Should I Be Worried About Arsenic in Rice?

A recent report raised concerns that it contains high levels of the heavy metal. Here’s what that may mean for your health.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Fiber?

Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Drinking Coffee Is Associated With a Longer, Healthier Life, According to a New Study

A new study of over 47,000 women found links between coffee drinking and healthy aging. Here’s what we know.

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Do Women Need More Protein Around Menopause?

It’s a nutrient worth prioritizing as you age, experts said. But you may not need as much as you might think.

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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s

A new study did not prove that the foods caused the disease, but experts said it was a step toward understanding how food choices affect brain health.

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Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship

Kevin Hall said his work on ultraprocessed foods has been “hobbled” under the Trump administration. Scientists have been raising such concerns for months.

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West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns

At least 20 other states are considering bills restricting the use of certain food dyes and additives.

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Don’t Let Daylight Saving Time Ruin Your Sleep

Here’s how to feel well rested when the clocks spring forward on Sunday.

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Should Dinner Be the Smallest Meal of the Day?

Experts explain how the size of your meals — and the time you eat them — can affect your health.

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What to Eat and Drink for a Good Night’s Sleep

Tart cherry juice? Kiwi? Experts are still untangling how certain foods and diets may affect our sleep.

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