Sugars from Beverages Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk.
Contrary to popular belief, a systematic review and meta-analysis did not find an association between total sugar intake and higher risk for type 2...
High-Quality Low-Carb Diets Associated with Lower Inflammatory Markers
A team of researchers (including our editor-in-chief Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc) studied the impact of low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diet patterns on inflammation and oxidative stress....
High Intakes of Flavonoid-Rich Foods Associated with Healthy Aging
An observational study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods and beverages may support healthy aging. The study looked for associations between flavonoid intake and indicators of...
It is Possible to Cut Back on Ultraprocessed Foods
A small study suggests it is possible to reduce one’s intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). UPFs (packaged foods containing refined components like white flour...
Tight Blood Pressure Control is Important at Any Age
High blood pressure is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, so treating it is an important strategy for preventing heart attack and stroke....
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Higher Risk for Multiple Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed by the presence...
Newsbites: June 2025
Shift to Plant-based Meats May Benefit Cardiometabolic Health
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lant-based meat alternatives—
foods made from plants or fungi that have a mouthfeel, flavor, and/or appearance similar...
Being Fit—At Any Size—May Protect Your Heart Health
Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD)....
What You Eat Impacts Health by Shaping Your Gut Microbiome
What we eat affects the composition of the microbes in our gut. This is significant, because the makeup of our gut microbiome impacts our...
Better Diet Quality Associated with Less Body Pain
Chronic pain is estimated to affect 20 to 30 percent of the world’s population. A healthy dietary pattern may help. A study of 654...