National data show more Americans are taking probiotic supplements, while fiber intake has changed little over more than a decade.
Sep 9, 2026
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A new review suggests lower-income and less-educated families may face equal or greater risk, challenging a stereotype that can leave some teens overlooked.
Sep 8, 2026
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Researchers found differences in skin microbes months before some infants developed eczema and food allergies, though the findings cannot yet predict which babies are at risk.
Sep 10, 2026
A long-term study found that men who ate more saturated fat after diagnosis had a higher risk of death, while some unsaturated and plant-based fats were linked to better survival.
Sep 5, 2026
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A mouse study found that regular eating patterns helped organize daily activity in the liver, offering new clues about why when we eat may matter.
A long-running U.S. study found an association between daily sugary drink intake and stomach cancer, but the cancer was uncommon and the study cannot prove the drinks were responsible.
Aug 19, 2026
The association was strongest after age 78, suggesting that long fasting windows may not have the same implications in advanced age.
Aug 25, 2026
Most school-age children eat breakfast, but a national parent poll found that picky eating, limited time and morning moods often shape what ends up on the plate.
Aug 26, 2026
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TikTok and Instagram posts often mixed nutrition advice with rigid food rules and appearance-focused messages.
A large French study linked less consistent eating schedules with higher heart disease risk in men, but it cannot show that changing meal times causes the difference.
Sep 7, 2026
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