A food literacy program improved meal planning, shopping and cooking skills in adults with diabetes, but gaps remained.
A small human study finds that while gluten can pass through saliva, the amount is typically low and easy to reduce.
A small human study suggests glucose doesn’t change how relaxed you feel, but may keep part of the nervous system more alert.
A large U.S. study found no link between soda taxes and beverage calories in drive-thru purchases, pointing to limits of policy in certain settings.
Research in older adults found that adding salt at the table varies by gender and lifestyle, highlighting a behavior that may contribute to overall sodium intake.
A new legal petition calls for labels on foods like bacon and hot dogs, raising questions about what the science actually shows.
A large U.S. study suggests drinking patterns, not just total alcohol intake, may influence liver health risk.
A real-world trial found that placing fruits and vegetables near store entrances increased purchases and showed modest improvements in diet quality.
A small survey study found that red and green front-of-pack cues shaped health perceptions more strongly than standard nutrition information, but it did not test what people actually bought or ate.
A study suggests teens who go to bed and wake up later tend to eat more, snack more and be less physically active than earlier sleepers.
A survey of young adults suggests children and teens are open to meat-free diets, but social and practical barriers often make those changes hard to maintain.
A behavioral study suggests people who eat more routine, consistent diets may lose more weight than those with more varied eating patterns.
A large analysis finds people taking GLP-1 medications had fewer psychiatric-related hospital visits, though researchers say the reasons remain unclear
A new study finds that modest improvements in sleep, diet, and activity together are linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke
New research suggests ultra-sensitive food safety tests may be leading to unnecessary waste without improving public health
A new study suggests many people are open to insect-based foods, but only if they don’t have to see them
A new study finds people who spend more time in nature tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, though the connection may come down to stress, mood, and daily habits
New data shows adolescent obesity has increased over the past decade, while weight-loss efforts have declined, raising questions about motivation, mental health, and changing norms
A mouse study suggests heavy alcohol use in early adulthood, especially alongside stress, could affect cognitive flexibility later in life—even after years of not drinking
A large review of global research found that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones are more likely to report emotional overeating, uncontrolled eating and dissatisfaction with their bodies.
Researchers comparing AI-generated diet plans with those created by a registered dietitian found the AI versions underestimated calorie needs and skewed macronutrient balance for adolescents trying to lose weight.
A small community study found that asking parents to document local food environments with photos helped shift how they thought about food marketing, children’s diets and the choices available to families.
Researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome linked to a high-fat diet allowed small numbers of bacteria to travel to the brain in mice, pointing to a possible new pathway connecting diet and neurological health.
A long-term study of college students found that people who maintained healthier patterns of diet, exercise and sleep gained less weight over the following two decades.
A seven-day diary study finds that negative moods are linked to more unhealthy snack choices among dieters, while positive moods are associated with more snacking among non-dieters.
