Health — Diet & Weight — November 22nd, 2025

10 Coffee Experts Rank the Best Ways to Brew at Home
I asked competitive baristas, roasters and coffee educators about the best way to make coffee. Here's what they said.
November 22, 2025 — Source

American Heart Association honors schools and students for fighting childhood obesity
One in every five American children and teens is obese; that's up 35% from 2000, as severe childhood obesity rates have nearly doubled in that time. In recognition of efforts to fight back locally to create healthier classrooms and communities, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has honored nine students, schools and educators from across the country during a virtual awards ceremony on Nov. 20.
November 22, 2025 — Source

ChatGPT Meal Planning: The Good, the Bad and Everything In Between
I put an AI-created meal plan to the test. Here are my thoughts.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Psychology can change the way food tastes: Here's how to use it to make the most of your meals
Ever eaten while doom-scrolling and realized you barely tasted anything? Or found your favorite pasta strangely bland after a stressful meeting, yet somehow delicious on a relaxed Saturday evening?
November 22, 2025 — Source

You're Probably Not Drinking Enough Water. This Is What a Registered Dietitian Recommends
This is how much water you should actually be drinking, along with tips for those who struggle with hydration.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 21st, 2025

Diet swap alters breast milk composition within six days
Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days - even when the rest of the diet was made up of whole, unprocessed foods - according to a first-of-its-kind study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Doubling up to limit weight gain: Improving diet and exercise together provides the more effective route, study finds
Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain—particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen—than just changing one of these behaviors, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Is It Cheaper to Make Nut Milk at Home? I Tried the Nama M1 and Crunched the Numbers
Premium filler-free nut milk comes with a premium price tag. Here's how much it costs to make almond milk at home. Plus, my review of Nama's new M1 nut milk maker.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Study shows gluten sensitivity is driven by gut--brain interactions rather than gluten
A landmark study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10 per cent of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 20th, 2025

Aging alters the protein landscape in the brain—diet can counteract it, say researchers
As we age, the composition and function of proteins in the brain change, affecting how well our brain performs later in life—influencing memory, responsiveness, and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Can black cumin help fight obesity?
New research combining lab experiments and a human trial reveals that black cumin seed not only downregulates the genes that drive fat cell formation but also improves cholesterol levels, highlighting its potential as a natural approach to supporting healthier metabolic outcomes.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Cuisines can be broken down into simple 'culinary fingerprints,' research finds
It is a simple equation, especially for a mathematician. Loved ones, plus food, equals good times.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Daily pill helps people lose 10% of weight in 18 months, study finds
A daily pill that is cheaper and easier to take than currently available weight loss drugs helps people lose around a tenth of their body weight over nearly 18 months, a study said Thursday.
November 20, 2025 — Source

I Asked 10 Coffee Pros: What's the Best Way to Brew Coffee At Home?
There are dozens of ways to brew coffee, but one method kept coming up with every expert I questioned.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Q&A: Navigating weight loss—when to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy
People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure and weight loss.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Study compares the kidney, cardiovascular and mortality risks of three different GLP-1 RAs
Public interest in drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, also called GLP-1 RAs, has surged in recent years, with popular types like semaglutide (sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy) becoming known for their weight-loss effects.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 14th, 2025

Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?
Australia's regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Man Dies From Burger in First Death Linked to Meat Allergy Spread by Ticks
The healthy 47-year-old man from New Jersey developed a fatal allergic reaction hours after attending a barbeque in summer 2024.
November 14, 2025 — Source

The 8 Best Foods to Eat for Building Muscle and Hitting Your 2026 Fitness Goals
If you want to speed up your fitness results, add these 8 nutrient-dense foods to your diet.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 13th, 2025

Beyond food relief: Research calls for long-term, system-wide solutions to food insecurity
Nearly 13% of Australians are exposed to food insecurity, with rural, regional and remote areas disproportionately affected. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered that while regional and remote food security initiatives are innovating, collaborating, sharing knowledge, and adapting to local challenges, few are engaging in strategic advocacy with government.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Forget burgers and pizza. These teens want beans.
A youth-led campaign is urging school cafeterias to serve fiber-rich, plant-powered meals every day.
November 13, 2025 — Source

For a better, juicier Thanksgiving bird, think outside the oven.
For a better, juicier Thanksgiving bird, think outside the oven.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Hungry for a Boost? Eat These 7 Expert-Recommend Foods for Energy
If you're tired and struggling to make it through the day, experts say these foods can give you the energy you need.
November 13, 2025 — Source

I Tested Linen versus Mesh versus Compostable Produce Bags. This One Kept My Produce Fresh the Longest
I also asked experts why one type of produce bag worked the best during my experiment.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Keep Your Vision Sharp as You Age by Eating These Superfoods
Your eye health shouldn't be neglected. It all begins with a healthy diet.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Which plant-based diet is healthiest and most sustainable
A head-to-head analysis of four plant-based menus reveals that vegan and vegetarian diets can rival Mediterranean diets in terms of nutrient quality, while reducing carbon footprints by up to 46 %.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 9th, 2025

9 Foods That Are Nature's Medicine for Headaches
If a pain reliever isn't cutting it, you may want to reach inside your fridge next time you have a headache.
November 9, 2025 — Source

I Tested an AI Food Scanning App for 6 Weeks. This Is What I Learned About Ultra-Processed Foods
I also reached out to a registered dietitian to get their thoughts on the app's processed food risk scale and AI chatbot.
November 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 7th, 2025

13 Foods Health Experts Recommend Eating to Strengthen Your Kidneys
Your kidneys may be small, but they benefit big-time from a few foods you already have in your fridge.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Bounce Back This Cold and Flu Season: 10 Comforting Food and Drink Gifts That Can Be Delivered
If you or your family have been hit by a nasty virus and need a pick-me-up, we have you covered.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Dinner Made Easy: 9 Quick and Delicious Air Fryer Meals
Cut down on your kitchen time with these easy air fryer meals.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Food insecurity reported in 13.5% of US children in homes receiving benefits
Marianna B. Castellanos, M.D., from the Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional analysis using the 2022 to 2023 National Survey of Children's Health to examine child- and household-level risk factors associated with unresolved FI among families receiving the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
November 7, 2025 — Source

Guy Fieri and I Agree: This Is the Best Way to Reheat Last Night's Leftovers
The microwave might be quick, but it's ruining your leftovers. Use these chef-tested methods to bring them back to life.
November 7, 2025 — Source

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women
Researchers have uncovered striking sex-based differences in how diet influences metabolism with age, revealing that plant proteins and whole grains enhance men's insulin sensitivity, while moderate wine consumption benefits women.
November 7, 2025 — Source

I Started Using the 'Golden Ratio' to Brew Coffee. It Changed Everything
Master the ideal coffee-to-water ratio to achieve consistently balanced flavor.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Insects on the space menu: A sustainable food source for future missions
Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive option for European researchers studying reliable food sources for long-duration missions.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Ozempic Without the Nausea or Vomiting? This Drug Might Help
Preliminary research suggests that NG101, a drug from Neurogastrx, may lower the risk of nausea and vomiting in people taking semaglutide.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Questions swirl after Trump's GLP-1 pricing deal announcement
It's unclear how much savings the deal provides or how many people will benefit.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Sorry, Grandma, This 12-Minute Baked Potato Is Better Than Yours
Yes, you can cheat the system and get a perfect baked potato in a fraction of the time.
November 7, 2025 — Source

That Cracked Spatula Is Putting Microplastics Into Your Food. Here's What to Replace ASAP
Stop serving a side of microplastics with dinner. Ditch that old plastic spatula ASAP
November 7, 2025 — Source

You Bought Eggs for Thanksgiving Weeks Ago. Are They Still Safe? We Asked an Expert.
If you're prepping for a big holiday meal, here's how to tell if your eggs are still safe.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — November 5th, 2025

Heavy alcohol use linked to risk of brain bleed earlier in life
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham suggests that heavy alcohol use may lead to more severe brain bleeds and cause long-term brain vessel damage at a younger age.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Insights from worms could help scientists harness the power of dietary restriction for longevity
The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but the notion of a fountain of youth, or even immortality, has intrigued people for millennia. Yet, some of the more evidence-based methods to increase longevity, such as dieting, are decidedly unpleasant to maintain over time.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Mandatory nutrient warning labels could prevent 100,000+ obesity-related deaths

Mandatory nutrient warning labels could prevent 100,000+ obesity-related deaths
ComSLI enables micrometer-precision mapping of dense nerve fibers in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) brain sections, overcoming previous limitations of microscopy. The technique is compatible with various tissue preparations, including archived samples, and can visualize nerve networks in both healthy and diseased tissues. ComSLI also reveals other fibrous structures, supporting broader diagnostic applications.
November 5, 2025 — Source

November 5, 2025 — Source

Most Americans don't know alcohol can cause cancer
Most U.S. adults don't realize alcohol raises cancer risk, and drinkers themselves are the least aware. Scientists say targeting these misbeliefs could significantly reduce alcohol-related cancer deaths.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Researchers uncover molecular key to prevent brown fat decline with age
As the body ages, brown adipose tissue activity decreases, fewer calories are burned, and this can contribute to obesity and certain chronic cardiovascular diseases that worsen with age. A study led by the University of Barcelona has identified a key molecular mechanism in the loss of brown fat activity during aging. The study opens up new perspectives for designing strategies to boost the activity of this tissue and prevent chronic metabolic and cardiovascular diseases as the population ages.
November 5, 2025 — Source

The case for a cancer warning on processed meat
A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 31st, 2025

Magnetic field therapy shows promise in mimicking exercise benefits for type 2 diabetes patients with central obesity
Researchers from Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and National University of Singapore (NUS) found that using pulsed electromagnetic fields to stimulate muscle tissue and mimic the effects of exercise could benefit patients with type 2 diabetes with excess belly fat.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Mathematical models explain food movement and churning in the digestive tract
Synchronization abounds in nature: from the flashing lights of fireflies to the movement of fish wriggling through the ocean, biological systems are often in rhythmic movement with each other. The mechanics of how this synchronization happens are complex.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Maxing out your fiber intake can have broad health benefits
The amount of fiber you consume can have significant impacts on your body. From healthy digestion, to reducing your risk of developing cancer, eating fiber has huge benefits—which may be why the fibermaxxing trend is taking over.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Obesity treatment in the UK could become a "two-tier system", experts warn
Treatment for obesity in the UK could become a "two-tier system" where the most vulnerable patients miss out altogether.
October 31, 2025 — Source or Source

Ozempic and Wegovy protect the heart, even without weight loss
Semaglutide appears to safeguard the heart even when patients lose little weight. In a massive international trial, heart attack and stroke risk dropped by 20% regardless of BMI. The benefit seems tied not just to slimming down but to deeper biological effects on inflammation, blood pressure, and vessel health. Researchers say this could expand who qualifies for the drug.
October 31, 2025 — Source

When 'eating for two' is off the menu: Study finds 1 in 10 pregnant women experiences food insecurity in Australia
A nutritious diet is vital to good health in both the mother and the developing baby during pregnancy.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 30th, 2025

Connection between liver and brain in the context of metabolic liver disease revealed
Alterations in the liver due to metabolic dysfunction--associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) can directly impair cognitive and neurological function by affecting the hippocampus. Targeted siRNA therapy directed at the liver, specifically at the magnesium transporter CNNM4, reverses these brain-related deficits, highlighting a clinically relevant and therapeutically actionable liver--brain axis.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Do Eggs Cause High Cholesterol? Plus, 17 Other Health Myths We're Busting
There are countless health myths circulating on the internet and social media. We debunk 18 popular ones in the article.
October 30, 2025 — Source

First-of-its-kind resource created to identify people with genetic risk for elevated 'bad' cholesterol
An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource to identify those with a genetic risk for elevated 'bad' cholesterol -- a major contributor to heart disease.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Let's Be Honest, You Have No Idea How to Properly Steep Tea
The secret to a good cup of tea isn't a fancy kettle; it's not making this one rookie mistake.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Novo Nordisk launches bidding war with Pfizer for obesity drugmaker Metsera
07.13.2013
October 30, 2025 — Source

Refugees Will Be Among the First To Lose Food Stamps Under Federal Changes
After fleeing the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Antoinette landed in the Atlanta area last November and began to find her footing with federal help.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Should toddlers try peanuts? Is your ulcer a bug's fault? The 'flip-flopping' of health advice
In the early 2000s, the advice for parents was clear: Don't feed babies and toddlers foods containing peanuts. It might increase the child's risk of developing a severe allergy to the ground nut.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Should young people take creatine?
Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements across the world. It's taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to declines in physical function in older adults
A study published in Nutrients has found that a higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) was not associated with the development of frailty among middle-aged and older adults. However, UPF consumption was associated with small but significant declines in physical function, including slower gait speed in both men and women, as well as weaker grip strength in men.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Wellness Influencers Are Good at Winning Your Trust. That May Not Be the Best Medicine
Influencers use tactics to win you over, and what they say could be misleading or dangerous for your health.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 26th, 2025

Make This Tweak to Your Workouts and Diet to Get Leaner and Build Muscle
This is called body recomposition and it's the secret to melting fat and building muscle.
October 26, 2025 — Source

These 8 Hidden Health Benefits of Green Tea Will Make You Put Your Coffee Down
If you're trying to drink less coffee, try switching out that cup of joe for a mug of green tea.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 25th, 2025

Am I Eating Plastic? 4 Kitchen Items That May Be Filling My Food With Microplastics
I discovered that tea bags, an air fryer and other kitchen items could be adding microplastics to my food.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Bird Flu Is Causing Turkey Prices to Jump Ahead of Thanksgiving. Here's How Pricey They Could Get
The famous bird may be a bigger chunk of your holiday budget this year. Here's what you can expect to pay for your Thanksgiving turkey.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Global survey reveals obesity hidden in normal BMI contributing to metabolic disorders
A multinational team of researchers has discovered that over 20% of adults with a normal BMI range experience levels of abdominal obesity that puts them at higher risk of hypertension, diabetes, high total cholesterol, and elevated triglycerides.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Think You Can't Have a Roast Chicken on a Busy Weeknight? This Air Fryer Hack Says You Can.
Stop reserving roast chicken for Sundays. Your air fryer makes it possible tonight.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 24th, 2025

Get Accurate Readings With the Best Smart Scales for Your Bathroom
These are our favorite smart scales for your home with expert recommendations on the best way to weigh yourself.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Log your weight in Apple Health quickly and cheaply with this iPhone-compatible smart scale
After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler and cheaper to replace it. The old scale had all sorts of fancy service integrations that I never used. I just wanted something that would track my weight and report the measurements to the Health app on my iPhone.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 20th, 2025

Brain scans may predict future weight gain in people with mental disorders
With a simple standard MRI scan of the brain, it may soon be possible to predict which people with mental illnesses will gain weight after their initial diagnosis—thereby increasing their risk of physical diseases—and which ones will not.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Experts Say This Is the Number of Calories You Need to Burn to Lose Weight
Looking to lose weight? These are the calories you want to aim for to be successful.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Green Chef: 3 CNET Editors Put the Organic Meal Kit Service to the Test
An editor with dietary restrictions, a novice cook and a meal kit expert tried Green Chef's healthy, organic meal kits.
October 20, 2025 — Source

New weight loss pill aims to bridge gap in obesity treatments
A hydrogel-based pill, Sirona, expands in the stomach to promote satiety and reduce calorie intake, leading to an average 6.4% body weight loss in individuals with class 1 obesity (BMI 30--35) over 24 weeks, with some participants losing up to 13.5%. The pill was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events, and may offer a safe, affordable, non-pharmacological weight management option.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says—a pharmacologist explains the data
Testing of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contained lead above the strict 0.5 μg/day threshold set by Consumer Reports, with some exceeding FDA limits for children and pregnant women. Plant-based proteins had notably higher lead levels than dairy or beef-based products. While occasional exposure is unlikely to cause harm, repeated intake of high-heavy-metal products poses health risks.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Simple hand grip test may reveal your future obesity risk
A quick handgrip test could do more than measure muscle power; it might predict who's most at risk of obesity-related diseases long before symptoms appear.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 17th, 2025

[The Era of Healthy Aging] Measuring and Managing Antioxidant Levels With Professor Hyojee Joung of Seoul National University
Aging is not fixed — it can speed up or slow down depending on diet and lifestyle. That's why healthy aging has become a growing focus in recent years.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 15th, 2025

