DIETARY HABITS

This study tests whether spermidine, a natural substance found in foods like soy and aged cheese, can improve heart and muscle health in elderly people with coronary artery disease. 180 participants aged 65 and older will receive either spermidine capsules or a placebo for a peri…

This study looked at whether a 12-week program of exercise, a protein-controlled diet, and education could improve health in people with early-stage kidney disease (stages G1 and G2). Fifteen participants completed the program. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, muscle …

This Stanford study tested whether showing health or climate labels on grocery products, along with swap suggestions, helps people pick healthier and lower-carbon foods. Over 1,200 adults completed online shopping tasks and surveys. The goal was to see if simple labels can guide …

This study looked at how eating ultra-processed foods, like hamburgers and fries, changes certain chemicals in your blood and urine compared to eating whole foods. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic studied 46 healthy adults to track these changes. The goal is to better understa…

This study checked how accurate two popular apps, PortionSize™ and MyFitnessPal, are at measuring energy and nutrients people eat in real-life settings. 45 adults used each app for separate periods, and their results were compared to a precise weighing method. The goal was to see…

This study checked if the PortionSize and MyFitnessPal apps accurately measure calorie intake in everyday life. 63 adults used each app for separate periods, and researchers compared the results to a highly accurate method called doubly labeled water. The goal was to see if these…

This study tested a 12-week health coaching program called Sip & Snack Better to help teens aged 12-16 reduce added sugar intake. Thirty teens and their parents participated, with some receiving coaching and others a tech-only comparison. The study also tested a new breath, blood…

This study looked at how appetite, food intake, and energy levels change during different phases of the menstrual cycle in healthy women aged 18-35. Researchers measured eating behavior in both lab and real-life settings, along with hormones, metabolism, and body composition. The…

This study looked at immune cells in the blood of 15 adults with seborrheic dermatitis (a chronic, flaky skin condition) and 15 healthy people. Researchers measured different types of immune cells and chemicals to see if there are differences between the two groups. They also ask…

This study looked at how the timing of sleep affects what teenagers eat. Researchers wanted to understand why getting more sleep helps some teens eat less, but not others. They studied 190 healthy teens aged 14-18 to see if matching sleep to their natural body clock improves thei…

This study looked at whether a personalized meal plan with more omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish) could reduce fatigue, pain, depression, sleep problems, and stress in women who finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer 1-2 years earlier. Researchers enrolled 98 women an…