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Diets high in good carbs like whole grains, fruit promote health later in life for women, study finds • May 17, 2025, 4:35 AM ET (NBC)

Safe to Eat Project: 21.29% vegetable, fruit samples yield pesticide residues above permissible levels • May 10, 2025, 9:05 AM ET (The Hindu)

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