Is Full-Fat Dairy Healthier?

Americans have been told to prioritize low-fat dairy for decades, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called that recommendation into question.

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RFK Jr. Walks a Tightrope on Trump Deal for Obesity Drugs

The weight loss medicines are proving to be a test case for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, in straddling divisions between his supporters and the president.

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SNAP Benefits Are Resuming as Government Reopens After Shutdown

Several states have restarted food stamp payments, but millions of Americans are still awaiting the November deposits that the Trump administration resisted paying out in full.

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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women Under 50

The study’s findings track with recent research on the alarming rise of the cancer in younger adults.

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4 Ways to Cut Back on Salt

About 90 percent of Americans eat too much. We asked experts how to consume less.

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Do You Really Need to ‘Refuel’ During Exercise?

Here’s what to consider about mid-workout energy gels and sports drinks.

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Inside China’s Quest to Defy Aging with Longevity Labs and ‘Immortality Islands’

Longevity labs, “immortality islands” and grapeseed pills are part of China’s national project to conquer aging, despite sometimes shaky science and extravagant claims.

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Big Food’s Fight Against Kennedy Is Heating Up

A new industry group wants to set aside the piecemeal state-by-state approach imposing food dye and labeling laws in favor of federal control. The opposition has roiled the MAHA coalition.

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This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works.

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How Jordan Litz, Star of ‘Wicked’ on Broadway, Is Training for the NYC Marathon

Jordan Litz, who plays Fiyero in “Wicked,” gets pulled out of bed by his 2-year-old daughter. Then he’s off for a long run and hours of dancing in two shows.

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