In Mississippi, Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs fails to catch on
But in the past couple of years, she's fallen from 600 pounds to 385, and her blood pressure and blood sugar levels are down, too. "I'm not as fatigued as I used to be, and I've been able to go back to church," she said.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Five reasons we shouldn't 'compliment' people who lose weight
Complimenting weight loss can reinforce weight stigma, link self-worth to appearance, ignore natural body diversity, assume intent behind weight changes, and trigger disordered eating. Such comments may cause psychological harm and perpetuate negative stereotypes. Focusing on non-appearance-based compliments supports well-being and reduces the risk of harm.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Nearly 70% of US adults meet new definition of obesity, study finds
Applying a new obesity definition that incorporates both BMI and measures of fat distribution increases US adult obesity prevalence from 42.9% to 68.6%. This rise is mainly due to individuals with normal BMI but elevated anthropometric measures, who also face higher risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. The impact is especially pronounced in adults over 70.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Study links obesity-driven fatty acids to breast cancer, warns against high-fat diets like keto
A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast cancer is fueled by lipids and that these fatty acids are a key feature of obesity that promote tumor growth. Their research, conducted in preclinical mouse models, suggests that breast cancer patients and survivors with obesity could benefit from lipid-lowering therapies—and that they should avoid high-fat weight loss regimens like ketogenic diets.
October 15, 2025 — Source

That 'Healthy' Protein Powder You Love? It Might Be Hiding Unsafe Levels of Lead
We asked dietitians how to interpret studies on heavy metals in protein powder.
October 15, 2025 — Source

This type of meat supercharges muscle growth after workouts
Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content blunted the body's muscle-building response. The results contradict previous findings about fattier foods enhancing synthesis, suggesting that food form and processing matter.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 13th, 2025

13 Superfoods That Could Boost Kidney Function
These small-yet-powerful organs play a vital role in your body, so why not consume superfoods that can better support your health?
October 13, 2025 — Source

AI nutrition study finds 'five every day' may keep the doctor away
Consistent daily consumption of healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains is as important for gut microbiota diversity as overall intake. Irregular eating patterns reduce these benefits. Machine learning can predict diet from gut microbiota with up to 85% accuracy, highlighting the value of real-time, AI-powered dietary tracking for nutrition research.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Does resistance training really improve your gut microbiome?
Lifting weights just two or three times a week can significantly change the trillions of bacteria living in your gut, and it might happen in as little as eight weeks.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Kiwifruits could help alleviate chronic constipation
Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Q&A: How does processed fiber impact human health?
Processed fibers, often added to foods and supplements, differ from natural fibers by being isolated and chemically modified. Consuming large amounts of single-type processed fibers can disrupt gut microbiome balance, potentially worsening conditions like IBD and colon cancer. A varied intake of natural fibers from whole foods supports gut health and microbial diversity, which is preferable for long-term health.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 10th, 2025

13 Superfoods That Could Boost Kidney Function
These small-yet-powerful organs play a vital role in your body, so why not consume superfoods that can better support your health?
October 10, 2025 — Source

A Visual of What 100 Grams of Protein Looks Like on Your Plate
Here's how to measure out protein for your meals.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate soda consumption could alter gut microbes in ways that heighten depression risk, especially among women.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Lab-grown meat does not a burger make, EU lawmakers insist
The EU Parliament has voted to ban using meaty terms for plant-based and lab-grown products.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Portable SERS test detects harmful bacteria in beef within minutes
Using silver nanoparticles and portable Raman spectroscopy, researchers have created a rapid, cost-effective test that identifies dangerous bacteria in beef within minutes, a breakthrough that could strengthen food safety standards from slaughterhouse to supermarket.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Social media food shows like Mukbang are changing how people eat
Researchers in Korea have uncovered how the rise of digital food shows, from Mukbang feasts to Cookbang tutorials, is quietly reshaping when, what, and how people eat.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 8th, 2025

Cheaper, fresher, greener—new research promises lower prices for local food
A team of researchers has found new ways to make it cheaper—and greener—for small food producers to get their goods to customers.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Time-restricted eating can boost athletes' health and performance
According to a study by researchers at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), time-restricted feeding can have a positive impact on athletes in terms of both their health and performance. The effects of time-restricted eating—where food intake is permitted within a restricted window ranging from 3--4 to 10--12 hours—have been widely studied in the general population, where they have been shown to increase life expectancy, but there is little evidence of its positive effects on high-performance athletes.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Two in three people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating
Approximately two-thirds of individuals with chronic pain use comfort eating, particularly high-calorie foods, to cope with pain flare-ups, seeking pleasure, distraction, and emotional relief. While this behavior can temporarily reduce pain and improve mood, it increases the risk of weight gain and worsens pain over time, highlighting the need to address eating habits in pain management strategies.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Veggie 'burgers' face the chop as EU lawmakers back labeling ban
Plant-based "steaks" and "veggie burgers" may be on the way out in the European Union after the bloc's parliament voted Wednesday to restrict such labels to meat only, in a win for disgruntled farmers.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — October 3rd, 2025

Human-AI coaching models boost weight loss
Drawing on data from about 65,000 users of the HealthifyMe app over three years, the researchers found that individuals using both human and AI coaches lost 74% more weight over three months than those relying on AI alone. The work highlights how human support can enhance motivation and accountability in tech-driven behavior change.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Lasting impact of mother's diet during pregnancy revealed in rationing study
Babies whose mothers had greater access to sugar during pregnancy—specifically in 1949, when sugar consumption spiked due to the temporary end of confectionery rationing—grew up to have lower body weight and ate less sugar later in life, a new University of Bristol-led study has found.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Researchers develop fat-like nanoparticles to treat fatty liver disease
Lipid nanoparticles delivering siRNA were used to silence the SPTLC2 gene in liver cells, reducing ceramide production. This led to decreased liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis in laboratory models, with no observed harm to other organs. The approach targets a key molecular driver of fatty liver disease and shows potential for broader metabolic disorder treatment.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Scientists Team Up With Michelin Chefs to Recreate Ancient Yogurt—With Ants
According to an old Bulgarian tradition, some ants are the perfect, all-natural yogurt-making machines.
October 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds
Preoperative use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, among bariatric surgery patients increased from 1.8% in early 2020 to 29.4% by late 2024. This rise occurred in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients, reflecting a shift toward integrating pharmacologic and surgical obesity treatments.
October 3, 2025 — Source

What is Amazon Grocery? Everything to know about the new budget shopping site
Amazon is launching Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand with 1,000+ budget-friendly products, merging Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 29th, 2025

A2 milk is not always the best option for milk-sensitive individuals, study suggests
A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk on gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation levels. The study found that protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk was as tolerated as A2 milk by lactose-tolerant individuals and better tolerated by lactose-intolerant individuals.
September 29, 2025 — Source

AI body composition measurements can predict cardiometabolic risk
Adiposity—or the accumulation of excess fat in the body—is a known driver of cardiometabolic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease. But getting the full picture of a person's risk is harder than it may seem. Traditional measures such as body mass index (BMI) are imperfect, conflating fat and muscle mass and not capturing where in the body fat is located.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Childhood overeating can be a harbinger of later mental health struggles in girls
Girls who overeat regularly in the preschool years are more likely to experience anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity in adolescence, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Research Center.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Dietary guidelines associated with longer life
The new Nordic dietary guidelines, which consider both our health and the health of the planet, are associated with longer life, according to a new study from Aarhus University.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Do Vibration Plates Help With Weight Loss? Here's What Experts Say
Vibration plates are exercise machines that shake rapidly, engaging muscles. Experts suggest they may improve strength, balance, and circulation when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function
Higher fruit intake is associated with better lung function and may lessen the negative impact of air pollution, particularly PM_2.5, on lung function in women. Women consuming four or more portions of fruit daily showed smaller reductions in FEV₁ linked to air pollution compared to those with lower fruit intake, possibly due to fruit's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Frozen meals sold at Walmart, Kroger and Trader Joe's linked to listeria outbreak
A listeria outbreak linked to frozen meals sold at Walmart, Kroger, and Trader Joe's has resulted in four deaths and 20 confirmed cases across 15 states. The affected products include chicken and beef pasta dishes, with contamination traced to a third-party pasta supplier. Most cases required hospitalization, and vulnerable groups are at increased risk. The investigation is ongoing.
September 29, 2025 — Source

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease
Alcohol is a major contributor to the rising incidence of liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Even moderate or episodic binge drinking can damage the liver, especially in individuals with other risk factors such as obesity or hepatitis C. Population-level interventions, such as stricter alcohol policies, are effective in reducing alcohol-related liver disease.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction
They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them -- products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings. They were children and young adults at a time when such products, designed to maximize their appeal, proliferated.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Should You Take Omega-3 Supplements? These Are the Benefits and Drawbacks
Omega-3s have health benefits, but are there certain people who should avoid them? Here's what you need to know.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Too heavy for medical care: Over 40% of specialty clinics turn away patients weighing 465 pounds
Patients weighing 450 pounds or more face barriers and discrimination when scheduling or attending doctor visits at subspecialty practices, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Why Gen X women can't stop eating ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed food addiction is surging among middle-aged adults, raising alarms for the next generation.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 26th, 2025

Study suggests new drug for weight loss may cause fewer side effects
A new Penn Nursing study suggests that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide may cause fewer side effects like nausea and vomiting than the drug semaglutide. This research, published in Science Advances, was conducted using preclinical models to study the effects of the drugs.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
Weight loss treatments, including medication and surgical procedures, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 25th, 2025

Adapting to a seasonal diet: How Japanese Macaque gut microbiomes handle food scarcity
Humans everywhere may be able to eat bananas all year round, but wild animals must always eat "in-season." For them, seasonal shifts in food availability present a major challenge, especially in temperate regions like Japan with strong seasonal variation.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar
A two-week trial reveals that soups made from broccoli, cabbage, and kale reduce post-meal glucose spikes more effectively than starchy vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin, pointing to the unique power of cruciferous vegetables for metabolic health.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Eating earlier in the day could help you lose more weight than later meals
Scientists reveal that shifting mealtimes, without any workouts, can help reshape the body as early eaters lost more weight, but late eaters boost their anerobic power.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Reducing risk of eating disorders by controlling peer and family pressures
Weight-related peer teasing is a strong predictor of disordered eating behaviors in adolescents, particularly those at higher genetic risk, new research shows.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 22nd, 2025

Do TikTok 'anti-inflammatory diets' really work?
"Cut out all dairy. Ditch gluten. Never touch sugar again." More than 20 million people have watched TikTok videos listing these kinds of rules under the banner of "anti-inflammatory diets."
September 22, 2025 — Source

Don't Ruin Your Coffee: Expert Micro-Roaster Shares Biggest Home Brewing Mistakes
You can improve your morning cup of coffee with these simple fixes.
September 22, 2025 — Source

From spice to sugar: Westernized diets are reshaping immigrant gut microbiomes
Indo-Canadians and first-generation Indian immigrants in Canada exhibit significant shifts in their gut microbiome, marked by reduced Prevotella and increased western-associated bacteria, as their diets become more westernized. This transition, driven by higher intake of ultra-processed foods and lower fiber, correlates with increased inflammatory bowel disease risk.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Healthy Air Fryer Foods That Cook in Minutes and Are Registered Dietitian-Approved
These are experts' favorite healthy recipes to cook in your air fryer
September 22, 2025 — Source

New gluten test detects hidden wheat in food in under three minutes
Scientists have created a low-cost gluten sensor that combines lateral flow strips with smartphone imaging, exposing hidden contamination in everyday foods from fries to salads and offering peace of mind to millions on gluten-free diets.
September 22, 2025 — Source

The future of obesity management—quintuple and other super polyagonists for weight loss and maintenance?
Much excitement has built in recent years on the new class of incretin drugs that include glucagon-like-peptide-1 inhibitors (single agonists such as semaglutide) and also dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (dual agonists such tirzepatide). Billions of dollars are now being poured into research to develop new anti-obesity medications that exhibit stronger effects while minimizing side-effect profiles.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Why alcohol blocks the liver from healing, even after you quit
Alcohol doesn't just damage the liver — it locks its cells in a strange "in-between" state that prevents them from healing. Even after someone quits drinking, liver cells often get stuck, unable to function normally or regenerate. Scientists have now traced this problem to runaway inflammation, which scrambles the cell's instructions and silences a key helper protein. By blocking these inflammatory signals in lab tests, they were able to restore the liver's healing ability — a finding that could point to new treatments beyond transplants.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 19th, 2025

Alcohol's hidden shortcut lets gut bacteria wreck the liver
Alcohol-associated liver disease is becoming a massive health and economic burden, but researchers at UC San Diego may have uncovered a new way forward. They discovered that chronic alcohol use blocks a crucial protein that normally helps keep gut bacteria from leaking into the liver, worsening damage. Restoring this protein's function, using drugs already in development, could not only reduce liver disease but also have implications for treating alcohol addiction itself.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Can eating style affect how well GLP-1 drugs control diabetes and weight?
New research reveals that patients who eat in response to food cues lose more weight on GLP-1 therapy, pointing to external eating behavior as a powerful predictor of treatment success.
September 19, 2025 — Source

GLP-1 receptor agonists may protect the liver during alcohol consumption
Anti-obesity drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) are also promising for the treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease, as growing evidence suggests they reduce the motivation to drink alcohol. Now, surprising new findings reveal that the medications may have direct protective effects on the liver as well.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Obesity-associated cancers may be on the rise in Puerto Rico
Individuals with obesity have a much higher cancer risk, from a 10% increase to a seven-fold increase in risk across multiple types of cancers, compared with individuals who do not have obesity, explained presenter Carola T. Sánchez-Díaz, MS, Ph.D., assistant investigator in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UPRCCC).
September 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 16th, 2025

Cleveland Clinic study shows lasting benefits of weight-loss surgery over GLP-1 medicines
A large Cleveland Clinic study has found that people with obesity and type 2 diabetes who undergo weight-loss surgery live longer and face fewer serious health problems compared with those treated with GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines alone.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Study shows change in diet could reduce lymphedema
When Spencer Gibson arrived at the University of Alberta four years ago to assume his new role as the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Endowed Chair in Lymphatic Disorders in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, he knew the task ahead of him was a monumental one.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Tomatillo—yes or no? For healthy eating, the answer is easy
For anyone unfortunate enough to have grown up without them, tomatillos might seem tough to approach. They hide inside a papery cloak and tend to hang out in the quietest corners of produce sections in the U.S.—if they show up there at all.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Why kimchi could be your next superfood
Researchers in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) have completed a review study that highlights the health benefits of kimchi, a Korean food that has been gaining global popularity in recent years.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 9th, 2025

8 Foods You Eat Daily That You Didn't Know Are Probably Filled With Microplastics
A doctor shares how to limit your exposure to microplastics in food.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Beyond weight loss: How healthy eating cuts chronic pain
We all know the benefits of a healthy diet. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that eating nutritious food is about far more than ticking off the five food groups—it can also significantly reduce chronic pain.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Exercise boosts men's mental, sexual health, poll finds
Most men agree that exercise provides a boost to their mental health, confidence and sex drive.
September 9, 2025 — Source

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs pose hidden risks for young women, warn experts
Women taking popular weight-loss medications during their reproductive years may be unaware of associated risks to pregnancy and unborn babies, warn Flinders University researchers.
September 9, 2025 — Source

High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases a sensitive marker of inflammation
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products -- like soda, snacks and processed meats -- packed with additives and stripped of nutrients. Hundreds of new ingredients, previously unknown to the human body, now make up nearly 60% of the average adult's diet and almost 70% of children's diets in the United States.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Frozen vegetables recalled in six states over listeria concerns
A New York-based company has recalled several frozen vegetable products over possible listeria contamination, according to a report shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
September 9, 2025 — Source

Research shows how Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy can lead to improved mother and infant health
A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fiber, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition to improving intestinal function and mucosal immunity, it also prevents fat accumulation and optimizes the composition of the microbiota in the digestive system. In babies, this maternal dietary pattern helps to reduce the incidence and severity of infections.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Search Data Reveals 15 Foods Causing the Most Food Poisoning Concern. Here's the Reality
If you've ever wondered about the safety of leftover rice or raw cookie dough, you're not alone. Here are the 15 foods causing the most concern about foodborne illness, and how worried you should be about each one.
September 9, 2025 — Source

