Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

A global analysis found children and teens are eating low amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, with a notable decline in the United States after infancy.

Jul 11, 2026

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Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

A small randomized trial found metabolic improvements after one month on a ketogenic diet, while longer-term mental health findings remain preliminary.

Jul 11, 2026

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IBS May Involve More Than the Gut-Brain Axis

A large genetic study links irritable bowel syndrome to triglyceride regulation and liver metabolism, but the findings do not show that changing blood fats can treat IBS.

Jul 12, 2026

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Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

A study of adults over 50 found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with higher psychological well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 9, 2026

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Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

A modeling study in Scottish adults found that modest swaps away from some meat and dairy could improve diet quality, support public health goals and lower food-related environmental impacts without increasing overall diet costs.

Jul 9, 2026

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Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

A short-term study found that sugary gum increased nitrite production after beetroot juice, but researchers say it is not a blood pressure strategy.

Jun 22, 2026

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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.

Jun 26, 2026

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IBS May Involve More Than the Gut-Brain Axis

A large genetic study links irritable bowel syndrome to triglyceride regulation and liver metabolism, but the findings do not show that changing blood fats can treat IBS.

Jul 12, 2026

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2 min read

Relatable Food Influencers May Sway Teen Snack Choices

An experimental study found teens paid more attention to food posts when influencers shared their racial or ethnic identity, a pattern linked with stronger preference for less healthy snacks.

Jul 12, 2026

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3 min read

Relatable Food Influencers May Sway Teen Snack Choices

Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

A global analysis found children and teens are eating low amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, with a notable decline in the United States after infancy.

Jul 11, 2026

•

2 min read

Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

A small randomized trial found metabolic improvements after one month on a ketogenic diet, while longer-term mental health findings remain preliminary.

Jul 11, 2026

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2 min read

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

A daily study found higher emotional eating during active-pill days, but it does not prove birth control causes binge eating.

Jul 10, 2026

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Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

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Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

IBS May Involve More Than the Gut-Brain Axis

Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

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

IBS May Involve More Than the Gut-Brain Axis

Relatable Food Influencers May Sway Teen Snack Choices

Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

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