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Oral Semaglutide May Help Reduce Heavy Drinking

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Oral Semaglutide May Help Reduce Heavy Drinking

An eight-week clinical trial found fewer heavy drinking days among adults with alcohol use disorder, but larger and longer studies are needed before the medication could become a treatment.

Genes May Shape LDL Response to Saturated Fat on a Low-Carb Diet

Aug 1, 2026

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3 min read

Genes May Shape LDL Response to Saturated Fat on a Low-Carb Diet

A secondary analysis of a randomized diet trial suggests inherited risk may help explain why some people experience larger cholesterol increases than others.

The Body May Make Some Compounds Credited to Gut Bacteria

Aug 1, 2026

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3 min read

The Body May Make Some Compounds Credited to Gut Bacteria

Two laboratory studies suggest the microbiome is only part of the story, while offering early clues about how fiber and hard-to-digest plant proteins may influence the chemicals produced in the gut.

Family Obesity Treatment Worked When Brought into Pediatric Care

Jul 31, 2026

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5 min read

Family Obesity Treatment Worked When Brought into Pediatric Care

A large randomized trial found that adding structured family treatment to enhanced pediatric care improved children’s weight trajectories, quality of life and household routines.

Purple Corn Pigments Show Promise as Natural Food Coloring

Jul 31, 2026

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3 min read

Purple Corn Pigments Show Promise as Natural Food Coloring

Laboratory tests found that purple corn colorants held up under heat and refrigerated storage, but they are not yet a universal replacement for synthetic dyes.

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