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Doctors find fresh evidence that fruits and veggies can act as powerful medicine

By Allison Aubrey
Published November 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM EST

A spate of "Food Is Medicine" studies point to benefits of prescribing healthy food to people at risk of metabolic and diet-related diseases. A JAMA Internal Medicine study found a Rx Food program led to lower blood pressure in patients, which over the long term can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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