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Study of 1,647 Adults Links MIND Diet to Brain Aging Slowed by 2.5 Years
Each 3-point rise in adherence to the diet was tied to 20% less age-related gray matter decline, but the study cannot prove the food caused it.
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22 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: October 2, 2026.
ScienceCutting Ultra-Processed Food by 85% Eased Depression in a Small UCSF Trial of 20 People
The pilot study in JAMA Psychiatry found moderate to large improvements after four weeks, and researchers plan a larger trial starting in 2028.
ScienceCreatine Added Muscle in Middle-Aged Adults Who Did No Exercise at All, Texas A&M Trial Finds
In a 12-week study of 64 adults aged 45 to 65, 10 grams a day added about 2.4 pounds of lean tissue in non-exercisers. It did not improve aerobic fitness.
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Coffee's Anti-Aging Power Traced to a Cellular 'Switch' — and It Isn't the Caffeine, Study Finds
Texas A&M researchers report that coffee's polyphenols and diterpenes activate NR4A1, a receptor tied to stress response and healthy aging, with decaf working just as well as regular.
ScienceChewing Gum After a Beetroot Drink Nudged Blood Pressure Down, a Surprising New Study Finds
Researchers at King's College London found that making the mouth more acidic helped the body turn nitrate from vegetables into a compound that relaxes blood vessels, though they warn it is no treatment.
ScienceThe Tea You Brew Decides How Healthy Your Kombucha Is, Chemists Find
A new study comparing kombucha made from black, green, white, oolong and pu-erh teas found that green and oolong versions pack the strongest antioxidant punch.
ScienceCutting Out Sugar Entirely May Backfire, Surprising New Study Finds
Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, more inflammation and disrupted gut bacteria than those who ate some sugar, researchers reported at ENDO 2026.
ScienceA Daily Glass of Fruit Juice May Modestly Lift Mood, Newcastle Trial Finds
In a randomized trial, adults who added a glass of 100% juice or a smoothie to their five-a-day reported lower depression scores after four weeks. The effect was small — and the study was industry-funded.
ScienceBiggest Collagen Study Yet Finds Real Benefits for Skin and Aching Joints, but Not Athletic Performance
An umbrella review pooling 113 trials and nearly 8,000 participants concludes collagen supplements modestly improve skin hydration, elasticity and osteoarthritis pain, while offering no meaningful boost to sports performance.
ScienceThree Servings of French Fries a Week Tied to a 20% Higher Diabetes Risk, 40-Year Study Finds
Tracking more than 205,000 people across nearly four decades, researchers found the danger isn't the potato — it's the frying. Baked, boiled and mashed showed no added risk.
ScienceScientists Warn Vitamin B12 Guidelines May Put Aging Brains at Risk
UCSF study finds older adults with 'normal' but lower B12 levels show signs of slower thinking and brain damage.
ScienceScientists Discover Hidden Brain Nutrient Deficit Linked to Anxiety
A major analysis found that people with anxiety disorders have significantly lower choline levels in their brains, potentially pointing toward new nutrition-based treatments.
ScienceRegular Egg Consumption Linked to 27% Lower Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Loma Linda University study of 40,000 participants finds daily egg intake significantly reduces dementia risk in adults 65 and older.
Politics22 States Move to Ban Soda and Candy From SNAP Benefits as MAHA Initiative Gains Momentum
Texas leads with the largest state restriction yet, effective October 1 pending a federal waiver that the Trump administration has signaled it will grant.
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More Americans Bulk Up on Meat as RFK Jr. Declares 'War on Protein is Over'
Protein-hungry shoppers increase meat purchases with health considerations as driving factor, industry data shows.
ScienceEarly Breakfast and Extended Overnight Fasting Linked to Lower Weight
A major study suggests meal timing, not just food choices, plays a key role in maintaining a healthy body weight over time.
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Americans Are Eating Up the Meat Industry's Health Claims
Protein-hungry shoppers are buying more meat with their health top of mind, driving significant changes in purchasing patterns and industry marketing strategies.
ScienceA Common Nutrient Could Supercharge Cancer Treatment
Zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound found in vegetables and eye-health supplements, strengthens T cells and enhances immunotherapy treatments in promising new research.
ScienceScientists Discover Spice Combinations Can Boost Anti-Inflammatory Power by 100x
Research reveals that common plant compounds from mint, eucalyptus, and chili peppers work together inside immune cells to dramatically enhance their inflammation-fighting abilities.
ScienceScientists Crack 30-Year Mystery of Hidden Brain-Protecting Nutrient
Researchers identify gene SLC35F2 as gateway for queuosine absorption, opening new possibilities for memory and cancer treatments.
ScienceRevolutionary Microwave Frying Technique Slashes Fat Content in French Fries
University of Illinois researchers discover how combining traditional frying with microwave heating reduces oil absorption while maintaining crispy texture.
ScienceScientists Engineer Superfood for Bees That Boosts Colony Reproduction 15-Fold
Researchers develop breakthrough yeast-based supplement that provides essential nutrients missing from modern pollen sources, offering hope for struggling bee populations facing climate change and habitat loss.
