Ultra-processed plant-based food has been linked to heart disease and early death — but a simple swap could boost your health

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Plant-based foods that have been ultra-processed could increase the risk of heart problems, according to a new study.

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Doctor-designed food prescriptions could help patients cut medical costs for hypertension and cancer

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Some doctors are offering their patients tailored nutrition plans, or prescribing specific heart-healthy foods to curb chronic illness.

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The real Paleo diet was heavy on plants with very little meat, according to a study of early human remains

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An actor re-enacts a pre-agriculture man holding up a meaty bone.

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10,000-year-old chewing gum is full of clues about what Stone Age teens were eating

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A picture shows ancient resin next to two casts of the gum showing clear teeth mark left behind a teen almost 10,000 years ago.

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Giant food companies are quietly ruining your favorite snacks — and hoping you don't notice

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As costs go up, companies are forced to either raise prices or cut costs on your favorite food items by skimping on ingredients.

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Tech execs like Bryan Johnson and Sam Altman are optimizing their diets to live longer. Here's what experts say to eat to expand your lifespan, from blueberries to red onions.

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Blueberries contain anthocyanin — an antioxidant that gives the fruit its color and helps with cognitive function.

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A Brit and an American tried each other's KFC

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British and American "Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella swapped places to try each other's KFC menu items and find all the differences between the two. This is "Food Wars: Foreign Exchange."

The 9 alcoholic drinks to avoid if you want to cut calories — and what you should order instead

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A photograph of an Old Fashioned. Do you know how many calories are in your favorite cocktail?

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Warren Buffett eats McDonald's for breakfast, drinks 5 Cokes a day, and devours cookies and ice cream. Here are the investor's 11 best quotes about his iconic diet.

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Warren Buffett.

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My company is making us go back to the office 2 days a week to boost morale — but no one wants to be there

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Some employers are calling workers back to the office, which means a return to commuting.

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