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A meta-analysis of 14 observational studies found that very high chili pepper consumption was associated with increased gastrointestinal cancer risk, particularly esophageal cancer. The findings were observational and did not establish a causal relationship between chili pepper intake and cancer development.

Filtered coffee consumption was associated with lower biological age-acceleration measures in nearly 50,000 UK Biobank participants, while instant coffee showed the opposite pattern. The cross-sectional analysis did not establish causality and remains hypothesis-generating.

Prenatal fish oil supplementation was associated with small differences in cerebral blood flow and oxygen metabolism at age 10. Cognitive and psychopathology outcomes showed no significant association.

A multi-fiber formulation improved bowel frequency and stool consistency in adults with functional constipation in a short-term study evaluating combined fiber mechanisms.

Hormone therapy status was associated with differences in diet, physical activity, and sleep guideline adherence in a cross-sectional analysis of more than 10,000 women.

Viral claims described the ketogenic diet as a cure for schizophrenia despite limited supporting evidence. Available research consists of small pilot studies, while established treatment approaches continue to rely on pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions.