Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories—and what to do about it
When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn't always add up.
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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Food
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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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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 ...
Jul 6, 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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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 ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Healthy 4th of July cookout tips that still bring the sizzle
Celebrating Independence Day with an old-fashioned cookout is as American as apple pie. Unfortunately, the traditional Fourth of July menu wasn't cooked up with nutrition as a priority.
Jun 30, 2026
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Breastfeeding may help babies sleep longer by age one, challenging formula feeding claims
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life because of its many proven benefits, including protection against infections and support for healthy long-term development. ...
Jun 28, 2026
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What helps women eat well? Control over money, time and decisions matters
Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don't get enough of at least one micronutrient. These are the vitamins and minerals, such as iron, that the body ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Plant-based alternatives contain twice as many additives as animal products, finds study
A first-of-its-kind study of supermarket products has found that in total, the plant-based items sampled contained twice as many food additives as the animal-based equivalents. Overall, the plant-based products contained ...
Jun 24, 2026
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