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Mouse Study Offers Clues About Why Meal Order May Affect Blood Sugar

Mouse Study Offers Clues About Why Meal Order May Affect Blood Sugar

Eating fat before carbohydrates lowered the early blood sugar rise in mice, offering one possible explanation for why food order may matter.

Oct 11, 2026

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Sauce Placement Can Make the Same Dish Look Healthier

Sauce Placement Can Make the Same Dish Look Healthier

In a small restaurant study, diners rated the same dish as healthier when its sauces were served separately instead of drizzled across the plate.

Oct 10, 2026

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1 min read

Behavior & Psychology

Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

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Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

A six-week program focused on sugary drinks and water was associated with a more favorable BMI pattern over the following year, though beverage changes alone may not explain the result.

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

A large international study found that far fewer children met a new definition of clinical obesity than standard BMI cutoffs, highlighting the limits of using weight alone to judge health.

Oct 8, 2026

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2 min read

Nutrition Science

Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

A new review explains why pistachios are attracting attention in sleep research, but human trials have not yet shown that eating them improves sleep.

Oct 8, 2026

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1 min read

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Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

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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3 min read

Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

A new review finds that changes in iron absorption, protein use and digestion may help the body adapt over time.

Sep 6, 2026

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4 min read

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

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.

Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

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Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

A six-week program focused on sugary drinks and water was associated with a more favorable BMI pattern over the following year, though beverage changes alone may not explain the result.

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Was Linked to Less Liver Fat in Small Diabetes Study

Adults with type 2 diabetes lost weight and showed improvements in liver fat and blood sugar after 16 weeks, but the study cannot tell whether the diet itself caused those changes.

Oct 12, 2026

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2 min read

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Was Linked to Less Liver Fat in Small Diabetes Study

Mouse Study Offers Clues About Why Meal Order May Affect Blood Sugar

Eating fat before carbohydrates lowered the early blood sugar rise in mice, offering one possible explanation for why food order may matter.

Oct 11, 2026

•

1 min read

Mouse Study Offers Clues About Why Meal Order May Affect Blood Sugar

Sauce Placement Can Make the Same Dish Look Healthier

In a small restaurant study, diners rated the same dish as healthier when its sauces were served separately instead of drizzled across the plate.

Oct 10, 2026

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1 min read

Sauce Placement Can Make the Same Dish Look Healthier

Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

A new study suggests inflammation can disrupt gut bacteria that help process certain foods, which may help explain why some people with IBD develop new food-related symptoms.

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

5 FOODS LINKED TO BETTER BRAIN HEALTH

Certain foods appear again and again as part of eating patterns linked to better brain function.

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