Another key concern is the growing demand for these drugs among individuals who are medically healthy but experience high levels of weight-related anxiety. Increasingly, GLP-1 medications are being sought not for disease management but for aesthetic or preventive reasons. The rise of telehealth platforms and targeted social media marketing has accelerated this trend, often positioning … Read more
New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure. The study followed more than 53,000 adults from UK Biobank over an eight‑year period and found that making even modest improvements … Read more
Nepal and Afghanistan show how sudden donor withdrawal can disrupt contraception, nutrition, vaccination, primary care, and outbreak control, and why the paper argues that future exits should be governed by clear rules, shared accountability, and protected essential services. Editorial: Not Every Country Can Absorb a Shock: Unequal Capacity to Withstand World Health Organization Aid Cuts. … Read more
Drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day was linked to a modest reduction in heart failure risk in this updated meta-analysis, with the lowest estimated risk at 1 to 2 cups and the strongest message being moderation, not excess. Key takeaways Drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day was associated with … Read more
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it did reduce inflammation and shift gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in potentially beneficial ways. Key takeaways Rye did not outperform wheat for weight loss Rye reduced inflammation after 12 weeks Rye altered gut bacteria and short-chain … Read more
Moving out of the parental home may do more than change where young adults live; it may also mark a lasting shift toward poorer diet quality during one of the most formative stages of life. Key takeaways Drop in diet quality Leaving the parental home was associated with a small decline in overall diet quality, … Read more
New research reveals that popular AI tools may be giving adolescents incomplete and imbalanced diet advice, raising important questions about whether these technologies are ready to guide growing bodies without expert oversight. Study: Artificial intelligence diet plans underestimate nutrient intake compared to dietitians in adolescents. Image credit: ilona.shorokhova/Shutterstock.com Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used for … Read more
Could everyday foods like yogurt and chocolate quietly shape how long we live? A sweeping global analysis reveals which fermented foods may be linked to longer life and lower disease risk. Study: Fermented foods consumption, all-cause, and cause-specific mortality: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more
*As director general of the British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA), Declan O’Brien had a unique overview of one of the fastest-growing areas within medical therapy – intravenous foods and medicines for the treatment of complex diseases such as cancer. O’Brien was at the helm of the organisation, which represents the UK’s producers of infant formula, … Read more
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 15, 2026 03:58 PM IST Popeye the Sailor Man might not have known it, but starting your day with spinach might have been the hidden secret to his gut health. A certified immunity booster, spinach is loaded with antioxidants and fibre. Deepalakshmi, a registered dietitian at The Cleft and Craniofacial Centre … Read more