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Vitamin C Levels Were Linked to Differences in the Aging Brain

Vitamin C Levels Were Linked to Differences in the Aging Brain

A study of more than 2,000 older adults found associations involving gray matter volume and brain connectivity, but it does not show that vitamin C prevents cognitive decline.

Jun 15, 2026

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2 min read

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Weight Regain May Not Erase Every Metabolic Benefit

Weight Regain May Not Erase Every Metabolic Benefit

A long-term follow-up of two lifestyle trials found that reductions in fat stored around the organs were associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes years later, even as average body weight returned to baseline.

Jun 15, 2026

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2 min read

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A Short Fasting-Style Diet May Affect Gum Inflammation

Nutrition Science

A Short Fasting-Style Diet May Affect Gum Inflammation

A small pilot trial found lower inflammation markers among people who followed a calorie-restricted diet alongside standard gum disease treatment, but it did not show that fasting improved their clinical outcomes.

Jun 16, 2026

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2 min read

Experimental Oral GLP-1 Pill Shows Promise for Diabetes and Weight Loss

Experimental Oral GLP-1 Pill Shows Promise for Diabetes and Weight Loss

A once-daily pill lowered blood sugar and body weight in two phase 2 trials, but larger and longer studies are still needed before it could become an option for patients.

Jun 13, 2026

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3 min read

Weight Loss

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Moderate Drinking May Carry More Risk Than Many People Realize

Moderate Drinking May Carry More Risk Than Many People Realize

A new modeling study found no overall health benefit from drinking, even at low levels, and estimated that the risk of alcohol-related harm increases as consumption rises.

Jun 13, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

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Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

In a large study of older adults, lower intake of protein-rich foods was linked with higher odds of reduced grip strength and difficulty with everyday activities.

Jun 1, 2026

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2 min read

Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

A computational study found that one to three food substitutions could improve modeled nutrition quality and lower meal costs, but the approach has not yet been tested with real users.

Jun 1, 2026

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3 min read

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

A critical review of common protein beliefs found promising evidence for some ideas, but major gaps remain behind many confident recommendations.

Jun 10, 2026

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4 min read

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A Short Fasting-Style Diet May Affect Gum Inflammation

A small pilot trial found lower inflammation markers among people who followed a calorie-restricted diet alongside standard gum disease treatment, but it did not show that fasting improved their clinical outcomes.

Jun 16, 2026

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2 min read

A Short Fasting-Style Diet May Affect Gum Inflammation

Chile’s Food Policies Linked to Modest Drop in Excess Weight Among Young Children

A large study suggests that coordinated changes to food labels, school rules and advertising may help shape healthier food environments for children.

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Chile’s Food Policies Linked to Modest Drop in Excess Weight Among Young Children

Vitamin C Levels Were Linked to Differences in the Aging Brain

A study of more than 2,000 older adults found associations involving gray matter volume and brain connectivity, but it does not show that vitamin C prevents cognitive decline.

Jun 15, 2026

•

2 min read

Vitamin C Levels Were Linked to Differences in the Aging Brain

Weight Regain May Not Erase Every Metabolic Benefit

A long-term follow-up of two lifestyle trials found that reductions in fat stored around the organs were associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes years later, even as average body weight returned to baseline.

Jun 15, 2026

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2 min read

Weight Regain May Not Erase Every Metabolic Benefit

More Plant Protein May Support Weight Management After Menopause

A small secondary analysis found that postmenopausal women maintained their overall protein intake while shifting toward plant-based sources and losing weight.

Jun 14, 2026

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3 min read

More Plant Protein May Support Weight Management After Menopause

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