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A critical review of common protein beliefs found promising evidence for some ideas, but major gaps remain behind many confident recommendations.

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Early Eating Patterns May Matter for Learning Years Later

A systematic review suggests that nutrition in the first years of life may be linked to cognitive performance in adolescence, while evidence for teen-focused interventions remains mixed.

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Does a Healthy Grocery Budget Depend on Where You Live?

A study found that location explained nearly 90% of the variation in the modeled cost of USDA's Thrifty Food Plan, which helps set maximum SNAP benefits.

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Summer Sunlight May Not Correct Low Vitamin D Levels for Everyone

A small study from northern Britain found that low vitamin D levels remained common among older adults and adults with darker skin, including during the summer months.

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Clearer Menu Warnings May Help Diners Choose Less Added Sugar

A large online study found that people selected restaurant meals with less added sugar when high-sugar items carried noticeable warning labels.

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Not All Ultraprocessed Foods Are the Same

A new expert panel report says food policies should account for both processing and nutritional quality, rather than treating every packaged food the same way.

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Does Yo-Yo Dieting Really Ruin Your Metabolism?

An expert analysis argues that repeated weight loss and regain may not cause the lasting metabolic damage many people fear, though weight regain can still reverse some health gains.

May 18, 2026

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Small Trial Tests Whether Tomato-Soy Juice Can Shift Inflammation Markers

The study does not prove that one drink can reduce disease risk, but it offers a useful look at how researchers test functional food claims in people.

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GLP-1-Based Medications Linked to Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers

A large observational study found fewer cancer diagnoses among adults with obesity who were prescribed semaglutide or tirzepatide, but it does not prove the medications prevent cancer.

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Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

A critical review of common protein beliefs found promising evidence for some ideas, but major gaps remain behind many confident recommendations.

Jun 10, 2026

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4 min read

Early Eating Patterns May Matter for Learning Years Later

A systematic review suggests that nutrition in the first years of life may be linked to cognitive performance in adolescence, while evidence for teen-focused interventions remains mixed.

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3 min read

Fathers Help Shape Children’s Long-Term Health

A new review highlights the many ways dads can influence children’s eating habits and obesity risk, from family meals to the routines modeled at home.

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Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Early Eating Patterns May Matter for Learning Years Later

Does a Healthy Grocery Budget Depend on Where You Live?

Summer Sunlight May Not Correct Low Vitamin D Levels for Everyone

Clearer Menu Warnings May Help Diners Choose Less Added Sugar

Most Popular

Not All Ultraprocessed Foods Are the Same

Does Yo-Yo Dieting Really Ruin Your Metabolism?

Small Trial Tests Whether Tomato-Soy Juice Can Shift Inflammation Markers

Latest Posts

Does a Healthy Grocery Budget Depend on Where You Live?

GLP-1-Based Medications Linked to Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Early Eating Patterns May Matter for Learning Years Later

Fathers Help Shape Children’s Long-Term Health

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