New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

A large international study found that far fewer children met a new definition of clinical obesity than standard BMI cutoffs, highlighting the limits of using weight alone to judge health.

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Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

A new review explains why pistachios are attracting attention in sleep research, but human trials have not yet shown that eating them improves sleep.

Oct 8, 2026

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Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

A new study suggests inflammation can disrupt gut bacteria that help process certain foods, which may help explain why some people with IBD develop new food-related symptoms.

Oct 9, 2026

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Food Processing May Matter Beyond the Nutrition Label

A small controlled study found different insulin and metabolic responses after people ate two meals matched for calories and nutrients but prepared very differently.

Oct 6, 2026

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Raw Milk Carries Risks Without Proven Health Benefits

Updated guidance finds pasteurization greatly reduces the risk of serious infections while preserving the nutritional value of milk.

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Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Most school-age children eat breakfast, but a national parent poll found that picky eating, limited time and morning moods often shape what ends up on the plate.

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Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

A new review finds that changes in iron absorption, protein use and digestion may help the body adapt over time.

Sep 6, 2026

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A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

A small controlled study found similar results whether adults ate within 10 hours or spread their meals across more of the day.

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Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

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Your Gut Bacteria May Shape How Fiber Affects You

A new study suggests the same plant-based carbohydrates may affect people differently depending on which microbes are already living in the gut.

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New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

A large international study found that far fewer children met a new definition of clinical obesity than standard BMI cutoffs, highlighting the limits of using weight alone to judge health.

Oct 8, 2026

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Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

A new review explains why pistachios are attracting attention in sleep research, but human trials have not yet shown that eating them improves sleep.

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Alcohol Recovery May Also Bring Struggles with Food

A review of 44 studies found that disordered eating often overlaps with alcohol use disorder, suggesting some people in recovery may need support with both.

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New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

Food Processing May Matter Beyond the Nutrition Label

Raw Milk Carries Risks Without Proven Health Benefits

Most Popular

Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

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Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

Your Gut Bacteria May Shape How Fiber Affects You

New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

Alcohol Recovery May Also Bring Struggles with Food

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