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Study suggests toddlers' ultraprocessed diets at age two linked to lower IQ
Date: 16/02/2026
Dietary patterns at just 2 years of age are associated with cognitive performance at ages 6 and 7, new analysis suggests.
Sugary drinks linked to anxiety in young people
Date: 15/02/2026
An association between consumption of drinks containing a high amount of sugar and anxiety symptoms in adolescents has been identified in a new study.
Gut microbiome may be the link to gluten sensitivity without celiac disease
Date: 12/02/2026
The gut microbiome may play an important role in how the immune system responds to gluten, even in people who do not have celiac disease.
Healthy dietary change could support adolescent mental health
Date: 07/02/2026
Dietary patterns may play a role in adolescent mental health, a study suggests.
Arachidonic + docosahexaenoic acid cuts risk for severe retinopathy of prematurity by nearly half
Date: 04/02/2026
Arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) decrease the risk for severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely preterm infants by nearly half, according to a research letter published online in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Vitamin B12 clues on cellular metabolism offer hope for new therapies
Date: 20/01/2026
Vitamin B12 is long understood as a vital nutrient required for red blood cell formation and nerve function, but a new Cornell study suggests its role in human biology is far more intricate, with implications for aging, metabolism and disease prevention.
Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss
Date: 13/01/2026
While we might think short-term, restrictive diets will help give our waistlines a nudge, psychology and physiology shows us why this strategy can be so hard to stick to – and why it probably won’t result in long-term weight loss.
Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s what to do about it
Date: 09/01/2026
When food intake drops, the body still needs essential vitamins, minerals and protein to keep cells, muscles and organs functioning properly. If those nutrients are not packed into a smaller amount of food, deficiencies can develop.
How binge drinking triggers gut damage and inflammation so quickly
Date: 02/01/2026
Investigators have identified how binge drinking damages the gut, and why those leaks in the system may set off harmful inflammation long after the last drink is poured.
Fish Oil Flopped for Kids With Major Depressive Disorder
Date: 02/01/2026
Adjunctive omega-3 therapy failed to improve moderate-to-severe depression more than placebo
Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk, as a new study suggests?
Date: 23/12/2025
A lower risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults who consumed higher amounts of full-fat cheese and cream reported in large Swedish study. The findings may sound like welcome news but they need careful interpretation.
Gut bacteria may play role in bipolar depression by directly influencing brain connectivity
Date: 23/12/2025
Recent studies suggest that the bacteria and microorganisms living in the digestive system, also known as gut microbiota, play a key role in mental health and might also contribute to some symptoms of bipolar disorder (BD).
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver
Date: 20/12/2025
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy†sweetener that may stress the liver.
Aspartame sweetener cuts fat, but may harm heart and brain—even at low doses
Date: 18/12/2025
The prolonged intake of sweeteners may exert harmful effects on the function of various organs, new mice study finds.
How you eat may be connected to how you sleep
Date: 11/12/2025
An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans are diagnosed with a sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea and insomnia) that prevents optimal sleep outcomes, and what we eat may play a role.
How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements
Date: 10/12/2025
A new global review uncovers major gaps and inconsistencies in omega-3 guidance, showing why many populations still fail to meet recommended EPA and DHA targets for lifelong health.
The high price of cheap food
Date: 04/12/2025
Professor Tim Jackson asks who’s counting the cost of our national diet.
Early childhood patterns of picky eating can ripple through development for some
Date: 02/12/2025
Children whose avoidant or restrictive eating persisted from age 3 to 8 years showed more developmental problems and higher rates of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and epilepsy.
Global review reveals 76% of population not meeting omega-3 guidelines
Date: 01/12/2025
More than three-quarters of the global population aren't getting enough Omega-3, according to new research from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett. The collaborative review highlights that 76% of people worldwide are not meeting recommended intakes of EPA and DHA, revealing a significant global public health gap.
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