows that our natural eating patterns are more closely tied to seasonal rhythms than previously thought.

	Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding Maternal peanut and peanut butter consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding shaped DNA methylation patterns in children, particularly in genes regulating neurodevelopment and inflammation. These findings suggest maternal diet can prime offspring epigenetic sensitivity to breastfeeding duration.

	Food tax shift could have both environmental and human health benefits More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the supermarket.

	E. coli in retail meat linked to thousands of urinary infections Research reveals a significant link between E. coli in meat and urinary tract infections, particularly in vulnerable communities in Southern California.

	KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Nutrition programs face their own shutdown Health programs are feeling the pinch of the ongoing government shutdown. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and the food program for women, infants, and children, WIC, is likely to run out in November, and cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are keeping the agency from carrying out some of its primary public health functions.

	Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time linked to brain development in adolescents Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

	Pathogenic bacteria can block gut’s natural defense to spread infection When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells usually fight back by pushing infected cells out of the body to stop the infection from spreading.

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