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Seed oils lower stroke risk, cholesterol despite social media warnings, according to expert

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Seed oils lower stroke risk, cholesterol despite social media warnings, according to expert

“The Hateful Eight” may sound like an old-time Western movie, but this showdown does not involve cowboys, horses, or even guns. It is is being fought on social media. To listen to some people on TikTok, YouTube or certain podcasts, the oil extracted from these plants is poisoning us. But is it really? “It’s so … Read more

Can a diet that’s good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?

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Can a diet that’s good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?

A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases.  “It wasn’t just one cause of death. It was right across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public … Read more