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Prenatal fish oil supplementation was associated with small differences in cerebral blood flow and oxygen metabolism at age 10. Cognitive and psychopathology outcomes showed no significant association.

A multi-fiber formulation improved bowel frequency and stool consistency in adults with functional constipation in a short-term study evaluating combined fiber mechanisms.

Hormone therapy status was associated with differences in diet, physical activity, and sleep guideline adherence in a cross-sectional analysis of more than 10,000 women.

Viral claims described the ketogenic diet as a cure for schizophrenia despite limited supporting evidence. Available research consists of small pilot studies, while established treatment approaches continue to rely on pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions.

Several recent studies link daily avocado consumption to lower dietary glycemic load, reduced diabetes risk in women, and modest blood pressure improvements in prediabetes patients, though small sample sizes and short follow-up periods limit the conclusions.

A narrative review of UCLA spice research found associations between common culinary spices — cinnamon, turmeric, red pepper, and spice blends — and glucose regulation, gut microbiome composition, and cognitive markers, though most findings stem from small trials and in vitro work using supratherapeutic doses.