Nutrition
Dietary guidance, food health risks, and nutrition science.
West Berkshire Council warns residents about recalled children's craft and toy products containing asbestos
West Berkshire Council has urged residents to stop using some recalled children’s craft and toy products after officials said certain sand-based items were found to contain very low levels of asbestos. The council said outdoor play sand is not affected and directed households to check the government recall list.
Cook more at home to reduce ultra-processed food intake, say cardiologist groups
European cardiology groups published a consensus statement urging patients at risk of heart disease to eat fewer ultra-processed foods and cook more at home.
This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appear
NYU researchers reported that a blood-based epigenetic marker was associated with depressive symptoms that are harder to detect clinically, especially non-somatic symptoms.
Optimizing Food-Is-Medicine Programs for High Blood Pressure—Reply
JAMA Internal Medicine published a reply on April 6, 2026, arguing that food-is-medicine programs for high blood pressure need stronger nutrition targets and behavioral science to work better.