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