Diet, Food, and Nutrition - Medical News and Research Articles

New California law replaces 'sell by' labels on food packaging

Shoppers in California will no longer see "sell by" dates on their groceries.

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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher levels of 'bad' fatty acids in blood, study suggests

Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic "signature" in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health conditions, suggests a new study by an international team of researchers. The ...

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Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being, study suggests

Following a Mediterranean diet may provide additional benefits for mental health. A new study has now linked it to greater psychological well-being among people over 50. The research is the result of a collaboration between ...

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The 'healthier' drink that isn't: Popular alcoholic beverages found to be ultra-processed despite health claims

Canned cocktails and hard seltzers are being chosen by health-conscious young people as a safer way to consume alcohol, but new Australian research reveals these products are almost universally ultra-processed, potentially ...

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Intermittent fasting maintains long-term weight loss, regardless of meal timing, study shows

A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Granada Institute for Biomedical Research (ibs.GRANADA), the Public University of Navarra and the Biomedical Research Networking Center (CIBER) has demonstrated ...

Jul 3, 2026

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Menu photos reveal plate color and size may not drive healthier food choices

The appearance of food images on a menu can influence whether we order large or small portions—or potentially choose healthy or more caloric meals. New research from Flinders University indicates that the color and size of ...

Jul 3, 2026

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Ultra-processed foods linked to brain differences in young children

More than half the calories consumed by young kids in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods.

Jul 2, 2026

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Heat dome coming: Tips to stay safe during extreme temps

A heat dome is expected to scorch most of the United States through the July 4 weekend, sending temperatures into the high double and even triple digits in the central and eastern regions of the nation.

Jul 1, 2026

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Treatment for alcohol use disorder can reverse harmful brain effects

When we drink alcohol, our liver breaks it down into acetate, which the body can then burn as fuel. A new Neuropsychopharmacology study has discovered that chronic alcohol use can alter how the brain metabolizes acetate—and ...

Jun 30, 2026

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Growing evidence shows sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism

Since the first introduction of saccharin, an array of artificial and other non-nutritive (i.e., low-calorie or calorie-free) sweeteners have become ubiquitous in the U.S. food supply. However, a growing body of research ...