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- Australian survey reveals 60% eat raw fish or seafood, prompting safety warnings
on November 3, 2026 at 1:40 amAhead of Australian Food Safety Week, Nov. 7 to 14, 2026, with the theme “Raw food know the risk,” the Food Safety Information Council has released new research showing 60% of Aussies consume raw fish or seafood, and 17% do so at least once a week.
- Exploring sex differences in how the brain adapts to overeating
on November 2, 2026 at 6:00 pmOvereating alters neural pathways involved in feeding and metabolism, but how fast do these adaptive changes occur? And do these adaptations occur similarly in males and females?
- Study challenges assumption that more lean body mass means better metabolic health
on November 2, 2026 at 5:20 pmThe relationship between muscle mass and metabolic health may be more complicated than previously understood, according to a new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Researchers found that where fat is stored in the body plays an important role in the relationship between fat-free mass and metabolic conditions, including metabolic syndrome and elevated blood sugar.
- Simple exercises and workplace changes may help Florida landscape workers manage back pain
on November 2, 2026 at 1:40 pmHundreds of thousands of nursery and landscape workers in Florida knuckle through low back pain daily, putting them at risk for chronic discomfort, injuries and job loss. But an ongoing study on self-managed back pain in the horticulture and landscape industry finds that simple techniques could help improve their overall quality of life.
- Restricting candy may increase kids’ urge to overeat, research suggests
on November 2, 2026 at 1:20 pmKids and candy are a classic pairing. From trick-or-treating to Easter baskets to local parades and birthday parties, it can feel like kids are almost always bringing home another bag of treats. But while these holidays and events may be exciting for kids, they often end with parents dreading what comes next: negotiations around how much candy to consume.
- Toddlers need to move, too
on November 2, 2026 at 1:00 pmPhysical activity among schoolchildren and teens gets plenty of attention. But what about babies who spend time strapped into car seats, toddlers who travel in strollers and preschoolers who run, climb and hop?
- Beyond ‘just lose weight’: How gyms and clinics can welcome people of all sizes
on November 2, 2026 at 12:40 pmHave you ever gone to your general practitioner to find out why you’re always tired, only to be told to lose weight?
- Cannabis use linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially strokes
on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 amCannabis use, including marijuana, appears to be linked with increased cardiovascular risk, especially for stroke, making it an important consideration for heart disease and stroke prevention and counseling, according to independent, new preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting is Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.
- Survey finds gaps in use of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome tools
on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 amIn a survey of health clinics participating in a new initiative to improve care for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, most sites reported conducting basic screening for heart, kidney and metabolic risks. However, far fewer are using newer guideline-recommended tools such as the CKM syndrome staging framework and the American Heart Association’s PREVENT (Predicting Risk of cardiovascular EVENT) equations, according to new, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.
- Retired NFL players, notably linemen, have high risk of artery plaque, independent study shows
on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 amRetired NFL players may have a high risk of undiagnosed, untreated coronary artery disease (CAD) that often occurs without symptoms, according to new, independent, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.
- Energy drinks, stimulant products linked to cardiac arrest, heart attack in young adults
on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 amCaffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements appeared disproportionately more often in FDA reports of serious cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrest and heart attacks, especially among adults ages 18 to 34, according to new, independent, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Australian survey reveals 60% eat raw fish or seafood, prompting safety warningson November 3, 2026 at 1:40 am
Ahead of Australian Food Safety Week, Nov. 7 to 14, 2026, with the theme “Raw food know the risk,” the Food Safety Information Council has released new research showing 60% of Aussies consume raw fish or seafood, and 17% do so at least once a week.
- Vitamin C during pregnancy supports early brain development, study finds
on November 2, 2026 at 9:40 pmNew research from Oregon Health & Science University shows that additional vitamin C intake during pregnancy can be an effective, low-cost and accessible intervention to promote infant emotional well-being.
- ASN: Fruits and vegetables improve outcomes in stage 3 chronic kidney disease
on November 2, 2026 at 8:00 pmFor patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), receiving fruits and vegetables (F&V) is associated with better clinical outcomes than standard treatment with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃ [HCO₃]) or usual care, according to a study presented at Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, held from Oct. 21 to 25 in Denver.
- Restricting candy may increase kids’ urge to overeat, research suggestson November 2, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Kids and candy are a classic pairing. From trick-or-treating to Easter baskets to local parades and birthday parties, it can feel like kids are almost always bringing home another bag of treats. But while these holidays and events may be exciting for kids, they often end with parents dreading what comes next: negotiations around how much candy to consume.
- Swedish dietary surveys link higher ultraprocessed food intake to poorer nutrition
on November 2, 2026 at 12:00 pmA higher proportion of ultraprocessed food in the diet is generally associated with poorer dietary quality and, among adults, a somewhat higher prevalence of overweight and obesity. This is shown by a study that also critically examines the concept of ultraprocessed foods.
- Medically tailored meals improve high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and diet in adults
on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 amAn eight-month program providing medically tailored meals improved diet quality and access to healthy food for adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It also enhanced cardiometabolic health (heart, blood vessels and metabolism) by lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, according to new, independent preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.
- Vegans may have less diverse gut bacteria, with lower protein intake offering possible clue
on October 30, 2026 at 2:00 pmThe gut is home to billions of microorganisms. It is a complex ecosystem that regulates many of the body’s functions and helps keep us healthy—when it is in balance. Our diet influences this ecosystem. But does it matter whether a person is vegan or omnivorous?
- Halloween is typically a massive candy fest for kids—but it doesn’t have to be
on October 30, 2026 at 11:40 amHalloween can be a massive candy fest. Children come home from trick-or-treating ready to dig into a sackful of candy and chocolate bars.
- The parts of fruits and vegetables most throw away could save your health—and the planet
on October 30, 2026 at 12:10 amMost of us routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime. But new research from King’s College London suggests these scraps could be a valuable—and overlooked—source of dietary fiber, offering potential benefits for both public health and the environment.
- Could a few bad dietary choices worsen your next immune response?
on October 29, 2026 at 11:00 pmScientists have long known that diet shapes the immune system. Now, a UC San Francisco team has found that even a brief dietary change can substantially change how the body responds to skin irritation, at least in mice.