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New research shows how compounds in breast milk support a delicate microbial balance, including bacteria often seen as harmful.

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Genetic Risk May Affect How Quickly Weight Comes Back

A long-term study finds that while weight loss may be similar, some people regain it faster and genetics could be one reason.

Apr 23, 2026

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Diet or Antibiotics for IBS? New Study Suggests Both Work About the Same

Researchers found similar symptom relief from a low FODMAP diet and a common antibiotic, with gut bacteria differences helping explain why some people respond and others do not.

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Gut Microbiome Patterns May Offer Early Clues to Parkinson’s Risk

A large international study finds distinct gut bacteria patterns in people with Parkinson’s and in some who have not developed symptoms yet.

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Heavy Drinking and Obesity Often Overlap in U.S. Adults

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The Core Nutrition Advice Hasn’t Changed. Here’s Why That Matters

A new scientific statement reinforces that long-standing eating patterns still hold up.

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How Sleep and Diet May Shape Your Immune System in Different Ways

A new study finds that sleep patterns and diet both influence immune function, but through separate biological pathways tied to inflammation and long-term health.

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Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

Early animal research suggests potential gut and gene effects, but what it means for people remains unclear.

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New research shows how compounds in breast milk support a delicate microbial balance, including bacteria often seen as harmful.

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Coffee’s Gut-Brain Promise Comes With Caveats

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Breast Milk May Help Balance ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Bacteria in Babies’ Guts

Genetic Risk May Affect How Quickly Weight Comes Back

Diet or Antibiotics for IBS? New Study Suggests Both Work About the Same

Gut Microbiome Patterns May Offer Early Clues to Parkinson’s Risk

Heavy Drinking and Obesity Often Overlap in U.S. Adults

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The Core Nutrition Advice Hasn’t Changed. Here’s Why That Matters

How Sleep and Diet May Shape Your Immune System in Different Ways

Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

Latest Posts

Diet or Antibiotics for IBS? New Study Suggests Both Work About the Same

Why Some Cancer Treatments Can Make Food Taste Off

Breast Milk May Help Balance ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Bacteria in Babies’ Guts

Genetic Risk May Affect How Quickly Weight Comes Back

Coffee’s Gut-Brain Promise Comes With Caveats

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