Sep 26, 2026
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Computer modeling suggests the timing of the kidneys’ daily sodium cycle could help explain why some people’s blood pressure stays elevated at night.
Research has linked diets high in ultraprocessed foods with cognitive decline and dementia, but scientists still don't know whether the foods themselves are responsible.
Sep 25, 2026
People had smaller blood sugar spikes after the same meal when a close social partner was nearby, suggesting who we eat with could influence how our bodies respond to food.
An analysis of 51 studies and nearly 8.82 million adults found higher intake was associated with several health risks, but it can't prove ultraprocessed foods were the cause.
Sep 24, 2026
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Brain scans of children ages 4 to 7 found differences in areas involved in reward, taste and hunger, but researchers can't yet say what the connection means.