US unveils new health plan avoiding curbs on junk food, pesticides
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday unveiled the Trump administration's long-awaited roadmap to tackle chronic disease, calling for better nutrition, tighter scrutiny of medical advertising, and even a new push to boost fertility.
September 9, 2025 — Source

What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?
Extensive research over the years continues to pinpoint the Mediterranean diet as one of the best for the heart. Why? It helps reduce chronic inflammation in the body.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 4th, 2025

13 Superfoods Found In Your Fridge That Can Protect Your Kidneys
Keep your kidneys healthy by adding these foods to your grocery cart.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Activating brown fat may yield a new strategy to tackle obesity
Is it possible to treat obesity without reducing food intake? A new study co-led by Dr. Antonio Zorzano and Dr. Manuela Sánchez-Feutrie at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) suggests that this might be a possibility, at least in animal models.
September 4, 2025 — Source

As Insurers Struggle With GLP-1 Drug Costs, Some Seek To Wean Patients Off
After losing 50 pounds on the injectable weight loss medication Zepbound, Kyra Wensley received a surprising letter from her pharmacy benefit manager in April.
September 4, 2025 — Source or Source

Dietary changes could provide a therapeutic avenue for brain cancer
Glioblastomas are the deadliest form of malignant brain tumor, and most patients diagnosed with the disease live only one or two years. In these tumors, normal cells in the brain become aggressive, growing rapidly and invading the surrounding tissue. The resulting cancer cells are metabolically different from their neighboring healthy cells.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Eating animal protein following training can improve recovery, study finds
The study, led by Dr. Richard Kreider, a researcher with over 30 years of experience studying creatine and sports nutrition, examined how different protein sources in military-style meals ready-to-eat (MREs) affected recovery in members of Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets after completing the Army Combat Fitness Test.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Food insecurity identified among some US medical students
Bassel M. Shanab, from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues surveyed 1,834 medical students attending eight schools between March 3, 2023, and Sept. 19, 2023.
September 4, 2025 — Source

How to tell if you have a food allergy or intolerance
If you've ever had an adverse reaction to something you've eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Meal timing in later life may matter for health and longevity
As we age, what and how much we eat tends to change. However, how meal timing relates to health remains less understood. Researchers at Mass General Brigham and their collaborators studied changes to meal timing in older adults and discovered people experience gradual shifts in when they eat meals as they age.
September 4, 2025 — Source

National analysis links grain foods to healthier dietary patterns, metabolic health and everyday accessibility
With so much confusion around what makes a grain food truly healthy, new research now offers a clearer picture: a combination of grain foods can support better nutrition and metabolic health when they deliver on nutrient density.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Neuritin 1 unlocks new pathway to treat obesity without reducing food intake
Is it possible to treat obesity without reducing food intake? A new study co-led by Dr. Antonio Zorzano and Dr. Manuela Sánchez-Feutrie at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) suggests that this might be a possibility, at least in animal models. Published in Nature Communications, the research identifies a key role for Neuritin 1, a protein previously linked to the nervous system, which is also produced in brown adipose tissue, where it acts as a powerful driver of energy expenditure and metabolic health.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Research reveals how gut-brain interactions shape eating behaviors
Two new papers from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Gastroenterology shed light on how gut-brain interactions, influenced by both biology and life circumstances, shape eating behaviors. Together, they highlight the importance of multidisciplinary, personalized approaches to digestive health and nutrition.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Shifts in meal timing predict health and longevity in older adults
As we age, what and how much we eat tends to change. However, how meal timing relates to our health remains less understood. Researchers at Mass General Brigham and their collaborators studied changes to meal timing in older adults and discovered people experience gradual shifts in when they eat meals as they age. They also found characteristics that may contribute to meal timing shifts and revealed specific trajectories linked to an earlier death.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Takeout Containers Should Never Go in the Microwave. This Is Why
Some takeout containers pose the risk of leeching microplastics into your food.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Weight-loss drug semaglutide shown to reduce cocaine use in rats
Scientists have found that the diabetes/weight loss drug semaglutide, sold commercially under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces cocaine-seeking behavior in rats. This work needs to be confirmed in humans, but it suggests that semaglutide is a candidate to be developed as a treatment for cocaine dependency; at the moment there is no effective pharmacological treatment for cocaine dependency.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — September 1st, 2025

Are You Using the Wrong Cooking Oil? Here's What a Chef Says
Cooking oils aren't always interchangeable. Before you prep your next meal, read this.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Should I limit how often my child eats nuts because they contain fat?
When I mention kids and nuts in the same sentence, some parents react like I've dropped the F-bomb, thanks to the association of nuts with two other F-words: fat and fear.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets—here's what research found
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of "food addiction," these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range of modern health problems.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Weight loss injections can reduce the risk of heart failure by over 40%, study shows
Treatment with the anti-obesity medications can reduce health risks for patients with heart failure by more than 40%. These findings come from a study by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The medication can drastically reduce the risk of being hospitalized for heart failure or dying.
September 1, 2025 — Source

What exactly are you eating? The nutritional 'dark matter' in your food
When scientists cracked the human genome in 2003—sequencing the entire genetic code of a human being—many expected it would unlock the secrets of disease. But genetics explained only about 10% of the risk. The other 90% lies in the environment—and diet plays a huge part.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 29th, 2025

Scientists uncover key protein in cellular fat storage
UNSW research has shed light on how cells in the body manage and store fat, potentially offering new insights into health.
August 29, 2025 — Source

The 2 Big Reasons People Avoid Meal Kits No Longer Apply
In an effort to attract more customers, meal kit companies are doing away with the biggest barriers -- cost and commitment.
August 29, 2025 — Source

There are pros and cons for weight loss medications like Ozempic
"Ozempic face." Five years ago, if you'd heard those words you would probably think it referred to an alien species.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 25th, 2025

A hidden sugar source in ketchup, salad dressing, and toothpaste
Study provides a first glimpse at how these food additives are actually digested by our gut bacteria thanks to natural polysaccharides in our diets.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Artificial sweeteners could soon taste just like sugar
Scientists have identified compounds that block bitter taste receptors activated by saccharin and acesulfame K. The most promising is (R)-(-)-carvone, which reduces bitterness without the cooling side effect of menthol, potentially making sugar-free products much more palatable.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Gene--diet interactions help regulate the body's daily rhythms, research reveals
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism. While scientists have long known that certain core circadian clock genes help regulate these rhythms, a new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that there is an additional layer of regulation—diet interacts with an individual's genetic makeup, influencing daily patterns of gene activity in the liver, especially those related to fat metabolism.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Over 32,000 pounds of meat recalled over false USDA inspection labels
More than 32,000 pounds of meat are being recalled nationwide because they were sold with a false USDA mark of inspection, federal officials announced
August 25, 2025 — Source

The Best Oil to Use for Every Cooking Method, According to Experts
Different oils excel in different ways. Use the best one for the job.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 22nd, 2025

A startling omega-3 deficiency may explain women's Alzheimer's risk
Researchers discovered that women with Alzheimer's show a sharp loss of omega fatty acids, unlike men, pointing to sex-specific differences in the disease. The study suggests omega-rich diets could be key, but clinical trials are needed.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Hidden body fat linked to faster heart aging
Excessive amounts of visceral fat—the hidden fat surrounding organs—is linked with faster aging of the heart, a new study has found.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Study finds no increased risk of death associated with higher intake of animal protein
Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 21st, 2025

Broccoli can have a protective effect against colon cancer, study reveals
The broccoli and Brussels sprouts that often get pushed to the edge of the plate might aid in reducing the risk of colon cancer.
August 21, 2025 — Source

FDA Approves Signos: First Glucose Monitoring App for Weight Loss
The FDA has approved Signos, an AI-powered app that uses continuous glucose monitoring to guide weight loss and personalized nutrition. Cheaper than GLP-1 drugs, Signos offers real-time feedback on how foods affect the body, making it a new alternative for weight management.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Scientists finally crack the secret to perfect chocolate flavor
Scientists have decoded the microbial and environmental factors behind cacao fermentation, the critical process that defines chocolate's taste. By recreating the fermentation with controlled microbial communities, they've paved the way for more consistent, high-quality chocolate.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 19th, 2025

Aspirin Not Working for Your Headache? Experts Say These Foods Could Provide Relief
If you frequently deal with headaches, you may want to take a closer look at what's in your pantry.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Why are people drinking less in the US? A beer historian has the answers
Americans' taste for booze could be slipping, with the percentage of those who say they consume alcohol hitting an 86-year low, according to a recent Gallup poll.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 16th, 2025

Majority of Americans think alcohol bad for health: poll
A narrow majority of Americans now believe even moderate consumption of alcohol negatively affects health, as US drinking levels continue to decline, according to a recent survey.
August 16, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 17th, 2025

I Test Meal Kits for a Living. Here Are 7 Mistakes That Could Cost You Money (and Meals!)
Meal kits are easy and fun but there are still blunders to avoid if you want to get the most out of your subscription.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Swap Protein Powder for Clear Whey Protein to Hydrate, Recover and Build Muscle
This supplement is adding to the protein craze because it's refreshing during scorching hot days.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 11th, 2025

Best Immunity Supplements for 2025
If you're looking for the best supplements to boost your immune system, you've come to the right place.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Blocking one protein could prevent food allergy disease
A new study from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University may mark a breakthrough in the treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)—a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus caused by food allergies. EoE leads to difficulty swallowing, chest and abdominal pain, and even growth delays in children. Its prevalence has been steadily increasing over the past decade in Israel and the Western world.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Clever menu reshuffling leads diners to choose healthier and greener meals
Pioneering research has uncovered a cunning way to curry favour with diners' food choices, so they're more likely to select meals which have a much lower carbon footprint and reduced fat content.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Environmental impact of our food choices linked to human health damage
Planetary health and human health are closely interconnected. What harms the environment, whether in the short or long term, also affects human health. With this planetary health approach, a pioneering study in Spain has quantified for the first time the health damage caused by the environmental impacts of our food demand. The results reveal that the consumption of meat, fish and seafood, and dairy products accounts for 55% of the damage to human health.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Hospital food is often unhealthy: This program is changing that
Nutritious snacks like dried mango slices, roasted edamame beans, and sweet potato tortilla chips are easier to find than traditional junk food options in vending machines at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Man develops rare 19th-century psychiatric disorder after following ChatGPT's diet advice
He thought his neighbor was trying to poison him
August 11, 2025 — Source

New insights into how keto diet can restore cognitive function following status epilepticus
Epilepsy affects over 70 million people worldwide, and a significant portion of patients suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), where standard medications fail. Beyond the seizures themselves, many patients face a hidden but devastating burden: cognitive decline, including memory loss and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms are believed to stem from underlying inflammation and structural brain damage. The ketogenic diet (KD) has long been used to manage seizures in DRE, but its potential to protect brain function remains underexplored.
August 11, 2025 — Source

'Sneaky' menu reshuffle can help diners make healthier, greener choices
Pioneering research has uncovered a cunning way to curry favor with diners' food choices, so they're more likely to select meals which have a much lower carbon footprint and reduced fat content.
August 11, 2025 — Source

This Is the Best Oil to Use for Every Type of Cooking
Don't use one type of cooking oil for everything. Here's why.
August 11, 2025 — Source

What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby's milk?
Many people are familiar with the saying that a woman is "eating for two" during pregnancy. Although this is an exaggeration, nutritional needs do certainly increase during pregnancy to support the growing baby.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 9th, 2025

Log your weight in Apple Health quickly and cheaply with this iPhone-compatible smart scale
After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler and cheaper to replace it. The old scale had all sorts of fancy service integrations that I never used. I just wanted something that would track my weight and report the measurements to the Health app on my iPhone.
August 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 8th, 2025

An alternative to injections: New weight loss pill shows promise in early study
Taken at the highest dose, orforglipron helped patients lose an average 27.3 pounds, or 12.4% of their body weight, over 72 weeks.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Data show 55% of calories come from ultraprocessed foods in the United States
The mean percentage of total calories consumed from ultraprocessed foods was 55.0% among those aged 1 year and older during August 2021 to August 2023, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Gender gaps in Mediterranean eating and living
Research uncovers gender-based patterns in Mediterranean diet habits and lifestyles, showing that women make more health-conscious food choices while men lead in activity and social engagement.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Overlooked microproteins could treat obesity and metabolic disorders
The obesity rate has more than doubled in the last 30 years, affecting more than one billion people worldwide. This prevalent condition is also linked to other metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and cancers.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Scientists discover amino acid switch that turns fat into a calorie-burning furnace
Cutting calories doesn't just slim you down—it also reduces cysteine, an amino acid that flips fat cells from storage mode to fat-burning mode. Researchers found that lowering cysteine sparks the conversion of white fat into heat-producing brown fat, boosting metabolism and promoting weight loss in both humans and animal models.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity's effects
High-fat diets and obesity reshape astrocytes—star-shaped brain cells in the striatum that help regulate pleasure from eating. French researchers discovered that tweaking these cells in mice not only impacts metabolism but can also restore cognitive abilities impaired by obesity, such as relearning tasks. This breakthrough highlights astrocytes as powerful players in brain function and energy control, opening fresh possibilities for targeted obesity treatments.
August 8, 2025 — Source

The food is medicine movement needs a lesson in equity, say researchers
The FIM movement encompasses health care and community-based interventions that use food and nutrition to prevent, manage, and treat diet-related health conditions. However, with more than 27 million people uninsured and millions more underinsured in the United States, the authors argue that efforts to integrate food into health care must be paired with accessible, community-based approaches to truly promote the beneficial outcomes of the FIM movement.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health
Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health risks. Most UPFs, particularly those commonly seen in U.S. dietary patterns, are high in saturated fat, added sugars and sodium (salt), the combination of which is often abbreviated as HFSS, and contribute to excess calories. These include sugar-sweetened drinks, ultraprocessed meats, refined grains, candy and commercial baked goods, among others.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 4th, 2025

8 Common Foods That Can Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them
From rice to bottled water, you may be ingesting microplastics. However, there are some simple ways to minimize your exposure.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Less processed diet may be more beneficial for weight loss, clinical trial indicates
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy weight long term, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL and UCLH
August 4, 2025 — Source

Nanotechnology advances help fat cells burn themselves
Researchers created a targeted fat loss therapy using light-sensitive nanoparticles that activate fat-burning processes inside adipocytes, offering a new direction for localized obesity treatment without systemic drugs.
August 4, 2025 — Source

New therapy outperforms standard treatment in reducing binge-eating among veterans
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing binge-eating among veterans with overweight or obesity. The benefits of the new treatment were sustained even six months after treatment ended, particularly for veterans with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED).
August 4, 2025 — Source

Study finds persistent barriers keep adolescents from achieving better oral health
While overall dental health among young children in the U.S. has improved over the last two decades, adolescents have not experienced the same gains. A recent study in Western New York led by Rubelisa Oliveira, DDS, assistant professor at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, is uncovering the reasons why.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Understanding the importance of B vitamins for health
Eight different vitamins make up the B complex, and they all play crucial roles in the body, such as producing energy, keeping our nervous system healthy, and supporting cell development. If eight sounds like a lot to keep track of, it might help to know that most research focuses on five in particular: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), folate (B9), and cobalamin (B12).
August 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — August 3rd, 2025

Have a Headache? These Are the Best Foods to Help Relieve It
Dealing with headaches regularly? Your diet may be a factor. These foods can help.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Weight loss drug Ozempic could protect the brain from stroke
Ozempic may offer brain-protective effects—cutting stroke deaths, easing recovery, and even reducing the chance of stroke.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 29th, 2025

Ditch the Hot Oven: The Ultimate Summer Cooking Hack Is Sitting on Your Counter
Skip the sweat session at the grill and don't even look at your oven dial. I crunched the numbers, tested the temps and survived the heat wave to find the best cooking appliance for when it's too hot to cook -- but you still have to eat.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own 'clean' baby formula
When Esther Hallam welcomed her daughter, Nara, into the world, she faced the challenge of searching for trustworthy brands that offered high-quality organic infant formula in the U.S.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Why Whole Milk Is Making a Comeback, According to Dietitians
Here's the lowdown on why whole milk is popular again and if you should keep it in your fridge.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 26th, 2025

Brain peptide ODN reduces hunger and boosts glucose regulation in rat study
University of Pennsylvania and Syracuse University scientists have discovered that a hindbrain-derived peptide, octadecaneuropeptide (ODN), can suppress appetite and improve glucose regulation without causing nausea or vomiting. Results suggest a glia-to-neuron signaling axis in the dorsal vagal complex that may be harnessed for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes.
July 26, 2025 — Source

'Weekend warrior' workouts reduce diabetics' risk of death, study indicates
"These findings reinforce the importance of flexible physical activity patterns for people with diabetes as they can improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control—especially for those who face barriers to maintaining regular routine exercise," concluded the research team led by Zhiyuan Wu, a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
July 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 25th, 2025

Creatine may enhance neuroprotection through energy pathways
Scientists reveal how creatine could do more than build muscle, fueling brain resilience, enhancing mood, and supporting cognitive performance through exercise-driven biochemical pathways.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? Experts Weigh In on the Trendy Beverages
You've likely seen shelves of "healthy" sodas popping up at your local grocery store, but are they actually good for us?
July 25, 2025 — Source

Federal agencies work to create uniform definition of ultra-processed foods
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are gathering data to create a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods.
July 25, 2025 — Source

GLP1 weight loss injections may reduce asthma symptoms
GLP1 agonist drugs, commonly known by brand names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, reduce asthma symptoms in obese people according to a new study from the University of Aberdeen and the Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute (OPRI), Singapore.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Restaurant Unknowingly Laces Pizza With THC, Doses Nearly 100 Customers
At least eight children ate the THC-laced food, and several others were sent to hospital.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Taste testing battery-flavored tortilla chips
Marginally tastier than licking an actual 9V battery
July 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 22nd, 2025

Blocking PTP1B protects the heart from obesity-induced damage
A groundbreaking new study led by researchers at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) has identified a promising molecular target to protect the heart against damage caused by high-fat diet and obesity. The study, published this week in the leading journal Science Signaling, highlights the protein tyrosine phosphatase PTP1B, a nodal enzyme involved in insulin signaling, as a key driver in maladaptive cardiac metabolism and dysfunction under dietary stress.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Cuts to Food Benefits Stand in the Way of RFK Jr.'s Goals for a Healthier National Diet
McLoyd, 64, receives a small monthly payment through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as food stamps.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Date vinegar lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes
Discover how a simple daily dose of red date vinegar helped adults with diabetes cut blood sugar and cholesterol in ten weeks, suggesting effects on key disease pathways.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Hot, Tangy, Smoky and Sweet. We Tested 17 BBQ Sauces and These Are the Best
Summer isn't complete until you find the perfect sauce to paint on your chicken and ribs.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Psychedelics and cannabis offer treatment hope for people with eating disorders
A pioneering international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics, such as "magic mushrooms" or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by respondents who self-medicated with the non-prescribed drugs.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Restricted diet triggers drop in microbial diversity without convergence
How much can six days of eating just oats, milk, and water change your gut microbiome?
July 22, 2025 — Source

Should You Put Down the Iced Coffee During a Heat Advisory? This Is What Dietitians Say
To find out more about the relationship between caffeine and dehydration, I reached out to experts.
July 22, 2025 — Source

The 5 Best Protein Bars a Fitness Expert Has Tested in 2025
Not all protein bars are built the same. These are the best options that I've tested so far this year.
July 22, 2025 — Source

The A to K of vitamins: What you need and where to get it
The late, great comedian Barry Humphries (of Dame Edna fame) once spoke whimsically about the health benefits of kale. Just one fistful, he joked, contained enough essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements to keep you in a sedentary position in the bathroom for two whole days. Apparently, it wasn't tasty enough to justify a second helping.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Three reasons buffets can be a recipe for a health disaster—and how to keep diners safe
You pile your plate high at the buffet, savoring the freedom to try a little bit of everything. But while your tastebuds might be celebrating, your gut could be at risk.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Vegan diets support high-level training, but risks of muscle loss
Thinking of kicking meat off your plate? A new study shows that vegan diets keep soccer players running strong but warns that maintaining muscle requires smart planning.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 20th, 2025

What are drugs like Ozempic doing to the brains of people that binge eat?
Medications like Ozempic are not going anywhere anytime soon.
July 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 19th, 2025

Dirty water, warm trucks, and the real reason romaine keeps making us sick
Romaine lettuce has a long history of E. coli outbreaks, but scientists are zeroing in on why. A new study reveals that the way lettuce is irrigated—and how it's kept cool afterward—can make all the difference. Spraying leaves with untreated surface water is a major risk factor, while switching to drip or furrow irrigation cuts contamination dramatically. Add in better cold storage from harvest to delivery, and the odds of an outbreak plummet. The research offers a clear, science-backed path to safer salads—one that combines smarter farming with better logistics.
July 19, 2025 — Source

The Best Protein Bar: 5 Dietitians Explain Which Ingredients to Look For
If you're overwhelmed by the countless protein bars out there, we asked dietitians to help narrow down which are the best.
July 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 18th, 2025

Acorn-based coffee boosts antioxidants with minimal health risk
Researchers reveal how oak acorns turned into coffee-like drinks, pack potent antioxidants while staying safely below toxin limits, making them a surprising new superfood for health-conscious coffee drinkers.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 17th, 2025

Cancer diagnosis does not spur improvements to survivors' diets or eating habits
Researchers from the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health found that a cancer diagnosis did not improve a survivors' diet or create healthier eating habits. The study shows informational deficits during cancer diagnosis treatment planning and a lack of guidance from health care providers.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Extremely severe obesity is on the rise in kids—along with a barrage of health problems
Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in obesity, comes a rise in health risks. However, obesity can be broken down further into categories based on severity.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Five things to know about ultra-processed food
Most nutrition scientists agree that occasionally eating ultra-processed food, also called highly processed food, is no big deal. But, statistics show, that occasional part is no easy trick.
July 17, 2025 — Source

New research finds changing your diet could ease persistent headaches after brain injury
A new clinical trial demonstrates that dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches (pPTH), a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers from the UNC School of Medicine, the Uniformed Services University, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that increasing omega-3 fatty acids (commonly found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna) while reducing omega-6 fatty acids (abundant in seed oils such as corn, sunflower, and cottonseed oils) led to fewer and less severe headaches.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Nighttime avocado snack may support heart health in prediabetic adults
Findings from a newly published randomized controlled trial offer surprising insights for the one in three adults at greater risk of heart disease because of prediabetes. The study explored how snacking on avocado at night affects health markers the next morning, in line with the "second-meal effect" -- the idea that the composition of a previous meal can affect how the body processes the next meal.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy and the 4 Ways to Restore It
Your gut microbiome plays a powerful role in everything from digestion and immunity to mood and overall health.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Sunny side up for eggs and cholesterol: Researchers clear eggs of heart disease blame
From poached to panfried, when it comes to eggs, it's all sunny side up, as new research from the University of South Australia confirms that this breakfast favorite won't crack your cholesterol.
July 17, 2025 — Source

The cricket ick factor: Sustainability not a selling point for bug-based snacks
Insect-based protein is a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative for supplying a nutrient the world needs—but even that's not enough to make people reach for it, University of Alberta research suggests.
July 17, 2025 — Source

This 10-minute ozone hack keeps mangoes fresh for 28 days
Mango lovers and growers alike may soon rejoice: scientists at Edith Cowan University have found that a simple dip in ozonated water can drastically extend the shelf life of mangoes by up to two weeks while reducing spoilage. This technique, called aqueous ozonation, helps prevent chilling injuries that typically occur during cold storage, a long-standing challenge in mango preservation.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help prevent stroke and reduce brain injury-related complications, studies show
In the first study, "The Impact of Semaglutide (Ozempic) on Mortality and Survival in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Nationwide and Institutional Retrospective Analysis," researchers at the University of Wisconsin--Madison used patient data from both the university's medical center and a global health collaborative to see whether patients on Ozempic who experienced strokes had better outcomes than patients not taking Ozempic.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 14th, 2025

Anti-obesity medications can normalize testosterone levels in men
Testosterone not only plays a critical role in the body when it comes to male sexual functioning, but it can also have an impact on an individual's bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, strength and red blood cell production. Increases in body weight and prevalence of type 2 diabetes are often associated with lowered testosterone levels, resulting in fatigue, decreased libido and quality of life.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Bread sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled for hazelnut allergy
A popular brand of bread sold at Walmart, Kroger and other stores has been recalled in 12 U.S. states due to undeclared hazelnuts.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Can Vibration Plates Help You Lose Weight? We Asked Experts to Find Out
Vibration plates are trending all over social media, but do they work for weight loss?
July 14, 2025 — Source

Even a day off alcohol makes a difference—our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop drinking
If you are thinking about taking some time off alcohol, you'll find many quick wins and long-term gains for your health.
July 14, 2025 — Source

How soup might soothe symptoms and support recovery from colds and flu
For generations, chicken soup has been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. It holds a cherished place in many cultures as a comforting treatment for colds and flu. But is there any real science behind the idea that soup can help us recover from respiratory infections?
July 14, 2025 — Source

Mouse study shows that watching others eat may influence overeating
"This animal model opens the door to developing new treatments that target the brain's reward system to help prevent or reduce overeating," said Yong Xu, Ph.D., M.D., professor and associate director for Basic Sciences at the Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC), Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. "It also supports public health efforts that aim to limit the influence of visual food cues in media and social settings, which could help people better manage their weight and eating habits."
July 14, 2025 — Source

Raising prices on junk food and cutting costs for produce could reshape Australian diets
Poor diets (with excessive consumption of foods high in added salt and sugar, and insufficient healthy foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds), are linked to 1 in 5 premature deaths globally, with most attributable to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Study finds patients with interrupted GLP-1 access still achieve significant weight loss
"Patients taking GLP-1 treatments like semaglutide and tirzepatide often face challenges consistently accessing their medications due to supply shortages or insurance coverage obstacles," said Kaelen L. Medeiros, M.S., director of data and research at privately held weight-loss company Calibrate in New York, N.Y. "While unpredictable GLP-1 medication access is frustrating, the good news is that our research shows effective weight loss can still be achieved if paired with appropriate lifestyle changes and coaching support."
July 14, 2025 — Source

US ice cream makers to scoop out synthetic dyes under RFK Jr. push
Major US ice cream makers on Monday announced plans to phase out their use of artificial dyes following pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate unnecessary additives from the American diet.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 13th, 2025

Food as Medicine: Try Eating These Foods Next Time You Have a Headache
To find relief when you have a headache, consider adding these expert-recommended foods to your diet.
July 13, 2025 — Source

Is Your Iced Coffee Making You Dehydrated in the Summer Heat? I Asked the Experts
People are often advised to stop drinking caffeine when it's hot out. I contacted three experts to find out if that's based on science.
July 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 12th, 2025

I Tried MyFitnessPal's New Meal Planner Feature and Was Pleasantly Surprised by the Healthy Recipes
The new meal planner on MyFitnessPal allows you to meal plan and order your groceries all in one app on your phone.
July 12, 2025 — Source

One in five US foods and drinks contain synthetic dyes, study shows
Synthetic dyes are commonly used to make products more appealing, particularly those marketed to children, but a growing body of evidence suggests they may cause or worsen behavioral problems such as hyperactivity and inattention.
July 12, 2025 — Source

These 8 Common Foods Contain Microplastics. Here How to Make Swaps
Microplastics are present in foods you probably eat every day, but there are ways to reduce your intake.
July 12, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 11th, 2025

Cricket flour pasta offers a safe, sustainable protein alternative
Scientists reveal that just a 10% cricket flour blend can turn everyday pasta into a nutrient-rich, eco-friendly superfood, without compromising safety or flavor.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Fasting triggers neuroprotective changes that could delay dementia
A new review reveals how timed eating patterns spark a chain of reactions in your gut and brain that could help prevent Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Log your weight in Apple Health quickly and cheaply with this iPhone-compatible smart scale
After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler and cheaper to replace it. The old scale had all sorts of fancy service integrations that I never used. I just wanted something that would track my weight and report the measurements to the Health app on my iPhone.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Obesity linked to what's on local restaurant menus
For many years, health experts have been concerned about "food deserts," places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular method to examine the issue, and concludes that having fewer and less nutritional eating options nearby correlates with obesity and other health outcomes.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled over labeling mistake
A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health officials said.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Scientists propose a new frontier in food science: Tailoring diets based on gendered digestive efficiencies
A study conducted at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering has revealed significant differences between male and female digestive systems: the digestion of milk and milk alternatives is not identical between the sexes.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Sustainable food safety means managing risk, not erasing it
In an ideal world, every piece of food we eat would be free of pathogens at all times. In the real world, though, where 600 million people contract a foodborne illness every year, this just isn't the case. In fact, it's impossible—microbes are just too ubiquitous, and food systems are too complex to eliminate them entirely.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 10th, 2025

Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?
With the cold and flu season in full swing, many people are looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Can what we eat shape how we feel?
Karger invites you to a live event of People & Science with Dr. Ally Jaffee, award-winning NHS Psychiatry Doctor and co-founder of Nutritank, to explore the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Don't Put Your Takeout Containers in the Microwave. Here's Why
Certain takeout containers should never be used to reheat food.
July 10, 2025 — Source

I Tried MyFitnessPal's New Meal Planner Feature and Was Pleasantly Surprised by the Healthy Recipes
The new meal planner on MyFitnessPal allows you to meal plan and order your groceries all in one app on your phone.
July 10, 2025 — Source

US vacation renters waste $2 billion worth of food annually
If you find yourself routinely throwing away groceries and leftovers the night before you check out of an Airbnb, you're not alone: A new study values the food wasted by U.S. vacation renters at about $2 billion each year.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 7th, 2025

Flavonoid diversity, not just quantity, drives better health outcomes
Drinking tea helps, but adding apples, berries, and citrus to your plate to mix up your flavonoid consumption could be the key to a longer, healthier life.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Nighttime pistachio snacking may reshape gut microbiome in prediabetic adults
Prediabetes affects a third of people in the United States and most of them will develop Type 2 diabetes, yet effective dietary intervention strategies remain limited. Pistachios have shown promise in improving markers of diet quality, yet little is known about how they influence the gut microbiome—a key player in glucose regulation and inflammation.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Study finds tummy-tuck patients still shedding pounds five years later
Average ten-pound loss five years after abdominoplasty, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 5th, 2025

The 11 Best Healthy Beverages for Staying Hydrated in the Heat
If plain water isn't your cup of tea, try low-sugar healthy beverages packed with electrolytes, magnesium and probiotics to stay hydrated this summer.
July 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — July 2nd, 2025

Healthy lifestyle lowers risk of diverticulitis despite genetic susceptibility
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-specifically, a diet rich in fibre but light on red/processed meat, regular exercise, not smoking, and sticking to a normal weight-is linked to a significantly lower risk of diverticulitis, finds a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Obesity linked to financial hardship, food insecurity
Simar S. Bajaj, from the Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, and colleagues examined contemporary patterns of financial burden by obesity and overweight status in a repeated cross-sectional study using publicly available data from the National Health Interview Survey 2019 to 2023.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Online grocery program bridges food gap in rural Mississippi
An article by Ph.D. student Ivonne Quiroz and colleagues published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development assesses an online grocery ordering service implemented in rural Mississippi, where food insecurity and poor health outcomes are prevalent.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Should You Skip the Iced Coffee This Summer Because of Dehydration?
It's been reported that Americans should stop drinking coffee in the summer heat. We reached out to experts to see if that's true.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 30th, 2025

Can sweets be addictive? First validated tool aims to measure the behavior
Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a treat—they're a source of craving, guilt and emotional struggle. A newly published pilot study introduces the FitMIND Foundation Sweets Addiction Scale (FFSAS)—the first validated tool developed specifically to measure addiction-like behaviors related to sweets.
June 30, 2025 — Source

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in digestive disorders, new study finds
A study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has uncovered a significant uptick in chronic digestive disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Economic downturns increase childhood malnutrition risks
Even small drops in national income can significantly increase the risk of various forms of childhood malnutrition- not only undernutrition but also overweight and obesity, shows a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Why TikTok is obsessed with saying 'bacon avocado'
The latest trend has TikTokkers hiding messages
June 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 28th, 2025

The 11 Best Healthy Beverages for Staying Hydrated in the Heat
If plain water isn't your cup of tea, try low-sugar healthy beverages packed with electrolytes, magnesium and probiotics to stay hydrated this summer.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 25th, 2025

