Medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro can help people lose weight, but researchers warn that access to healthy food and ongoing care may shape long-term outcomes.
Jun 2, 2026
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A new poll suggests many men connect meat-heavy diets with masculinity, but most also say they would rethink those choices if their health were at risk.
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A global analysis found clear links between alcohol and cancer and liver disease, while the evidence for some heart, metabolic and brain conditions was more complicated.
Jun 3, 2026
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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
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 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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A Massachusetts Medicaid analysis suggests home-delivered, dietitian-designed meals may help some high-risk patients avoid costly medical emergencies.
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
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