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UK food labels fail to flag most ultra-processed products

The study, published in BMJ Medicine, found that among the official public health definitions used to identify and regulate food and drink products in the UK, each varied widely in what proportion of processed and ultra-processed products was classed as unhealthy, while systems such as traffic light labels failed to identify more than half of these unhealthy packaged foods.

11 Nov 2026

Yogurt and cheese are rich in protein, but do they help aging muscles?

In a cross-sectional analysis of 6,790 adults aged 50 and older across two Irish cohorts, researchers found no consistent association between fermented dairy consumption and muscle strength, physical function, or frailty after accounting for lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. Although one analysis linked higher fermented dairy intake to greater odds of low grip strength, other findings did not support this association, and the researchers emphasized the need for further studies to establish whether fermented dairy influences healthy muscle aging.

11 Nov 2026

The way food feels in your mouth could change how much you eat

A scientific review examines how food texture and mouthfeel interact with oral sensory receptors, saliva, and brain pathways to influence food preferences, eating speed, appetite, and fullness. The authors suggest that understanding these mechanisms could help develop healthier, more satisfying foods, although their long-term effects on metabolic health require further investigation.

11 Nov 2026

Replacement PFAS chemical still harms developing zebrafish embryos

Publishing in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, researchers from Kyushu University used zebrafish embryos to study the health effects of the PFAS called PFBS (Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid), a substitute PFAS thought to be safer than traditional compounds.

11 Nov 2026

Oral leukemia therapy offers effective at-home care for older adults

For years, older patients with acute myeloid leukemia-an aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow-have needed clinic injections five to seven days a month, plus a daily oral pill. For these older patients, that clinic schedule can be quite demanding.

11 Nov 2026

Experimental cell therapy helps ordinary skin mimic tough palm tissue

In a phase I clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have partially transformed ordinary human skin cells into volar skin - the durable skin found exclusively on the palms and soles that resists friction and pressure.

11 Nov 2026

Cataract surgery boosts work, income, and food security in Mozambique

Two studies from rural Mozambique suggest cataract surgery is associated with benefits well beyond restored sight, including gains in quality of life, work participation, food and income security.

11 Nov 2026

Study reveals how people judge the risks of hormone-disrupting chemicals

When it comes to hormone-disrupting chemicals, people worry most about what they eat and drink and least about what they put on their skin, according to new research published in Risk Analysis.

11 Nov 2026

Precision nutrition shifts the focus from calorie cuts to quality

"Eat less, live longer" has a firm footing in the laboratory: dietary restriction extends lifespan across species, from yeast to mammals.

11 Nov 2026

Eating too much ultra-processed food? A study links it to worse PMS symptoms

A cross-sectional study of 607 young adult women in Turkey found that higher ultra-processed food consumption scores were associated with more severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, while non-judgmental and non-reactive mindful eating behaviors were linked to lower symptom severity. Mediterranean diet adherence was not independently associated with PMS severity, and the researchers cautioned that the findings cannot establish cause and effect.

10 Nov 2026

New patient-centered initiative aims to accelerate pediatric AML research and treatments

Blood Cancer United today announced the launch of Dare to Dream REALworld: AML, a patient-centered initiative co-founded with Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.

10 Nov 2026

Mayo Clinic research advances treatment options for genitourinary cancers

Cancers of the reproductive and urinary organs, known as genitourinary cancers, affect millions of people worldwide each year. Yousef Zakharia, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist, leads clinical research aimed at improving treatment results for patients with kidney, bladder and prostate cancers.

10 Nov 2026

Regular coffee consumption alters gut bacteria and digestive physiology

If you drink coffee regularly, it appears to alter not only your gut bacteria but also the physiology of the gut itself. That is the conclusion of a study from the University of Copenhagen, which may help point the way towards better treatments for constipation.

10 Nov 2026

No need to rewrite Darwin’s theory of evolution, study finds

The largest analysis of its kind finds no evidence that important genes are protected from mutation, challenging claims that our established understanding of evolution needs to be rewritten.

10 Nov 2026

Drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day? A study of 495,000 adults links it to lower AF risk

In a prospective study of 495,269 UK Biobank participants followed for approximately 13 years, researchers found that coffee consumption was associated with a 7% to 11% lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), with the strongest association observed at 2–3 cups daily. Tea consumption showed a more modest and less consistent association, with the authors reporting a 5% lower AF risk at 2–3 cups daily, although the observational findings cannot establish causation.

9 Nov 2026

A child's sex may change how early sugar intake relates to body fat

A longitudinal study of 130 mother-child pairs found that added sugar intake during pregnancy was more strongly associated with body fat in girls, whereas exposure during infancy was more strongly associated with adiposity in boys at age two. The findings, based largely on a smaller group of 42 children with usable body-composition scans, are preliminary and do not establish a causal relationship.

9 Nov 2026

Late night eating and sleep habits damage gut health, increase metabolic disease risk

A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health, and metabolic disease, offering new insights into why some individuals with obesity may face risk of inflammation and related health problems.

9 Nov 2026

Breast milk contains urea. Researchers think it may play an unexpected role

Researchers found that urea concentrations in breast milk change during lactation, with evidence suggesting that the mammary gland regulates its transport independently of measured maternal dietary and blood urea levels. Laboratory experiments showed that different urea concentrations favored the growth of different bacterial strains, suggesting a possible role in shaping the infant gut microbiome and raising questions about the composition of infant formula.

9 Nov 2026

VA grant funds implantable stimulator to improve the lives of disabled veterans

With a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) researcher's quest to transform the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries will move closer to a clinical trial.

9 Nov 2026

Histone subvariant H3mm15 plays key role in sperm development

Researchers from Kyushu University have found that H3mm15, a histone H3.3 subvariant, contributes to normal sperm development in mice by helping regulate gene expression during spermatogenesis.

8 Nov 2026