GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

A review of 25 clinical trials found improvements in loss-of-control eating and emotional eating, though few participants had a diagnosed eating disorder.

Jul 18, 2026

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3 min read

Behavior & Psychology

Ketogenic Diet Accelerated Small Intestinal Tumors in Mice

A laboratory study found that a high-fat, very-low-carbohydrate diet affected neighboring parts of the digestive tract differently, promoting tumors in the small intestine while suppressing them in the colon.

Jul 18, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Food Safety

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

A large Japanese study found lower rates of some respiratory allergies but higher reported rates of food allergy among children exclusively breastfed for six months.

Jul 19, 2026

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2 min read

Polyphenols May Support Brain Health

A broad review found promising biological clues, but it did not establish that any food, compound or diet prevents Alzheimer’s disease.

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Diabetes Risk May Reflect Muscle Health, Not Weight Alone

Adults with both obesity and low muscle mass or strength were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with obesity alone.

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Most Popular

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

A small randomized trial follow-up found early and late eight-hour eating windows helped adults maintain modest weight loss one year later, though all participants also received Mediterranean diet guidance.

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

A modeling study in Scottish adults found that modest swaps away from some meat and dairy could improve diet quality, support public health goals and lower food-related environmental impacts without increasing overall diet costs.

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

A six-month trial found a small drop in LDL particle levels, not fewer heart attacks.

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

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Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

A large Japanese study found lower rates of some respiratory allergies but higher reported rates of food allergy among children exclusively breastfed for six months.

Jul 19, 2026

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2 min read

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

A laboratory study found that some low-calorie sweeteners affected bacterial growth differently when combined with medications, caffeine and other common compounds.

Jul 19, 2026

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3 min read

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

A review of 25 clinical trials found improvements in loss-of-control eating and emotional eating, though few participants had a diagnosed eating disorder.

Jul 18, 2026

•

3 min read

Ketogenic Diet Accelerated Small Intestinal Tumors in Mice

Jul 18, 2026

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3 min read

Semaglutide May Improve Advanced Fatty Liver Scarring

A phase 2 trial found improvement in liver fibrosis among some patients with MASH, though the main drug combination did not outperform its comparator.

Jul 18, 2026

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3 min read

Semaglutide May Improve Advanced Fatty Liver Scarring

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GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

Ketogenic Diet Accelerated Small Intestinal Tumors in Mice

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

Polyphenols May Support Brain Health

Diabetes Risk May Reflect Muscle Health, Not Weight Alone

Most Popular

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Latest Posts

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

Ketogenic Diet Accelerated Small Intestinal Tumors in Mice

Semaglutide May Improve Advanced Fatty Liver Scarring

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