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.
A new clinical trial finds that eating more or less sweet-tasting foods doesn’t shift preferences or key health markers.
Researchers traced how a high soybean oil diet changed liver fat signaling in mice, raising questions about dose and metabolism rather than labeling any single oil “good” or “bad” for humans.
An 18-week feeding trial found that shifting to more simply prepared foods helped older adults eat less and improve insulin sensitivity without dieting.
A large UK study finds that people who improved both diet quality and physical activity over seven years gained less total and visceral fat than those who changed only one habit.
New research suggests that weight loss in midlife restores metabolic health but triggers a temporary spike in brain inflammation in key regions that regulate appetite and energy balance.
Young adults ages 18 to 21 ate more, even when they weren’t hungry, after two weeks on a highly ultraprocessed diet, suggesting late adolescence may be a sensitive window for eating behavior.
A new George Mason University study finds that college students eat more in social settings than when dining alone and often underestimate how much they’re eating.
A new study suggests that while ketogenic diets can prevent weight gain, they may also cause fatty liver disease and impair blood sugar control over time.
Researchers in Estonia found gene variants that influence hunger and body weight, offering new clues to why some people gain weight more easily and why one-size-fits-all diets rarely work.
Finnish researchers found that standing or light movement each day helps the body switch between burning fats and carbs for energy.
Oxford researchers say both ends of the weight spectrum put similar strain on children’s health services.
Restaurants cut an average of 2% of calories from menu items after labeling laws took effect, mostly by swapping out higher-calorie foods rather than reformulating recipes.
New report explores how precision nutrition could reshape obesity prevention and treatment.
A six-month clinical trial found daily mango intake improved glucose control and body fat in adults with prediabetes compared with a granola bar.
A small clinical trial once touted as evidence for apple cider vinegar’s slimming effects has been pulled after statistical errors and data concerns.
Monthly phone check-ins proved effective for maintaining weight loss but adding extra calls when relapse risk was high didn’t improve outcomes.
A six-week trial found men who swapped part of their meat intake for peas and faba beans lowered LDL cholesterol and lost weight without harming nutrient intake.
Research in 4- to 6-year-olds suggests girls may rely more on social signals than hunger when deciding how much to eat.
A new study links shifts in sweetness and saltiness perception to reduced appetite, though taste alone does not explain weight loss.
A new study suggests that people who eat to manage emotions may see less weight loss on GLP-1 drugs than those triggered by external food cues.
Company-funded research suggests the drug may reduce obsessive food thoughts, but independent confirmation is needed.
A Danish study finds that being slightly overweight may not raise mortality risk, while being underweight poses real dangers.
A new study finds that improving diet quality alone can significantly reduce muscle and joint pain, offering hope for millions living with chronic discomfort.
A large U.S. study finds that both whole and refined grain foods can support healthier eating patterns without adding cost.
