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Living longer could hinge on one surprising dietary change, study review suggests

August 3, 2026

Living longer could hinge on one surprising dietary change, study review suggests

A review of 350+ studies finds protein restriction triggers the hormone FGF21, delivering longevity benefits similar to calorie restriction.

Popular diet trend could boost mental health among older adults, study finds

July 15, 2026

Popular diet trend could boost mental health among older adults, study finds

Older adults who followed a Mediterranean diet during COVID-19 lockdowns reported less decline in happiness and life satisfaction than their peers.

Scientists may have found a way to make sausage rolls and flaky pastries much healthier

July 15, 2026

Scientists may have found a way to make sausage rolls and flaky pastries much healthier

Scientists are using oleogelation to turn plant-based oils into solid bakery fats, aiming to cut saturated fat in sausage rolls, croissants and Danish pastries without losing texture.

More Americans now eat in their cars than ever before as expert reveals what it says about modern life

July 14, 2026

More Americans now eat in their cars than ever before as expert reveals what it says about modern life

A survey of 2,000 adults reveals how often each generation eats in the car and what their go-to car meals reveal about time stress in American life.

Gen Z eats nearly twice as many snacks as boomers, with experts warning they're replacing real meals

July 8, 2026

Gen Z eats nearly twice as many snacks as boomers, with experts warning they're replacing real meals

A survey of 2,000 adults reveals 41% of Gen Z prefers snacks over full meals, as experts say the definition of a traditional meal has changed.

Researchers claim they've created healthier burgers that taste as good as a Big Mac

July 7, 2026

Researchers claim they've created healthier burgers that taste as good as a Big Mac

Researchers at Stanford University in California trained an AI tool to create burger recipes based on age, taste and nutritional needs. They claim it tastes better than a Big Mac.

Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in 'excellent' condition

June 29, 2026

Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in 'excellent' condition

Archaeologists in Peru discovered freeze-dried potatoes dating back 500 years to the Inca Empire at the Tambo Viejo site in the Acarí Valley.

8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease

June 22, 2026

8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease

Researchers found eight specific preservatives associated with higher blood pressure, including sodium nitrite commonly found in processed meats.

Fast-food giant dethroned as customer study crowns America's new favorite restaurant chain

June 16, 2026

Fast-food giant dethroned as customer study crowns America's new favorite restaurant chain

Jersey Mike's overtakes Chick-fil-A to claim the top spot in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index, the first new quick-service restaurant leader in a decade.

Bug-based foods could win over skeptics with a single taste, researchers say

June 15, 2026

Bug-based foods could win over skeptics with a single taste, researchers say

A new study finds participants preferred insect protein bars over cereal bars, with curiosity and attention outweighing initial disgust toward the foods.