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Plant-Forward Diets Cut Stroke, Heart, Cancer, and Mortality Risks in Large Cohorts

Mediterranean diet adherents (100k+ women, 21 yrs): 18% lower any stroke risk, 16% ischemic, 25% hemorrhagic – adjusted for confounders.
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This Popular Diet Is Now Tied to a Lower Risk of Stroke — Even Strokes That Cause Brain Bleeding

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This Popular Diet Is Now Tied to a Lower Risk of Stroke — Even Strokes That Cause Brain Bleeding

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Federal Protein Push vs. Red Meat-T2D Risk Evidence

New guidelines recommend doubling protein to 1.2-1.6g/kg (~100g/day), half from animal sources like red meat.
Experts caution: Americans already...

New Diet Guidelines Say To Double Up On Protein, But Nutrition Experts Are Wary

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New Diet Guidelines Say To Double Up On Protein, But Nutrition Experts Are Wary

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Peanut Butter as Practical Protein Boost for Senior Muscle Strength

Clinical trial gold: 6-month RCT with 120 older adults (66-89, fall risk) showed 43g daily peanut butter (3 tbsp) improved lower-body muscle power via...

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GLP-1 Drugs + Healthy Habits Slash CV Risk 43% in T2D

Synergistic power: GLP-1 RA + 6-8 healthy habits yielded 43% lower MACE risk vs no drug + ≤3 habits in 98k T2D patients.

Habits alone: All 8 cut...

GLP-1 drugs combined with healthy lifestyle habits linked with reduced cardiovascular risk among diabetes patients

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GLP-1 drugs combined with healthy lifestyle habits linked with reduced cardiovascular risk among diabetes patients

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Mayo Clinic: Spotting Normal Poop vs. Health Red Flags

Key stool checks for gut health:

Normal: Assess color, shape, consistency via Bristol Stool Form Scale; regularity beats daily poops; no...

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Orforglipron Tops Semaglutide in A1C and Weight Loss, But GI Sides Higher

Head-to-head ACHIEVE-3 trial pits Lilly's orforglipron against oral semaglutide in T2D:

Superior efficacy: 36mg orforglipron cut A1C by 2.2% (vs...

Orforglipron Demonstrates Superior Blood Sugar Control Compared With Oral Semaglutide

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Orforglipron Demonstrates Superior Blood Sugar Control Compared With Oral Semaglutide

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Psyllium Husk Fiber: Broad Health Benefits from Peer-Reviewed Review

Psyllium from Plantago ovata husks delivers multifaceted health gains as a natural dietary fiber:

Metabolic control: Regulates blood glucose,...

From Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke | Current Nutrition Reports | Springer Nature Link

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From Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke | Current Nutrition Reports | Springer Nature Link

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Pro-Inflammatory Diets Linked to Hypertension Risk in Adults, Cognitive Issues in Kids

Emerging trend: Pro-inflammatory diets show ties to cardiometabolic and neurodevelopmental risks across ages.

Adults: Prospective cohort...

The association between pro-inflammatory diet and incidence of hypertension: a prospective cohort study

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The association between pro-inflammatory diet and incidence of hypertension: a prospective cohort study

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Trend: Nutrition hype lacks evidence, from brain supps to addictive UPFs

Rising unsubstantiated claims fuel health risks—experts demand scrutiny:

Brain supplements: 1 in 4 adults 50+ use them, but no RCT evidence they...

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Don’t buy into brain health supplements

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Omega-3 for Brain Health: Fish Oil Doubts, ALA Promise, Biomarker Wins

Weighing omega-3 sources for dementia prevention reveals mixed evidence:

Fish oil supplements skeptical: Purification strips protective...

From alga to omega; have we reached peak (fish) oil?

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Stop Eating 3 Hours Before Bed for Heart Benefits

New trial evidence: Extending overnight fast to 13-16 hours (stopping ≥3 hours before bed) in overweight adults yielded nighttime BP drop of 3.5% and...

Scientists Find When to Stop Eating Before Bed to Boost Heart Health

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Scientists Find When to Stop Eating Before Bed to Boost Heart Health

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IF Sharply Lowers HbA1c in Insulin-Treated T2DM: New Meta-Analysis

New systematic review/meta-analysis (12 RCTs, n=1,441 T2DM patients):

HbA1c: ↓0.54% (OHA users) vs ↓2.8% (insulin users); pooled ↓1.85% (95% CI...

