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This shows a brain surrounded by sweet foods.

·May 22, 2026·11 min read

Gut Signals Swap Sugar Cravings for Protein Selection

How does the gastrointestinal tract track a lack of protein and command the brain to swap food preferences? A new study reveals a dual-track gut-brain signaling axis triggered by protein deficiency.

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·May 18, 2026·8 min read

Added Sugar Restricts Full Memory Recovery After Dietary Switch

Can a healthy diet fully reverse the cognitive damage caused by years of junk food? A systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that while improving nutritional quality significantly benefits memory, the recovery is fundamentally incomplete.

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·April 30, 2026·8 min read

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Researchers discover that local glucose levels act as a signal that determines when stem cells mature into myelin-producing oligodendrocytes.

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·April 25, 2026·7 min read

Liver Talks to the Brain to Control Appetite

A new study identifies a specific hindbrain circuit that regulates energy balance and food intake in response to dietary protein levels.

This shows the outline of a person and the gut-bran axis.

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·April 21, 2026·9 min read

AI Identifies Appendix Removal and Diet as Alzheimer’s Risks

A massive AI study identifies appendix removal and long-term gut microbiome disruption as key drivers of Alzheimer’s risk.

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·April 16, 2026·7 min read

Hunter-Gatherer Genes Reveal the Hidden Power of Human Smell

A new genetic study of Malaysian Indigenous populations shows that hunter-gatherers have preserved "super-smell" genes to navigate rainforests, while agriculturalists' smell genes have adapted to manage high-carb diets.

This shows a plate, half filled with plant based foods, the other filled with cake and junk food.

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·April 12, 2026·7 min read

Healthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia Risk

Does a plant-based diet prevent Alzheimer's? New research from shows that healthful plant-based diets lower dementia risk by 7%, while unhealthful plant-based diets increase risk.

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·March 26, 2026·7 min read

Repetition is Key: Eating the Same Meals Speeds Up Weight Loss

A 12-week study shows that repeating the same meals leads to greater weight loss. By reducing decision fatigue, "routinized eating" helps people lose 5.9% of their body weight compared to 4.3% for those eating varied diets.

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·March 23, 2026·9 min read

Meat Intake Modifies Genetic Dementia Risk

A new 15-year study finds that higher meat intake may protect against dementia and cognitive decline specifically in carriers of the APOE4 "Alzheimer's gene." The findings suggest that precision nutrition based on genetic profiles could be the future of dementia prevention.

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·March 12, 2026·6 min read

High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain

A new study reveals that a high-fat diet can turn the vagus nerve into a highway for gut bacteria to reach—and potentially inflame—the brain.

This shows a child surrounded by junk food.

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·February 24, 2026·7 min read

Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain

Childhood junk food leaves a "hidden" mark on the brain. Scientists discover how early diets rewire the hypothalamus and how gut bacteria can help fix it.