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Aug 1, 2026

Healthy young non-smokers with better diets show higher lung cancer rates, raising pesticide concerns

A study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role.

Aug 1, 2026·1 source
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Jul 31, 2026

Canadian study links prenatal fluoride exposure from tea to lower childhood IQ scores

A study of 485 mother-child pairs in Canada found that each 0.5 mg/day increase in estimated fluoride intake from tea during pregnancy was associated with a 2.24-point lower full-scale IQ score in children aged 3-4 years, though researchers note the observational design has limitations.

Jul 31, 2026·1 source
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Jul 18, 2026

Intermittent fasting maintains weight loss benefits for one year

A 12-week intermittent fasting program produced weight-loss benefits that persisted a year later, with participants who ate within an eight-hour window maintaining more weight loss than those who followed other approaches.

Jul 18, 2026·1 source
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May 2, 2026

Vegan Diet Outperforms Mediterranean Diet on Emissions and Metabolic Health in Randomized Trial

A randomized clinical trial found that a vegan diet produced better outcomes than a Mediterranean diet for both metabolic health markers and environmental emissions, providing clear evidence linking dietary choices to human and planetary health.

May 2, 2026·1 source
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Apr 24, 2026

Diets High in Ultra-Processed Foods May Undermine Visual Attention

New study links diets high in ultra-processed foods to reduced visual attention and poorer cognitive performance suggesting potential impacts on brain function and daily task focus over time.

Apr 24, 2026·2 sources
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Apr 18, 2026

Weight Loss Medications Lead to Notable Muscle Loss Alongside Fat Loss

UNC School of Medicine study finds incretin-based medications including semaglutide and tirzepatide cause significant muscle loss in addition to fat reduction, raising concerns about long-term metabolic effects.

Apr 18, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪Most study participants had never smoked and were diagnosed with a form of lung cancer biologically different from tobacco-related types
  • ▪The lead investigator stated the proposed connection between pesticide exposure and lung cancer remains unproven and requires more investigation
  • ▪Lung cancer has become more common among non-smokers age 50 and younger, a group that has not followed the overall decline in cases

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Lifestyle, Wellness and Nutrition4Drug Approval and Clinical Trials2Environmental and Occupational Health2Metabolic health2Public health research2Weight management2Attention & concentration1Child development1GLP-1 medications1Intermittent fasting1Meal timing1Mediterranean diet1Nutrition for cognition1Nutrition fundamentals1Plant based nutrition1Ultra processed foods1

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