Even in athletes, obese BMI associated with worse concussion recovery
The study found that athletes and cadets with a BMI equal to or above 30 had increased inflammatory biomarkers, more severe concussion symptoms and worse cognition following a concussion than those with lower BMI.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Getting Enough Protein Without Meat? These Vegan-Friendly Tips Make It Easier
From lentils to tofu, these plant-based picks can help you power up with protein.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Guidance issued for GPs managing weight-loss injection patients
Academics at King's College London and the University of East Anglia have released guidance for GPs on how to manage patients who may be privately accessing weight loss drugs.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Ice baths could be making you eat more, study finds
Ice baths and other cold-water plunges can help your body to burn more calories, but a new study published in Physiology & Behavior by researchers at Coventry University has found that it could actually make you eat more as well.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Study shows BMI's weakness as a predictor of future health
A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI—commonly used to measure obesity and health risk—fails in predicting the risk of future death, suggesting the calculation is deeply flawed.
June 25, 2025 — Source

What's the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating?
Following a particular diet or exercising a great deal are common and even encouraged in our health and image-conscious culture. With increased awareness of food allergies and other dietary requirements, it's also not uncommon for someone to restrict or eliminate certain foods.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 23rd, 2025

Ecnoglutide yields superior, sustained reduction in body weight: Study
Linong Ji, M.D., from the Peking University People's Hospital in Beijing, and colleagues examined the efficacy and safety of once-weekly ecnoglutide versus placebo for the treatment of overweight or obesity. Participants, aged 18 to 75 with overweight or obesity, without diabetes, were randomly assigned to receive subcutaneous ecnoglutide (1.2, 1.8, or 2.4 mg; 166, 166, and 167 participants, respectively) or volume-matched placebo (165 participants), once weekly.
June 23, 2025 — Source

FDA recalls chocolate candies over milk allergy risk
Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. is being recalled because it may contain milk that isn't listed on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Food insecurity tied to higher death risk in cancer survivors
Lack of access to healthy food is a threat to the lives of cancer survivors-a significant and often overlooked factor affecting their long-term health outcomes. A new study shows that those experiencing food insecurity had a 28 percent relative increase in risk of death as compared to those who were food secure.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Lilly's experimental obesity pill holds up to scrutiny in trial
Eli Lilly & Co.'s experimental weight loss pill helped patients shed pounds without serious side effects in a clinical trial, burnishing the drug's blockbuster potential in the company's competition with Novo Nordisk A/S.
June 23, 2025 — Source

My kids only want to eat processed foods. How can I get them eating a healthier and more varied diet?
If it feels like your child's diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that'd outlast the apocalypse, you're not alone.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Sugary drinks in older age show no effect on dementia, large study finds
Dementia, marked by neurodegeneration and life-disrupting cognitive decline, burdens individuals and health-care systems. Modifiable factors, particularly diet, are considered prime targets for prevention efforts. Excessive sugar intake fuels obesity and diabetes, which are known dementia risk factors. Sugar-sweetened drinks are a major sugar source for roughly 20% of older Americans.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Trading diet sodas for water can help control diabetes and lose weight, research suggests
Want to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes? Trade diet soda for a tall glass of water, a new small-scale study argues.
June 23, 2025 — Source

US children who eat more fruit have less abdominal fat
A new study of over 1,700 US children reveals that higher fruit intake is linked to smaller waistlines, highlighting the role of fruit in fighting childhood obesity.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Want broccoli or ice cream? Scientists uncover complexities in how your brain chooses
Why do we crave sweet treats over healthier options? While it comes down to how our brains process taste and what we expect from the food in front of us, a new study from Florida State University shows that more brain regions are involved in the process than previously thought.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing—resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.

Health — Diet & Weight — June 22nd, 2025

Antimicrobial resistance genes hitch rides on imported seafood
Colistin is a potent, last-resort antibiotic used only to treat people with dangerous, life-threatening bacterial infections that have developed resistance to other drugs. But it's not foolproof. Worldwide, resistance to colistin is spreading, further diminishing treatment options and putting infected people at higher risk.
June 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 21st, 2025

Experts Say These Are the Best Foods for Headaches
Dealing with a headache or migraine is never fun, but doctors and dietitians say these foods may offer some relief.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Feeling Off? These 7 Warning Signs Could Mean You're Iron Deficient
If you constantly feel tired or weak, low iron levels could be the reason.
June 21, 2025 — Source

The new generation of blockbuster weight-loss drugs, explained
A new generation of weight-loss drugs has proven remarkably effective, hugely popular and massively lucrative in the last few years, though they do have some drawbacks.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 20th, 2025

Iodine fortification urged as plant-based milk rise in popularity
As plant-based milk becomes a staple in UK diets, experts warn that without proper iodine fortification, consumers, especially young women, may face hidden health risks.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Self-esteem skyrockets 131% after weight-loss surgery, study reveals
Benefits of metabolic and bariatric surgery extend well beyond weight loss
June 20, 2025 — Source

#SkinnyTok rebranded eating disorders dangerously fast
#SkinnyTok is dead. Or at least that's what TikTok wants you to believe after its recent ban of the hashtag promoting an extreme thin ideal. That might have appeased regulators, but it shouldn't satisfy parents of teens on the app. An army of influencers is keeping the trend alive, putting vulnerable young people in harm's way.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 18th, 2025

9 Best Foods for Headaches and Migraines, According to Dietitians and Doctors
If you deal with regular headaches or migraines, incorporating these expert-recommended foods into your diet may help.
June 18, 2025 — Source

CDC, FDA warn of salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a Salmonella outbreak alert linked to pistachio cream.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Gut microbiome resists major changes from a nut-rich diet
How many almonds or walnuts must you snack on to transform your gut? New research reveals the real, modest impact and why most healthy guts resist big changes.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Heart scan study reveals low-fiber diets drive dangerous heart plaques
How powerful is your plate? A Swedish study using advanced heart imaging reveals that diets low in fiber and high in red meat increase the risk of dangerous coronary artery plaques.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from products by 2027
One of the nation's largest food companies is planning a big change to its ingredients list.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 16th, 2025

A Revolutionary Drug for Extreme Hunger Offers Clues to Obesity's Complexity
Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel impaction.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Hold the cream and sugar: Black coffee linked to lower risk of death
While you're probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage.
June 16, 2025 — Source

New study offers hope for emotional eaters
Reaching for a pint of ice cream after a hard day can certainly be comforting. But when eating in response to bad feelings rather than physical hunger becomes a pattern, it also becomes a problem.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Scientists discover molecule that switches off brown fat activity
Obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are increasingly present in the population. Brown adipose tissue has a protective function against these prevalent diseases, as it burns calories and can produce body heat from fat. But as the body ages, the activity of brown adipose tissue decreases. This inactivation of brown adipose tissue — also typical of obese people — remains poorly studied in the scientific literature.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Wegovy and Mounjaro might affect how well your contraceptives work—here's why
Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), are becoming increasingly popular among those trying to lose weight. But a rise in so-called "Ozempic babies" has led the UK's medicines regulator to issue guidance on their use by women of reproductive age.
June 16, 2025 — Source

What's the difference between barista milk and regular milk? It's what gets added to it
If you start reading the labels of the various milks at the supermarket, you'll quickly find different fat levels, added nutrients like calcium, lactose-free options, milk from goats or sheep, and ones made from plants.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 13th, 2025

Compound found in rice bran can suppress intestinal contractions by inhibiting calcium influx
A research team at Toho University has revealed that ferulic acid (FA), a polyphenol abundant in rice bran, suppresses intestinal smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting voltage-dependent calcium channels. This finding may open new avenues for dietary-based strategies to manage intestinal motility disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
June 13, 2025 — Source

That Fresh Chicken Doesn't Keep in the Fridge as Long as You Think
Raw chicken is only good for two days according to the USDA. Here's what you need to know.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 6th, 2025

Chemists design a next generation of weight-loss drugs
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by more than 15 million adults in the U.S., or 4.5% of the population. Despite their effectiveness, they have drawbacks. Their effect may not last after discontinuing use, and side effects including osteoporosis and muscle loss have raised concerns about long-term harms. They also induce nausea, which can make it difficult to stay the course of treatment.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — June 3rd, 2025

Eating more sweet food may not sway sweet preference
Turns out, your sweet tooth may not be shaped by your diet. Findings from a new randomized controlled trial suggest that eating more sweet-tasting foods doesn't increase someone's preference for sweet tastes.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Study finds daily cup of beans boosts heart and metabolic health
A new study suggests that regularly eating a cup of beans a day may offer measurable benefits for heart and metabolic health. Incorporating beans into daily diets could serve as a simple, cost-effective way to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 28th, 2025

ASCO: GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce risk for obesity-related cancer, all-cause death
For adults with diabetes and obesity, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a reduced risk for obesity-related cancer compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held from May 31 to June 4 in Chicago.
May 28, 2025 — Source

High fat diet disrupts metabolism and increases disease risk
Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems - not only weight gain but also an increased risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases.
May 28, 2025 — Source

How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in the over 50s
More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Size matters when it comes to antibiotics. Obese patients may need customized doses of certain drugs
Obesity can have a distinct impact on the absorption, effectiveness and excretion of antibiotics, medications that have been in use for more than 80 years, but only now have consensus guidelines been proposed on prescribing the drugs for patients with substantial fat mass.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Sodium intake varies across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
Almost all adults in the U.S. consume more sodium (salt) than recommended, yet the sources and use of sodium vary among people of different races and ethnicities, indicating the need for culturally customized advice about sodium intake, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Stop Reheating Your Food in Takeout Containers. Here's Why
Certain takeout containers are unsafe to be microwaved and could be causing you harm.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Trump won't force Medicaid to cover GLP-1s for obesity: A few states are doing it anyway
A report published in November by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News, found only 13 states were covering GLP-1s for the treatment of obesity for Medicaid beneficiaries as of August. South Carolina became the 14th in November.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Weight-loss drugs may lower risk of obesity-related cancers
Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound can help reduce a woman's risk for as many as 14 cancers associated with obesity, a new study says.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 27th, 2025

Here's How You Can Cook Delicious Food at Home With Apple News Food
Apple News Plus and some Apple One subscribers can access tons of recipes, restaurant reviews and more at no additional cost.
May 27, 2025 — Source

MAHA report on children's health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods—a food scientist explains the research
On May 22, 2025, the White House released a new report highlighting what it claims are the causes of chronic disease in children.
May 27, 2025 — Source

The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity
As Australia faces a turning point in obesity management, researchers from Monash University have contributed new insights into the rapidly evolving use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) such as Ozempic in the Australian health care system.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 23rd, 2025

Mushroom Gummies: Side Effects, Benefits and Experts' Cautions
According to experts, if you're interested in taking mushroom gummies, you should know the pros and cons beforehand.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Top 10 Foods Contaminated With Microplastics. Here's How to Avoid Them
Munching on lunch? You might be getting a mouthful of microplastics with each bite.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Weight loss linked to nerve cells in the brain
Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1R agonists and has been shown to effectively reduce food intake and body weight. The drug is already well established as part of the treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes, but can cause side effects such as nausea and muscle loss.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 22nd, 2025

A potential 'anti-spice' that could dial down the heat of fiery food
Heat-suppressing chili pepper compounds may also manage pain
May 22, 2025 — Source

Compression tights and tops: Do they actually benefit you during (or after) exercise?
You've seen them in every gym: tight black leggings, neon sleeves and even knee-length socks.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Exercise and eat your veggies: Experts warn against privileged heart disease prevention strategies
A leading cardiovascular disease researcher from Simon Fraser University is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Log your weight in Apple Health quickly and cheaply with this iPhone-compatible smart scale
After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler and cheaper to replace it. The old scale had all sorts of fancy service integrations that I never used. I just wanted something that would track my weight and report the measurements to the Health app on my iPhone.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Study shows pizza is eaten faster than chopstick-based meals
Fujita Health University scientists found that the type of food consumed affects eating speed more than the sequence in which food is eaten. Meals served in individual portions and eaten with utensils prompted longer meal duration, more chews, and faster chewing tempo compared to fast food, regardless of whether vegetables were eaten first or last.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Twin study sheds light on how mitochondria influence the gene regulation behind obesity
Mitochondria play a central role in energy metabolism and overall health. In obesity and its comorbidities, mitochondrial activity is often impaired, yet it has remained unclear whether this impairment increases the risk of obesity or whether obesity itself damages mitochondria.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Young food entrepreneurs are changing the face of rural America
Visit just about any downtown on a weekend and you will likely happen upon a farmers market. Or, you might grab lunch from a food truck outside a local brewpub or winery.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 13th, 2025

BSO drug mimics anti-obesity effects of difficult sulfur amino acid restricted diet
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 4, on April 7, 2025, titled "Pharmacological recapitulation of the lean phenotype induced by the lifespan-extending sulfur amino acid-restricted diet."
May 13, 2025 — Source

Community-run food co-ops can reduce food insecurity and boost healthy diets, research shows
As grocery prices continue to rise, many Australians are struggling to afford healthy food and are looking for alternatives to the big supermarket chains.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Fresh & Ready foods recalls products after listeria outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies traced the outbreak to foods produced by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC of San Fernando, California. The people who got sick were in California and Nevada, according to a report from CNN.
May 13, 2025 — Source

GLP-1 drugs are helpful for children who are living with severe obesity, research finds
Children who are living with severe obesity are more likely to experience a clinically relevant change in BMI when GLP-1 agonist drugs form part of their treatment, new research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) suggests.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Lean pork proven to enhance plant-forward diets for older adults
A newly published clinical feeding study out of South Dakota State University suggests that lean pork can play a central role in plant-forward dietary patterns for aging adults, offering high-quality protein, broad acceptability and alignment with current dietary guidance.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Popular weight-loss drugs following bariatric surgery may offer additional cardiovascular benefits, research indicates
The observational, real-life retrospective cohort study found that in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes but no prior heart disease, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) helped to improve weight-loss and diabetes control in patients that did not improve sufficiently after surgery.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Seek medical advice before attempting water-only fasting diets, experts warn
Experts at the University of Sydney are urging people, especially those with existing heart or vascular conditions, to seek medical advice before attempting to lose weight using water-only fasting diets.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Semaglutide may provide early protection against heart disease in high-risk patients
Semaglutide can rapidly reduce heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular complications in adults with overweight or obesity who have pre-existing cardiovascular disease but not diabetes, according to a secondary analysis of the landmark Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial from the same international author team presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain (11--14 May).
May 13, 2025 — Source

Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older women
Healthy eating supports healthy aging: Canada's Food Guide recommends daily intake of fruits and vegetables as a way to help prevent multiple chronic conditions that typically affect older adults.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Veggie diet beats vegan for diabetes prevention benefits
Including dairy in your diet may help control blood sugar levels better than a plant-only diet, a new study has found.
May 13, 2025 — Source

What do bacon and feces have in common? They can produce the same feeling of disgust
What do crispy bacon, a juicy beef steak, human flesh and feces have in common? They all trigger the same powerful reaction in vegetarians—disgust.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 9th, 2025

Colonic inflammation may explain missing link between obesity and &beta-cell proliferation
Researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine have uncovered a key primary step in the hepatic ERK pathway that leads to increased insulin production.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Everything You Need to Know About Superfoods
Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods that offer various health benefits. Here is everything you need to know about incorporating them into your diet.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Factor Meals Review: Hits, Misses and the Must-Try Dishes
See how Factor's prepared meal delivery fared in a taste test at our New York office.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Fatty liver in pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth
Pregnant women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and the risk increase cannot be explained by obesity, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal eClinicalMedicine.
May 9, 2025 — Source

FDA and NIH announce innovative joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a new, joint innovative research initiative that will serve as a key element in fulfilling U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s commitment to Make America Healthy Again. With diet-related chronic diseases continually rising, it is imperative that the FDA and NIH work in lockstep to invest in gold standard science, prioritize a better understanding of the root causes to end the diet-related chronic disease crisis and safeguard the health of America's children.
May 9, 2025 — Source

FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals
U.S. regulators said Friday that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply.
May 9, 2025 — Source

People on Ozempic Are Drinking Way Less
Scientists are continuing to find evidence that GLP-1 medications can temper cravings for alcohol and other drugs.
May 9, 2025 — Source

What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you're bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 6th, 2025

