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Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Improved Depression Symptoms

Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Improved Depression Symptoms

In a small study of 20 adults with depression, symptoms improved when participants ate much less ultraprocessed food, but researchers say larger studies are needed.

Sep 27, 2026

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Food Package Claims Don't Tell the Whole Nutrition Story

Food Package Claims Don't Tell the Whole Nutrition Story

An analysis of nearly 150,000 new U.S. products found that claims such as “low sodium” or “high protein” may highlight one benefit without showing the full nutritional picture.

Sep 27, 2026

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Supplement Had Different Effects on Lung Tumors in Male and Female Mice

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Supplement Had Different Effects on Lung Tumors in Male and Female Mice

The same dietary supplement was linked to smaller tumors in female mice but larger ones in some male mice, showing how complicated supplement research can be.

Sep 28, 2026

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Eating Together May Change the Body’s Blood Sugar Response

Eating Together May Change the Body’s Blood Sugar Response

People had smaller blood sugar spikes after the same meal when a close social partner was nearby, suggesting who we eat with could influence how our bodies respond to food.

Sep 25, 2026

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More Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Higher Chronic Disease Risk

More Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Higher Chronic Disease Risk

An analysis of 51 studies and nearly 8.82 million adults found higher intake was associated with several health risks, but it can't prove ultraprocessed foods were the cause.

Sep 25, 2026

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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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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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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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Supplement Had Different Effects on Lung Tumors in Male and Female Mice

The same dietary supplement was linked to smaller tumors in female mice but larger ones in some male mice, showing how complicated supplement research can be.

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Supplement Had Different Effects on Lung Tumors in Male and Female Mice

Weight Loss May Not Fully Explain GLP-1 Drugs’ Heart Benefits

A new analysis suggests weight loss alone doesn't explain the cardiovascular benefits seen with semaglutide, the medication studied in Wegovy.

Sep 28, 2026

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Weight Loss May Not Fully Explain GLP-1 Drugs’ Heart Benefits

Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Improved Depression Symptoms

In a small study of 20 adults with depression, symptoms improved when participants ate much less ultraprocessed food, but researchers say larger studies are needed.

Sep 27, 2026

•

2 min read

Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Improved Depression Symptoms

Food Package Claims Don't Tell the Whole Nutrition Story

An analysis of nearly 150,000 new U.S. products found that claims such as “low sodium” or “high protein” may highlight one benefit without showing the full nutritional picture.

Sep 27, 2026

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3 min read

Food Package Claims Don't Tell the Whole Nutrition Story

How the Body Handles Salt May Affect Blood Pressure During Sleep

Computer modeling suggests the timing of the kidneys’ daily sodium cycle could help explain why some people’s blood pressure stays elevated at night.

Sep 26, 2026

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How the Body Handles Salt May Affect Blood Pressure During Sleep

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