Baby-Led Weaning Can Support Healthy Growth When Done Safely

A study of 150 infants found similar growth and nutrient intake with baby-led weaning and conventional spoon-feeding, but researchers say readiness, food variety and choking safety still matter.

Jul 5, 2026

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3 min read

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Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

A new study suggests some gut bacteria may get an advantage during weaning because they can use both breast milk sugars and fibers from solid foods.

Jul 5, 2026

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Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

A study of healthy 18-year-olds found longer sleep was linked with fewer next-day blood sugar swings, but researchers say diet, activity and daily routines may also play a role.

Jul 6, 2026

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Longer Breastfeeding Was Tied to Modestly Fewer ADHD Symptoms

A large Norwegian cohort study found that longer exclusive breastfeeding up to six months was associated with fewer ADHD symptoms through age 8.

Jul 3, 2026

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Singapore’s Drink Labels Were Linked to Less Sugar in Shopping Carts

A before-after study found Singapore’s Nutri-Grade policy was associated with lower-sugar beverage purchases and product reformulation.

Jul 3, 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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Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

A study of healthy 18-year-olds found longer sleep was linked with fewer next-day blood sugar swings, but researchers say diet, activity and daily routines may also play a role.

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

Vitamin Levels May Be Linked to Asthma Lung Function

An observational study found higher vitamin A levels were linked with better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D showed similar links in adults.

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

Vitamin Levels May Be Linked to Asthma Lung Function

Baby-Led Weaning Can Support Healthy Growth When Done Safely

A study of 150 infants found similar growth and nutrient intake with baby-led weaning and conventional spoon-feeding, but researchers say readiness, food variety and choking safety still matter.

Jul 5, 2026

•

3 min read

Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

A new study suggests some gut bacteria may get an advantage during weaning because they can use both breast milk sugars and fibers from solid foods.

Jul 5, 2026

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2 min read

Ready-To-Eat Foods May Need Clearer Listeria Labels

Researchers say labels could help consumers identify smoked fish, deli meats and other refrigerated foods made to prevent Listeria growth.

Jul 4, 2026

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Ready-To-Eat Foods May Need Clearer Listeria Labels

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Baby-Led Weaning Can Support Healthy Growth When Done Safely

Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

Longer Breastfeeding Was Tied to Modestly Fewer ADHD Symptoms

Singapore’s Drink Labels Were Linked to Less Sugar in Shopping Carts

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

Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

Vitamin Levels May Be Linked to Asthma Lung Function

Baby-Led Weaning Can Support Healthy Growth When Done Safely

Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

Ready-To-Eat Foods May Need Clearer Listeria Labels

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