10 Foods to Cut Back On for a More Balanced, Well-Rounded Diet
Instead of cutting these foods out completely, consider cutting back on them for a balanced diet and healthier, happier you.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Aspartame: The artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free. A nutritionist explains
Sugar—sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call "empty calories"—energy without any essential nutrients. And with overconsumption linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dental problems, it's no wonder health authorities are urging us to cut back.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health—independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially if following the 5:2 version of the diet where calories are severely restricted two days a week.
May 6, 2025 — Source

'Milkshake tax': There's growing evidence that expanding the UK's sugar levy could help tackle obesity
The UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as part of new proposals announced in April 2025. The Treasury confirmed it plans to move forward not only with broadening the tax but also with lowering the sugar threshold that triggers it from 5g to 4g of sugar per 100ml.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Nuts, seeds OK for people with diverticulitis, study says
Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 5th, 2025

Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier aging
Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy aging, new research has found.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Blocking Mitch, an energy-control protein, prevents fat accumulation in human cells
Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene about 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is that these drugs lead to a decline in muscle mass.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
They can help protect your gut and ward off chronic illness
May 5, 2025 — Source

Is it dangerous to kiss someone who's eaten gluten if you have celiac disease?
Celiac disease is not a food allergy or intolerance. It's an autoimmune disease that makes the body attack the small intestine if gluten (found in wheat, rye and barley) reaches the gut. Even a small amount—a tiny bread crumb—can cause damage and inflammation.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — May 2nd, 2025

How to Maximize Your Meal Leftovers
Cut down on food waste by freezing nuts, making weekly charcuterie boards, vacuum-sealing meats, and following more smart tips
May 2, 2025 — Source

Say Goodbye to Red Dye No. 3 and Hello to FDA-Approved Natural Food Dyes
Red No. 3 is now banned in the US -- but it'll take time to phase it out completely. In the meantime, the FDA just approved these three natural food colors to take its place.
May 2, 2025 — Source

We Had an Office Luncheon With CookUnity's Prepared Meals. Here Are Our Thoughts
Here's what members of the CNET editorial team thought of the premade meals from this popular meal subscription.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 28th, 2025

BMI Is Actually Pretty Accurate at Measuring American Obesity, Study Finds
New research shows that nearly everyone with a obese BMI would be considered obese using other common tests.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Compound in tomatoes may help stave off weight gain
New research suggests that lycopene, which gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red color, supports healthy liver functioning and may help prevent weight gain. Researchers will present their work this week at the 2025 American Physiology Summit in Baltimore.
April 28, 2025 — Source

KIAA1199: A new player in adipogenesis and whole-body energy regulation
Historically, bone has been recognized primarily for its structural role in the body, but emerging research suggests that it also acts as an endocrine organ influencing metabolic processes. Proteins secreted by bone cells, such as osteocalcin, have been found to regulate energy balance.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Popular sugar substitute may harm brain and heart health
Erythritol, a commonly used sugar substitute often marketed as "healthy," may impair blood vessel health by disrupting the brain's ability to produce a critical compound, according to new research. Scientists will present their findings at the 2025 American Physiology Summit in Baltimore. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Tick-borne meat allergy may be related to urbanization in mid-Atlantic US
A University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill modeling study suggests that wild-habitat disruption may be contributing to the increasing US prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne allergy to animal meat.
April 28, 2025 — Source

US sees disproportionate increase in body mass index rates of more than 60
In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30%, but the rate of those with the most severe forms of obesity, or those with a body mass index, or BMI, of more than 60 kg/m2, increased by 210%.
April 28, 2025 — Source

USDA drops plan to limit salmonella in poultry products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dropped plans to require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in chicken and turkey products, ending a Biden administration effort to reduce foodborne illness.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 25th, 2025

Do Whole Body Vibration Plates Really Work? We Asked Fitness Experts
Some believe that vibration plates are effective tools for weight loss. We spoke with fitness experts to find out the truth.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs
We asked an an expert about which groceries will become more expensive or hard to find as a result of President Trump's tariffs and ongoing trade war.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Traditional African diet can protect against chronic diseases in just two weeks
A traditional African diet rich in vegetables, fibre, and fermented foods can reverse inflammation and protect against chronic diseases in just two weeks, while Western diets exacerbate these conditions, researchers say.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Trump's Latest USDA Cuts Undermine His Plan to 'Make America Healthy Again'
The abrupt cancellation of a beloved farm-to-school grant program threatens food access, school gardens, and small farms nationwide.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Turning to kelp for sustainable lab-grown meat
Researchers are growing the food of the future in this laboratory: meat that uses kelp as an alternative to animal-based ingredients.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 22nd, 2025

A sustainable diet leaves room for two chicken breasts a week, study says
255 grams per week. That's the short answer to how much meat you can eat without harming the planet. And that only applies to poultry and pork.
April 22, 2025 — Source

TikTok food creators are already planning for a recession
Budget recipes are everywhere.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Walnut consumption curbs inflammation and may reduce colon cancer risk, clinical trial finds
There are new findings out about the benefits of eating walnuts. Results from a UConn School of Medicine clinical trial on the cover of the What's the Difference Between Hybrid and Cultured Meat? We Explain
Meat is available in several varieties these days, and I'm not just talking about pork, beef and chicken. We slice into hybrid meat versus cultivated or lab-grown meat to see what these newfangled proteins have to offer.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 20th, 2025

12 Probiotic Foods to Eat for a Healthy Gut
Give your gut some natural love with these probiotic-rich foods. Boost your gut health and indulge in some tasty dishes.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 11th, 2025

7 Essential Vitamins to Support Healthy Hair Growth
Looking to promote hair growth? Focus on these specific vitamins.
April 11, 2025 — Source

8 Muscle-Building Foods That'll Actually Help You See Results
Hitting the gym is just half the story. What you eat matters just as much.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Butter Recalled for Potential Fecal Contamination: Everything to Know
The good news? It's not a widespread issue.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Lab-grown meat: You may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research
Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology underpinning cultivated meat is moving fast to create large pieces of muscle tissue.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 7th, 2025

Gene discovery reveals potential for growing new heart arteries
Most people have right-dominant hearts—which to a doctor or a researcher means they have an artery that extends from the right side of their hearts to supply oxygenated blood to the back side. For some people, this artery, called the posterior descending artery, comes from the left side or from both directions. A study has found that the gene CXCL12 is connected to this artery's formation and that its directional pattern is set very early in human development.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Medically tailored meal programs could yield significant health care savings across 49 US states
While Food is Medicine programs are successfully helping patients manage their health, many initiatives are small-scale pilots, providing treatment to several hundred or several thousand patients.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Mushroom study identifies most bitter substance known to date
The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich in Freising and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry in Halle (Saale) have now isolated three new bitter compounds from the mushroom Amaropostia stiptica and investigated their effect on human bitter taste receptors.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 4th, 2025

Can't Get Enough Sun? Try These 11 Foods Packed With Vitamin D
Here are foods to add to your diet for an immunity boost if you are vitamin D deficient.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — April 2nd, 2025

Debunking weight loss plateaus: Science says you don't have to lose to win
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has busted the myth that weight loss must be a linear downward trend to be successful.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Feed the world: Adequate healthy food for all increases global health
Lack of access to adequate nutritious food is a worldwide health challenge—it exists for two-thirds of people in low-income countries, and in disadvantaged households in high-income countries, a review of food insecurity's effect on global health has found.
April 2, 2025 — Source

High-fat diet linked to increased breast cancer metastasis risk
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, and a greater probability for the cancer to spread to other organs -- metastasize --. But the causes of this association are still not well understood. Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) have now provided new data by discovering that a high-fat diet activates mechanisms that facilitate metastasis.
April 2, 2025 — Source

How the brain remembers what gave you food poisoning
Princeton neuroscientists have pinpointed the exact "memory hub" in the brain responsible for powerful food aversions in mice.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Hunger hormone found to be key in driving female binge drinking
Addiction researchers at The Florey have found a new pathway in the brain related to binge drinking in females, potentially opening a new way to help women with alcohol use disorder.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 31st, 2025

Let's cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it, too.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Pioneering sodium legislation linked to lower blood pressure and fewer deaths
Excessive sodium consumption can worsen high blood pressure, which is linked to cardiovascular disease, which in turn is responsible for 20 million deaths a year globally.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 28th, 2025

12 Probiotic Foods That Naturally Boost Your Gut Health
Want to give your gut some love? These probiotic-rich foods can give your digestive system a boost.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Best Vitamins for Energy in 2025
Feeling like you're not performing at your physical best? Vitamin supplements can be a smart way to help bridge the gap.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Intermittent fasting increases sex drive in male mice: An approach for low libido in humans?
Long-term fasting in 24-hour cycles increases the sex drive of male mice by lowering the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This effect is linked to a diet-induced deficiency of the precursor substance tryptophan—an amino acid that must be obtained through food.
March 28, 2025 — Source

The 16 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks That Your Party Guests Will Fight Over
If you're looking for great nonalcoholic drinks, then look no further. We've done many weeks of testing to bring you the best.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 24th, 2025

Addressing the gender gap in diet-related research
La Trobe scientists have developed an animal model that for the first time mimics how the combination of fat, salt, and sugar in modern fast-food diets can cause cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in women.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
You can have your cake and eat it too—just do it slowly.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy aging
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging—defined as reaching age 70 free of major chronic diseases and with cognitive, physical, and mental health maintained, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, and University of Montreal.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says
Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adults to maintain muscle and even improve cognition.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species
"Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who have it can have a full-on anaphylactic shock," Douglas Norris, a professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said in a report from NBC News.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Red Dye No. 3 Was Banned. Here Are 9 Foods That Still Use It
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to thyroid cancer in lab rats and is already banned in several US states, as well as parts of Europe and Asia.
March 24, 2025 — Source

The Risk of Becoming Allergic to Meat After a Tick Bite May Be Higher Than Thought
New research from the CDC is exposing surprising new culprits behind a growing meat allergy.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 21st, 2025

Sports supplement creatine makes no difference to muscle gains, trial finds
People hoping to build muscle with the support of a creatine supplement might be disappointed by new research which shows it has little to no effect when taken at the recommended level.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Weight loss protects—even when weight is regained
Having lost a great deal of weight appears to offer some protection against ill health even for those who have regained some of their weight loss. This is shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg of people who have undergone weight-loss surgery.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 17th, 2025

Immune System Need a Boost? Add These 11 Vitamin D-Rich Foods to Your Diet
If your immune system is struggling, help strengthen it with these foods packed with vitamin D.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Maternal diet and infant allergies: The avocado connection
The Hass Avocado Board teamed up with the University of Eastern Finland researchers to examine the relationship between maternal avocado consumption during pregnancy and allergic outcomes in infants. Findings suggest that consuming avocados during pregnancy is associated with a 43.6% lower likelihood of food allergy development in children by 12 months of age.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Report encourages tax on sugar and salt in food to improve health in UK
The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a major new report published today (17 March).
March 17, 2025 — Source

Scientist Whose Work Led FDA To Ban Food Dye Says Agency Overstated Risk
When the FDA announced in January, before President Joe Biden's term ended, that it would ban a dye called red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, the federal agency cited just one 1987 study on rats to support its action.
March 17, 2025 — Source

These Fruits and Vegetables Cost More Than You Think
Professional chefs factor in edible yield when budgeting their menus. Here's how it works and why it might help you save at the grocery store.
March 17, 2025 — Source

UK food regulator looks into legalizing lab-grown meat—experts explain how it works and why now
London was the place where the world's first lab-grown burger was eaten in 2013.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 14th, 2025

3 Expert-Approved Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss After You Reach Your Goal
If you've reached your weight loss goal, this is how an expert recommends maintaining it over time.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Tapuy rice wine fermentation yields possible anti-aging superfood
Filipino researchers have found a way to optimize the traditional procedure for making Philippine rice wine or "tapuy" to produce a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Wondering How Much Protein Is in Your Vegan Diet? Here Are 6 Tips to Hit Your Protein Goal
A plant-based diet can make it tricky to hit your protein goal. Here's the low-down on protein-rich foods for vegans
March 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 13th, 2025

Can 'better' meat lead to sustainable diets?
Livestock production has long been associated with significant environmental impacts, prompting calls for sustainable transition in both production and consumption
March 13, 2025 — Source

Depressing findings for those suffering from eating disorders
New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Lower waist-to-hip ratio in midlife linked to longer lasting cognitive function
Researchers from Oxford University, University College London, and collaborating institutions across Germany, France, and the Netherlands, found that diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio during midlife are associated with brain connectivity and cognitive performance in later life. Examining data from the Whitehall II Study, a longitudinal cohort of British civil service workers, the team concluded that healthier diets and lower waist-to-hip ratio during midlife correlate with improved brain health in older age.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Married men may be three times as likely to be obese as bachelors
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11--14 May) shows that being married triples the risk of living with obesity for men (but does not increase the risk for women), while it increases the risk of being overweight by 62% in men and 39% in women. The study is by Dr. Alicja Cicha-Mikołajczyk and colleagues from the National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Protein from small intestine may hold key to obesity treatment
A team of Ohio University researchers have made a groundbreaking development in the fight against obesity. In a study recently published in Obesity, the researchers highlight a protein that is naturally produced in the body but could potentially be applied to combat weight gain and improve metabolic health in patients with obesity.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Short-term dietary changes can lead to obesity, shows research
After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack—like crisps or a chocolate bar—can be strong. Research shows that these ultra-processed, high-calorie foods play a significant role in the development of obesity, but the lasting effects these foods have on the brain was not clear—until now.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 12th, 2025

Best Snack Box Subscriptions to Satisfy Your Cravings in 2025
Explore the world in snack form with these convenient global snack box subscriptions.
March 12, 2025 — Source

First national perception survey of Food is Medicine programs shows strong public support
Researchers have conducted the first national survey on public awareness and perceptions of food, health, and Food is Medicine programs. A team at the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found that nearly 90% of Americans surveyed agreed that eating healthy foods is important for preventing conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
March 12, 2025 — Source

For nutritional gains, opt for chickpeas over cereal grains, researchers say
Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, research from the University of Adelaide has found.
March 12, 2025 — Source

How the FDA opens the door to risky chemicals in America's food supply
Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Popular weight loss drugs bring unexpected heart health benefits—researchers discuss implications
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver more health benefits than expected.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Ramadan: Why napping might be especially beneficial during fasting
During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. This unique rhythm often leads to changes in sleeping patterns. With nights shortened and days filled with fasting, many Muslims find themselves battling fatigue and a dip in alertness—and a well-timed nap may provide a much-needed boost.
March 12, 2025 — Source

USDA disbands two key food safety committees
Two key federal advisory committees on food safety have been shut down, raising concerns among food safety advocates.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Waist-to-height ratio more accurate than BMI for detecting childhood obesity
Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study. Published in Obesity and Endocrinology, the study was based on collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland and the Universities of Bristol and Exeter in the UK.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Weight loss increases risk of death for obese adults
New research has found for the first time that extreme weight fluctuations in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease significantly increases the risk of death—with weight loss as well as weight gain raising risk levels.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 11th, 2025

Add These High-Fiber Foods to You Diet to Improve Your Digestion
Fiber is key to keeping your digestive system healthy. These are the best food sources for fiber to keep you healthy.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Cheese vs. Diet Coke: An Aussie dentist weighs in on the viral TikTok hack
A bizarre TikTok trend has people pairing Diet Coke with cheese in the name of dental health—but does it actually work? Dr. Ben Hargreave from Dental Boutique breaks down the science and shares which foods actually protect your teeth.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Cultured meat's new secret ingredient: Aloe vera
A new study published in npj Science of Food reveals a breakthrough in cultured meat production, using Aloe vera as a natural, scalable, and cost-effective scaffold. This research was led by Dr. Gilad Gome, under the guidance of Dr. Sharon Schlesinger and Prof. Oded Shoseyov, from the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Early-life responsive parenting intervention yields lasting but diminishing benefits on child weight, finds study
Early life-responsive parenting can lead to healthier weight outcomes for children in their earliest years, with effects lasting but diminishing into middle childhood, according to a new study. Conducted by the Penn State College of Medicine and the Center for Childhood Obesity Research at Penn State University, this research is part of the INSIGHT study, a long-term interdisciplinary collaboration focusing on preventing obesity during the first two years after birth.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Seafood consumption linked to prosocial behavior in children
Children who consumed the least amounts of seafood at 7-years-old were likely to be less 'prosocial' at ages 7 and 9 years than those who regularly consumed seafood, according to a new study. 'Prosocial' behaviour includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing.
March 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 10th, 2025

Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Epidemiologists uncork the cancer risks
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content—an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties—offers protection against cancer. Researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health, however, have put this assumption to the test.
March 10, 2025 — Source

You're Already Eating Enough Protein. Here's What Experts Say You Should Worry About Instead.
Social media is filled to the brim with protein content, but you should still make sure not to neglect other key nutrients.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — March 9th, 2025

Make Sure You're Getting Plenty of These Superfoods for Peak Kidney Health
Your kidney health is linked to what you eat. Focus on these foods for a boost in function.
March 9, 2025 — Source

Health — DNA — Genetics — March 9th, 2025

Health — Diet & Weight — February 28th, 2025

6 Vitamins and Minerals to Unlock Healthy Aging, According to Experts
Wondering which vitamins and minerals are key for healthy aging? We talked to experts and this is what they said.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Contrary to expectations, negative mood and low social contact linked to less unhealthy eating during COVID-19 lockdown
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, researchers at the University of Vienna assessed the influence of stress, mood, and social interactions on unhealthy eating habits in nearly 800 participants across Austria, Italy, and Germany. Surprisingly, results showed that negative mood and fewer social interactions led to a decrease in unhealthy food consumption and enjoyment.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Keep Your Heart Healthy With Omega-3s. Here's How to Add Them to Your Diet
Make sure you're getting enough omega-3s in your diet to keep your body in tip-top shape.
February 28, 2025 — Source

One Side of Microplastics, Please. Foods With Plastic Inside and Swaps to Make
Microplastics are everywhere, including your favorite foods and drinks. Here's how to reduce plastic particles.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Q&A: Scientist shares surprising nutritional benefits of potatoes
February is known as the month of love, and it's also National Potato Lovers Month. It's the perfect time to talk about one of the world's most popular (and misunderstood) foods. Potatoes often get a bad rap, but new research shows they can actually play a role in weight loss and improving insulin resistance—especially for people with impaired glucose metabolism.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Randomized clinical food trials: Best clinical practice, quality management & data processing
Food clinical trials may not be as familiar to the general population as pharmaceutical clinical trials, which have been in operation for centuries, but this approach is becoming ever more familiar to those in the field. Randomized clinical food trials are essential to this task, for which data management and quality management are synonymous with best clinical practice.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Tensions in school-community partnerships hinder sustainability of SNAP-Ed programs
New research reveals significant barriers to sustaining policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes in schools through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed)-funded partnerships. A recent research article published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior identifies capacity gaps that hinder equitable distribution of vital health programming. The study emphasizes that while SNAP-Ed aims for schools to independently sustain PSE changes, the current approach often poses challenges for under-resourced schools.
February 28, 2025 — Source

The 5 Best Magnesium Supplements of 2025
If you're magnesium deficient, your doctor may recommend supplements. Here's what to know when choosing the best one.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — February 18th, 2025

Fish and chips shouldn't come with a catch: How Australia can keep illegal seafood off our plates
If you've ever been stopped by quarantine officers at the airport, you might think Australia's international border is locked down like a fortress. But when it comes to trade in seafood, it's more like a net full of holes.
February 18, 2025 — Source

New study evaluates public policy preferences for limiting children's access to energy drinks
Energy drinks are becoming an increasingly important topic in public health, nutrition and food policy, with global sales more than doubling from 2018--2023 and product selection expanding by 20% since 2021.
February 18, 2025 — Source

New tool to verify Aussie food product claims and green credentials
CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has today launched an important new national resource of isotopic data—food's unique fingerprint—that can be used to help protect and further grow Australia's reputation for high-quality, safe, and sustainably-produced food.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Scientists decode diet from stool DNA -- no questions asked
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track diet using stool metagenomic data. This non-invasive, data-driven approach offers an objective alternative to traditional food diaries and questionnaires, which are still the gold standard in dietary assessment but can suffer from misreporting and compliance issues.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — February 17th, 2025

Apple Cider Vinegar: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers
The new Netflix series "Apple Cider Vinegar" tells the story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who built a loyal following on social media by documenting her cancer journey online. But in 2015, Gibson was exposed as a fraud. She never had cancer, and lied about donating funds to charities and ill children.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Be prepared—keeping food safe during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council has issued food safety advice for consumers about how to be prepared for power outages.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder face increased risk of disease
Children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) have an elevated risk of developing psychiatric and physical conditions, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics reports. The study highlights the importance of early identification to improve care of these children.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Genetic study links defects in sugar digestion to irritable bowel syndrome
Sucrase-isomaltase (SI) is an intestinal enzyme critical for the digestion of dietary carbohydrates, particularly sucrose and starch. Previous studies from the Gastrointestinal Genetics team at CIC bioGUNE—BRTA and LUM University suggested a genetic link between SI defects and IBS, whereby certain DNA changes cause reduced enzymatic activity and inefficient digestion of carbohydrates, thus inducing symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Obesity and medication: When does bodyweight matter?
How can we best treat infectious diseases in people with obesity? Hospital pharmacist and Ph.D. researcher Koen van Rhee studied how obesity affects blood levels of two commonly used medicines. He also developed a method for pharmaceutical companies to test new drugs on this patient group.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food
Parents across the U.S. should soon be able to determine how much lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury are in the food they feed their babies, thanks to a California law, the first of its kind, that took effect this year.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Protecting the gut health while on antibiotics
As a seasonal shift happens, you or someone in your family may be feeling a bit under the weather.
February 17, 2025 — Source

What are the side effects of GLP-1 medications? A researcher explains
GLP-1 medications initially were used to help people with diabetes improve their insulin resistance and hunger cravings. However, over the past few years, these medications have become popular due to their weight loss and weight management benefits. Dr. Saundra Nguyen, assistant professor of internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, explains the side effects of GLP-1s.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — February 7th, 2025

Beef brisket
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season brisket with pepper. In batches, cook meat, turning once in a while until dark brown on all sides. Put brisket on a plate.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Bird flu and the egg shortage: Epidemiologist shares what you should know to stay healthy
Can't find eggs at your local grocery store? You're not alone. The recent H5N1 bird flu has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens, leading to higher egg prices and egg shortages across the nation.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Can NAD Plus Supplements Reverse the Aging Process?
You should know these benefits, side effects and risk factors for NAD plus.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Cheese latkes
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until you have a thick batter.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Decline in BMI, waist circumference seen in decade before dementia
Zimu Wu, Ph.D., from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues conducted a case-control study involving a sample drawn from community-dwelling participants in the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly study. Dementia cases were matched to dementia-free controls for sociodemographic characteristics and time of diagnosis.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Dietary supplement shown to restore cardiac function
A dietary supplement developed at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has been found to stop the progression of heart failure in animal models, providing further evidence of the supplement's efficacy for potential use in humans.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Health system heavy hitters team on new network for nutrition-based interventions
Tufts University, Kaiser Permanente and other healthcare organizations have launched the National Food is Medicine Network of Excellence to share best practices and measure the health outcomes and costs of produce prescription programs.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk
Large clinical trial shows that replacing regular salt with a sodium-potassium blend offers a simple, low-cost intervention for stroke patients
February 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — February 5th, 2025

All You Need to Know About Mushroom Coffee -- the New Morning Alternative
The latest morning drink is a cup of mushroom coffee. Here's what makes it different from the traditional cup of coffee.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Banned but Not Gone: Learn 9 of the Most Popular Foods Containing Red Dye No. 3
It's not just candy. See which other products use the banned chemical food additive.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Best Immunity Supplements for 2025
Whether you haven't been getting outside as much as you should or are just feeling run-down, these supplements will give your immune system some extra support.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Diet may influence risk of depression and Alzheimer's disease
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Innovative method sheds light on the proteins behind gut health
A new Weizmann Institute study identified all of the proteins in a stool sample -- those from the microbiome, the human body and food -- revealing the hidden secrets of the intestines and their impact on human disease
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Juice cleanse may harm gut and oral health
Think your juice cleanse is making you healthier? A new Northwestern University study suggests it might be doing the opposite. The study, recently published in Nutrients, found that a vegetable and fruit juice-only diet - even for just three days - can trigger shifts in gut and oral bacteria linked to inflammation and cognitive decline.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting them
Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Researchers discover the brain cells that tell you to stop eating
Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a meal.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Stress caused by war in Ukraine can affect children's eating behavior
Professor of Nutrition Maijaliisa Erkkola's research group investigated the prevalence of disruptions in eating behavior in children living in Ukraine in cooperation with the O.M. Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. A total of 4,854 parents participated in the survey.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Sugars from field peas speed up sour beer brewing, researchers discover
Sour beers have become a fixture on microbrewery menus and store shelves. They're enjoyed for their tart, complex flavors, but some can require long and complicated brewing processes.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Value-added pancakes: Using science to improve nutrition of breakfast staple
Typical breakfast pancakes are soft, fluffy and delicious but, sadly, not terribly healthy. Food scientists at Washington State University are working to change that by boosting the popular morning favorite's nutritional value while enhancing its taste and texture.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

What is front-of-package food labeling? And will it help?
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed food companies use new, front-of-package labels highlighting the levels of fat, salt and added sugar in their products.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Want Healthier Hair? Focus on These 7 Hair-Friendly Vitamins
If you're on a healthy hair journey, these are the essential vitamins to ensure you get plenty of.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — February 3rd, 2025

Common stimulant treatment for binge eating disorder shows mixed results
Patients taking a commonly used stimulant for the treatment of binge eating disorder experienced mixed results, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Daily omega-3 fatty acids may help human organs stay young
Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year period.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices in Canada
The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start appearing on grocery store shelves, and by January 2026, they'll be mandatory.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

One gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging
One gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

People prefer meat alternatives if they are significantly cheaper than real meat, study shows
Only a few people fundamentally oppose eating plant-based meat alternatives, a recent survey of 2,100 customers in the U.S. shows. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was conducted by marketing researchers from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), Humboldt University Berlin and Georg August University Göttingen.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Slow traffic, fast food: Road delays may lead to unhealthy eating
Ever notice how much more tempting it is to pick up fast food for dinner after being stuck in traffic? It's not just you. New University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research shows that traffic delays significantly increase visits to fast food restaurants, leading to unhealthier eating for millions each year.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 24th, 2025

Banned but Not Gone: Learn 9 of the Most Popular Foods Containing Red Dye No. 3
It's not just candy. See which other products use the banned chemical food additive.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Individual chemesthetic perception may affect dietary habits
Individual chemesthetic perception may affect dietary habits
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Survey highlights Baltimore's food insecurity decline, but racial disparities in grocery access endure
Fewer Baltimore-area residents experienced food insecurity last year than in 2023 even though researchers found profound racial disparities with hunger and access to grocery stores, according to the latest results from an annual survey by Johns Hopkins University's 21st Century Cities Initiative.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Team develops weight loss app that tracks fiber, protein content in meals
Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a weight management program that helps individuals plan meals with the assistance of a web application and support from a registered dietitian.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 22nd, 2025

13 Foods That Will Keep Your Kidneys in Tip-Top Shape
Adding the right foods to your diet will go a long way in maintaining and boosting your kidney health.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Best Food Delivery Services of 2025
Stay well-fed with the best food delivery apps of 2025 — fast, convenient and full of delicious choices.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Best Melatonin Supplements of 2025
Regulate your sleep cycle and improve your sleep quality with the best melatonin supplements of 2025.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Best Vitamins for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails in 2025
Promote the health of your nails, skin and hair with these expert-picked vitamins.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Florida man eats diet of butter, cheese, beef; cholesterol oozes from his body
High cholesterol is considered 240 mg/dL. The man's was over 1,000 mg/dL.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Green tea enriched films show promise for treating oral mucositis
Green tea shines as a natural powerhouse of antioxidants, with catechins leading the charge among its polyphenols, which protect cells from oxidative stress. These powerful compounds neutralize harmful free radicals generated during cancer treatment. The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea can alleviate oral mucositis, a painful inflammation of the mouth lining often caused by chemotherapy and radiation.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Source

Processed red meat isn't just bad for your heart, it's also associated with dementia
Less red meat is good for the planet and a rowing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

The 5 Best Multivitamins for Men in 2025
The best multivitamins for men will help fulfill nutritional needs and fill gaps that are left unchecked even by the most balanced diet.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

The mechanism behind behavioral side effects of popular weight loss drugs
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RA)—medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity that have recently been making headlines due to a rise in popularity as weight loss agents—have been linked with behavioral side effects.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Turmeric and curcumin may reduce muscle damage, inflammation after exercise
The turmeric plant, a member of the ginger family, has been used as a spice or food dye in cooking for thousands of years. A yellowish or reddish - depending on the species - substance is obtained from its stem to form one of the main ingredients of curry, a type of dish hailing from Asia that enjoys widespread popularity all over the world.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

We're turning waste bread crusts into nutritious food with ancient Asian fermentation
Do you find yourself tossing away the crusts of your bread? You're not alone, but the scale of bread waste is staggering. Around 10% of the 185 million tons of bread baked worldwide each year is wasted. While some of this waste occurs at home, much of it comes from supermarkets and commercial bakers.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Websites selling compounded GLP-1 RAs often misinform consumers, research reveals
Websites that sell compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) often partially inform or misinform consumers, including with respect to U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, according to a research letter published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Health Forum.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Why do people with obesity, but without diabetes, start taking semaglutide?
Factors such as sex, type of insurance plan, and the use of common medications influenced whether individuals with obesity but without diabetes initiated semaglutide treatment
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 20th, 2025

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed
Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Cucumbers are trendy, but how healthy are they?
Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of views in the past year, thrusting the salad bar staple into the spotlight. Which might leave you wondering: Healthwise, can cukes endure the glare? Or should they be deleted from your diet?
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research. This 'intermuscular' fat is highly prized in beef steaks for cooking. However, little is known about this type of body fat in humans, and its impact on health. This is the first study to comprehensively investigate the effects of fatty muscles on heart disease.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers
People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for 'leaky gut', according to new research. These changes in the gut could explain why psoriasis sufferers often have gastrointestinal problems and are more prone to developing Crohn's disease.
January 20th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Intermittent fasting is an effective alternative to traditional diets, study finds
Intermittent fasting has gained attention for its potential metabolic benefits, but questions remain about which regimen is most effective and how it compares to continuous energy restriction. To address these questions, researchers analyzed data from over 9,800 participants across 153 studies, focusing on three common intermittent fasting regimens: time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, and the 5:2 diet. These were compared with continuous energy restriction and usual diets.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Is your protein powder safe? Report reveals high heavy metal levels
A new report from the Clean Label Project (PDF) reveals that popular protein powders—especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties—may contain high levels of lead and cadmium.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

New study uncovers brain neurons driving fat and sugar consumption
Distinct hippocampal neurons influence food preferences and obesity risk by responding to specific nutrients and forming spatial memory of food cues.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Now that we have new 'miracle' diet drugs, what's the point of exercising?
New diet drugs are making it easier to lose weight. So does that mean we can stop exercising? Health experts say no. There is a long list of upsides to going for a walk or hitting the gym, and weight loss isn't necessarily at the top.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Obsessing Over Your Protein? Why 'Goals' Might Not Be Necessary, Experts Say
If you've been focusing on your #proteingoals for the New Year, you may want to stop.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to cognitive benefits but may pose kidney risks
Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Researchers create an atlas of health associations for GLP-1 receptor agonists
Study of 2.4 million participants reveals potential advantages for cardiometabolic and psychiatric conditions alongside increased risks of gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal issues
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Risky nectar: France warns of surge in 'aphrodisiac honey'
French customs officials said Monday that they had seized tons of illegally imported honey touted as an all-natural sexual enhancement—but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs—were seized in the country last year.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Study shows tea consumption can lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
The researchers found there were 5,835 deaths during follow-up, including 1,823 cardiovascular-related deaths.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Turf over surf: Isotope analysis reveals prehistoric Greek dietary practices
Simon Fraser University, the Greek Ministry of Culture, and the University of Bologna have conducted an isotope study on the dietary patterns of Mesolithic and Neolithic humans at Franchthi Cave, Greece. The report confirms a terrestrial-based diet with negligible consumption of marine resources during these periods.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

