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 ‘Junk food’ plant diets raise heart risk even if meat is cut out‘Junk food’ plant diets raise heart risk even if meat is cut out
 
Research shows that healthy plant-based diets lower cardiac biomarkers, while unhealthy plant foods raise heart disease risk. Key findings from a large study.
 
 
 Back-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetesBack-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetes
 
This review examines dietary interventions that can improve cardiometabolic health, highlighting the role of whole foods in reducing heart disease and diabetes.
 
   New Japanese database reveals how gut microbes and diet connectNew Japanese database reveals how gut microbes and diet connect
 
Researchers have launched the NIBN Japan Microbiome Database, featuring over 2,000 gut microbiome profiles from healthy Japanese adults with extensive lifestyle and dietary metadata. This resource aims to accelerate microbiome-health research and enable precision medicine insights.
 
   What researchers found when they compared food labels in 17 countriesWhat researchers found when they compared food labels in 17 countries
 
New research uncovers how hyper-palatable foods saturate the US food supply and highlights urgent public health challenges posed by engineered foods worldwide.
 
   Scientists explain how eating a rainbow of foods lowers your risk for chronic illnessScientists explain how eating a rainbow of foods lowers your risk for chronic illness
 
Consuming a variety of flavonoid-rich foods can lower all-cause mortality and chronic disease risks, emphasizing the importance of dietary diversity.
 
 Eating more pulses and vegetables lowers stress by boosting beneficial gut bacteria, study finds
 
Eating more pulses and vegetables lowers stress by boosting beneficial gut bacteria, study findsHigher diet quality, especially with more pulses and vegetables, was linked to greater Lachnospira abundance in the gut and lower stress scores among Japanese adults. The relationship appears to be mediated by specific gut bacteria rather than a direct effect of diet on stress.
 
 
 Can scientists predict life longevity from a drop of blood?
 
Can scientists predict life longevity from a drop of blood?This study presents an intrinsic capacity clock, using blood samples to predict mortality risk and enhance understanding of aging and lifestyle impacts.
 
 
 New biological age clock estimates how well someone is aging
 
A team of international researchers has developed a new biological age "clock" that estimates how well someone is aging, not just how "old" they or their various organs might be.
 
 
 What happened when 13,768 people started eating more mindfully?
 
What happened when 13,768 people started eating more mindfully?Higher mindful eating scores are linked to healthier plant-based diets and less meat and dairy consumption among French adults. The study identifies specific psychological traits that help drive positive dietary choices.
 
 
 High oleic acid diet could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats
 
High oleic acid diet could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fatsEating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid – a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil – could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports.
 
 
 Healthy diet improves metabolism even without weight loss
 
Healthy diet improves metabolism even without weight lossNearly one-third of people who adopted and adhered to a healthy diet did not lose any weight, but still reaped many health benefits, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University, Israel.
 
 
 UK study shows 'takeaway night' more than just fast food for families
 
UK study shows 'takeaway night' more than just fast food for familiesA UK study found that nearly all families occasionally eat takeaway food together, with most using it as a convenient, social treat. However, frequent takeaway consumption is more common in both high- and low-income families, revealing complex socio-economic patterns.
 
 
 Creatine offers broad health benefits beyond fitness
 
Creatine offers broad health benefits beyond fitnessCreatine, the supplement popular with athletes for its ability to help build strength and power, is increasingly being recognized for its broad health benefits.
 
 
 Rethinking healthcare through the science of aging
 
Rethinking healthcare through the science of agingA new editorial was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 29, 2025, titled "Rethinking healthcare through aging biology."
 
 
 Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for women
 
Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for womenA 25-year Finnish cohort study found that higher intake of liquid dairy products lowers the risk of osteoporotic and general fractures in older women. Cheese consumption was specifically linked to reduced hip fracture risk, while overall fracture risk was unaffected by cheese.
 
 
 Survey: Most Americans cannot identify what counts as high blood pressure
 
Survey: Most Americans cannot identify what counts as high blood pressureHypertension or high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack and stroke, the two top causes of death in the United States, is one of the most widespread chronic illnesses in America, afflicting nearly half of adults.
 
 
 Study explores the connection between abnormal uterine bleeding and hyperinsulinemia
 
Study explores the connection between abnormal uterine bleeding and hyperinsulinemiaInsulin resistance is becoming more common because of a combination of lifestyle factors, genetics, and medical conditions. A lot of those same risk factors play a role in abnormal uterine bleeding.
 
 
 Switching to a low fat diet slows pancreatic precancer development in mice
 
Switching to a low fat diet slows pancreatic precancer development in micePancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, killing 87% of patients within five years. Previous studies have shown that obesity can increase pancreatic cancer risk by around 50%.
 
 
 New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care
 
New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes careThe American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published the first clinical practice guideline to put lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care.
 
 
 Healthy living remains a challenge even for teens in affluent counties
 
Healthy living remains a challenge even for teens in affluent countiesEven in seemingly affluent counties such as Surrey, teens are unable to access healthy lifestyles due to poverty, geographical inequalities, discrimination and mental health challenges, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
 
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