A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

A four-month human study suggests a specific prebiotic fiber may influence gut metabolites tied to fatty liver, but researchers say larger studies are needed before it can be considered a treatment.

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Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

A dairy-funded narrative review argues that cow’s milk has nutritional advantages tied to its natural structure, but the bigger takeaway may be that milk choices vary widely and labels do not tell the whole story.

Jun 19, 2026

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Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

A new peer-reviewed commentary says the next phase of obesity treatment may be more personalized, combining medications with lifestyle support, procedures and better measures of health risk.

Jun 20, 2026

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Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes May Support Health Decades Later

A long-term follow-up of the Diabetes Prevention Program links intensive lifestyle changes to a lower burden of multiple chronic conditions in older age.

Jun 17, 2026

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Longevity

Supplements Have Moved Beyond the Daily Multivitamin

A new national analysis finds U.S. adults are using more supplements, with growing interest in products marketed for immune, gut, skin, joint and inflammation-related health.

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

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Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

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.

Jun 1, 2026

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Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

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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Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

A critical review of common protein beliefs found promising evidence for some ideas, but major gaps remain behind many confident recommendations.

Jun 10, 2026

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Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

A new peer-reviewed commentary says the next phase of obesity treatment may be more personalized, combining medications with lifestyle support, procedures and better measures of health risk.

Jun 20, 2026

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2 min read

The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

A new study suggests shoppers may assume hand-prepared foods are fresher and safer, even when extra handling can add contamination risks.

Jun 20, 2026

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3 min read

The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

A four-month human study suggests a specific prebiotic fiber may influence gut metabolites tied to fatty liver, but researchers say larger studies are needed before it can be considered a treatment.

Jun 19, 2026

•

2 min read

Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

Jun 19, 2026

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3 min read

New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

A new American College of Physicians guideline recommends semaglutide and tirzepatide as first-line medication options for eligible adults, but says nutrition, physical activity, side effects, access and personal health goals still matter.

Jun 18, 2026

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New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

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A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes May Support Health Decades Later

Supplements Have Moved Beyond the Daily Multivitamin

Most Popular

Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Latest Posts

Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

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