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The science-backed 'guilty pleasures' that reduce risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even death

The science-backed 'guilty pleasures' that reduce risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even death
health8/22/2025

Scientists at Edith Cowan University in Australia found that little-known compounds in foods widely considered 'guilty pleasures' may reduce the risk of chronic disease and cancer.

Dark chocolate and red wine don’t have to be guilty pleasures. In fact, they could help you live longer. The key to what makes them healthy are flavonoids, compounds found in plant-based foods that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A... [4566 chars]