Not All Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy: How They May Raise Your Heart Risk

For years, plant-based eating has been championed as the gold standard for a longer, healthier life and a stronger heart. But new research published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology serves as a needed reminder: not everything labeled “vegan” or “plant-based” is automatically good for you—especially when it comes to your cardiovascular health.

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A Fat-Melting Drug That Turns Your Own Energy Into Heat

A new experimental drug may open the door to an alternative path for tackling obesity—one that does not rely solely on appetite-suppressing medications. Researchers at the University of Washington have tested a compound called CPACC, which works by stimulating brown fat to burn calories more efficiently, generating heat instead of storing excess energy.

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Is a Meat-Free Diet Healthy for Older Adults? A Chinese Study Questions the Vegetarian Approach in Old Age

A study presented at Nutrition 2025 by researchers from Tufts University and several Chinese institutions examined the effects of vegetarian diets on healthy aging among older adults. Using data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), the researchers analyzed 2,858 individuals aged 60 to 79 who had a high potential of reaching age 80 without chronic diseases or functional or cognitive decline.

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Erythritol and Brain Health: Should We Be Worried?

A recently published in vitro study raised new concerns about erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly found in low-carb and "sugar-free" products. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Colorado, suggests that erythritol may impair the function of brain endothelial cells—those that line the blood vessels in the brain.

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Obesity Raises Colorectal Cancer Risk by 30–50 %

Colorectal cancer ranks among the world’s leading cancer killers. While genetics and age are well-known risk factors, recent science confirms a critical threat: obesity significantly boosts colorectal cancer risk—by 30–50%, according to a new study published in Cancers.

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