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Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

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Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

A six-week program focused on sugary drinks and water was associated with a more favorable BMI pattern over the following year, though beverage changes alone may not explain the result.

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Low-Fat Vegan Diet Was Linked to Less Liver Fat in Small Diabetes Study

Adults with type 2 diabetes lost weight and showed improvements in liver fat and blood sugar after 16 weeks, but the study cannot tell whether the diet itself caused those changes.

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Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Was Linked to Less Liver Fat in Small Diabetes Study

Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Gut Inflammation May Change How Some Foods Are Tolerated in IBD

Your Gut Bacteria May Shape How Fiber Affects You

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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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Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Pregnancy Diet Linked to Colic and Eczema in Babies

Afterschool Program Was Linked to a Healthier BMI Trend in Children

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Was Linked to Less Liver Fat in Small Diabetes Study

Mouse Study Offers Clues About Why Meal Order May Affect Blood Sugar

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