A major new study found that people with the highest blood levels of xylitol had a 57% higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death compared to those with the lowest levels, raising serious questions about a sweetener long marketed as a safe alternative to sugar.

From the study: "Authenticity of avocado and olive oils used as ingredients in commercially processed foods"

UC Davis tested 54 avocado oil-labeled chips, mayonnaises, and dressings. 89% were adulterated with cheaper oils. Every single salad dressing failed. You are paying a premium for a label, not the product.

A 12-week randomized study of 74 adults found that three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not raise cholesterol, body fat, or insulin resistance, and improved blood pressure while delivering more calcium, protein, and vitamin D.

A 10-week rat study from UNIFESP found that chronic xanthan gum intake caused colon inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, and damaged the intestinal barrier. The concern isn't one serving, it's the cumulative dose hiding across your whole day.

A study following nearly 13,000 adults found that high sweetener consumption accelerated cognitive decline by the equivalent of 1.6 years of brain aging. A separate study found erythritol specifically damages the brain's protective barrier.

From the study: "Efficient Biosorption of Nanoplastics by Food-Derived Lactic Acid Bacterium"

87 million Americans now qualify for statins under new cholesterol guidelines. The doctor who helped write them says a pill isn't the only answer.

From the study: "Bone Broth Unlikely to Provide Reliable Concentrations of Collagen Precursors Compared With Supplemental Sources of Collagen Used in Collagen Research"

From the study: "Improved Human Skin Vitamin C Levels and Skin Function after Dietary Intake of Kiwifruit: A High-Vitamin-C Food"