Brain Differences Linked to BMI Appear as Early as Preschool

Brain scans of children ages 4 to 7 found differences in areas involved in reward, taste and hunger, but researchers can't yet say what the connection means.

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Industry Ties Are Common Among Critics of the Nova Food System

A review found food industry connections among many researchers who have challenged the system used to classify ultraprocessed foods, but those ties don't tell us whether their arguments are right or wrong.

Sep 24, 2026

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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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Food and Drink Branding Was Everywhere During the World Cup

Researchers counted more than 65,000 appearances of food and beverage brands they classified as unhealthy during live World Cup play, though the study did not test whether those ads changed what viewers ate.

Sep 22, 2026

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Nutrition Science

Nutrient Deficiencies Were Common in Children Taking GLP-1 Drugs

Nearly 17% of young GLP-1 users were diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency or related problem within a year, but the study could not show that the medications were the cause.

Sep 22, 2026

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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.

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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 small controlled study found similar results whether adults ate within 10 hours or spread their meals across more of the day.

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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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2 min read

Brain Differences Linked to BMI Appear as Early as Preschool

Brain scans of children ages 4 to 7 found differences in areas involved in reward, taste and hunger, but researchers can't yet say what the connection means.

Sep 24, 2026

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3 min read

Industry Ties Are Common Among Critics of the Nova Food System

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2 min read

Childhood Trauma Was Linked to Later Eating Habits

Behavior problems in adolescence appeared to explain part of the connection between childhood trauma and higher ultraprocessed food intake at age 18.

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Childhood Trauma Was Linked to Later Eating Habits

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Brain Differences Linked to BMI Appear as Early as Preschool

Industry Ties Are Common Among Critics of the Nova Food System

Eating Together May Change the Body’s Blood Sugar Response

Food and Drink Branding Was Everywhere During the World Cup

Nutrient Deficiencies Were Common in Children Taking GLP-1 Drugs

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Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

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Eating Together May Change the Body’s Blood Sugar Response

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Brain Differences Linked to BMI Appear as Early as Preschool

Industry Ties Are Common Among Critics of the Nova Food System

Childhood Trauma Was Linked to Later Eating Habits

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