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2025 was the year protein 'jumped the shark'

Thirty years ago, when I began studying protein metabolism, I would never have guessed that 2025 would be spent explaining why more protein is not always better.

Jan 7, 2026

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Study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation

A new study from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has revealed that people who use meal plans lose more weight, highlighting the power of planning and potential for personalization.

Jan 6, 2026

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What to do if you fail at your New Year's resolution

Every year, many of us bravely announce our resolutions for the new year. A glass of champagne on New Year's Eve might add to our confidence in our ability to do better in the coming year and save more, spend less, eat better, ...

Dec 30, 2025

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One short quiz could help people stick to their weight loss plans

A new study, published in JMIR Formative Research, has found that people who answered a brief quiz to determine their "eating profile" were more likely to stick with their program and stay committed to their weight loss goals ...

Dec 3, 2025

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Eating alone linked to poorer nutrition in older adults

Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research by Flinders University has found.

Nov 19, 2025

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Florida confirms second case of 'zombie deer disease'

Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state's second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as "zombie deer disease" in a wild deer.

Oct 17, 2025

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Can you 'microdose' exercise?

The term "microdosing" originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects.

Sep 15, 2025

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'Brain dial' for controlling food, fat and salt cravings found in mice

It's natural to crave sugar when you feel tired and want a boost of energy. Now scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have linked a brain area in mice to the drive to consume not just sweets, but fats, salt ...

Sep 10, 2025

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Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?

In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts.

Sep 3, 2025

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Essay addressing cachexia emphasizes that patient reports aren't anecdotal; they're valuable data

"My body is all used up, and I have no will left to live." Those are the first words of a new essay written by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Tobias Janowitz. They're the words of his late mother during ...