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A Breakthrough for Kids Who Avoid Food

ARFID is more than picky eating. It can leave kids malnourished. Two approaches seem to help kids who fear food give it another try. >

Fish Oil Falls Short

It's not that omega 3 fatty acids aren't good for your health -- they just don't seem to protect your brain from the changes of Alzheimer's. >

Kids' Brains Shrink with Ultraprocessed Foods

Ultraprocessed food consumption has been linked to a loss of brain volume. Regions involved with motivation and emotion were affected. >

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Lead to High Blood Pressure in Kids

Hypertension is rising among the young and can lead to heart problems. Fruit juices contribute, too. To stay hydrated, drink water. >

Industrial Processing of Foods May Itself Be Linked to Health Issues

Even when their nutrition labels resemble those of whole foods, factory-processed foods carry a greater risk of health issues. >

"How Would You Like Your Eggs?"

The nutrients in eggs feed the brain. People who ate eggs often, including those in foods, had a much lower risk of developing dementia. >

Coffee’s Hidden Gut Benefits

Coffee boosts bacteria supporting the production of short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation and improve the lining of the gut. >

Another Downside of Ultraprocessed Foods: Arthritis

UPFs add empty calories to our diets and are behind fatty deposits in muscles that undermine strength and contribute to osteoarthritis. >

The MIND Diet Adds Healthy Years to the Brain

It's a combination of a Mediterranean diet and the anti-hypertensive DASH diet and can slow signs of cellular aging in the brain. >

A High-Fat Diet Accelerates the Growth of Cancer Cells

Using a 3-dimensional model, researchers found that a high-fat diet accelerated how triple-negative breast cancer cells behave in the body. >

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