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Aussie supermarkets failing to help us eat a healthier diet
New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food retailers ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Common diet tips about water intake and spicy foods could be wrong
The common rationale for drinking water at meals is that it physically stretches the stomach, triggering fullness so you don't eat too much. But a new Cornell study found no support for that idea in practice. The paper is ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Around a third of all heart related deaths and disease may be due to ultraprocessed foods
New research published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine and presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO 2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), ...
Jul 16, 2026
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What's driving the obesity pandemic?
New research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, (15–17 July) asks what is driving the obesity pandemic.
Jul 16, 2026
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Taking prebiotics during pregnancy could protect babies from antibiotic-linked food allergies
New research from The Kids Research Institute Australia suggests a simple dietary intervention during pregnancy could help protect against the increased risk of food allergies associated with antibiotics taken before birth.
Jul 16, 2026
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UN agency warns cost of a healthy diet has spiked 25% since 2021
The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 percent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released Wednesday by the United Nations.
Jul 16, 2026
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Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, also called a ketogenic diet, can help some people lose weight by forcing their bodies to burn fat for fuel instead of sugar.
Jul 15, 2026
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Study debunks misleading women's exercise advice
Women should ignore most of the exercise advice they see on social media, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers say.
Jul 15, 2026
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That avocado oil chip you're eating may not be made with pure avocado oil
If you've been reaching for chips, mayonnaise or salad dressing labeled "made with avocado oil," there's a good chance the oil inside isn't pure avocado oil, despite it being the only listed oil ingredient. University of ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Researchers launch global initiative to study disappearing heritage diets
The world's "heritage" diets could hold vital clues to better health. Writing in Nature Medicine, researchers from 12 countries have launched the World Diet Initiative, a global effort to document and study these diets before ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection
A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal infections common in immunocompromised patients, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Chronic consumption of xanthan gum may cause inflammation in the colon
Xanthan gum is found almost everywhere. This food additive has thickening, stabilizing and gelling properties and is one of the food industry's most widely used additives for adjusting the consistency of ice cream, yogurt, ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Mediterranean diet paradox reveals shifting nutrition trends
Despite decades of scientific evidence linking the Mediterranean diet to lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other chronic illnesses, the eating pattern is steadily disappearing in the very countries where ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Mediterranean diet compounds may aid nerve cells as brains age, review finds
Natural plant compounds known as polyphenols, found in berries, tea, cocoa, coffee and extra-virgin olive oil, may positively influence biological processes linked to Alzheimer's disease and other disorders characterized ...
Jul 14, 2026
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For your health—can your breakfast help lower cancer risk?
Don't sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast. Whether it's oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, berries in Greek yogurt or other healthy combinations—starting the morning with simple, whole foods is a great ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Underregulated dietary supplements endanger public health, say experts
Dietary supplements must be better regulated to protect public health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, "Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Dietary Supplements: A Position Paper from the ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Simple test could help track metabolic health in cancer and chronic disease
Researchers writing in Frontiers in Science propose using simple tests to track metabolic health in noncommunicable diseases, which cause three in four deaths worldwide.
Jul 14, 2026
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Why food skills belong in the school curriculum—not left to chance at home
One in 10 children ages 7 to 9 is living with obesity in Europe. In England, childhood obesity rises from around 10% of children in Reception to around 22% by Year 6. While we know there are many complex and inter-connected ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity
Eating an avocado every day may decrease heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to a recent study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences and published in the Journal of Clinical ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Can beetroot juice boost your sports performance? Here's what the latest study shows
Evidence that beetroot juice can improve athletic performance has long been inconsistent. While some studies reported benefits, others found little or no effect. Now, a new study combining results from 33 studies provides ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Knowledge about genes isn't enough: How to inform people about genetic risk of obesity
Does informing people about their genetic risk of obesity help them change their habits and lose excess weight? A study published in the journal Obesity Reviews by scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, shows ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Night owls eat later, choose less nutritious food, carry more belly fat and show higher metabolic risk
For generations, early to bed and early to rise was seen as the blueprint for a healthy life, and any departure from it was often considered unhealthy. Scientists, however, have discovered that whether someone is an early ...
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
Jul 12, 2026
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How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer's ...
Jul 11, 2026
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How birth method and antibiotics may shape babies' gut bacteria
A new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could be linked to differences in the development of the infant gut microbiome. The review also found ...
Jul 9, 2026
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