Can Smelling Chocolate Change How a Workout Feels?

A small exploratory study found that chocolate odors affected appetite ratings and leg-extension performance in young men, but the findings are far too early to be treated as exercise advice.

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Fasting Changed Gut Bacteria, Intestinal Repair in Mice After Radiation

A preclinical study identified a possible pathway linking short-term fasting, the gut microbiome and intestinal regeneration, but it does not show that cancer patients should fast before treatment.

Jul 14, 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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Healthy Pregnancy Diets May Shape Chemical Exposure

An NIH-supported observational study found that following dietary guidelines was linked to lower exposure to some chemicals, but higher exposure to others found on produce.

Jul 13, 2026

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Hunger May Make Sweet Taste More Rewarding

An exploratory study found that people rated sweet solutions as more enjoyable when hungry, but it does not settle the debate over sugar substitutes.

Jul 13, 2026

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Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

A short-term study found that sugary gum increased nitrite production after beetroot juice, but researchers say it is not a blood pressure strategy.

Jun 22, 2026

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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A two-year clinical trial found that high-dose DHA supplements raised omega-3 levels in the brain but did not improve memory, cognition or Alzheimer’s-related brain shrinkage.

Jun 24, 2026

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A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

A new mouse study suggests protein source and amino acid balance may matter for healthy aging, but the findings do not prove people should eat less protein or take methionine supplements.

Jun 26, 2026

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

Jul 15, 2026

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Rat Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Xanthan Gum Intake

The findings do not show that the amounts commonly found in food harm the human gut.

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Can Smelling Chocolate Change How a Workout Feels?

A small exploratory study found that chocolate odors affected appetite ratings and leg-extension performance in young men, but the findings are far too early to be treated as exercise advice.

Jul 14, 2026

•

2 min read

Fasting Changed Gut Bacteria, Intestinal Repair in Mice After Radiation

A preclinical study identified a possible pathway linking short-term fasting, the gut microbiome and intestinal regeneration, but it does not show that cancer patients should fast before treatment.

Jul 14, 2026

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2 min read

Weight-Loss Drugs Bring Benefits, Trade-Offs and Unanswered Questions

A BMJ review found several obesity medications produced substantial weight loss, but evidence for quality-of-life gains and long-term health benefits remains limited for many drugs.

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Weight-Loss Drugs Bring Benefits, Trade-Offs and Unanswered Questions

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Can Smelling Chocolate Change How a Workout Feels?

Fasting Changed Gut Bacteria, Intestinal Repair in Mice After Radiation

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Healthy Pregnancy Diets May Shape Chemical Exposure

Hunger May Make Sweet Taste More Rewarding

Most Popular

Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

Latest Posts

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Rat Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Xanthan Gum Intake

Can Smelling Chocolate Change How a Workout Feels?

Fasting Changed Gut Bacteria, Intestinal Repair in Mice After Radiation

Weight-Loss Drugs Bring Benefits, Trade-Offs and Unanswered Questions

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