Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

A large review of global research found that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones are more likely to report emotional overeating, uncontrolled eating and dissatisfaction with their bodies.

Mar 19, 2026

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Scientists Grow Vitamin B12–Fortified Pea Shoots in New Indoor Farming Study

Researchers say aeroponic farming techniques could help deliver vitamin B12 through plant foods, potentially offering a new option for people who eat little or no animal products.

Mar 19, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

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Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

A mouse study suggests heavy alcohol use in early adulthood, especially alongside stress, could affect cognitive flexibility later in life—even after years of not drinking

Mar 20, 2026

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Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

A large study of more than 160,000 adults found that people who ate more ultraprocessed foods tended to have lower bone mineral density and a modestly higher risk of hip fractures.

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

Nutrition Science

When Parents Photographed Their Neighborhood Food Options, Many Noticed Just How Much Ultraprocessed Food Was Everywhere

A small community study found that asking parents to document local food environments with photos helped shift how they thought about food marketing, children’s diets and the choices available to families.

Mar 17, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

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How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

A new study suggests food trends, influencers and algorithms play a measurable role in shaping dietary preferences among young users.

Jan 30, 2026

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Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Aligning overnight fasting with sleep improved heart and metabolic markers in a small NIH-funded trial.

Feb 16, 2026

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Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

A randomized clinical trial found short-term symptom improvement compared with a control diet, but researchers caution the clinical importance remains unclear.

Feb 6, 2026

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3 min read

How Chocolate Processing Changes What’s Inside Your Bar

A new study suggests fermentation and bean selection can shift both flavor and nutrient content, but more antioxidants don’t necessarily mean a healthier chocolate

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Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

A large review of global research found that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones are more likely to report emotional overeating, uncontrolled eating and dissatisfaction with their bodies.

Mar 19, 2026

•

3 min read

Scientists Grow Vitamin B12–Fortified Pea Shoots in New Indoor Farming Study

Researchers say aeroponic farming techniques could help deliver vitamin B12 through plant foods, potentially offering a new option for people who eat little or no animal products.

Mar 19, 2026

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3 min read

AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

Researchers comparing AI-generated diet plans with those created by a registered dietitian found the AI versions underestimated calorie needs and skewed macronutrient balance for adolescents trying to lose weight.

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AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

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Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

Scientists Grow Vitamin B12–Fortified Pea Shoots in New Indoor Farming Study

Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

When Parents Photographed Their Neighborhood Food Options, Many Noticed Just How Much Ultraprocessed Food Was Everywhere

Most Popular

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

Latest Posts

Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

How Chocolate Processing Changes What’s Inside Your Bar

Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

Scientists Grow Vitamin B12–Fortified Pea Shoots in New Indoor Farming Study

AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

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