Could Updated Alcohol Warning Labels Make People Think Twice?

A national survey experiment suggests that redesigned alcohol warnings, especially those highlighting cancer risk, were perceived as more effective than current U.S. labels at encouraging people to consider drinking less.

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Heart Health

Why GLP-1 Weight Loss May Not Be Enough to Protect Muscle

A new JAMA perspective argues that while GLP-1 drugs can dramatically reduce appetite and body weight, exercise may still play a critical role in preserving muscle, supporting metabolic health and helping people maintain results long term.

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Healthy Aging

Nutrition Science

Can Cranberry Juice Help Fight UTIs?

A new lab study suggests cranberry juice compounds may help certain antibiotics work better against some UTI-causing bacteria, but researchers say human benefits remain unproven.

May 8, 2026

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1 min read

Type 2 Diabetes May Start with More Than Insulin

New research found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes had sharply higher post-meal glucagon levels tied closely to fatty liver disease, raising new questions about how early metabolic dysfunction develops.

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

Gut Health

Weight Gain Over Time May Be Linked to Faster Brain Aging

A 24-year study found that higher long-term BMI was associated with steeper cognitive decline in older adults, but BMI is only one piece of a much bigger brain health puzzle.

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

Healthy Aging

Most Popular

The Core Nutrition Advice Hasn’t Changed. Here’s Why That Matters

A new scientific statement reinforces that long-standing eating patterns still hold up.

Apr 1, 2026

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3 min read

How Sleep and Diet May Shape Your Immune System in Different Ways

A new study finds that sleep patterns and diet both influence immune function, but through separate biological pathways tied to inflammation and long-term health.

Apr 7, 2026

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3 min read

Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

Early animal research suggests potential gut and gene effects, but what it means for people remains unclear.

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

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Can Cranberry Juice Help Fight UTIs?

A new lab study suggests cranberry juice compounds may help certain antibiotics work better against some UTI-causing bacteria, but researchers say human benefits remain unproven.

May 8, 2026

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1 min read

Study Finds Low-Level Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat, Milk Alternatives

A UK market survey found naturally occurring fungal toxins in plant-based products, but levels were below current European safety guidelines.

May 8, 2026

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Study Finds Low-Level Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat, Milk Alternatives

Could Updated Alcohol Warning Labels Make People Think Twice?

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Why GLP-1 Weight Loss May Not Be Enough to Protect Muscle

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Hidden Muscle Fat May Signal Heart and Metabolic Risk

A large MRI study found that fat stored inside muscle was linked to higher odds of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol problems, even in adults without known disease.

May 6, 2026

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Hidden Muscle Fat May Signal Heart and Metabolic Risk

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Could Updated Alcohol Warning Labels Make People Think Twice?

Why GLP-1 Weight Loss May Not Be Enough to Protect Muscle

Can Cranberry Juice Help Fight UTIs?

Type 2 Diabetes May Start with More Than Insulin

Weight Gain Over Time May Be Linked to Faster Brain Aging

Most Popular

The Core Nutrition Advice Hasn’t Changed. Here’s Why That Matters

How Sleep and Diet May Shape Your Immune System in Different Ways

Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

Latest Posts

Can Cranberry Juice Help Fight UTIs?

Study Finds Low-Level Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat, Milk Alternatives

Could Updated Alcohol Warning Labels Make People Think Twice?

Why GLP-1 Weight Loss May Not Be Enough to Protect Muscle

Hidden Muscle Fat May Signal Heart and Metabolic Risk

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