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Global study links consumption of ultraprocessed foods to preventable premature deaths

Written by | 6 May 2025

A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that […]

A sustainable diet leaves room for two chicken breasts a week

Written by | 2 May 2025

We should eat less meat and more legumes, campaigns and dietary advice tell us. But how much is “less”? Researchers from DTU have an answer. 255 grams per […]

New online tool tests how tax shapes sugar-sweetened drink purchases

Written by | 29 Apr 2025

Americans like their soda pop. And their sports drinks, and energy drinks, and sweet tea. In 2021, the average American bought 37 gallons of sugar-sweetened beverages. Collectively, we […]

New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder

Written by | 24 Apr 2025

A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder, […]

Expanding access to anti-obesity medications delivers 13% return on investment for society

Written by | 31 Mar 2025

A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life expectancy and disease-free years while generating a substantial societal return […]

Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them

Written by | 30 Mar 2025

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study. And more […]

Large study of dietary habits suggests more plant oils, less butter could lead to better health

Written by | 14 Mar 2025

People who consume plant-based oil instead of butter may experience beneficial health effects and even have a lower risk of premature death, according to a new study by […]

Watch what you eat: NFL game advertisements promote foods high in fat, sodium

Written by | 11 Feb 2025

Research from Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine finds that some of the most-watched ads promote the worst food options for […]

Lack of essential vitamins and minerals common in people with type 2 diabetes

Written by | 5 Feb 2025

Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled […]

Calorie labels on menus could make eating disorders worse

Written by | 2 Feb 2025

Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published today in the BMJ Public Health. The review, which is the […]

Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting glucose uptake and metabolism

Written by | 31 Jan 2025

Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism—the rate at which the body uses and converts energy—but the effects are so small, drinking […]

‘True food’ research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods

Written by | 16 Jan 2025

The database, developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham and made available to the public, sheds light on the availability of processed foods at different grocery stores, highlighting […]

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