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Babies' gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

A child's early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study.

30 Oct 2025

Refugees will be among the first to lose food stamps under federal changes

After fleeing the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Antoinette landed in the Atlanta area last November and began to find her footing with federal help.

30 Oct 2025

Does fasting earlier in the day improve metabolism? This study says no

In a randomized crossover trial of 31 women with overweight, early and late time-restricted eating (TRE) produced no improvement in insulin sensitivity or cardiometabolic markers under isocaloric conditions. Both schedules, however, shifted internal circadian clocks, highlighting that meal timing affects biological rhythms more than metabolic outcomes.

30 Oct 2025

WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety

Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) to inform upcoming guidelines on the use of these drugs to treat obesity.

30 Oct 2025

Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

Diets that place greater pressure on the environment, high in meat and low in plant foods, were linked to higher risks of cancer, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes in over 34,000 French adults. Sustainable, plant-rich diets were associated with better health and lower environmental impact.

29 Oct 2025

Eating habits tied to Parkinson’s risk: sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them

In a large Italian case-control study, researchers identified data-driven dietary patterns linked to Parkinson’s disease risk. Diets rich in sweets, red and cured meats were associated with higher odds of PD, while fruit, especially citrus, was protective.

29 Oct 2025

Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes

Luc Teyton, professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, has received a five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to help answer how type 1 diabetes manifests and develop potential therapeutics to reverse or prevent the disease.

29 Oct 2025

Flavanol-rich foods offer vascular protection during extended sitting

New research from the University of Birmingham shows that eating flavanol-rich foods-like tea, berries, apples, and cocoa-can protect vascular health in men from the harmful effects of prolonged sitting.

29 Oct 2025

Study highlights high prevalence of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity lacking clear markers

Around one in ten people worldwide report gastrointestinal and other symptoms such as fatigue and headache after eating foods containing gluten or wheat despite not having a diagnosis of either coeliac disease or wheat allergy, finds a large systematic review and meta-analysis published online in Gut.

29 Oct 2025

Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding

Maternal peanut and peanut butter consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding shaped DNA methylation patterns in children, particularly in genes regulating neurodevelopment and inflammation. These findings suggest maternal diet can prime offspring epigenetic sensitivity to breastfeeding duration.

27 Oct 2025

Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese researchers say it might

Older Japanese adults who ate cheese at least once a week had a 21–24% lower risk of developing dementia over three years. The association remained significant even after adjusting for lifestyle and socioeconomic factors, suggesting a modest but meaningful protective effect.

27 Oct 2025

AI-powered app matches human-led programs in diabetes prevention

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced the risk of diabetes similarly to traditional, human-led programs in adults.

27 Oct 2025

TRF1 protein depletion linked to leaner mice and altered metabolism

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 17, 2025, titled "Depletion of the TRF1 telomere-binding protein leads to leaner mice with altered metabolic profiles."

27 Oct 2025

Lack of essential amino acid prompts animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria

New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria that help them restore nutritional balance and survive in times of need.

27 Oct 2025

Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40

A large UK Biobank study found that higher night-time light exposure is linked to significantly greater risks of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. The findings suggest maintaining darker nights and adequate daytime light could support heart health.

26 Oct 2025

Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children

A population-based study of over two million births in Ontario found that prenatal exposure to the sulfate and ammonium components of fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) was associated with a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder. The risk was greatest during mid to late pregnancy and among infants in urban, lower-income neighborhoods.

26 Oct 2025

Are ultra-processed plant foods really worse than meat? Scientists weigh in

A new review challenges assumptions about ultra-processed foods, finding that plant-based versions, such as soymilk, meat analogs, and soft margarines, may lower cholesterol and disease risk compared with unprocessed animal foods when used as replacements.

26 Oct 2025

Food tax shift could have both environmental and human health benefits

More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the supermarket.

24 Oct 2025

Study finds small but significant sprint gains from dark chocolate milk intake

A new study found that consuming dark chocolate milk before exercise modestly enhanced anaerobic sprint performance in healthy young adults. The gains, seen in total effort time and power output, were small but potentially meaningful for competitive athletes.

23 Oct 2025

Dietary fat dictates seasonal eating rhythms, study finds

A new study from UC San Francisco shows that our natural eating patterns are more closely tied to seasonal rhythms than previously thought.

23 Oct 2025

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Babies' gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

Refugees will be among the first to lose food stamps under federal changes

Does fasting earlier in the day improve metabolism? This study says no

WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety

Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

Eating habits tied to Parkinson’s risk: sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them

Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes

Flavanol-rich foods offer vascular protection during extended sitting

Study highlights high prevalence of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity lacking clear markers

Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding

Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese researchers say it might

AI-powered app matches human-led programs in diabetes prevention

TRF1 protein depletion linked to leaner mice and altered metabolism

Lack of essential amino acid prompts animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria

Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40

Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children

Are ultra-processed plant foods really worse than meat? Scientists weigh in

Food tax shift could have both environmental and human health benefits

Study finds small but significant sprint gains from dark chocolate milk intake

Dietary fat dictates seasonal eating rhythms, study finds

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