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Jul 2026
Prebiotic sodas may contain less fiber and more sugar
Prebiotic sodas have become more popular in recent years, with a wave of new products promising gut health benefits and low-calorie enjoyment.
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Jul 2026
Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
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Jul 2026
FDA-issued sodium targets appear to have minimal impact
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets to encourage manufacturers to lower the amount of sodium in packaged food products by 2024.
24
Jul 2026
Expert consensus advances evidence-based orthodontic care for adult patients
Alveolar bone defects and protrusive facial deformities affect a considerable portion of the population and may increase the risk of other complications.
24
Jul 2026
Experts review evidence behind updated protein intake recommendations
A new Perspective published today in The Journal of Nutrition, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), reviews the evidence supporting protein recommendations in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and identifies areas where additional research could strengthen future dietary guidance.
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Jul 2026
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors often create a "cold" tumor microenvironment, where the tumor prevents immune cells from mounting a strong attack.
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Jul 2026
Better bait may help stop New World screwworm infestations
Jessica Metcalf's work stinks. Literally. But the Colorado State University professor's research may be key to protecting livestock and wildlife from a flesh-eating parasite.
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Jul 2026
CRISPR directs layered immune response against invading bacteriophages
The main function of CRISPR-Cas systems, the revolutionary tool scientists now employ to edit genes, is to defend bacteria against threats such as viruses called bacteriophages.
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Jul 2026
Global database strengthens monitoring of coastal microbial health risks
A new global database brings together information on disease-causing microorganisms, antibiotic resistance genes, and virulence factors in coastal waters, giving researchers and public health professionals a practical tool for assessing biological risks in estuaries and other nearshore environments.
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Jul 2026
Study links household drinking water to long-term lithium exposure
Lithium in drinking water is a widespread and persistent source of human exposure across Tribal communities in the Western United States, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
