Jun 28, 2026
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A Penn State analysis of TikTok videos found that people often use the phrase to describe intrusive, looping thoughts about food, but the term is not yet a formal diagnosis or clinical measure.
Jun 27, 2026
An 18-month randomized trial suggests a plant-forward Mediterranean-style diet may interact with genetic differences in folate metabolism, but the findings do not prove that any single food can prevent disease or rewrite genes.
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A new study found that urolithin A, a compound made by some gut bacteria from foods such as pomegranates, walnuts and berries, activated pathways tied to intestinal barrier repair.
A small study found that rice and beans did not boost short-term muscle protein synthesis more than a nutrient-matched shake after strength training, but the findings do not mean plant-based diets cannot support muscle growth.
Jun 26, 2026
A new mouse study suggests protein source and amino acid balance may matter for healthy aging, but the findings do not prove people should eat less protein or take methionine supplements.
