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mises.orgscience21 days ago
Extinct Atlas bear ate only plants unlike modern brown bears
Researchers report that an extinct African subspecies of brown bear consumed a plant-based diet. The finding contrasts with the meat-heavy diets of living brown bears.
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finance21 days ago
Australian Study Finds Replacing Some Meat With Vegetables Slows Biological Aging
Roughly 100 adults aged 65-75 followed one of four controlled diets for a month. Three of the four diets produced measurable reductions in biological age.
discovermagazine.comscience25 days ago
Dental Plaque Study Finds Insects in Ancient European Diets
A new analysis of dental plaque from ancient European remains detected insect fragments. Researchers concluded the insects were likely consumed by accident rather than as a deliberate food source.
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GB Newsworld27 days ago
Study Finds Specific Fruits and Vegetables Deliver Higher Flavanols Than Five-a-Day Target Alone
Research published in Food and Function examined the diets of 30,000 people in Britain and the United States. Fewer than one in five reached recommended flavanol levels even when meeting the five-a-day guideline. The authors identified several foods that supply higher amounts of…
New York Postworld43 days ago
University of Sydney study links diet changes to lower biological age markers in four weeks
Researchers assigned 104 adults aged 65-75 to four diets differing in fat and carbohydrate content. Three of the four groups showed reduced biological age markers after one month.
nypost.comworld46 days ago
Harvard Study Links Two Diets to Reduced Weight Gain During Menopause
A study of nearly 40,000 women tracked weight changes over 12 years around menopause. Two eating patterns showed the strongest association with limiting weight gain.
swissinfo.chscience47 days ago
Study Examines How Honeybee Broods Influence Nurse Bee Diets
A study published in Science Advances examined how honeybee broods affect the feeding preferences of nurse bees. The research focused on protein intake from royal jelly and pollen.
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New Scientistscience54 days ago
Study Finds Minor Changes in Average Japanese Skull Shape Over Past Century
CT scans of people who died between 1900 and 1920 compared with those who died between 2022 and 2024 show skulls have become more brachycephalic, with shorter foreheads, larger mastoid processes and increased sexual dimorphism. Shiori Usui attributes the changes to improved child…
link.springer.comscience59 days ago
Pollinators Contribute 44 Percent of Farming Income and Over 20 Percent of Key Nutrients for Smallholder Families in Nepal
A research paper published by Nature found that insect pollinators directly support 44 percent of farming income and more than 20 percent of vitamin A, folate and vitamin E intake for families in smallholder communities in Nepal. The study recorded individual diets, crop yields,…
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Euronewsscience63 days ago
Children of Centenarians Show Slightly Healthier Diets in Boston University Study
A new study from Boston University analyzed diets of older adults, mostly children of centenarians, finding moderate quality scores higher than typical peers. Participants excelled in fruits, vegetables and limiting sodium but fell short on whole grains and nuts. European life ex…
James St. John / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world70 days ago
Fossilized Jaws Show Massive Octopuses Hunted in Dinosaur-Era Seas 100 Million Years Ago
New analyses of ancient octopus fossils reveal creatures up to 62 feet long that rivaled other marine predators during the dinosaur age. Researchers examined jaws from Japan and Vancouver Island, estimating sizes and diets based on wear patterns. The findings, published in Scienc…
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nypost.comworld71 days ago
USC Study Links Healthy Diets to Elevated Lung Cancer Risk in Young Non-Smokers, Cites Possible Pesticide Role
New research from the University of Southern California analyzed 187 lung cancer patients under 50, most of whom never smoked. The study linked higher consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains to increased risk, potentially due to pesticides. Lead investigator Dr. Jorge…
thehindu.comscience87 days ago
Study Links Healthy Plant-Based Diets to Lower Dementia Risk in Adults Over 50
A study published in Neurology examined data from nearly 93,000 adults and found associations between healthy plant-based diets and reduced dementia risk, even when adopted later in life. The research tracked participants for over a decade and emphasized the role of diet quality.…
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Research Links High-Quality Plant-Based Diets to Lower Dementia Risk
A study published in Neurology analyzed nearly 93,000 participants over 11 years and found that high-quality plant-based diets correlate with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes showed protective effects,…
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Study Links High-Quality Plant-Based Diets to Lower Dementia Risk in Large Cohort
Research published in Neurology analyzed nearly 93,000 participants over 11 years and found that high-quality plant-based diets correlate with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Protective foods included whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes,…
thehindu.comscience92 days ago
Study Links Repeated Meals to Greater Weight Loss in 12-Week Program
A new study published in Health Psychology found that adults with overweight or obesity who ate repeated meals lost more weight on average during a 12-week program. Researchers analyzed food logs from 112 participants and noted that routine eating was associated with 5.9% body we…