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Do Collagen Supplements Improve Skin? Evidence-Based Summary
Collagen supplements can produce modest, gradual improvements in skin elasticity, hydration, and dermal density for some people when taken consistently.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Increased Anxiety in Adolescents
New research suggests sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) may be associated with higher anxiety symptoms in young people.
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Intermittent Fasting vs. Hype: What the Evidence Says
Intermittent fasting (IF) is widely marketed as an effective weight-loss strategy, but a recent review of randomized trials finds its benefits are often overstated.
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Holiday Drinks, Hidden Sugars, and Bone Health
Many people enjoy hot chocolate, eggnog, mulled cider, spiced lattes and other seasonal beverages each winter.
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Alternate-Day Fasting Cuts Weight but Also Reduces Muscle
A four-week alternate-day fasting (ADF) program led to meaningful reductions in body and fat mass but also produced measurable muscle loss, according to a new study in Nutrients.
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WHO Recommends GLP-1 Drugs as Part of Obesity Care
The World Health Organization has issued its first guideline advising that GLP-1 medications be offered within comprehensive obesity treatment programs alongside healthy diets, regular…
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Planned Plant-Based Diets Rival Mediterranean Diet, Study Shows
A modeling study from the University of Granada and the Spanish National Research Council found that carefully designed plant-based seven‑day menus (about 2,000 kcal/day) can match the…
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Plant-Based vs. Low-Carb: Which Prevents Diabetes Best
A recent national poll suggests most Americans would be willing to change their diets to lower diabetes risk—but many are unclear which approach works best.
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GLP-1 Drugs Drive U.S. Obesity Rate Decline
A Gallup online survey of nearly 17,000 U.S. adults, conducted during the first nine months of 2025, finds the adult obesity rate has fallen as use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications has…
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Consumer Reports: Many Protein Powders Show Elevated Lead
A Consumer Reports investigation tested 23 popular protein powders and meal-replacement shakes and found many contained troubling amounts of lead.
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Kiwi and Key Supplements May Ease Chronic Constipation, New Guidelines
Chronic constipation affects over one in 10 people worldwide and commonly causes infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, and abdominal discomfort.
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Does 'Loaded Water' Boost Energy and Cut Sugar Cravings?
A social media trend called “loaded water” — water enhanced with fruit, electrolytes, prebiotics, or flavorings — promises tastier hydration and perks like more energy and fewer sugar…