Obesity and Aging May Share More Biology Than We Thought

A new review finds that obesity and aging affect many of the same biological systems, but shared pathways do not mean obesity literally makes someone older or that weight loss can turn back the clock.

Aug 10, 2026

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Protein Is Coming for Ketchup, Too

Researchers added algae protein to ketchup without dramatically changing its taste, but the experiment raises a bigger question about what protein enrichment actually adds to everyday foods.

Aug 10, 2026

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Brain Health Habits Can Be Hard to Follow, Even with Early Alzheimer’s

A study of people with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s dementia found that most were falling short on at least some recommended brain health behaviors, even among those pursuing intensive treatment.

Aug 11, 2026

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A Vegan Diet Changed Markers Tied to Aging

A four-week trial found shifts in DNA methylation and immune patterns, but it did not show that participants aged more slowly.

Aug 8, 2026

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Nutrition Science

Fecal Transplants Raised Peanut Tolerance in Small Trial

Six of 15 adults tolerated more peanut months after treatment, but the experimental therapy did not eliminate their allergies or prove a lasting cure.

Aug 8, 2026

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Nutrition Science

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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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Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

A small market study found that 48 of 54 processed foods listing avocado oil as their only oil ingredient had chemical profiles indicating that other oils were present.

Jul 17, 2026

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Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that moderate caffeinated coffee consumption does not appear to raise cardiovascular risk for most adults, though individual responses and caffeine sources vary.

Jul 21, 2026

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What the Research Says About Synthetic Food Dyes

As regulators and food companies move away from some synthetic dyes, the evidence points to possible behavioral effects in some children but much less certainty about other health concerns.

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What the Research Says About Synthetic Food Dyes

Obesity and Aging May Share More Biology Than We Thought

Aug 10, 2026

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Protein Is Coming for Ketchup, Too

Researchers added algae protein to ketchup without dramatically changing its taste, but the experiment raises a bigger question about what protein enrichment actually adds to everyday foods.

Aug 10, 2026

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A Vegan Diet Lowered Calories Without Shrinking Food Volume

Adults ate about the same weight of food after adding more vegetables, fruit and beans, but the analysis cannot prove lower energy density caused their weight loss.

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A Vegan Diet Lowered Calories Without Shrinking Food Volume

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Obesity and Aging May Share More Biology Than We Thought

Protein Is Coming for Ketchup, Too

Brain Health Habits Can Be Hard to Follow, Even with Early Alzheimer’s

A Vegan Diet Changed Markers Tied to Aging

Fecal Transplants Raised Peanut Tolerance in Small Trial

Most Popular

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

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Brain Health Habits Can Be Hard to Follow, Even with Early Alzheimer’s

What the Research Says About Synthetic Food Dyes

Obesity and Aging May Share More Biology Than We Thought

Protein Is Coming for Ketchup, Too

A Vegan Diet Lowered Calories Without Shrinking Food Volume

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