# Biggest Health Studies of the Year: Sugar, Coffee and More | Dr. Andrew Freeman

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Published: 2026-05-07T07:00:00+00:00
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Every day there's a new headline about health. Coffee is good. Coffee is bad. Fat is the problem. No, sugar is. Eat this. Avoid that. So what does the science actually say? Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman breaks down the biggest health and nutrition studies of the past year and explains what they really mean for your life. 🧠 You'll learn: - The difference between healthspan vs lifespan - Why chronic disease rates aren't improving - The shocking rise in childhood obesity worldwide - How sugar-sweetened beverages impact heart health - The truth about ultra-processed foods - The benefits of flavonoids and antioxidant-rich diets - What new research says about coffee and tea - How fruits, vegetables, and legumes impact longevity Despite thousands of studies and an increased focus on health, millions are still getting sicker. Why? Dr. Freeman connects the dots and shows how to actually use science to live longer, healthier, and better. 🎉 Las Vegas Plant Powered Party 👉 https://bit.ly/ChefAJParty 🙏 Dr. Brooke Bussard (our wonderful sponsor) 👉 https://drbrookebussard.com 🎉 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine 👉 https://www.pcrm.org/icnm 🙏 Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM 👉 https://bit.ly/SupportExamRoom - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

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