Later Sleep Schedules Linked to Poorer Eating Habits in Teens

A study suggests teens who go to bed and wake up later tend to eat more, snack more and be less physically active than earlier sleepers.

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Vitamin D May Influence Gut Immune Response in IBD

A small human study suggests vitamin D supplementation may affect how the immune system interacts with gut bacteria in people with inflammatory bowel disease.

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Intermittent Fasting May Help Lower Testosterone in Women With PCOS

In a small clinical trial, time-restricted eating performed similarly to calorie counting for weight loss, with some added hormone changes.

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High Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure

A large U.S. cohort study found that higher daily sodium intake was associated with a greater risk of developing heart failure, particularly in a high-risk population.

Mar 28, 2026

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Whole Wheat Fiber May Help Protect Against Gut Inflammation

A mouse study suggests fiber in whole wheat foods may support gut health by triggering anti-inflammatory responses through the microbiome.

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Can What You Eat Slow Brain Aging? Study Links MIND Diet to Less Brain Shrinkage

Long-term data suggest a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may be tied to slower loss of brain volume, though researchers caution it’s not cause and effect

Mar 22, 2026

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Dietary Fats May Influence How Long Immune Cells Survive

A study finds that the balance of certain dietary fats can change the fat composition inside T cells, affecting their resistance to a form of cell death linked to immune function.

Mar 7, 2026

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Why Food Still Looks Irresistible Even After You’re Full

A new brain study suggests that visual food cues may continue to trigger reward signals even when hunger has already been satisfied.

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Intermittent Fasting May Help Lower Testosterone in Women With PCOS

In a small clinical trial, time-restricted eating performed similarly to calorie counting for weight loss, with some added hormone changes.

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The Way You Cook Vegetables Can Change How Many Nutrients You Get

A new study finds that cooking methods like microwaving, baking and air frying can significantly affect how well your body can access key nutrients in foods like carrots and tomatoes.

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The Way You Cook Vegetables Can Change How Many Nutrients You Get

Later Sleep Schedules Linked to Poorer Eating Habits in Teens

A study suggests teens who go to bed and wake up later tend to eat more, snack more and be less physically active than earlier sleepers.

Mar 30, 2026

•

3 min read

Vitamin D May Influence Gut Immune Response in IBD

A small human study suggests vitamin D supplementation may affect how the immune system interacts with gut bacteria in people with inflammatory bowel disease.

Mar 30, 2026

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3 min read

Many Kids Consider Giving Up Meat but Most Don’t Stick With It

A survey of young adults suggests children and teens are open to meat-free diets, but social and practical barriers often make those changes hard to maintain.

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Many Kids Consider Giving Up Meat but Most Don’t Stick With It

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Later Sleep Schedules Linked to Poorer Eating Habits in Teens

Vitamin D May Influence Gut Immune Response in IBD

Intermittent Fasting May Help Lower Testosterone in Women With PCOS

High Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure

Whole Wheat Fiber May Help Protect Against Gut Inflammation

Most Popular

Can What You Eat Slow Brain Aging? Study Links MIND Diet to Less Brain Shrinkage

Dietary Fats May Influence How Long Immune Cells Survive

Why Food Still Looks Irresistible Even After You’re Full

Latest Posts

Intermittent Fasting May Help Lower Testosterone in Women With PCOS

The Way You Cook Vegetables Can Change How Many Nutrients You Get

Later Sleep Schedules Linked to Poorer Eating Habits in Teens

Vitamin D May Influence Gut Immune Response in IBD

Many Kids Consider Giving Up Meat but Most Don’t Stick With It

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