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Need another reason to gobble up berries and chocolate? A new study finds that the flavonoids in these foods (and in tea) could help protect against type 2 diabetes.

Did you know that the average woman ingests up to four pounds of lipstick and gloss over her lifetime? That’s a lot of lipstick! It's pretty clear that choosing natural lip products is a wise move.

Caffeine lovers, rejoice! A new study finds that, contrary to popular belief, coffee does not cause dehydration. In fact, drinking three to six cups a day may actually have "similar hydrating qualities to water."

New research finds that eating half an avocado at lunchtime helps overweight people feel more satisfied. Our favorite way to get a daily dose of the good-for-you fruit? An avocado-mango smoothie!

To encourage people to waste less, San Francisco may ban the sale of plastic water bottles at big events on public property. Instead, water fountains and bottle-filling stations would be installed. We'll drink to that!

Big win for organics: a new study finds that organic milk contains more omega-3s than conventional milk.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links: Jay-Z and Beyonce pledge to go vegan for 22 days. The power couple is looking for meal ideas—guys, VT has oodles of plant-based recipes that'll keep you super-satisfied (lasagna, pizza, tofu scramble, chili, and more!).

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links: Need another reason to slather cranberry sauce over everything this Thanksgiving? A new research review confirms cranberries' health perks go beyond preventing urinary tract infections.

A new study finds that eating a protein-packed breakfast can herb curb appetite and leave you satisfied till lunchtime. Not sure what to make? Check out our high-protein breakfast story (complete with protein heavy hitters and easy-peasy recipes) from October.

Drink up! New research confirms that tea may help prevent chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

Produce companies will soon be allowed to use Sesame Street characters to market fruits and veggies free of charge. (A recent study showed that twice as many kids chose to eat an apple over a cookie when the apple had an Elmo sticker on it.)

A round-up of VT editors' favorite newsworthy links.