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- Intermittent fasting plus exercise boosts fat loss and fitness in 12-week obesity trial
on October 22, 2026 at 9:20 pmA research team led by the Joint University Institute for Sport and Health (iMUDS) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Granada Institute for Biomedical Research and the Biomedical Research Network Center, has studied the effects of combining intermittent fasting and supervised exercise in people with obesity as part of the TEMPUS project.
- How L-carnitine, found in red meat and exercise supplements, may amplify inflammation
on October 22, 2026 at 6:20 pmIn a study published Oct. 19 in Cell, Yale researchers identified a previously unknown mechanism by which a nutrient abundant in red meat and commonly used in exercise supplements may amplify inflammation.
- Study identifies key drivers of microbiome-linked cancer immunotherapy side effect
on October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pmScientists at the University of Pittsburgh uncovered the unstable immune cells that can cause up to 40% of immunotherapy patients to experience serious side effects and showed that diet and microbiome composition influence the side effect’s severity.
- Petting your dog may help your body handle the next stressful situation better
on October 22, 2026 at 1:00 pmComing home to a four-legged furry friend wagging their tail can ease the stress accumulated throughout the day. Since time immemorial, humans have found comfort in petting their dogs. A large body of research acknowledges the well-being benefits of pet ownership, but the mechanisms that drive those benefits remain murky.
- Research finds bariatric surgery can restore immune cell function affected by obesity
on October 22, 2026 at 11:40 amNew Maynooth University (MU) research led by the Department of Biology’s Dr. Ciara Flynn, working within the research group of Professor Andrew Hogan at the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, has found that obesity can impair key immune cells that help protect the body against infection and cancer.
- Canada’s youngest generation is off to a healthy start, but screen time is a challenge
on October 22, 2026 at 1:20 amCanada’s youngest generation is off to a good start for being physically active, but there’s also room to grow, according to a first-ever national assessment focused on children under age 5, led by a University of Alberta researcher.
- Attacks on water systems are attacks on health, say experts
on October 21, 2026 at 10:30 pmWater scarcity seldom starts wars, but wars increasingly degrade vital water systems on which health and recovery depend, creating a cycle that reinforces ongoing fragility and violence, warn experts in The BMJ’s climate issue.
- Air pollution and temperature variability are associated with higher blood glucose levels
on October 21, 2026 at 7:40 pmA European study involving GCAT identifies associations between air pollution, temperature variability and blood glucose levels in people without diabetes.
- Wearable pressure sensor uses cold-spray adhesion method for enhanced health monitoring
on October 21, 2026 at 6:20 pmIn a potential advance for wearable technology, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Florida International University have developed a cold-spray technique that can reliably deposit sensors directly onto human skin and other flexible surfaces.
- Menopause and exercise: Experts share what works
on October 21, 2026 at 5:20 pmHot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see—muscle slowly gives way to fat, bones lose density and the body needs fewer calories to get through the day.
- Started a GLP‑1 drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Here’s what you need to know about nutrition
on October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pmAround half a million Australians use GLP-1 medications for diabetes—and when you add people who use them for obesity and weight-related conditions, the total is much higher.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Fruits and vegetables outperform medication for treating metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease
on October 22, 2026 at 10:30 pmIn people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), oral sodium bicarbonate is a standard treatment for metabolic acidosis (too much acid buildup in the body), but results from a recent clinical trial indicate that dietary acid reduction with base-producing fruits and vegetables may be a better option. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2026, Oct. 22–25.
- How L-carnitine, found in red meat and exercise supplements, may amplify inflammationon October 22, 2026 at 6:20 pm
In a study published Oct. 19 in Cell, Yale researchers identified a previously unknown mechanism by which a nutrient abundant in red meat and commonly used in exercise supplements may amplify inflammation.
- GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs change how people eat, but nausea needs closer study
on October 22, 2026 at 3:40 pmSomeone taking a weight-loss drug might leave half their dinner because they feel comfortably full. They might also stop because they feel nauseous. Measuring the leftovers would reveal the same result, but tell researchers little about why the person stopped eating.
- Study identifies key drivers of microbiome-linked cancer immunotherapy side effecton October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh uncovered the unstable immune cells that can cause up to 40% of immunotherapy patients to experience serious side effects and showed that diet and microbiome composition influence the side effect’s severity.
- Started a GLP‑1 drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Here’s what you need to know about nutritionon October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Around half a million Australians use GLP-1 medications for diabetes—and when you add people who use them for obesity and weight-related conditions, the total is much higher.
- A healthy diet can lower depression risk in older adults, despite genetics
on October 21, 2026 at 1:20 pmDeakin research has revealed that older adults can reduce their risk of depression by eating a healthy diet and that the benefits were evident regardless of a genetic predisposition to depression or existing low-grade inflammation.
- Gut-friendly fiber formula gives hope to IBS sufferers
on October 21, 2026 at 12:00 pmRelief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that’s been created and trialed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study is published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
- Can drinking tea help protect against cardiovascular disease?
on October 21, 2026 at 7:00 amIn a Journal of Internal Medicine study, people who drank tea had a lower risk of vascular disease than non-tea drinkers.
- An extra serving of fruit linked to lower risk of depression and anxiety in teenagers
on October 21, 2026 at 3:00 amThe food choices teenagers make could have implications beyond their physical health, with new research from the University of Sydney linking food choices and sugar consumption to the later emergence of depression and anxiety symptoms.
- Americans are putting more additives—and calories—in their coffee
on October 20, 2026 at 10:20 pmWhile Americans have been drinking roughly the same amount of coffee over recent years, the calories in those cups have increased thanks primarily to the addition of nondairy creamer, according to a new study from researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.