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Health benefits and risks of coffee and tea consumption

70 clusters · 332 sources · last updated

Latest: University College Cork study links coffee to gut-brain axis health

Research through late 2026 continues to link regular coffee and tea consumption to lower rates of liver disease, cardiovascular events, and overall mortality. Large-scale cohort analyses demonstrate a dose-response relat

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Vitamin C effectiveness for common colds

4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Health advice for managing common cold symptoms

Scientific research indicates that vitamin C supplementation offers limited effectiveness in preventing the common cold for the general population. A Cochrane review of 29 studies found no significant protective effect a

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Evolution of breakfast nutrition guidance

15 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Nutritionists warn against common breakfast foods that cause weight gain

The coverage has evolved from general balanced meals to a specific emphasis on high-protein, savory breakfasts designed to stabilize blood sugar and manage hunger. Nutritionists recommend targeting 20–30 grams of protein

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Food safety and preservation guidelines

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Food safety: Managing dairy expiration and extending freshness

Guidelines for food preservation focus on maintaining temperature stability to prevent spoilage. Recommendations include avoiding the refrigerator door for highly perishable items like milk, dairy, meat, and fish, as the

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Optimal timing and biological impacts of caffeine

12 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Health advisory on caffeine consumption and digestive health

Health experts and neurologists advise against drinking coffee immediately upon waking to avoid interfering with natural biological processes. Because the body experiences a natural cortisol spike—and a surge of noradren

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EU olive oil hydrocarbon contamination and regulation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: EU to implement new MOAH limits for olive oil

Testing of olive oil samples has revealed levels of hydrocarbon contaminants, specifically Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons Aromatic (Moah) and Saturated (Mosh). While the tested products, including various major brands, remain

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Health risks and deceptive marketing of high-protein foods

21 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Gen Z dietary trends show shift toward protein-integrated foods

In late July, nutrition experts warned that the surge in high‑protein diets—especially those based on heavily processed, fortified products—can cause bloating, dehydration, kidney strain and other health problems. They h

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Aluminum levels in matcha tea products

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Matcha products found to contain aluminum in consumer study

An investigation by the French consumer magazine Que Choisir has identified aluminum levels in several matcha tea products that exceed safety recommendations. Testing of seven different samples revealed that all containe

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