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Fish Intake Linked to Lower Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk

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Why Some Foods Seem More Appealing and Less Filling

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A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

A small controlled study found similar results whether adults ate within 10 hours or spread their meals across more of the day.

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Diet Drinks Performed About as Well as Water for Weight Management

In a two-year clinical trial, people drinking beverages with non-nutritive sweeteners maintained similar weight loss to those drinking water.

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Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

An analysis of nearly 200,000 adults found an association between eating late and liver disease, but researchers say more evidence is needed to understand why.

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Fish Intake Linked to Lower Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk

In a study of more than 86,000 women, eating fish before and during pregnancy was associated with lower odds of certain blood pressure complications.

Oct 25, 2026

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Managing Emotions May Help Teens Maintain Weight Loss

In a clinical trial, teenagers who received emotional support alongside family weight-management treatment reported less emotional eating and regained less weight.

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The Music You Hear May Change How Food Tastes

In a small study, music influenced how people experienced sweet and sour flavors, suggesting that what we hear may shape how much we enjoy food.

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Vascular Disease

In a study of nearly 486,000 adults, regular tea drinkers had a lower risk of vascular disease, although the findings don't prove tea offers protection.

Oct 22, 2026

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Americans' Coffee Habits Changed, Even as Consumption Stayed Steady

An analysis of U.S. dietary habits found that calories from coffee increased between 2003 and 2018, largely because of changes in what people added to their cups.

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Americans' Coffee Habits Changed, Even as Consumption Stayed Steady

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The Music You Hear May Change How Food Tastes

Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Vascular Disease

Fish Intake Linked to Lower Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk

Why Changing Your Eating Habits Can Be So Difficult

Why Some Foods Seem More Appealing and Less Filling

Most Popular

A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

Diet Drinks Performed About as Well as Water for Weight Management

Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Latest Posts

Fish Intake Linked to Lower Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk

Managing Emotions May Help Teens Maintain Weight Loss

The Music You Hear May Change How Food Tastes

Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Vascular Disease

Americans' Coffee Habits Changed, Even as Consumption Stayed Steady

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