A systematic review of studies in low- and middle-income countries found that nutrition, counseling and physical activity programs may help reduce both too little and too much weight gain during pregnancy.
May 31, 2026
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A new model suggests gut microbes help shape how much energy the body absorbs from food, adding nuance to the way scientists think about calories, fiber and metabolic health.
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A computational study found that one to three food substitutions could improve modeled nutrition quality and lower meal costs, but the approach has not yet been tested with real users.
Jun 1, 2026
A new review found no clear link between naturally occurring dairy trans fats and higher heart disease or type 2 diabetes risk, but the dairy-funded study needs careful context.
May 29, 2026
A new review suggests guava juice may boost hemoglobin when paired with iron supplements, but experts say it is not a replacement for anemia treatment.
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.
May 16, 2026
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
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.
May 27, 2026
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In a large study of older adults, lower intake of protein-rich foods was linked with higher odds of reduced grip strength and difficulty with everyday activities.
In a study of healthy Japanese adults, higher homocysteine levels were linked with physical fatigue in men and lower motivation in women, but the findings do not prove that vitamin levels caused those symptoms.
May 30, 2026
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