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Keto diet may restore exercise benefits in people with high blood sugar

Written by | 3 Mar 2026

To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscle. It makes our hearts stronger and boosts […]

Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype

Written by | 21 Feb 2026

Intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than traditional dietary advice or doing nothing, a new Cochrane review finds. Obesity […]

How does TikTok shape young peoples’ dietary preferences?

Written by | 11 Feb 2026

Research in the International Journal of Consumer Studies reveals that TikTok functions as a powerful tool for shaping consumers’ food preferences and behaviors through the use of algorithmic mechanisms, social […]

New JAMA Commentary calls for evidence-backed dietary guidelines

Written by | 10 Feb 2026

A new JAMA commentary says the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans give undue prominence to meat, dairy, and “bad” fat and risk the public’s health. The Viewpoint, “When Nutrition Science is Ignored/Potential […]

Mediterranean diet lowers risk of all types of strokes in women

Written by | 5 Feb 2026

Researchers from a large and lengthy observational study report that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of all types of strokes among women. […]

Reducing sodium in everyday foods may yield heart-health benefits across populations

Written by | 1 Feb 2026

Lowering sodium in packaged and prepared foods could significantly improve cardiovascular health and prevent many cases of heart disease, stroke and deaths in the general population in France […]

Diet and stool tests may help predict IBD flares, study finds

Written by | 27 Jan 2026

Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study suggests. Researchers […]

1.6 million UK adults used weight loss drugs in past year

Written by | 12 Jan 2026

An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to help lose weight between early 2024 and early 2025, according […]

GLP-1s are changing the foods Americans buy

Written by | 5 Jan 2026

When Americans begin taking appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the changes extend well beyond the bathroom scale. According to new Cornell University research, the medications are associated […]

Survey: Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

Written by | 2 Jan 2026

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year’s resolutions, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. More […]

National Poll: Few parents offer teens guidance on healthy eating during holiday season

Written by | 1 Jan 2026

As teens gain more independence in their food choices, many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition —which could be especially important during the holidays, when celebrations often […]

Alcohol-free drinks popular during pregnancy – but new research shows guidelines are lacking

Written by | 12 Dec 2025

New research reveals that more than 7 in 10 (71%) women have consumed alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy, signalling their growing popularity among expectant mothers seeking safer […]

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