A global analysis found clear links between alcohol and cancer and liver disease, while the evidence for some heart, metabolic and brain conditions was more complicated.
Jun 3, 2026
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A Massachusetts Medicaid analysis suggests home-delivered, dietitian-designed meals may help some high-risk patients avoid costly medical emergencies.
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A survey of more than 124,000 people across 121 countries found that people who lacked clean drinking water were also more likely to lack food and report food safety concerns.
Jun 4, 2026
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A computational study found that one to three food substitutions could improve modeled nutrition quality and lower meal costs, but the approach has not yet been tested with real users.
Jun 1, 2026
In a large study of older adults, lower intake of protein-rich foods was linked with higher odds of reduced grip strength and difficulty with everyday activities.
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A new expert panel report says food policies should account for both processing and nutritional quality, rather than treating every packaged food the same way.
May 16, 2026
An expert analysis argues that repeated weight loss and regain may not cause the lasting metabolic damage many people fear, though weight regain can still reverse some health gains.
May 18, 2026
The study does not prove that one drink can reduce disease risk, but it offers a useful look at how researchers test functional food claims in people.
May 27, 2026
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A new observational study found that health differences remained even after researchers accounted for overall diet quality, but it cannot prove that processing caused them.
Medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro can help people lose weight, but researchers warn that access to healthy food and ongoing care may shape long-term outcomes.
Jun 2, 2026
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