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Healthy dietary patterns, longevity genes, and life expectancy: A prospective cohort study.

Science advances·February 13, 2026·PMID 41686892

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This large cohort suggests that established healthy diet patterns are linked to meaningful differences in survival, and that favorable associations are not negated by genetic background. For clinicians counseling midlife adults, it supports diet quality as a practical longevity target.

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