This week in Health we learn new clues to genetic ties to breast cancer and a secret weapon for menopause, see what long flights do to our bodies ... and discover the best foods to flight inflammation. Plus, a new Nat Geo quiz!

You could start with an apple a day. Tumeric, oily fish, avocadoes, carrots, and leafy greens also lead to lower levels of inflammatory molecules in the blood.  A batch of new research is pointing to specific foods to help you control conditions that accelerate chronic disease. Here’s what we know.    

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Why it’s hard to beat the Mediterranean diet
Why this type of carb is so good for your gut health 
Which beans are the healthiest for you?
Should you soak beans before cooking them? Here’s what science says. 

Dehydration is just the start: But long haul flights can really mess with your body if you are not careful. Find out more. 

Related: The problem with alcohol on flights 

Scary, but true: The parasitic fungus at the heart of a suspenseful, dystopic TV series is real—and very expensive Here’s more about it. In what show is it featured? 

A. Station Eleven
B. The Last of Us
C. The Leftovers
D. The Walking Dead 

Today’s Soundtrack: Nuestra Canción, Monsieur Periné 

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