Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating for Some Women

A new study found higher emotional eating symptoms during active combined oral contraceptive pills, but the findings should not be read as a reason to stop birth control without medical guidance.

Jun 22, 2026

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3 min read

Behavior & Psychology

Intermittent Fasting May Ease the Mental Load Of Dieting

In an 18-month randomized trial, fasting and calorie restriction led to similar short-term weight loss but may have worked through different behavior patterns.

Jun 22, 2026

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3 min read

Behavior & Psychology

Nutrition Science

Exercise and Protein May Help Support Recovery After Hospitalization

A small pilot study found that a combined movement and protein program was feasible and well tolerated among frail older adults in skilled nursing facilities.

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Probiotic Labels May Be Ahead of the Science

A new analysis of more than 350 over-the-counter probiotic supplements found little consistency between the bacteria inside the products and the health claims used to market them.

Jun 21, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

A new peer-reviewed commentary says the next phase of obesity treatment may be more personalized, combining medications with lifestyle support, procedures and better measures of health risk.

Jun 20, 2026

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2 min read

Weight Loss

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Early Eating Patterns May Matter for Learning Years Later

A systematic review suggests that nutrition in the first years of life may be linked to cognitive performance in adolescence, while evidence for teen-focused interventions remains mixed.

Jun 9, 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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4 min read

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Matters. Variety May Matter Too.

A new study found that many people who meet fruit-and-vegetable goals still consume relatively low levels of flavanols, plant compounds found in tea, apples, berries, beans and other foods.

Jun 11, 2026

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3 min read

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Exercise and Protein May Help Support Recovery After Hospitalization

A small pilot study found that a combined movement and protein program was feasible and well tolerated among frail older adults in skilled nursing facilities.

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Hormone Therapy Studies May Reflect More Than Hormones

A large observational study found differences in diet, strength activity and sleep across menopause and hormone therapy groups, but the results do not show that hormone therapy caused healthier habits.

Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

Hormone Therapy Studies May Reflect More Than Hormones

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating for Some Women

A new study found higher emotional eating symptoms during active combined oral contraceptive pills, but the findings should not be read as a reason to stop birth control without medical guidance.

Jun 22, 2026

•

3 min read

Intermittent Fasting May Ease the Mental Load Of Dieting

In an 18-month randomized trial, fasting and calorie restriction led to similar short-term weight loss but may have worked through different behavior patterns.

Jun 22, 2026

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3 min read

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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4 min read

Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

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Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating for Some Women

Intermittent Fasting May Ease the Mental Load Of Dieting

Exercise and Protein May Help Support Recovery After Hospitalization

Probiotic Labels May Be Ahead of the Science

Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

Most Popular

Early Eating Patterns May Matter for Learning Years Later

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Matters. Variety May Matter Too.

Latest Posts

Exercise and Protein May Help Support Recovery After Hospitalization

Hormone Therapy Studies May Reflect More Than Hormones

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating for Some Women

Intermittent Fasting May Ease the Mental Load Of Dieting

Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

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