To offset the risk of obesity, you can try mindful eating habits

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Share on PinterestStudy examines how dietary habits can offset risk factors for obesity. Iryna Auhutsinovich/Stocksy A new study finds that people who are at the highest risk of developing obesity can still mitigate this risk through dietary behaviors. Strategies like being mindful of what you eat, eating smaller portions, and counting calories may even counteract … Read more

Why does eating food cooked at high temperatures increase the risk of cancer? Stanford scientists discover a surprising new reason why

Fire damage to DNA

A groundbreaking study by Stanford scientists suggests that consuming foods cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and fried foods, can lead to DNA damage and increased cancer risk due to the absorption of heat-damaged DNA from these foods. While this finding is preliminary and seen primarily in lab-grown cells and mice, it highlights … Read more