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AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

Researchers comparing AI-generated diet plans with those created by a registered dietitian found the AI versions underestimated calorie needs and skewed macronutrient balance for adolescents trying to lose weight.

Mar 18, 2026

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Vitamin D Didn’t Reduce COVID Severity in Large Trial, but Researchers Saw Possible Link to Lower Long COVID Risk

Vitamin D Didn’t Reduce COVID Severity in Large Trial, but Researchers Saw Possible Link to Lower Long COVID Risk

A randomized clinical trial found high-dose vitamin D supplements did not reduce COVID hospitalizations or symptom severity, though researchers observed a small signal suggesting fewer long COVID symptoms among participants who took the vitamin.

Mar 18, 2026

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4 min read

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Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

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Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

A large review of global research found that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones are more likely to report emotional overeating, uncontrolled eating and dissatisfaction with their bodies.

Mar 19, 2026

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3 min read

Can Gut Bacteria Reach the Brain? A Mouse Study Suggests Diet May Play a Role

Can Gut Bacteria Reach the Brain? A Mouse Study Suggests Diet May Play a Role

Researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome linked to a high-fat diet allowed small numbers of bacteria to travel to the brain in mice, pointing to a possible new pathway connecting diet and neurological health.

Mar 16, 2026

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How the Immune System Learns Which Foods Are Safe to Eat

How the Immune System Learns Which Foods Are Safe to Eat

New research shows specialized immune cells actively train the body to tolerate common foods such as corn, wheat and soy, offering clues that could one day help prevent food allergies.

Mar 16, 2026

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4 min read

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How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

A new study suggests food trends, influencers and algorithms play a measurable role in shaping dietary preferences among young users.

Jan 30, 2026

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Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Aligning overnight fasting with sleep improved heart and metabolic markers in a small NIH-funded trial.

Feb 16, 2026

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Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

A randomized clinical trial found short-term symptom improvement compared with a control diet, but researchers caution the clinical importance remains unclear.

Feb 6, 2026

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Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

A large review of global research found that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones are more likely to report emotional overeating, uncontrolled eating and dissatisfaction with their bodies.

Mar 19, 2026

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3 min read

Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in Teens, Review Finds

Scientists Grow Vitamin B12–Fortified Pea Shoots in New Indoor Farming Study

Researchers say aeroponic farming techniques could help deliver vitamin B12 through plant foods, potentially offering a new option for people who eat little or no animal products.

Mar 19, 2026

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3 min read

Scientists Grow Vitamin B12–Fortified Pea Shoots in New Indoor Farming Study

AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

Researchers comparing AI-generated diet plans with those created by a registered dietitian found the AI versions underestimated calorie needs and skewed macronutrient balance for adolescents trying to lose weight.

Mar 18, 2026

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4 min read

AI Meal Plans for Teens May Fall Hundreds of Calories Short, Study Finds

Vitamin D Didn’t Reduce COVID Severity in Large Trial, but Researchers Saw Possible Link to Lower Long COVID Risk

A randomized clinical trial found high-dose vitamin D supplements did not reduce COVID hospitalizations or symptom severity, though researchers observed a small signal suggesting fewer long COVID symptoms among participants who took the vitamin.

Mar 18, 2026

•

4 min read

Vitamin D Didn’t Reduce COVID Severity in Large Trial, but Researchers Saw Possible Link to Lower Long COVID Risk

Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

A large study of more than 160,000 adults found that people who ate more ultraprocessed foods tended to have lower bone mineral density and a modestly higher risk of hip fractures.

Mar 17, 2026

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Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

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