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Food Allergy Treatments Helped Some Children Eat Foods They Once Had to Avoid

Jul 28, 2026

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4 min read

Food Allergy Treatments Helped Some Children Eat Foods They Once Had to Avoid

A yearlong trial found that medication and oral immunotherapy helped some children tolerate three allergenic foods, though most did not reach that goal and ongoing treatment was still required.

Opposite Weight-Loss Drug Strategies May Work Through Different Parts of the Brain

Jul 28, 2026

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3 min read

Opposite Weight-Loss Drug Strategies May Work Through Different Parts of the Brain

A mouse study offers a possible explanation for why activating or blocking the same appetite-related receptor can both support weight loss, but it does not show which approach will work best in people.

Healthier Diet Policies May Need to Look Different Across Communities

Jul 27, 2026

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4 min read

Healthier Diet Policies May Need to Look Different Across Communities

A global modeling study found large differences in diet quality and environmental effects within countries, suggesting national averages can obscure who needs support and what kind may work.

New Protein Target May Not Fit Every American

Jul 27, 2026

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4 min read

New Protein Target May Not Fit Every American

A new expert perspective questions whether evidence from weight-management research supports recommending 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram to adults across the lifespan.

Long-Distance Travel May Disrupt More Than Your Sleep

Jul 26, 2026

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3 min read

Long-Distance Travel May Disrupt More Than Your Sleep

An athlete-focused review explores how shifting sleep and meal schedules may affect digestion and gut microbial rhythms, but direct evidence in travelers remains limited.

Food Allergy Treatments Helped Some Children Eat Foods They Once Had to Avoid

Opposite Weight-Loss Drug Strategies May Work Through Different Parts of the Brain

Healthier Diet Policies May Need to Look Different Across Communities

New Protein Target May Not Fit Every American

Long-Distance Travel May Disrupt More Than Your Sleep

THE SCIENCE OF EATING