https://medicalxpress.com/nutrition-healthy-eating-news/ en-us Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating A group of eating behavior and metabolism experts from across Europe have published a Perspective article in the journal Science examining the limitations of current evidence on ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-experts-highlight-limits-evidence-ultraprocessed.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:01 EDT news699876111 Most folks know intermittent fasting helps with weight loss, usually by limiting your daily eating window or cutting calories a couple of times a week. But does your age change how well this works for you—and might there be some hidden dangers? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-fasting-waistlines-exposing-dieters.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:20:03 EDT news699871353 A major new review led by Swansea University has highlighted growing evidence that diet in the early years of life may shape how well the brain develops, with effects that can still be seen in adolescence. Published in Advances in Nutrition, the paper brings together findings from 73 studies—including 48 controlled trials and 25 prospective studies—to examine how diet affects cognitive performance and academic outcomes in young people aged 8 to 19. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-early-diet-teenage-brain.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:20:03 EDT news699795781 As California lawmakers consider legislation that would require "high sugar" warning labels on restaurant menus, a University of California, Davis, study shows that the labels are effective in dissuading diners from ordering sugary items. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-restaurant-menus-diners-sweets.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:04 EDT news699719101 A new UC San Francisco study reveals how Philip Morris Companies Inc. used cigarette research, flavor engineering, and behavioral science to turn Lunchables into one of America's most successful ultra-processed foods for children. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-big-tobacco-ultra-foods.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:20:01 EDT news699712650 People are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Findings from a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study potentially explain this theory, revealing that the way we think about food changes if we are hungry or full—not just whether we want food, but how vividly we can imagine it. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-stomach-vivid-cravings-hunger-boosts.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:20:05 EDT news699703381 At least a dozen U.S. states are rolling out medically tailored meals in pilot projects through Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program serving 71 million Americans who qualify based on income or disability status. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-medically-tailored-meals-health-analysis.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:03 EDT news699531301 Methyleugenol is a component of essential oils and is found in basil, tarragon, nutmeg, and fennel. When ingested through food, it can be converted in the liver into a reactive form that induces chemical alterations in DNA. "These so-called methyleugenol-derived DNA adducts have already been detected in human liver tissue," explains Professor Dr. Jörg Fahrer from the Division of Food Chemistry and Toxicology at the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau. Despite a known potential carcinogenic effect, it has so far been unclear whether and how these types of damage are repaired in human cells. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-basil-fennel-compound-dangerous-dna.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:20:01 EDT news699550681 When the intestinal lining breaks down, harmful gut bacterial antigens can slip into the bloodstream alongside nutrients. This breach in the gut's protective barrier, known as "leaky gut," is more than a digestive issue—it's a sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has been increasingly linked to a number of chronic conditions. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-common-food-compound-key-leaky.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:04 EDT news699537001 An artificial intelligence framework that suggests just one to three ingredient swaps can make meals meaningfully more nutritious and less expensive, according to a new study published in PLOS Digital Health by Trevor Chan and Ilias Tagkopoulos of the University of California, Davis. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-ai-simple-food-swaps-meals.html Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:05 EDT news699182143 With less time and more work, chronic fatigue has become a moniker of modern society. However, this not only reduces the quality of life but also constitutes a social issue that affects work efficiency and leads to accidents. On the surface, the cause of fatigue is often attributed to not getting enough rest, but there may be another underlying issue—the lack of proper nutrition. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-chronic-fatigue-plate-blood-marker.html Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:04 EDT news699179505 Food labels make calories seem simple. They show the number of calories per serving, which is calculated based on how much fat, carbohydrates and protein the food contains. But inside the body, digestion is far more complicated. Food passes through a living microbial ecosystem that can influence how many of those calories people actually absorb. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-gut-microbes-calories-absorb-food.html Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:07 EDT news699119881