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Can Gut Bacteria Reach the Brain? A Mouse Study Suggests Diet May Play a Role

Can Gut Bacteria Reach the Brain? A Mouse Study Suggests Diet May Play a Role

Researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome linked to a high-fat diet allowed small numbers of bacteria to travel to the brain in mice, pointing to a possible new pathway connecting diet and neurological health.

Mar 16, 2026

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How the Immune System Learns Which Foods Are Safe to Eat

How the Immune System Learns Which Foods Are Safe to Eat

New research shows specialized immune cells actively train the body to tolerate common foods such as corn, wheat and soy, offering clues that could one day help prevent food allergies.

Mar 16, 2026

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4 min read

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Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

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Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

A large study of more than 160,000 adults found that people who ate more ultraprocessed foods tended to have lower bone mineral density and a modestly higher risk of hip fractures.

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Linked to Higher Reports of Rare Vision Condition

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Linked to Higher Reports of Rare Vision Condition

An analysis of global safety reports found that the GLP-1 drug Wegovy was associated with higher reporting odds of a rare optic nerve condition known as ischemic optic neuropathy.

Mar 13, 2026

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Is Berberine a “Natural Ozempic”? What the Science Actually Says

Is Berberine a “Natural Ozempic”? What the Science Actually Says

A scientific review finds the popular supplement does not work like GLP-1 drugs and that its metabolic effects appear to depend heavily on the gut microbiome.

Mar 13, 2026

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3 min read

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How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

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

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

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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Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

A large study of more than 160,000 adults found that people who ate more ultraprocessed foods tended to have lower bone mineral density and a modestly higher risk of hip fractures.

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Density and Higher Hip Fracture Risk

When Parents Photographed Their Neighborhood Food Options, Many Noticed Just How Much Ultraprocessed Food Was Everywhere

A small community study found that asking parents to document local food environments with photos helped shift how they thought about food marketing, children’s diets and the choices available to families.

Mar 17, 2026

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3 min read

When Parents Photographed Their Neighborhood Food Options, Many Noticed Just How Much Ultraprocessed Food Was Everywhere

Can Gut Bacteria Reach the Brain? A Mouse Study Suggests Diet May Play a Role

Researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome linked to a high-fat diet allowed small numbers of bacteria to travel to the brain in mice, pointing to a possible new pathway connecting diet and neurological health.

Mar 16, 2026

•

4 min read

Can Gut Bacteria Reach the Brain? A Mouse Study Suggests Diet May Play a Role

How the Immune System Learns Which Foods Are Safe to Eat

New research shows specialized immune cells actively train the body to tolerate common foods such as corn, wheat and soy, offering clues that could one day help prevent food allergies.

Mar 16, 2026

•

4 min read

How the Immune System Learns Which Foods Are Safe to Eat

How Ketogenic Diets Help Control Epileptic Seizures

A new scientific review explains how shifting the brain’s fuel source may calm overactive neurons, reduce inflammation and protect brain cells in people with epilepsy.

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

How Ketogenic Diets Help Control Epileptic Seizures

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