Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

A large Japanese study found lower rates of some respiratory allergies but higher reported rates of food allergy among children exclusively breastfed for six months.

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Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

A laboratory study found that some low-calorie sweeteners affected bacterial growth differently when combined with medications, caffeine and other common compounds.

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‘Hungry Gut’ Pattern May Predict GLP-1 Weight Loss

Adults with weaker fullness signals lost more weight during six months of treatment, but the approach is not ready to guide routine prescribing.

Jul 20, 2026

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Semaglutide May Improve Advanced Fatty Liver Scarring

A phase 2 trial found improvement in liver fibrosis among some patients with MASH, though the main drug combination did not outperform its comparator.

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Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

A small market study found that 48 of 54 processed foods listing avocado oil as their only oil ingredient had chemical profiles indicating that other oils were present.

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Nutrition Science

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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.

Jul 8, 2026

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Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

A modeling study in Scottish adults found that modest swaps away from some meat and dairy could improve diet quality, support public health goals and lower food-related environmental impacts without increasing overall diet costs.

Jul 9, 2026

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A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

A six-month trial found a small drop in LDL particle levels, not fewer heart attacks.

Jul 15, 2026

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‘Hungry Gut’ Pattern May Predict GLP-1 Weight Loss

Adults with weaker fullness signals lost more weight during six months of treatment, but the approach is not ready to guide routine prescribing.

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

Water and Spice May Shape How Much People Eat

Two laboratory studies found that spicier salsa slowed eating, while drinking more water during meals was associated with greater food intake.

Jul 20, 2026

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Water and Spice May Shape How Much People Eat

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

A large Japanese study found lower rates of some respiratory allergies but higher reported rates of food allergy among children exclusively breastfed for six months.

Jul 19, 2026

•

2 min read

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

A laboratory study found that some low-calorie sweeteners affected bacterial growth differently when combined with medications, caffeine and other common compounds.

Jul 19, 2026

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3 min read

GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

A review of 25 clinical trials found improvements in loss-of-control eating and emotional eating, though few participants had a diagnosed eating disorder.

Jul 18, 2026

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GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

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Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

‘Hungry Gut’ Pattern May Predict GLP-1 Weight Loss

Semaglutide May Improve Advanced Fatty Liver Scarring

Most Avocado Oil-Labeled Foods Tested Contained Other Oils

Most Popular

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

A Daily Avocado Modestly Improved One Cholesterol-Related Risk Marker

Latest Posts

‘Hungry Gut’ Pattern May Predict GLP-1 Weight Loss

Water and Spice May Shape How Much People Eat

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Binge-Eating Symptoms

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