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Motivation, Support & Community Linked to Better Diet Quality in Rural Adults

A large study found that confidence, social support and local food environments were tied to higher diet quality and lower ultraprocessed food intake in rural communities.

Motivation, Support & Community Linked to Better Diet Quality in Rural Adults

Family Dinners Linked to Lower Substance Use for Many Teens

Regular, positive mealtime connection was tied to lower alcohol, cannabis and e-cigarette use for most adolescents, but not for those facing high levels of trauma.

Family Dinners Linked to Lower Substance Use for Many Teens

Why Measuring What People Eat Is So Hard and How New Tools May Help

A new review argues that combining wearable technology, biomarkers and traditional methods could improve the accuracy of nutrition research.

Why Measuring What People Eat Is So Hard and How New Tools May Help

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

A randomized clinical trial found short-term symptom improvement compared with a control diet, but researchers caution the clinical importance remains unclear.

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

Can Diet Play a Role in Teen Mental Health? New Review Finds Clues, Gaps

A review of 19 studies suggests overall diet quality may be linked to adolescent mental health, but researchers say stronger evidence is still needed.

Can Diet Play a Role in Teen Mental Health? New Review Finds Clues, Gaps

Many City Residents Lack Easy Access to Fresh Food

A new analysis of Montreal shows how walking, cycling and public transit shape whether people can realistically reach grocery stores and produce markets.

Many City Residents Lack Easy Access to Fresh Food

Why Weight Cycling Can Undermine Metabolic Health

New research in young women suggests repeated weight loss and regain may affect fat distribution and metabolism over time.

Why Weight Cycling Can Undermine Metabolic Health

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

A new study suggests food trends, influencers and algorithms play a measurable role in shaping dietary preferences among young users.

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

A six-month program for Medicaid patients was linked to better access to healthy foods, though cost barriers remained.

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

Nutrition Labels Don’t Work the Same for Everyone

A new study suggests the FDA’s proposed front-of-package label may help some shoppers more than others, depending on nutrition literacy.

Nutrition Labels Don’t Work the Same for Everyone

Lifetime Drinking Patterns May Shape Colorectal Cancer Risk

A long-term U.S. screening trial suggests consistent heavy alcohol intake raises colorectal cancer risk, while quitting may lower it.

Lifetime Drinking Patterns May Shape Colorectal Cancer Risk

Why Takeout Feels Like a Reward on Both Good and Bad Days

A psychology study suggests ordering takeout serves as both celebration and comfort, helping explain its powerful role in everyday eating habits.

Why Takeout Feels Like a Reward on Both Good and Bad Days

When 'Healthy' Habits Come with Hidden Mental Health Costs for Young Women

A new study finds that teenage girls who closely manage their weight through constant dieting and exercise face higher risks of anxiety and depression in early adulthood.

When 'Healthy' Habits Come with Hidden Mental Health Costs for Young Women

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

A new analysis suggests food structure and nutrient composition may guide eating decisions in ways that reduce calorie intake without relying on restriction.

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

Experts Agree Lifestyle Changes Can Play a Key Role in Treating Depression

A new consensus statement outlines where evidence supports nutrition, movement, sleep and other daily habits as foundational tools alongside standard care for major depressive disorder.

Experts Agree Lifestyle Changes Can Play a Key Role in Treating Depression

Experts Urge Caution on Melatonin Use in Children

A new medical review finds strong evidence for some clinical uses, but major gaps in safety data for routine use in otherwise healthy kids.

Experts Urge Caution on Melatonin Use in Children

Many Parents Report Disordered Eating Concerns in Young Children

In a long-term behavioral intervention, parental concerns were common but did not worsen over time, suggesting supportive counseling may avoid unintended harms.

Many Parents Report Disordered Eating Concerns in Young Children

New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

As the federal government releases updated nutrition guidance, major medical groups agree on core principles but diverge on protein, dairy and ultraprocessed foods.

New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Quietly Changing What Americans Buy to Eat

New research using real grocery and restaurant purchases shows how appetite-suppressing medications reshape food spending, cravings and everyday eating patterns.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Quietly Changing What Americans Buy to Eat

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
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