Early-Life Sugar Rationing Was Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later

A study of nearly 65,000 people born around the end of British sugar rationing found an association between lower sugar exposure early in life and later brain health, but it cannot show that sugar caused the difference.

Aug 2, 2026

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3 min read

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Oral Semaglutide May Help Reduce Heavy Drinking

An eight-week clinical trial found fewer heavy drinking days among adults with alcohol use disorder, but larger and longer studies are needed before the medication could become a treatment.

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Behavior & Psychology

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Eating Less Protein May Affect Aging, but Human Evidence Is Limited

A review of more than 350 studies found biological reasons lower-protein diets could support longevity, but most lifespan evidence comes from animals and reducing protein may be harmful for some older adults.

Aug 3, 2026

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3 min read

Family Obesity Treatment Worked When Brought into Pediatric Care

A large randomized trial found that adding structured family treatment to enhanced pediatric care improved children’s weight trajectories, quality of life and household routines.

Jul 31, 2026

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5 min read

Behavior & Psychology

Purple Corn Pigments Show Promise as Natural Food Coloring

Laboratory tests found that purple corn colorants held up under heat and refrigerated storage, but they are not yet a universal replacement for synthetic dyes.

Jul 31, 2026

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A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

A six-month trial found a small drop in LDL particle levels, not fewer heart attacks.

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

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.

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

Up to 400 Milligrams of Caffeine Appears Safe for Most Adults

A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that moderate caffeinated coffee consumption does not appear to raise cardiovascular risk for most adults, though individual responses and caffeine sources vary.

Jul 21, 2026

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Eating Less Protein May Affect Aging, but Human Evidence Is Limited

Aug 3, 2026

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U.S. Honey Met Organic Pesticide Limits Without Certified Foraging Land

Honey from organically managed colonies on six Northeastern farms had pesticide residue levels comparable to imported organic honey, but the findings do not mean the honey was pesticide-free or eligible for organic certification.

Aug 3, 2026

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3 min read

U.S. Honey Met Organic Pesticide Limits Without Certified Foraging Land

Early-Life Sugar Rationing Was Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later

Aug 2, 2026

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3 min read

Oral Semaglutide May Help Reduce Heavy Drinking

An eight-week clinical trial found fewer heavy drinking days among adults with alcohol use disorder, but larger and longer studies are needed before the medication could become a treatment.

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Genes May Shape LDL Response to Saturated Fat on a Low-Carb Diet

A secondary analysis of a randomized diet trial suggests inherited risk may help explain why some people experience larger cholesterol increases than others.

Aug 1, 2026

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Genes May Shape LDL Response to Saturated Fat on a Low-Carb Diet

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Early-Life Sugar Rationing Was Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later

Oral Semaglutide May Help Reduce Heavy Drinking

Eating Less Protein May Affect Aging, but Human Evidence Is Limited

Family Obesity Treatment Worked When Brought into Pediatric Care

Purple Corn Pigments Show Promise as Natural Food Coloring

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

Eating Less Protein May Affect Aging, but Human Evidence Is Limited

U.S. Honey Met Organic Pesticide Limits Without Certified Foraging Land

Early-Life Sugar Rationing Was Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later

Oral Semaglutide May Help Reduce Heavy Drinking

Genes May Shape LDL Response to Saturated Fat on a Low-Carb Diet

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