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An exploratory study found that people rated sweet solutions as more enjoyable when hungry, but it does not settle the debate over sugar substitutes.

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A large genetic study links irritable bowel syndrome to triglyceride regulation and liver metabolism, but the findings do not show that changing blood fats can treat IBS.

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Exercise May Add Heart Benefits After Weight Loss

In a secondary analysis of a clinical trial, adults with severe obesity who exercised after weight loss had healthier blood-vessel markers than those using liraglutide alone.

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Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

A small randomized trial found metabolic improvements after one month on a ketogenic diet, while longer-term mental health findings remain preliminary.

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Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

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Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

A short-term study found that sugary gum increased nitrite production after beetroot juice, but researchers say it is not a blood pressure strategy.

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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A two-year clinical trial found that high-dose DHA supplements raised omega-3 levels in the brain but did not improve memory, cognition or Alzheimer’s-related brain shrinkage.

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A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

A new mouse study suggests protein source and amino acid balance may matter for healthy aging, but the findings do not prove people should eat less protein or take methionine supplements.

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Healthy Pregnancy Diets May Shape Chemical Exposure

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An exploratory study found that people rated sweet solutions as more enjoyable when hungry, but it does not settle the debate over sugar substitutes.

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2 min read

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Relatable Food Influencers May Sway Teen Snack Choices

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Hunger May Make Sweet Taste More Rewarding

IBS May Involve More Than the Gut-Brain Axis

Exercise May Add Heart Benefits After Weight Loss

Keto Diet Trial Finds Early Metabolic Gains in Serious Mental Illness

Birth Control Pills May Affect Emotional Eating

Most Popular

Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

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Exercise May Add Heart Benefits After Weight Loss

Healthy Pregnancy Diets May Shape Chemical Exposure

Hunger May Make Sweet Taste More Rewarding

IBS May Involve More Than the Gut-Brain Axis

Relatable Food Influencers May Sway Teen Snack Choices

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