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Matcha May Reduce Sneezing in Allergies, Mouse Study Suggests

Researchers found that matcha tea reduced sneezing in mice with allergy symptoms by dampening activity in a brain region that controls the sneeze reflex.

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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.

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Most Weight Returns After Stopping GLP-1 Drugs, but Some Loss May Last

A meta-analysis suggests people regain much of the weight lost on medications like Ozempic and Wegovy after stopping treatment, though about one-quarter of the weight loss may persist.

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Research suggests combining conventional frying with microwave heating could reduce oil absorption while keeping the crispy texture consumers expect.

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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

A randomized clinical trial found short-term symptom improvement compared with a control diet, but researchers caution the clinical importance remains unclear.

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In a large cohort study, fewer than 1 in 4 adults with overweight or obesity remained on a GLP-1 medication after 12 months.

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3 min read

Matcha May Reduce Sneezing in Allergies, Mouse Study Suggests

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Most People Stop GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Within a Year, Study Finds

Matcha May Reduce Sneezing in Allergies, Mouse Study Suggests

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

Most Weight Returns After Stopping GLP-1 Drugs, but Some Loss May Last

Scientists Explore a New Way to Make French Fries Absorb Less Oil

Most Popular

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

Latest Posts

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

Antibiotics May Alter Gut Bacteria for Years, Large Study Suggests

Most People Stop GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Within a Year, Study Finds

Matcha May Reduce Sneezing in Allergies, Mouse Study Suggests

Hormone Linked to Less Weight Gain After Menopause, Study Finds

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