Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

A mouse study suggests heavy alcohol use in early adulthood, especially alongside stress, could affect cognitive flexibility later in life—even after years of not drinking

Mar 20, 2026

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How Chocolate Processing Changes What’s Inside Your Bar

A new study suggests fermentation and bean selection can shift both flavor and nutrient content, but more antioxidants don’t necessarily mean a healthier chocolate

Mar 20, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Can Spending Time Outside Shape What You Eat?

A new study finds people who spend more time in nature tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, though the connection may come down to stress, mood, and daily habits

Mar 21, 2026

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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

Nutrition Science

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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Nutrition Science

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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

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

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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Can Spending Time Outside Shape What You Eat?

A new study finds people who spend more time in nature tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, though the connection may come down to stress, mood, and daily habits

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3 min read

Fewer Teens Are Trying to Lose Weight—Even as Obesity Rates Rise

New data shows adolescent obesity has increased over the past decade, while weight-loss efforts have declined, raising questions about motivation, mental health, and changing norms

Mar 21, 2026

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3 min read

Fewer Teens Are Trying to Lose Weight—Even as Obesity Rates Rise

Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

A mouse study suggests heavy alcohol use in early adulthood, especially alongside stress, could affect cognitive flexibility later in life—even after years of not drinking

Mar 20, 2026

•

3 min read

How Chocolate Processing Changes What’s Inside Your Bar

A new study suggests fermentation and bean selection can shift both flavor and nutrient content, but more antioxidants don’t necessarily mean a healthier chocolate

Mar 20, 2026

•

3 min read

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

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Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

How Chocolate Processing Changes What’s Inside Your Bar

Can Spending Time Outside Shape What You Eat?

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

Most Popular

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

Latest Posts

Can Spending Time Outside Shape What You Eat?

Fewer Teens Are Trying to Lose Weight—Even as Obesity Rates Rise

Early Drinking and Stress May Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain

How Chocolate Processing Changes What’s Inside Your Bar

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

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