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Jane Parrish, 86, collects food from a pantry supported by Trinity's Table at the Roosevelt Community Center, in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 19, 2025.

SNAP Benefits in 2026: What Older Adults Should Expect From Work Requirements

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An explainer outlines new work requirements for U.S. food benefits and the ways older adults can meet them

Bird Flu Roars Back: An Update on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices

Bird Flu Roars Back: An Update on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices

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Since September, turkey and egg farms have lost millions of birds, renewing pressure on food prices and biosecurity

Around the World, Chronic Diseases Are Rising

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A new iteration of the Global Burden of Disease Study charts how 25 leading health risks have improved or worsened

Six small line charts show global disease burden trends, measured in disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) per 100,000 people, from 2000 to 2023. The top row—diarrheal diseases, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis—shows steady declines. A vertical line in 2020 marks the COVID-19 pandemic. The bottom row—ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and depressive disorders—shows ischemic heart disease remaining high with slight fluctuation, while diabetes and depression rise modestly. Infectious diseases fall sharply as noncommunicable diseases rise.

The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs

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President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise seafood prices, which could undermine cardiovascular health

The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs

U.S. Egg Prices See Largest Jump Since 1980 as Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue

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A new version of H5N1 influenza continues to pound poultry, but price relief could be on the way

U.S. Egg Prices See Largest Jump Since 1980 as Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue

Polarization Threatens Food Security and Systems Globally

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Political disagreements on sustainability and climate action damage prospects for needed changes in food production

Polarization Threatens Food Security and Systems Globally

The Food Is Medicine Strategy Gains Momentum

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U.S. health care is crafting food-based nutrition interventions to combat diet-related diseases

The Food Is Medicine Strategy Gains Momentum

Transforming the Global Food System for Better Health

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Healthy, sustainable, and resilient food systems require changes in food policies and private-sector engagement

Transforming the Global Food System for Better Health

Is It Time to Rethink Regulations on Ultra-Processed Foods?

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Why experts and policymakers are challenging traditional nutrition approaches to tackle diet-related health crises

Is It Time to Rethink Regulations on Ultra-Processed Foods?

How Avian Flu Will Affect Your Thanksgiving

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Avian flu, supply chain shortages, and inflation could be unwelcome guests at dinner tables

How Avian Flu Will Affect Your Thanksgiving

Don't Eat Blackberries on September 29—and Other Food Superstitions

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Some cultures around the world believe certain foods may affect your luck

Don't Eat Blackberries on September 29—and Other Food Superstitions

Foods That are Worse for You Than Halloween Candy

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There's a surprising amount of sugar in some "healthy" foods compared to your favorite Halloween treats

Foods That are Worse for You Than Halloween Candy