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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to ban red food dye from products like candy, drinks, and cereal. Red No. 3, a color additive made from petroleum, adds no nutritional value to food and may have adverse or harmful effects on people’s health. With some exceptions, Red No. 3 has already been banned as a food additive in Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union.

Chia seeds, the tiny, black, oval shaped nutrient powerhouses, are often associated with weight loss. This benefit may be due to the presence of fibre that provides bulk and helps to feel full for a long time. These edible seeds of the flowering plant Salvia hispanica may also be good for your gut health. These …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 09 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03284-0

The application of partitioned polygenic scores to data from cohorts of patients identifies two distinct subtypes of MASLD with different cardiometabolic risk profiles.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 09 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03283-1

Partitioning clustering based on clinical variables applied to multiple patient cohorts identifies two subtypes of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with different associations to hepatic and cardiovascular outcomes.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 09 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03349-0

Publisher Correction: Trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-positive advanced breast cancer with or without brain metastases: a phase 3b/4 trial

Nature Medicine, Published online: 09 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03366-z

In a cluster analysis study, we identified two types of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) characterized by distinct clinical trajectories. The two types of MASLD show similar liver histology, but one is liver-specific with low cardiovascular risk while the other has high cardiovascular risk and high metabolic risk.

Fancy diets aside, who knew that the good-old spinach can help you shed kilos?Eating spinach for weight loss can help you achieve your wellness objectives in a tasty and healthy way. It is packed with nutrients that can considerably help you reduce calories. This leafy green superfood is low in carbs but high in fibre, …

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It is time to add a delicious touch to your fitness routine. Eat strawberries for weight loss, as they can help you achieve your health goals in a delicious and nutritious way. Strawberries are high in fibre, which helps you feel fuller for longer, reducing your overall calorie intake. Their inherent sweetness may also reduce …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 06 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03410-y

The vascular system has many different functions across the human body beyond its role in oxygen and nutrient transport. We explored vascular cell heterogeneity by integrating single-cell RNA-sequencing data from the Human Cell Atlas and ongoing collaborations across 19 healthy human organs and tissues, and highlight shared and distinct molecular features of vascular beds.

If you want to make your breakfast or snacks delicious yet nutritious, try pairing fruits with seeds and nuts. These simple combinations are a great way to fuel your body with essential nutrients such as fibre, healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants. By pairing fruits with seeds and nuts, you can easily boost your energy, support …

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