DIET, HEALTHY

This study tested if giving people with type 2 diabetes a small weekly grocery allowance, on top of healthy eating advice, helps them control their blood sugar better. It focused on nearly 600 adults who struggle to afford healthy food. The goal was to see if this financial suppo…

This study tested whether following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy helps overweight or obese women better manage their weight and health compared to standard dietary advice. Forty-one pregnant women were randomly assigned to receive either standard healthy eating guidance …

This study tested whether delivering healthy food directly to the homes of people with type 2 diabetes in rural areas could help them manage their condition better. It involved 415 adults who reported having trouble getting enough healthy food. Researchers compared the health of …

This study tested a new 2-year weight loss program called 'Med-South,' which adapts a Mediterranean-style diet for Southern U.S. preferences. Researchers compared it directly to the popular WW (Weight Watchers) program. The goal was to see which approach helped 360 adults with ob…

This study tested whether providing Native American families with weekly boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with cooking education, could improve their health. About 580 participants from the Osage Nation received the produce for 16 weeks while researchers measured chang…

This study tested a simple program in fast-food restaurants to see if it could help children choose healthier meals. Researchers gave families special placemats highlighting better meal options and a reward card for choosing them. They then tracked what the kids ordered and ate o…

This study tested whether warning labels on foods containing artificial sweeteners help parents make healthier choices for their children. Nearly 4,000 parents in Chile viewed different label designs on common products like drinks and cereals. Researchers measured if the labels h…

This study aimed to find the best way to deliver healthy, 'medically tailored' meals to people. Researchers tested whether it's better to send meals just for one person or for their entire household, and whether a personal delivery driver or standard shipping works best. They mea…

This study tested whether adding simple, color-coded nutrition labels to food products helps people make healthier choices while grocery shopping. Researchers used a simulated online store called Bahrain e-Mart with 395 adult shoppers. Half saw products with standard labels, whil…

This study aimed to understand how what we eat might influence the health of the bladder and its cells. Thirteen healthy volunteers without medical conditions followed two different 12-week diet plans. Researchers compared cells and biomarkers in their urine after each diet to se…

This study aimed to find objective chemical markers in the body that show what foods a person has eaten. 115 healthy adults ate specific foods like beef, chicken, yogurt, and oats in a tightly controlled setting. Researchers then took blood, urine, and stool samples to look for c…

This study tested whether adding a special warning label for ultraprocessed foods affects what parents buy for their children. Researchers showed over 3,600 Chilean parents pictures of snack foods with different warning labels and asked about their purchase plans. The goal was to…

This study is checking back with mothers and children 12 years after a pregnancy program that tested a healthy diet and exercise plan. Researchers want to see if the program had any lasting effects on weight, health, and metabolism for both the moms and their now-preteen kids. Th…

This study aimed to see if eating one serving of beef daily for 30 days could improve visual thinking and tracking skills in healthy young women. Researchers compared the beef group to a group eating an equivalent amount of plant-based protein. They measured performance on a comp…