Monthly produce prescriptions do not improve blood sugar
A year-long trial of produce subsidies shows that access alone may not be enough to shift cardiometabolic outcomes,…
Obesity’s role in shared genetic risks of chronic diseases
A sweeping genetic analysis reveals when obesity is the common thread linking chronic diseases, and when other biology…
Genetic study establishes causal link between obesity and cognitive decline
People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse
Despite the region’s reputation for healthy living, new research reveals that ultra-processed foods are increasingly prevalent in the…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome
New evidence from more than 266,000 UK adults reveals that working permanent night shifts can disrupt the body’s…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes
Young adults who upheld healthier LE8 habits, especially weight control, activity, and sleep, were far more likely to…
What We Know and Don’t Know About Nutrition and Health
I was excited to hear that Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall were teaming up on a book about…
Soft Drinks’ Effect on the Gut Tied to Major Depression Risk
Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…