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Why Comfort Food Feels Calming Under Stress

Jun 26, 2026

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2 min read

Why Comfort Food Feels Calming Under Stress

New research helps explain why palatable foods may feel soothing under stress, but it does not prove that comfort eating treats anxiety in people.

Fruit Juice Habits Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk

Jun 25, 2026

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4 min read

Fruit Juice Habits Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk

A long-term study found that people who drank more sugary beverages and fruit juice from childhood into adulthood were more likely to report high blood pressure as adults, while whole fruit was linked to lower risk.

Severe Pregnancy Nausea May Signal Higher Risk for Complications

Jun 25, 2026

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2 min read

Severe Pregnancy Nausea May Signal Higher Risk for Complications

A large California study found that pregnancies involving hospital care for hyperemesis gravidarum were linked to higher risks of preterm birth, anemia, high blood pressure disorders and other complications.

A Breast Milk Nutrient May Help Shape Early Immune Development

Jun 24, 2026

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3 min read

A Breast Milk Nutrient May Help Shape Early Immune Development

A new study found that trans-vaccenic acid affected immune development in mice, while human samples showed related links that need more research.

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

Jun 24, 2026

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3 min read

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A two-year clinical trial found that high-dose DHA supplements raised omega-3 levels in the brain but did not improve memory, cognition or Alzheimer’s-related brain shrinkage.

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