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Social Media May Be Shaping How Teens Think and Feel About Eating

A Canadian study finds higher rates of disordered eating among teens who spend more time on social media, especially those exposed to influencer-driven food and body messages.

Social Media May Be Shaping How Teens Think and Feel About Eating

Parents Know Early Peanut Feeding Matters, but Many Are Unsure How to Do It

A new study finds widespread confusion about timing, purpose and consistency of early peanut introduction, despite strong awareness of allergy prevention guidelines.

Parents Know Early Peanut Feeding Matters, but Many Are Unsure How to Do It

Why Holidays Like Christmas Can Shape How Children Feel About Eating Meat

New research suggests cultural traditions play a powerful role in how children learn to judge the acceptability of eating animals.

Why Holidays Like Christmas Can Shape How Children Feel About Eating Meat

Using Popular WIC Foods Linked to Longer Program Participation

A large analysis suggests families who redeem more fruits, vegetables and other commonly used benefits are less likely to drop out of the nutrition program.

Using Popular WIC Foods Linked to Longer Program Participation

Many Parents Struggle to Guide Teens’ Eating, Poll Finds

A national survey suggests parents notice concerning eating patterns but often lack practical tools, especially during food-focused celebrations.

Many Parents Struggle to Guide Teens’ Eating, Poll Finds

What a Major Review Reveals About Plant-Based Diets for Kids

A new analysis of nearly 50,000 children finds vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when well planned, but certain nutrient shortfalls remain a concern.

What a Major Review Reveals About Plant-Based Diets for Kids

How Blood Sugar and Diet Patterns May Shape Your Sleep

A new analysis of national health data suggests that glycemic status, diabetes control and certain eating patterns are linked to sleep duration and sleep quality.

How Blood Sugar and Diet Patterns May Shape Your Sleep

School Meals Linked to Small but Real Gains in Kids’ Health and Learning

A new Cochrane review finds that free or subsidized school meals modestly improve math scores, enrollment and growth for children in low- and middle-income countries.

School Meals Linked to Small but Real Gains in Kids’ Health and Learning

What Coffee and Tea Really Mean for Bone Health as You Age

A decade-long study of nearly 10,000 older women finds tea may slightly support bone density, while very high coffee intake could work against it.

What Coffee and Tea Really Mean for Bone Health as You Age

Hunger’s Real Mood Trigger May Be What You Feel, Not Your Blood Sugar

A four-week study finds that people get irritable when they notice they are hungry, not simply when glucose drops.

Hunger’s Real Mood Trigger May Be What You Feel, Not Your Blood Sugar

Simple Front-of-Package Labels Could Help Shoppers Make Heart-Healthier Choices

New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology outline how clearer nutrition labels may help people identify products with less saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.

Simple Front-of-Package Labels Could Help Shoppers Make Heart-Healthier Choices

Study Reveals the Psychology Behind 'Food Fear'

A new analysis from Japan shows how taste expectations, safety concerns and prior experience shape whether people are willing to try unfamiliar foods.

Study Reveals the Psychology Behind 'Food Fear'

A Month Without Alcohol May Improve Sleep, Mood & Energy

A look at Dry January research shows even a temporary break can help some people reset their habits.

A Month Without Alcohol May Improve Sleep, Mood & Energy

Preloaded Grocery Carts Help Families Make Healthier Choices

A small UB study suggests that ready-made Instacart carts stocked with recipe ingredients may nudge parents toward more nutritious purchases without raising grocery bills.

Preloaded Grocery Carts Help Families Make Healthier Choices

Why Your Gut May Unlock Different Benefits from the Same Healthy Foods

A new global analysis shows that people vary widely in the enzymes their gut bacteria use to break down plant compounds.

Why Your Gut May Unlock Different Benefits from the Same Healthy Foods

Maternal Eating Disorders Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

A new analysis of more than 130,000 mother-child pairs suggests that early-life respiratory risks may be shaped by maternal health before pregnancy.

Maternal Eating Disorders Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

Early Humans Ate More Processed Plants Than Paleo Myths Suggest

New archaeological research shows our ancestors ground, cooked and transformed plant foods long before farming began.

Early Humans Ate More Processed Plants Than Paleo Myths Suggest

Weekday Sleep Loss May Raise Blood Sugar Even After Weekend Catch-Up

A controlled sleep study found that short or irregular weekday sleep disrupted how young adults processed glucose, even after two nights of extra rest.

Weekday Sleep Loss May Raise Blood Sugar Even After Weekend Catch-Up

How Your Neighborhood Shapes What You Eat and Even Your Weight

A 14-year Australian study finds that people gradually take on the eating habits of their new community, offering fresh insight into how place influences health.

How Your Neighborhood Shapes What You Eat and Even Your Weight

Changing Sweetness Levels Didn’t Change Cravings

A new clinical trial finds that eating more or less sweet-tasting foods doesn’t shift preferences or key health markers.

Changing Sweetness Levels Didn’t Change Cravings

Pregnant Women Use Alcohol-Free Drinks, but Advice Falls Short

Many expectant mothers turn to alcohol-free and low-alcohol options, but most say they aren’t getting clear guidance.

Pregnant Women Use Alcohol-Free Drinks, but Advice Falls Short

Daily Coffee May Support Cellular Aging in People with Serious Mental Illness

A new study links three to four cups a day with longer telomeres, a marker tied to biological aging, while finding no benefit with higher intake.

Daily Coffee May Support Cellular Aging in People with Serious Mental Illness

Do Produce Incentives Help Families Eat More Fruits and Vegetables?

A new study of Rhode Island’s statewide SNAP produce incentive shows small gains for some families, highlighting the need for stronger outreach, access and retailer participation.

Do Produce Incentives Help Families Eat More Fruits and Vegetables?

How Your Gut Chooses When to Fight or Heal

New mouse research reveals a nerve-to-immune “switch” that responds to eating patterns, offering clues to why late-night meals may disrupt gut repair.

How Your Gut Chooses When to Fight or Heal

Reducing Ultraprocessed Foods Improved Metabolism in Older Adults

An 18-week feeding trial found that shifting to more simply prepared foods helped older adults eat less and improve insulin sensitivity without dieting.

Reducing Ultraprocessed Foods Improved Metabolism in Older Adults
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