An exploratory study found that people rated sweet solutions as more enjoyable when hungry, but it does not settle the debate over sugar substitutes.
An experimental study found teens paid more attention to food posts when influencers shared their racial or ethnic identity, a pattern linked with stronger preference for less healthy snacks.
A global analysis found children and teens are eating low amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, with a notable decline in the United States after infancy.
A small randomized trial found metabolic improvements after one month on a ketogenic diet, while longer-term mental health findings remain preliminary.
A daily study found higher emotional eating during active-pill days, but it does not prove birth control causes binge eating.
A study of adults over 50 found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with higher psychological well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A review of 60 studies found nutrition recovery is often measured through weight or BMI, even though healing can involve eating flexibility, daily functioning and quality of life.
A review of five randomized trials found mixed results when creatine was added to standard depression treatment, with possible benefit in some studies and no effect in others.
A study of healthy 18-year-olds found longer sleep was linked with fewer next-day blood sugar swings, but researchers say diet, activity and daily routines may also play a role.
A study of 150 infants found similar growth and nutrient intake with baby-led weaning and conventional spoon-feeding, but researchers say readiness, food variety and choking safety still matter.
A large Norwegian cohort study found that longer exclusive breastfeeding up to six months was associated with fewer ADHD symptoms through age 8.
A before-after study found Singapore’s Nutri-Grade policy was associated with lower-sugar beverage purchases and product reformulation.
A Stanford Medicine randomized trial found two structured therapies improved symptoms in children with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, while family-based treatment helped low-weight children gain more weight.
A small UK supermarket study found more additives and ingredients in one line of plant-based alternatives, but the findings do not show those foods are unsafe.
A new analysis of 40 years of clinical trial data suggests that treating parents and children together may help children with overweight or obesity make changes linked to lower long-term metabolic risk.
A JAMA Psychiatry study found GLP-1 medication use and misuse were common in a targeted sample of people with eating disorders, raising questions about screening and support.
A Dutch school program that combined healthy lunches with more physical activity was linked to stronger math test performance over time.
A systematic review suggests sustainability labels may shape food choices, but inconsistent claims can make it hard to know what a label actually means.
A large Norwegian study suggests the link between parents’ and children’s BMI is largely explained by shared genetics, not a direct effect of maternal weight during pregnancy.
A survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. adults found strong support for defining ultraprocessed foods and offering dietary guidance before moving toward more restrictive policies.
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.
New research helps explain why palatable foods may feel soothing under stress, but it does not prove that comfort eating treats anxiety in people.
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.
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.
