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Sugar Substitute Raises the Risk of Blood Clots, Stroke

A popular replacement for table sugar in low-calorie, low-carb foods, appears to raise the chances of developing dangerous blood clots. >

Calorie-Restricted Diets Slow Aging

A modest reduction in daily calorie consumption appears to slow aging and the onset of age-related diseases. >

Obesity's Link to Dementia

Both obesity and Alzheimer's contribute to neurodegeneration and cortical thinning that interfere with memory and other cognitive functions. >

Fatty Fast Food Livers

Eating even a modest fast food meal daily -- a small burger and fries -- can lead to fatty liver disease. >

Intermittent Fasting Changes Genes

A long, overnight break between meals gives cells a chance to reboot and changes gene expression in a good way. Try eating dinner earlier. >

To Get Healthier, Start on Monday

Struggling with resolutions already? Beginning a diet, exercise or other healthy change on a Monday can make you more likely to succeed. >

Low-Fat or Low-Carb?

If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, keeping your blood sugar under control is key. What kind of diet best helps you do this? >

A Nutritional Scoring System to Help Us Make Better Food Choices

Food Compass rates the nutritional value of common foods across several dimensions. People who ate more high-scoring foods lived longer. >

TikTok a Poor Source of Diet and Nutrition Info

Diet and nutrition posts on the platform, many written by high school students, often promote the myth that thinness equals better health. >

Rating the New Weight-Loss Meds

More and more people are trying to lose weight to protect their health. Four new medications, in addition to diet and exercise, can help. >

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