New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

A new American College of Physicians guideline recommends semaglutide and tirzepatide as first-line medication options for eligible adults, but says nutrition, physical activity, side effects, access and personal health goals still matter.

Jun 18, 2026

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Heart Health

Weight Loss Drugs Are Not All the Same, a New Review Suggests

A review of clinical trials found tirzepatide was linked with greater average weight loss than semaglutide or liraglutide in adults without diabetes, but the findings do not mean one medication is right for everyone.

Jun 18, 2026

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Nutrition Science

A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

A four-month human study suggests a specific prebiotic fiber may influence gut metabolites tied to fatty liver, but researchers say larger studies are needed before it can be considered a treatment.

Jun 19, 2026

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A Short Fasting-Style Diet May Affect Gum Inflammation

A small pilot trial found lower inflammation markers among people who followed a calorie-restricted diet alongside standard gum disease treatment, but it did not show that fasting improved their clinical outcomes.

Jun 16, 2026

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Nutrition Science

Chile’s Food Policies Linked to Modest Drop in Excess Weight Among Young Children

A large study suggests that coordinated changes to food labels, school rules and advertising may help shape healthier food environments for children.

Jun 16, 2026

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Nutrition Science

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Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

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.

Jun 1, 2026

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Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

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

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Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

A critical review of common protein beliefs found promising evidence for some ideas, but major gaps remain behind many confident recommendations.

Jun 10, 2026

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A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

A four-month human study suggests a specific prebiotic fiber may influence gut metabolites tied to fatty liver, but researchers say larger studies are needed before it can be considered a treatment.

Jun 19, 2026

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2 min read

Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

A dairy-funded narrative review argues that cow’s milk has nutritional advantages tied to its natural structure, but the bigger takeaway may be that milk choices vary widely and labels do not tell the whole story.

Jun 19, 2026

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Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

Jun 18, 2026

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2 min read

Weight Loss Drugs Are Not All the Same, a New Review Suggests

Jun 18, 2026

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Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes May Support Health Decades Later

A long-term follow-up of the Diabetes Prevention Program links intensive lifestyle changes to a lower burden of multiple chronic conditions in older age.

Jun 17, 2026

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Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes May Support Health Decades Later

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New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

Weight Loss Drugs Are Not All the Same, a New Review Suggests

A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

A Short Fasting-Style Diet May Affect Gum Inflammation

Chile’s Food Policies Linked to Modest Drop in Excess Weight Among Young Children

Most Popular

Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Latest Posts

A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks Are Not Nutritional Twins

New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

Weight Loss Drugs Are Not All the Same, a New Review Suggests

Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes May Support Health Decades Later

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