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'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough

By Patrick Pester published

Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.

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What are ultraprocessed foods?

By Christoph Schwaiger published

Ultraprocessed foods have been tied to various health risks — but what are they, exactly?

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Does fake meat cause heart disease? Here's what the science actually says.

By Lori Youmshajekian published

A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details.

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'We've always been omnivores': Why 'meatfluencers' are wrong about what our ancestors ate

By Kate Wong published

Nutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn't actually eat that way

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What is brominated vegetable oil, and why did the FDA ban it in food?

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The FDA will no longer allow BVO in food due to safety concerns revealed in studies.

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3 pervasive myths about supplements, as explained by an expert

By Katie Suleta published

They act kind of like drugs, but they aren't regulated like them.

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8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hint

By Kelly Carroll published

A study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting. But more data is needed.

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Best protein powder for women: Boost your protein intake with female-friendly supplements

By Alice Ball last updated

Improve your athletic performance and top up your protein intake with the best protein powders for women ― tried and tested by Live Science.

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PFAS 'forever chemicals' to officially be removed from food packaging, FDA says

By Emily Cooke published

New food packaging products sold in the U.S., such as takeout boxes and fast-food wrappers, will no longer contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.

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Risk of AFib tied to sugary and artificially sweetened drinks

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

A study links drinking sugary sodas and artificially sweetened beverages to an increased arrhythmia risk.

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