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Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

Jul 5, 2026

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2 min read

Breast Milk and First Foods May Work Together to Shape the Infant Gut

A new study suggests some gut bacteria may get an advantage during weaning because they can use both breast milk sugars and fibers from solid foods.

Ready-To-Eat Foods May Need Clearer Listeria Labels

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

Ready-To-Eat Foods May Need Clearer Listeria Labels

Researchers say labels could help consumers identify smoked fish, deli meats and other refrigerated foods made to prevent Listeria growth.

Sugar Substitutes May Not Be as Metabolically Quiet as They Seem

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

Sugar Substitutes May Not Be as Metabolically Quiet as They Seem

A new review found signs that nonnutritive sweeteners may affect insulin, blood sugar markers and the gut microbiome, but researchers say the evidence still depends on what they are compared with.

Longer Breastfeeding Was Tied to Modestly Fewer ADHD Symptoms

Jul 3, 2026

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3 min read

Longer Breastfeeding Was Tied to Modestly Fewer ADHD Symptoms

A large Norwegian cohort study found that longer exclusive breastfeeding up to six months was associated with fewer ADHD symptoms through age 8.

Singapore’s Drink Labels Were Linked to Less Sugar in Shopping Carts

Jul 3, 2026

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3 min read

Singapore’s Drink Labels Were Linked to Less Sugar in Shopping Carts

A before-after study found Singapore’s Nutri-Grade policy was associated with lower-sugar beverage purchases and product reformulation.

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