Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

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Ultraprocessed Foods May Leave a Metabolic Mark

A large European study found blood-marker patterns linked to higher ultraprocessed food intake, but it does not prove these foods caused the changes.

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Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

A global analysis found children and teens are eating low amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, with a notable decline in the United States after infancy.

Jul 11, 2026

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Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

A review of 60 studies found nutrition recovery is often measured through weight or BMI, even though healing can involve eating flexibility, daily functioning and quality of life.

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Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

A small randomized trial follow-up found early and late eight-hour eating windows helped adults maintain modest weight loss one year later, though all participants also received Mediterranean diet guidance.

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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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Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

A global analysis found children and teens are eating low amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, with a notable decline in the United States after infancy.

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Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

A small randomized trial found metabolic improvements after one month on a ketogenic diet, while longer-term mental health findings remain preliminary.

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Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

A daily study found higher emotional eating during active-pill days, but it does not prove birth control causes binge eating.

Jul 10, 2026

•

3 min read

Ultraprocessed Foods May Leave a Metabolic Mark

A large European study found blood-marker patterns linked to higher ultraprocessed food intake, but it does not prove these foods caused the changes.

Jul 10, 2026

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3 min read

Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

A study of adults over 50 found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with higher psychological well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

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Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

Ultraprocessed Foods May Leave a Metabolic Mark

Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

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

Healthy Plant Foods Drop Off as U.S. Kids Get Older

Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

Ultraprocessed Foods May Leave a Metabolic Mark

Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

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