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27-Jul-2026

 

$6.5 million grant advances high-tech imaging for lymphatic diseases

University of Virginia Health System
Grant and Award Announcement

A University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has received a $6.5 million grant to develop the “lymphatic medicine exam of the future” to improve care for chronic swelling, known as lymphedema, and other lymphatic diseases. 

27-Jul-2026

A daily multivitamin may help older adults maintain functional health

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of functional health after 3 years compared with those who took a placebo.

Meeting

NUTRITION 2026

27-Jul-2026

 

Stretchable antenna keeps wearable health sensors in tune with human health

Penn State
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The more a person bends, stretches, reaches or runs, the harder it can be for a wearable health monitor to keep a stable wireless connection. Penn State researchers set out to solve that problem by developing a soft, stretchable antenna that can keep working even when pulled in different directions. 

Journal

Nature Communications

25-Jul-2026

Prebiotic sodas typically contain as much sugar as fiber

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

Prebiotic sodas have become more popular in recent years, with a wave of new products promising gut health benefits and low-calorie enjoyment. According to a new analysis, however, many of these beverages contain relatively little prebiotic fiber content and more sugar than marketing claims might imply.

Meeting

NUTRITION 2026

25-Jul-2026

 

Study finds teens who start the day with breakfast eat better overall

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

A new study of teens around age 18 who tended to skip breakfast showed that consuming breakfast increased their overall intake of important nutrients such as fiber, iron, zinc and choline.

Meeting

NUTRITION 2026