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Wastewater DNA May Reveal Broad Patterns in What Communities Eat

Jul 21, 2026

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4 min read

Wastewater DNA May Reveal Broad Patterns in What Communities Eat

Researchers detected food DNA in sewage from 19 North Carolina communities, offering a possible new way to study nutrition and food access without relying entirely on surveys.

‘Hungry Gut’ Pattern May Predict GLP-1 Weight Loss

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

‘Hungry Gut’ Pattern May Predict GLP-1 Weight Loss

Adults with weaker fullness signals lost more weight during six months of treatment, but the approach is not ready to guide routine prescribing.

Water and Spice May Shape How Much People Eat

Jul 20, 2026

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4 min read

Water and Spice May Shape How Much People Eat

Two laboratory studies found that spicier salsa slowed eating, while drinking more water during meals was associated with greater food intake.

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

Jul 19, 2026

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2 min read

Breastfeeding Linked to Mixed Childhood Allergy Outcomes

A large Japanese study found lower rates of some respiratory allergies but higher reported rates of food allergy among children exclusively breastfed for six months.

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

Jul 19, 2026

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3 min read

Sweetener Effects on Gut Bacteria Changed in Lab Tests

A laboratory study found that some low-calorie sweeteners affected bacterial growth differently when combined with medications, caffeine and other common compounds.

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