We know what you ate: Detailed protein activity maps assess intestinal health
If the organs in our bodies could talk, the intestines might be the ones to divulge the most hidden truths about our lifestyle and health. Along the way, their "confessions" could supply crucial information for biomedical and clinical research. Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have now given just this sort of "voice" to the intestine.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 17th, 2025

Calorie labeling can help people choose slightly fewer calories
A new Cochrane review has found that calorie labeling of food on menus and products leads people to choose slightly fewer calories.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Intestinal bacterium found to reduce sugar intake in diabetic mice and humans
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to several non-communicable diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Animals naturally crave sugar, and uncontrolled sugar preferences can lead to high sugar intake, raising the risk of hyperglycemia and metabolic diseases.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington
For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Source

Meet 'Super' Ozempic: Higher Dose Semaglutide Leads to Even Greater Weight Loss In Major Trial
People who stayed on a 7.2 milligram weekly dose of semaglutide lost around 20% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nutritional interventions found effective for hemodialysis patients, increasing energy intake
In recent years, advancements in dialysis therapy and the growing number of elderly patients starting dialysis have contributed to the aging of the overall dialysis population. Consequently, malnutrition-related conditions such as sarcopenia, frailty, and protein energy wasting (PEW) have become significant issues for dialysis patients.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Researchers propose novel model to screen misreporting in dietary surveys
An international team led by Prof. John Speakman from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences derived a predictive model by combining classical statistics and machine learning for total energy expenditure, providing a more objective way to assess the validity of food intake records.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Wegovy and Ozempic top list of 15 drugs up for next price negotiations
If the Trump admin doesn't alter the process, negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 13th, 2025

Are Cheap Meal Kit Services Any Good? I Tested a Bunch to Find Out
Get prepped produce or oven-ready meals delivered to your doorstep with the best cheap meal kit services we've tested.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Best Vitamins for Energy in 2025
Improve your overall energy levels and mood with these vitamins.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Discovery of key protein for burning fat may lead to obesity treatments
Obesity, which affects 650 million people worldwide, influences the development of cardiometabolic diseases and increases the risk of cancer. Guadalupe Sabio, head of the Organ Crosstalk in Metabolic Diseases Group at the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), and Cintia Folgueira, from CNIO and the National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC), have discovered one of the ways in which the body burns brown fat and converts it into heat. This mechanism protects against obesity and related metabolic diseases.
January 13th, 2025 — Source or Source

'True food' research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods
A study by investigators from Mass General Brigham provides information to empower consumers and policymakers about the degree of processing of the foods available at three large grocery retailers.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Vitamin E: Benefits, Drawbacks, Supplements and How to Get It in Your Diet
Do you need more vitamin E in your diet, or are you considering supplements? Here's what you should know.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 9th, 2025

7 Best Foods to Boost Your Energy, According to Experts
If you want to feel refreshed and vitalized, check out these expert-approved foods to boost your energy.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

2025's Healthiest Diet: An Ultimate Guide to the Mediterranean Diet and Why It Works
The Mediterranean diet was named the healthiest way to eat for the eighth year in a row. Here's how to start the new year off right.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Exercising after breakfast curbs blood sugar spikes and appetite in women
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that in healthy females, a post-meal rise in blood sugar was lower if they waited until after breakfast to exercise.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Diet, microbes and fat: A new pathway controlling levels of body fat and cholesterol
Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new preclinical study by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University's Ithaca campus.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

High-fat diet during adolescence increases impulsive behaviors in adult rodents
For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. But what role, if any, does diet play in adolescent psychological development?
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Olive oil is healthy—turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us, too
Olive oil is synonymous with the Mediterranean diet, and the health benefits of both are well documented.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Simple green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from goji berries
As the search for sustainability permeates all fields, researchers are turning to a unique organic source for creating antibacterial silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) -- the humble goji berry.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Value-added taxes could promote healthier, more sustainable diets
No value-added taxes (VAT) on fruit and vegetables, but increased VAT on meat and milk would have a positive effect on diet-related diseases, the environment, consumption and tax revenues, because food prices influence our buying behavior. This is the conclusion of research led by Dr. Marco Springmann, scientist at the University of Oxford, and Dr. Florian Freund, researcher at the Thünen-Institute for Market Analysis.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

What we eat affects our health—and can alter how our genes function
Fiber is well known to be an important part of a healthy diet, yet less than 10% of Americans eat the minimum recommended amount. A study from Stanford Medicine might finally convince us to fill our plates with beans, nuts, cruciferous veggies, avocados and other fiber-rich foods.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 8th, 2025

A vaccine to prevent weight gain? It's on the horizon
This time of year, millions of people turn to diets, exercise and medication to help them get their weight in check. New University of Colorado Boulder research suggests another surprising tool could help them achieve their resolution: Exposure to beneficial bacteria.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Crafting the perfect bite of meat: Engineers develop metamaterials that mimic muscle and fat architecture
In a new publication in Nature Communications, Israeli and Palestinian engineers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem pioneered the use of metamaterials to create whole cuts of meat. The work leverages cutting-edge materials science to overcome the long-standing challenges of replicating the texture and structure of traditional meat while offering a scalable and cost-effective production method that surpasses 3D printing technology.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Elderberry juice improves metabolic health and weight management
Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Intermittent fasting aids weight loss and boosts heart health in obesity, study finds
A team of scientists has shown that intermittent fasting (reducing the number of hours of intake and extending the hours of fasting each day) is an effective method for losing weight and improves cardiovascular health in people with obesity problems.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Liver protein SerpinA1: A new player in the fight against obesity and diabetes
Researchers from Kumamoto University have identified a liver-derived protein, serine protease inhibitor A1 (SerpinA1), as a key regulator in combating obesity and enhancing glucose metabolism. This study, published in Nature Communications, sheds light on how activating brown adipose tissue (BAT) could pave the way for innovative treatments for diabetes and metabolic disorders.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Morning coffee may protect the heart better than all-day coffee drinking
People who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to new research.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Supported weight management may improve symptoms for people living with long COVID and overweight
Researchers have found that a combination of dietitian and peer-supported weight management may help improve symptoms in people with both long COVID and overweight—however, the study authors stress it was a complex intervention and further research is required.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 7th, 2025

Researchers uncover the power of personalized goal setting for weight loss
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has unveiled the power of personalized goal-setting for achieving sustained weight loss as Australians set health resolutions for the new year.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency
Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food's quality and nutritional value. In recent years, researchers have developed precision techniques that use optical sensors and AI to facilitate more efficient drying. A new study discusses three emerging smart drying techniques, providing practical information for the food industry.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Sustainable nanofiber coating can extend fruit shelf life
As fruits and vegetables are perishable, it can be challenging to keep them fresh and safe to eat. In the time it takes to transport them from farm to table, these difficulties with post-harvest storage mean that enormous amounts of fresh produce are currently being wasted. While this waste can be reduced with the help of cold storage and robust packaging, these solutions are often highly unsustainable.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Undernutrition linked to measles outbreaks in low-income countries
There were an estimated 136,200 deaths caused by measles across the globe in 2022, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. The global number of cases of measles had declined from 2000–2016, then reversed in 2018, in part due to the pandemic and undervaccination.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Vegan or not, plant-based foods boost gut microbes for better health
Analysis of microbiome data from over 21,000 individuals suggests that diet diversity and quality, rather than strict veganism, drive gut microbes linked to better health.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Vitamin deficiency may be why you're so tired. A nutritional neuroscientist explains
Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt "very tired" or "exhausted" most days or every day over a three-month period.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 6th, 2025

Bile acids' surprising role in food allergy treatment revealed
Metabolites—small molecules within cells, biofluids, tissues or organisms—play an integral role in various diseases, and studying the many metabolites (metabolomics) can teach us how the body works in ways that help researchers develop new treatments, especially for food allergens.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

DASH Diet earns top spots in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, Diet, developed in part by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, has been recognized as the second-best diet overall and the best heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Diet plays key role in shaping gut microbiome and health
A varied diet rich in vegetables is known to be healthy for one's well-being. Excessive consumption of meat, especially red meat, can lead to chronic and cardiovascular diseases. That is also because what we eat shapes the gut microbiome. At the same time, excluding certain foods, such as dairy or animal products, is not necessarily a general solution to achieve microbial balance.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Dietary choices create distinct gut microbiomes, influencing health outcomes
A varied diet rich in vegetables is known to be healthy for one's well-being. Excessive consumption of meat, especially red meat, can lead to chronic and cardiovascular diseases. That is also because what we eat shapes the gut microbiome. At the same time, excluding certain foods, such as dairy or animal products, is not necessarily a general solution to achieve microbial balance. But can we find out which food products determine differences in the gut microbiome?
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Doctors worry that iodine deficiency—a dietary problem from the past—is coming back
The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Withings' Omnia health-focused smart mirror can do full-body scans
We’re seeing a lot of interesting and innovative products during the latest CES 2025. Big tech companies are using the conference to show off both products aimed at the commercial market as well as concepts that reflect what they are capable of achieving. Withings, a company specializing in health monitoring and fitness devices, has introduced Omnia, a “smart mirror” capable of scanning your body.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Why sugar cravings persist after the holidays—and how to beat them
You've put away the candy canes, swept up the cookie crumbs and have vowed not to finish the box of specialty chocolates you received.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — January 3rd, 2025

Dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A natural treatment for ED?
Erectile dysfunction, also called ED, is trouble getting and keeping an erection that's firm enough for sex. ED is common, and treatments such as prescription medicines are available. But maybe you've seen advertisements for herbs or supplements that claim to boost sexual performance. Could they work for you?
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Is Dry January a good idea?
Dry January is a somewhat recent trend in which some people stop drinking alcohol for the month of January. In general, cutting back on alcohol consumption is a good idea for our health, especially after the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's, during which many of us may eat and drink more than we normally would.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Ready-to-eat broccoli pulled from Walmart shelves due to listeria risk
If you've picked up a bag of Marketside Broccoli Florets from Walmart recently, check your fridge or freezer.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

The best smart scales for 2025
Smart scales do so much more than just check your weight.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol
#2693
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 31st, 2024

How a diet lowers risk of early death while benefiting the Earth
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the Planetary Health Diet, which emphasizes nonprocessed, plant-based food with a modest amount of meat and dairy, can lower risk of premature death by 30%. It can also substantially decrease the average person's environmental impact, according to CBS News.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 28th, 2024

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains
What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains
December 28th, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 27th, 2024

Cooking garlic and onions at high heat can form trans fats, study finds
Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TFAs are responsible for over 278,000 annual deaths worldwide, and it recommends that TFA consumption should be limited to less than 1% of daily energy intake.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Craving carbs? Blame an ancient gene.
We, Neanderthals, and Denisovans all have extra copies of a starch-digesting enzyme.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 26th, 2024

Food recall update: Сlass 1 alert issued for Costco eggs linked to salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of certain eggs sold at Costco to its highest Class 1 alert level due to salmonella contamination risks.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Trans-isomerization of unsaturated fatty acids in cooking with sulfur-rich vegetables
Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TFAs are responsible for over 278,000 annual deaths worldwide, and it recommends that TFA consumption should be limited to less than 1% of daily energy intake.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 16th, 2024

Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies
Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years. Food allergies in particular affect millions of people worldwide-;this includes allergies to foods such as milk, peanuts, eggs and shellfish. They are typically caused by the immune system being hypersensitive to harmless substances in foods and the environment. Flavonoids are chemicals present in various fruits and vegetables that are known to have anti-allergic effects and show promise as natural allergic treatments.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

Study finds brain enzyme inhibition reduces obesity in mice
Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center (CRCHUM).
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Why do we get headaches from drinking red wine?
It's not the tannins or sulfites after all.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 13th, 2024

An unexpected side effect: Intermittent fasting may slow hair regrowth
Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth—at least in mice. Researchers report December 13 in the journal Celle that mice subjected to intermittent fasting regimes showed improved metabolic health but slower hair regeneration compared to mice with 24/7 access to food.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

I Tested 9 Stovetop Mac and Cheese Brands. Here's What I Found
I have a new favorite boxed mac and cheese. I also learned some tips along the way to make these quick meals even better.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

U.S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose
The U.S. obesity rate declined for the first time in a decade last year, coinciding with the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss meds, a new study finds.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 10th, 2024

Can You Cook Meat That's Still Frozen? Here's What an Expert Says
We asked an executive chef all of our frozen-meat related questions.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Can your diet help reduce brain iron and cognitive decline?
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain—a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Food insecurity in LA County remains well above national average, despite slight decline, study finds
Despite a modest 5% improvement since 2023, food insecurity in L.A. County remains alarmingly high—well above the national average and L.A.'s pre-pandemic level.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease
A review highlights the potential benefits of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and plant-based proteins for IBD management, emphasizing the need for further research to personalize treatments.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 6th, 2024

A reduction in BMI among adults is associated with lower health care spending, study suggests
Adults with employer-sponsored insurance see estimated cost savings of 7% with a 5% BMI reduction and 30% with a 25% BMI reduction
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Advances in carotenoid analysis: Speed and precision unlocked
Carotenoids, the pigments responsible for the vibrant hues of tomatoes, carrots, and some seafood, are well-regarded for their antioxidant effects and health benefits. A few examples of commercially significant carotenoids are lycopene, &beta-carotene, and astaxanthin.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

More plant protein, less animal protein tied to lower heart disease risk, not stroke
A higher plant-to-animal dietary protein ratio is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease, but not stroke
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Diet & Weight — December 2nd, 2024

All people are unique -- also in the gut
A new study increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other things, that changes in the gut environment have an impact on the composition and activity of gut bacteria. Ultimately, this may help explain why we all have different gut bacteria and probably also why we react differently to the same food.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Moderate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to an increased risk, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Dietary study finds animal products improve child nutrition in Africa
The consumption of milk products, eggs and fish has a positive effect on childhood development in Africa. This has been demonstrated in a recent study by the CABI's regional center for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya and the University of Bonn.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Obesity treatment in a natural, food-grade microcapsule has no unpleasant side effects
As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Scientists establish novel 2D 'health state map' to define metabolic health
Chinese scientists have developed a novel two-dimensional (2D) framework, the "Health State Map (HSM)," to define metabolic health and nutritional capacity. The study, which was conducted by Prof. Lin Xu's team from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), collaborating with Prof. Chen Luonan and Prof. Zeng Rong from the Center for Excellent in Molecular Cell Science of CAS, and scientists from BYHEALTH Institute of Nutrition & Health, was published online in National Science Review on Nov. 26.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Salmonella outbreak triggers recall of cucumbers in 26 states
Sixty-eight people have been sickened and 18 have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers sold in 26 states and parts of Canada.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Tackling malnutrition in older adults, bite by bite
Most older adults prefer to age in their homes and stay active in their communities. For many, malnutrition will derail those plans due to involuntary weight loss, micronutrient deficiencies and frailty. These conditions don't just impact quality of life, they frequently necessitate a transition to living in a long-term care facility.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Tasty, airy baked goods with culinary foam made from peas
Culinary foam made from the whites of chicken eggs makes baked goods light and airy. In the LeguFoam project, Fraunhofer researchers are working on a plant-based alternative made from legumes.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Twin research underscores link between low fruit and vegetable intake and depression
Research using four major international studies of twins suggests that eating more fruit and vegetables could help reduce depression. Although the benefit of high fruit and vegetable intake has previously been reported, few studies have focused on adults aged 45+, or specifically on twins.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Why these six plant-based foods have brain-boosting benefits
New research reveals Queen Garnet plums, elderberries and more have antioxidants that could protect your brain from illness.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Diet and Weight Loss — Resources

4 Keys to Weight Loss Success
Successful "losers" share four factors in their ability to take weight off and keep it off.
Provides Information — Source

Bad cholesterol: it's not what you think
It's time to rethink the halo-and-pitchfork view of our blood fat levels
Provides Information — Source

Calorie-Count.com
we provide completely free weight loss tools, nutritional information, and a vibrant and supportive community to help you lose or maintain weight, safely and effectively!
Provides Information — Source

DietingPlans.com
Our mission is to provide the best dieting and fitness plans to consumers worldwide, allowing them to reach their health and fitness goals through long-term healthy solutions.
Provides a Service — Source

EvinceNaturals
Evince Naturals Online website where you can buy Earth's Pharmacy and Equilib products.
Provides Products — Source

ZonePerfect
Lose Weight on the Zone Diet!
Provides Products — Source