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Food Insecurity May Quietly Undermine Workplace Performance

Food Insecurity May Quietly Undermine Workplace Performance

A new study suggests that anxiety about affording food can affect focus, engagement and productivity on the job.

Feb 21, 2026

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What’s Inside Oral Weight-Loss Medications? A New Study Looks Closer

What’s Inside Oral Weight-Loss Medications? A New Study Looks Closer

A mouse study found gut and inflammation changes linked to the additive that helps semaglutide tablets work, though no human harm has been shown.

Feb 21, 2026

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2 min read

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Gut Diversity, Cognitive Scores in Older Adults

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Gut Diversity, Cognitive Scores in Older Adults

A two-year study suggests people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined versions showed more diverse gut microbiota and more favorable cognitive changes over time.

Feb 22, 2026

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3 min read

Cultured Beef Shows Different Allergen Profile Than Conventional Meat

Cultured Beef Shows Different Allergen Profile Than Conventional Meat

An early laboratory study finds lab-grown beef cells contain fewer traditional beef allergens but may trigger stronger reactions in people with alpha-gal sensitivity.

Feb 19, 2026

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3 min read

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Can a 15-Second Health Ad Curb Junk Food Cravings?

Can a 15-Second Health Ad Curb Junk Food Cravings?

A new study suggests brief, positively framed messages may reduce immediate cravings and consumption intentions more effectively than longer ads.

Feb 19, 2026

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3 min read

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New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

As the federal government releases updated nutrition guidance, major medical groups agree on core principles but diverge on protein, dairy and ultraprocessed foods.

Jan 8, 2026

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5 min read

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

A new analysis suggests food structure and nutrient composition may guide eating decisions in ways that reduce calorie intake without relying on restriction.

Jan 23, 2026

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4 min read

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Signs of Slower Biological Aging

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Signs of Slower Biological Aging

A large human study finds that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound from cocoa, are associated with younger biological age.

Dec 12, 2025

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3 min read

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Gut Diversity, Cognitive Scores in Older Adults

A two-year study suggests people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined versions showed more diverse gut microbiota and more favorable cognitive changes over time.

Feb 22, 2026

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3 min read

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Gut Diversity, Cognitive Scores in Older Adults

The Science Behind ‘the Munchies,’ Explained

A new clinical study finds cannabis increases food intake by changing how the brain values and responds to food, regardless of age, sex or body weight.

Feb 22, 2026

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4 min read

The Science Behind ‘the Munchies,’ Explained

Food Insecurity May Quietly Undermine Workplace Performance

A new study suggests that anxiety about affording food can affect focus, engagement and productivity on the job.

Feb 21, 2026

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3 min read

Food Insecurity May Quietly Undermine Workplace Performance

What’s Inside Oral Weight-Loss Medications? A New Study Looks Closer

A mouse study found gut and inflammation changes linked to the additive that helps semaglutide tablets work, though no human harm has been shown.

Feb 21, 2026

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2 min read

What’s Inside Oral Weight-Loss Medications? A New Study Looks Closer

Binge Drinking Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Adults 50 and Older

A large Canadian study finds frequent binge drinking is associated with increased risk of death later in life, even after accounting for health and lifestyle factors.

Feb 20, 2026

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3 min read

Binge Drinking Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Adults 50 and Older

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