Prebiotic Sodas Fall Between Regular Soda and Sparking Water

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New Protein Target May Not Fit Every American

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A small market study found that 48 of 54 processed foods listing avocado oil as their only oil ingredient had chemical profiles indicating that other oils were present.

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Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

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Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping School Lunch

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3 min read

Most Toddler Foods in One Store Audit Were Ultraprocessed

A preliminary analysis of products sold in Austin, Texas, found that many also exceeded recommended limits for sugar, sodium, fat or calories, but processing level alone did not reliably identify the least nutritious choices.

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Most Toddler Foods in One Store Audit Were Ultraprocessed

Prebiotic Sodas Fall Between Regular Soda and Sparking Water

A preliminary product analysis found that prebiotic sodas generally contain less sugar than regular soda and more fiber than other soft drinks, but their benefits depend heavily on what they replace.

Jul 29, 2026

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3 min read

AI Calorie Apps May Miss Hundreds of Calories in a Meal

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3 min read

Food Allergy Treatments Helped Some Children Eat Foods They Once Had to Avoid

A yearlong trial found that medication and oral immunotherapy helped some children tolerate three allergenic foods, though most did not reach that goal and ongoing treatment was still required.

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Food Allergy Treatments Helped Some Children Eat Foods They Once Had to Avoid

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Prebiotic Sodas Fall Between Regular Soda and Sparking Water

AI Calorie Apps May Miss Hundreds of Calories in a Meal

Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping School Lunch

Healthier Diet Policies May Need to Look Different Across Communities

New Protein Target May Not Fit Every American

Most Popular

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

Latest Posts

Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping School Lunch

Most Toddler Foods in One Store Audit Were Ultraprocessed

Prebiotic Sodas Fall Between Regular Soda and Sparking Water

AI Calorie Apps May Miss Hundreds of Calories in a Meal

Food Allergy Treatments Helped Some Children Eat Foods They Once Had to Avoid

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