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Many Baby Food Pouches May Fall Short as First Foods

A UK analysis found that many spouted pouches were thin, sweet and less nutrient-dense than researchers expected from foods meant to help babies transition beyond breast milk or formula.

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Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals What Eight Osaka Commoners Ate Centuries Ago

Proteins preserved on teeth from eight people who lived in Japan between the 1600s and 1800s point to fish, meat and foods brought from far beyond Osaka.

Aug 28, 2026

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3 min read

When Livestock Disappeared, a Kenyan Community Turned to Fish

Higher fluoride exposure during pregnancy was associated with lower scores on some cognitive tests in children, though the study cannot prove fluoride caused the differences.

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3 min read

A Food-Safety Treatment Left Most Ground Poultry Quality Intact

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Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals What Eight Osaka Commoners Ate Centuries Ago

When Livestock Disappeared, a Kenyan Community Turned to Fish

Many Baby Food Pouches May Fall Short as First Foods

Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Type 2 Diabetes May Look Different at Lower Body Weights

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A Vegan Diet Lowered Calories Without Shrinking Food Volume

Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk

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Many Baby Food Pouches May Fall Short as First Foods

Some Men Say Traditional Diet Programs Don’t Feel Designed for Them

Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals What Eight Osaka Commoners Ate Centuries Ago

When Livestock Disappeared, a Kenyan Community Turned to Fish

A Food-Safety Treatment Left Most Ground Poultry Quality Intact

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