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- Helping Hawaiʻi adults reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
on July 21, 2026 at 1:20 pmFor many adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, knowing where to begin can be one of the biggest obstacles to prevention. A new study from the Healthy Hawaiʻi Evaluation Team (HHET) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (HDOH) found that a statewide media campaign helped encourage more adults to take that first step by enrolling in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
- Study: Few Americans engage in the arts on a typical day despite health benefits
on July 21, 2026 at 12:00 pmOnly about 1 in 20 Americans engage in arts or cultural activities on any given day, according to a new study analyzing two decades of national survey data—a surprisingly low figure for a behavior researchers increasingly associate with health and well-being.
- Home delivered, medically tailored groceries improve diabetes control
on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 amA study by researchers at U.S. health insurance and medical services provider Kaiser Permanente, the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and The George Institute for Global Health found that medically tailored grocery deliveries improved blood sugar control among adults living with type 2 diabetes who have public health insurance, compared with usual care.
- How ultra-processed food firms hoodwink us into thinking their products are ‘healthier’ than others
on July 21, 2026 at 3:20 amNew research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, shows how various sectors representing the ultra-processed food (UPF) industry use tactics to deny the health risks associated with these products, including attempting to reframe their particular UPFs as healthier and somehow different from others.
- Newly identified MRI biomarkers reveal physical brain changes from cognitive training, study finds
on July 20, 2026 at 9:40 pmA new neuroimaging study published in the journal Brain Imaging and Behavior provides some of the first evidence that strengthening your brain health through daily habits rewires its physical architecture.
- Green neighborhoods may help reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, new study finds
on July 20, 2026 at 5:20 pmPregnant women who live in greener neighborhoods may have lower levels of long-term stress, according to a new study led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University. The study found that greater exposure to residential greenery during pregnancy was associated with lower levels of cortisol and cortisone—two key stress hormones that can affect both maternal and fetal health.
- Tailoring communication with Aboriginal people to improve diabetes self-management
on July 20, 2026 at 4:00 pmGlobally, the number of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is escalating. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are four times as likely to die from T2D or experience serious T2D-related disease as non-Indigenous Australians.
- A new plan for healthy aging starts before we’re born
on July 20, 2026 at 3:40 pmMost of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to help people stay healthier for longer as they age.
- Collagen peptides support bone health for female runners
on July 20, 2026 at 3:20 pmCollagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement to support joint, hair, skin and gut health.
- More than half of US adults now eligible for statins under new guidelines, study finds
on July 20, 2026 at 3:00 pmMore than half of U.S. adults ages 30 to 79—about 87.5 million people—are now recommended for statins to prevent cardiovascular disease under newly updated clinical guidelines, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers published today in JAMA.
- Weight around the belly is a better predictor of heart health than BMI, research indicates
on July 20, 2026 at 11:40 amIndividuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) shows. Using waist-based measurements along with body mass index (BMI) to identify this hidden risk and intervene early could prevent hundreds of thousands from dying from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiac problems in the years to come, researchers from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK, said.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Home delivered, medically tailored groceries improve diabetes controlon July 21, 2026 at 9:00 am
A study by researchers at U.S. health insurance and medical services provider Kaiser Permanente, the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and The George Institute for Global Health found that medically tailored grocery deliveries improved blood sugar control among adults living with type 2 diabetes who have public health insurance, compared with usual care.
- How ultra-processed food firms hoodwink us into thinking their products are ‘healthier’ than otherson July 21, 2026 at 3:20 am
New research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, shows how various sectors representing the ultra-processed food (UPF) industry use tactics to deny the health risks associated with these products, including attempting to reframe their particular UPFs as healthier and somehow different from others.
- A new plan for healthy aging starts before we’re bornon July 20, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Most of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to help people stay healthier for longer as they age.
- Collagen peptides support bone health for female runnerson July 20, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Collagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement to support joint, hair, skin and gut health.
- Children’s cereals promise breakfast fun and nutrition, but are still high in sugar
on July 20, 2026 at 1:40 pmMany of us have grown up hearing the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet children’s cereals fall short of that standard. That is the takeaway of new research analyzing child-targeted cereals in Canada.
- Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?
on July 20, 2026 at 9:00 amPrevious studies have found that caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant and psychoactive substance, and coffee is the most common way people consume caffeine. The latest research supports the conclusion that, for most adults, consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine a day (or up to five 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is safe and appears to be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for some individuals. However, higher doses of caffeine, such as levels found in energy drinks including energy shots, may cause cardiovascular harm, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, “Caffeine and Cardiovascular Disease,” published today in the journal Circulation.
- Study identifies chrononutrition as a viable approach for postpartum weight loss
on July 20, 2026 at 4:00 amNew research has found that eating habits that align most closely with a woman’s existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period. The study identified key factors affecting eating timing and perceived barriers to various chrononutrition approaches, with the ability to share a family evening meal emerging as particularly important.
- Aussie supermarkets failing to help us eat a healthier diet
on July 18, 2026 at 1:40 amNew research presented at this year’s International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world’s 21 largest food retailers are taking significant voluntary action to create healthier food environments for children and families.
- Around a third of all heart related deaths and disease may be due to ultraprocessed foods
on July 16, 2026 at 3:20 pmNew research published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine and presented at this year’s International Congress on Obesity (ICO 2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), suggests that 23%-38% of all cardiovascular deaths and 23%-37% of all cases of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and stroke) are attributable to ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption.
- Common diet tips about water intake and spicy foods could be wrong
on July 16, 2026 at 2:20 pmThe common rationale for drinking water at meals is that it physically stretches the stomach, triggering fullness so you don’t eat too much. But a new Cornell study found no support for that idea in practice. The paper is published in the journal Appetite.