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TikTok Food Videos May Shape What Teens Want to Eat

Aug 25, 2026

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TikTok Food Videos May Shape What Teens Want to Eat

Teens said food videos could trigger cravings and interest in trying something new, but money, access, timing and family life often determined what happened next.

Antioxidant-Rich Diets Were Linked to Less Cervical Cancer

Aug 24, 2026

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Antioxidant-Rich Diets Were Linked to Less Cervical Cancer

A new study found an association, but it cannot show that eating more antioxidant-rich foods prevents cervical cancer.

Fluoride in Pregnancy Linked to Lower Scores on Some Cognitive Tests

Aug 24, 2026

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Fluoride in Pregnancy Linked to Lower Scores on Some Cognitive Tests

Higher fluoride exposure during pregnancy was associated with lower scores on some cognitive tests in children, though the study cannot prove fluoride caused the differences.

Zinc Reduced Infections in Young Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

Aug 24, 2026

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Zinc Reduced Infections in Young Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

A small randomized trial in Uganda found fewer infections with daily zinc, but the 20 mg dose was tested in children with a specific medical condition and should not be treated as a general supplement recommendation.

Eating Disorder Genetics Extend Beyond Body Weight

Aug 23, 2026

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Eating Disorder Genetics Extend Beyond Body Weight

A large international study finds that anorexia nervosa and binge eating have genetic links that cannot simply be explained by a person’s weight.

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