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Pumpkin’s secret health powers go far beyond the holidays, experts say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pumpkin is a staple ingredient in many holiday dishes, like pumpkin pie, breads, soups and even ravioli. In addition to its seasonal appeal, pumpkin has been shown to have many health benefits. According to New York-based certified holistic nutritionist Robin DeCicco, pumpkin is a great source of fiber and potassium, which boosts …

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Why ‘starving cancer’ could be key to slowing disease growth, according to doctors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! What we eat plays a major role in our health and well-being, especially in the development of chronic disease. On a recent episode of Dr. Mark Hyman’s podcast, “The Dr. Hyman Show,” the physician and Function Health co-founder spoke about how eating habits can change the course of illness. Podcast guest Dr. …

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‘Portfolio diet’ gains buzz for lowering cholesterol without medication, experts say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A plant-based eating plan known as the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its potential to lower cholesterol — and research suggests it may be as effective as some prescription drugs. Reportedly developed by Dr. David J. A. Jenkins, a professor of nutrition and medicine at the University of Toronto and a …

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Not all fiber is created equal; doctors share which kinds truly support longevity

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like “fibermaxxing” make high-fiber eating more popular, understanding the best sources is increasingly important for individual health, according to nutritionists. Longevity expert Peter Attia, a Stanford University physician based in Austin, Texas, spoke …

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The surprising ways foods can change body odor, according to experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s no secret that certain foods give off certain scents, but the way they interact with the gut, skin and other parts of the body can also change people’s body odor. Developing research from Europe has found that the human aroma carries biological information about health, age and genetic compatibility — and …

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Viral morning wellness routine promises more energy and focus by noon

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral health trend makes it easier to rack up extra steps, water and protein — and it comes in threes. With the “3×3 by 12 p.m.” challenge, participants aim to achieve 3,000 steps, one-third of their daily water goal and 30 grams of protein before noon, with the aim to jump-start …

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Intermittent fasting’s surprising biblical roots revealed as diet trend grows

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A popular diet trend may have its origins in the Bible. Intermittent fasting, a pattern of eating based on time limits, is intended to assist with weight loss and other health benefits, according to Mayo Clinic. There are several types of intermittent fasting, but they all follow the same concept of alternating …

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Low-calorie diets linked to surprising mental health effect, new research shows

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Embarking on a low-calorie diet could potentially lead to negative mental health, researchers in Toronto, Canada, have revealed. A new study, published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, investigated how the adoption of restrictive diets could instigate depressive symptoms. Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers analyzed nearly 29,000 adults …

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Rates of dementia are lower in people who eat this specific diet, research shows

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Certain foods may feed the brain better than others. New research presented this week at NUTRITION 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Florida, found that the MIND diet is particularly beneficial for cognitive health. People who followed the MIND eating plan — which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention …

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What your blood quietly reveals about your eating habits

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake. The team developed a “biomarker score” that predicts ultraprocessed food intake based on …

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