Food insecurity linked to gut microbiome changes in children
Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at ASM Microbe 2026.
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Low wages, empty plates, heavy toll: Rethinking suicide prevention
As a teenager, Rei Scott spent several weeks living out of a car with four family members and their dog. Each day, Scott worried about where they would spend the following night.
May 13, 2026
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Australian teens don't eat enough nutritious food. But we can change that
Teenagers lead busy lives. And to get through everything from school exams to softball games, they need nutritious food. But research suggests Australian teens aren't getting the nutrients they need, because their diets often ...
May 11, 2026
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Over half of parents in England are pestered by their children to buy junk food while food shopping, survey suggests
A study using a nationally representative survey of parents in England, presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May), reveals that over half (58%) of parents are frequently pestered ...
May 9, 2026
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For preschoolers, fear of new foods is common—and responding can feel anything but simple
Feeding children can be challenging. It is sometimes hard to know if you're getting it right. We want the best for our children, and we often think that means making sure they eat the right amounts of the right foods. Research ...
May 8, 2026
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Mothers bear the brunt of food insecurity, study shows
Mothers from households which don't have enough food are going to great lengths to ensure their infants are fed well, often at the expense of their own well-being, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has ...
May 8, 2026
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Study finds hunger hit mental health harder than job loss amid COVID-19 pandemic
Not having enough food may have had a greater negative effect on mental health in the United States than unemployment or loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. The ...
Apr 6, 2026
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Coping with chronic disease when food is scarce takes its toll on mental health, researchers find
Twenty-five years into her diabetes and youth research, epidemiology professor Angela Liese and her team continue to increase our understanding of this uniquely vulnerable population. The team's recent findings reveal that ...
Mar 21, 2026
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Guaranteed income improves food security for Black households in Georgia, study finds
Guaranteed income programs may reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition among low-income Black households in the state of Georgia, according to a new study led by the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Feb 9, 2026
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Psychosocial and community factors are strongly linked to diet quality among rural adults, study finds
A large cross-sectional study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, examined how psychosocial and environmental factors relate to diet quality among 2,420 adults living in rural and micropolitan communities ...
Feb 5, 2026
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