Effects of intermittent fasting on HbA1c and weight in insulin versus oral hypoglycemic therapy-treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

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2026 Clinician Guide: CV Nutrition Controversies Categorized by Evidence

Expert consensus on trending foods for heart health:

Harm (limit/avoid): Beef tallow (↑LDL-C), ultra-processed foods (worsen cardiometabolic...

A Clinician’s Guide for Trending Cardiovascular Nutritional Controversies in 2026 - PMC

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A Clinician’s Guide for Trending Cardiovascular Nutritional Controversies in 2026 - PMC

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NIH Trial Adapts 'Food is Medicine' for Community Chronic Disease Prevention

Key highlights from UAB's NIH-funded study scaling clinical "food is medicine" to neighborhoods:

Community-led "prescriptions" promote healthy...

Testing community-based approaches to improve nutrition and physical activity

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Testing community-based approaches to improve nutrition and physical activity

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Plant-Based Diets Cut Depression Risk: Epi Evidence and Mechanisms

Healthful plant-based diets (hPDI, Mediterranean, DASH, MIND) link to reduced depressive symptoms across populations.

Unhealthy plant-based (uPDI,...

Frontiers | Plant-based diets and depression: epidemiological evidence, biological mechanisms, and implications for prevention

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Frontiers | Plant-based diets and depression: epidemiological evidence, biological mechanisms, and implications for prevention

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Phase II Trial: 17.7% Placebo-Adjusted Weight Loss with Novo-Linked UBT251

A Phase II trial in China showed UBT251—developed with Novo Nordisk partnership—achieved 17.7% placebo-adjusted weight loss over 24 weeks, positioning it as a competitive obesity therapy with strong efficacy vs. placebo.

Phase II Trial in China Reports 17.7 Percent Placebo-Adjusted Weight Loss with Novo Nordisk-Linked Drug UBT251

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Phase II Trial in China Reports 17.7 Percent Placebo-Adjusted Weight Loss with Novo Nordisk-Linked Drug UBT251

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Plant-Forward Diets Cut Stroke, Heart, Cancer, and Mortality Risks in Large Cohorts

This Popular Diet Is Now Tied to a Lower Risk of Stroke — Even Strokes That Cause Brain Bleeding

Federal Protein Push vs. Red Meat-T2D Risk Evidence

New Diet Guidelines Say To Double Up On Protein, But Nutrition Experts Are Wary

Peanut Butter as Practical Protein Boost for Senior Muscle Strength

GLP-1 Drugs + Healthy Habits Slash CV Risk 43% in T2D

GLP-1 drugs combined with healthy lifestyle habits linked with reduced cardiovascular risk among diabetes patients

Mayo Clinic: Spotting Normal Poop vs. Health Red Flags

Orforglipron Tops Semaglutide in A1C and Weight Loss, But GI Sides Higher

Orforglipron Demonstrates Superior Blood Sugar Control Compared With Oral Semaglutide

Psyllium Husk Fiber: Broad Health Benefits from Peer-Reviewed Review

From Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke | Current Nutrition Reports | Springer Nature Link

Pro-Inflammatory Diets Linked to Hypertension Risk in Adults, Cognitive Issues in Kids

The association between pro-inflammatory diet and incidence of hypertension: a prospective cohort study

Trend: Nutrition hype lacks evidence, from brain supps to addictive UPFs

Don’t buy into brain health supplements

Omega-3 for Brain Health: Fish Oil Doubts, ALA Promise, Biomarker Wins

From alga to omega; have we reached peak (fish) oil?

Stop Eating 3 Hours Before Bed for Heart Benefits

Scientists Find When to Stop Eating Before Bed to Boost Heart Health

IF Sharply Lowers HbA1c in Insulin-Treated T2DM: New Meta-Analysis

Effects of intermittent fasting on HbA1c and weight in insulin versus oral hypoglycemic therapy-treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

2026 Clinician Guide: CV Nutrition Controversies Categorized by Evidence

A Clinician’s Guide for Trending Cardiovascular Nutritional Controversies in 2026 - PMC

NIH Trial Adapts 'Food is Medicine' for Community Chronic Disease Prevention

Testing community-based approaches to improve nutrition and physical activity

Plant-Based Diets Cut Depression Risk: Epi Evidence and Mechanisms

Frontiers | Plant-based diets and depression: epidemiological evidence, biological mechanisms, and implications for prevention

Phase II Trial: 17.7% Placebo-Adjusted Weight Loss with Novo-Linked UBT251

Phase II Trial in China Reports 17.7 Percent Placebo-Adjusted Weight Loss with Novo Nordisk-Linked Drug UBT251

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Frontiers | Plant-based diets and depression: epidemiological evidence, biological mechanisms, and implications for prevention

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