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A review of five randomized trials found mixed results when creatine was added to standard depression treatment, with possible benefit in some studies and no effect in others.

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Obesity’s Heart Risks Are Changing, but They Haven’t Disappeared

A large observational study found blood pressure and cholesterol gaps have narrowed among older adults with obesity in several high-income countries, likely because of medication use.

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Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

A review of 60 studies found nutrition recovery is often measured through weight or BMI, even though healing can involve eating flexibility, daily functioning and quality of life.

Jul 8, 2026

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Baby-Led Weaning Can Support Healthy Growth When Done Safely

A study of 150 infants found similar growth and nutrient intake with baby-led weaning and conventional spoon-feeding, but researchers say readiness, food variety and choking safety still matter.

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Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

A new study suggests some gut bacteria may get an advantage during weaning because they can use both breast milk sugars and fibers from solid foods.

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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A two-year clinical trial found that high-dose DHA supplements raised omega-3 levels in the brain but did not improve memory, cognition or Alzheimer’s-related brain shrinkage.

Jun 24, 2026

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A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

A new mouse study suggests protein source and amino acid balance may matter for healthy aging, but the findings do not prove people should eat less protein or take methionine supplements.

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Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

A review of 60 studies found nutrition recovery is often measured through weight or BMI, even though healing can involve eating flexibility, daily functioning and quality of life.

Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

A small randomized trial follow-up found early and late eight-hour eating windows helped adults maintain modest weight loss one year later, though all participants also received Mediterranean diet guidance.

Jul 8, 2026

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Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Creatine May Help Depression, but the Evidence Is Still Split

A review of five randomized trials found mixed results when creatine was added to standard depression treatment, with possible benefit in some studies and no effect in others.

Jul 7, 2026

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2 min read

Obesity’s Heart Risks Are Changing, but They Haven’t Disappeared

A large observational study found blood pressure and cholesterol gaps have narrowed among older adults with obesity in several high-income countries, likely because of medication use.

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Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

A study of healthy 18-year-olds found longer sleep was linked with fewer next-day blood sugar swings, but researchers say diet, activity and daily routines may also play a role.

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Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

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Creatine May Help Depression, but the Evidence Is Still Split

Obesity’s Heart Risks Are Changing, but They Haven’t Disappeared

Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

Baby-Led Weaning Can Support Healthy Growth When Done Safely

Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

Most Popular

Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

Latest Posts

Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Creatine May Help Depression, but the Evidence Is Still Split

Obesity’s Heart Risks Are Changing, but They Haven’t Disappeared

Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

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