Refined Carbs Tied to Weight Gain in Mouse Study

Researchers found that mice gained weight on refined carbohydrate-heavy diets without eating significantly more calories, but the study does not show that bread or carbs have the same effect in people.

Apr 15, 2026

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4 min read

Nutrition Science

Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Fat in Thigh Muscles

A study of older adults found higher ultraprocessed food consumption was associated with more fat stored inside thigh muscles, though the research does not show cause and effect.

Apr 15, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Behavior & Psychology

Calorie Labels Don’t Affect Everyone the Same Way

New research finds menu labels may help some people with binge eating, while worsening symptoms for others.

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Weight Gain Earlier in Adulthood Linked to Higher Risk of Early Death

Timing may matter as much as total weight, with earlier gains tied to longer exposure and greater risk.

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

Longevity

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.

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

Nutrition Science

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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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3 min read

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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4 min read

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.

Mar 4, 2026

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4 min read

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Calorie Labels Don’t Affect Everyone the Same Way

New research finds menu labels may help some people with binge eating, while worsening symptoms for others.

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Why Waist Size May Matter More Than BMI for Blood Pressure

A large U.S. study suggests a simple measurement could better predict hypertension risk than body mass index.

Apr 16, 2026

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3 min read

Why Waist Size May Matter More Than BMI for Blood Pressure

Refined Carbs Tied to Weight Gain in Mouse Study

Apr 15, 2026

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4 min read

Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Fat in Thigh Muscles

A study of older adults found higher ultraprocessed food consumption was associated with more fat stored inside thigh muscles, though the research does not show cause and effect.

Apr 15, 2026

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3 min read

A New Produce Wash Can Remove More Pesticides, But Do You Need It?

A lab-tested rinse shows promising results, while everyday washing still does more than many people think.

Apr 14, 2026

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3 min read

A New Produce Wash Can Remove More Pesticides, But Do You Need It?

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Refined Carbs Tied to Weight Gain in Mouse Study

Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Fat in Thigh Muscles

Calorie Labels Don’t Affect Everyone the Same Way

Weight Gain Earlier in Adulthood Linked to Higher Risk of Early Death

Artificial Sweeteners Show Subtle Metabolic Changes Across Generations

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

Calorie Labels Don’t Affect Everyone the Same Way

Why Waist Size May Matter More Than BMI for Blood Pressure

Refined Carbs Tied to Weight Gain in Mouse Study

Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Fat in Thigh Muscles

A New Produce Wash Can Remove More Pesticides, But Do You Need It?

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