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A new peer-reviewed commentary says the next phase of obesity treatment may be more personalized, combining medications with lifestyle support, procedures and better measures of health risk.

Jun 20, 2026

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The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

A new study suggests shoppers may assume hand-prepared foods are fresher and safer, even when extra handling can add contamination risks.

Jun 20, 2026

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A new meta-analysis strengthens evidence linking alcohol intake to pancreatic cancer, especially at higher levels of daily drinking.

Jun 21, 2026

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New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

A new American College of Physicians guideline recommends semaglutide and tirzepatide as first-line medication options for eligible adults, but says nutrition, physical activity, side effects, access and personal health goals still matter.

Jun 18, 2026

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Heart Health

Weight Loss Drugs Are Not All the Same, a New Review Suggests

A review of clinical trials found tirzepatide was linked with greater average weight loss than semaglutide or liraglutide in adults without diabetes, but the findings do not mean one medication is right for everyone.

Jun 18, 2026

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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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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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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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Probiotic Labels May Be Ahead of the Science

A new analysis of more than 350 over-the-counter probiotic supplements found little consistency between the bacteria inside the products and the health claims used to market them.

Jun 21, 2026

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Probiotic Labels May Be Ahead of the Science

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A new peer-reviewed commentary says the next phase of obesity treatment may be more personalized, combining medications with lifestyle support, procedures and better measures of health risk.

Jun 20, 2026

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2 min read

The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

A new study suggests shoppers may assume hand-prepared foods are fresher and safer, even when extra handling can add contamination risks.

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A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

A four-month human study suggests a specific prebiotic fiber may influence gut metabolites tied to fatty liver, but researchers say larger studies are needed before it can be considered a treatment.

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Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

Alcohol May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk

New Obesity Drug Guidance Says Medication Is Only Part of the Plan

Weight Loss Drugs Are Not All the Same, a New Review Suggests

Most Popular

Protein-Rich Foods May Help Support Strength as Adults Age

Healthier Meals May Start with Just a Few Food Swaps

Protein Claims Are Everywhere. The Science Is More Complicated.

Latest Posts

Alcohol May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Probiotic Labels May Be Ahead of the Science

Obesity Care Is Moving Beyond GLP-1s Alone

The Handmade Food Halo Can Hide Safety Risks

A Small Study Links Prebiotic Fiber to Changes in Liver Fat

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