A new study found higher emotional eating symptoms during active combined oral contraceptive pills, but the findings should not be read as a reason to stop birth control without medical guidance.
In an 18-month randomized trial, fasting and calorie restriction led to similar short-term weight loss but may have worked through different behavior patterns.
A new meta-analysis strengthens evidence linking alcohol intake to pancreatic cancer, especially at higher levels of daily drinking.
A new study suggests shoppers may assume hand-prepared foods are fresher and safer, even when extra handling can add contamination risks.
A dairy-funded narrative review argues that cow’s milk has nutritional advantages tied to its natural structure, but the bigger takeaway may be that milk choices vary widely and labels do not tell the whole story.
A new national analysis finds U.S. adults are using more supplements, with growing interest in products marketed for immune, gut, skin, joint and inflammation-related health.
A systematic review suggests that nutrition in the first years of life may be linked to cognitive performance in adolescence, while evidence for teen-focused interventions remains mixed.
A new review highlights the many ways dads can influence children’s eating habits and obesity risk, from family meals to the routines modeled at home.
A new Science Perspective argues that current clinical trials cannot isolate the effects of processing from other factors that often make certain foods easier to overeat.
A large online study found that people selected restaurant meals with less added sugar when high-sugar items carried noticeable warning labels.
Major tobacco corporations once owned large food businesses, and a historical analysis found that they brought familiar strategies for expanding sales and appealing to consumers into grocery markets around the world.
A small experimental study found that people could picture the flavor of food more vividly when they were hungry, offering a possible explanation for why eating decisions can feel different on an empty stomach.
A study of grocery purchases found that shoppers responded differently to price changes depending on the protein source, but beans and packaged meat alternatives should not be treated as interchangeable.
A small pilot trial found encouraging changes in symptom scores, but the findings do not show that people with eating disorders should try a keto diet on their own.
A new poll suggests many men connect meat-heavy diets with masculinity, but most also say they would rethink those choices if their health were at risk.
A computational study found that one to three food substitutions could improve modeled nutrition quality and lower meal costs, but the approach has not yet been tested with real users.
A new review suggests caffeine can affect sleep quality in ways people may not notice, including changes in brain activity tied to deeper rest.
A new study found lower depression scores among adults who added juice or smoothies while increasing produce intake, but the findings come from a small industry-funded trial.
A two-year randomized clinical trial found older adults at risk for cognitive decline improved more on a frailty measure when lifestyle changes included coaching, goal setting and accountability.
A new policy analysis found universal free school meal programs were associated with fewer out-of-school suspensions, especially in schools where fewer students previously qualified for free or reduced-price meals.
A classroom program that used fruits, vegetables and hands-on food activities helped preschoolers improve science knowledge and vocabulary while giving them low-pressure exposure to nutritious foods.
A review of animal studies found memory improved after unhealthy diets were replaced with healthier food, though recovery appeared weaker after diets high in sugar or both fat and sugar.
An expert analysis argues that repeated weight loss and regain may not cause the lasting metabolic damage many people fear, though weight regain can still reverse some health gains.
A national survey experiment suggests that redesigned alcohol warnings, especially those highlighting cancer risk, were perceived as more effective than current U.S. labels at encouraging people to consider drinking less.
A randomized trial found semaglutide reduced heavy drinking more than placebo in adults with alcohol use disorder and obesity.
