Your Daily Nutrition Science Briefing

Dangerous Chemicals Detected in Breast Milk of Seattle Mothers

• New research published on July 11, 2026, revealed that breast milk samples from mothers in the Seattle area contained endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including BPA, BPS, triclosan, and melamine. These chemicals, often found in beverage can liners and receipt paper, are linked to health issues such as reproductive problems, cancer, and immune disorders like asthma.

  Opb

• A global study led by Sydney Yearley at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, released on July 11, 2026, found that children worldwide are not consuming enough healthy plant foods. The analysis of 1,248 dietary surveys from 185 countries also highlighted a concerning trend where sugary drink intake increased among children during the same period that plant food consumption stagnated.

  Earth

• A study published on July 11, 2026, in the journal BMJ Open indicates that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being and emotional resilience in older adults, even during periods of significant stress like the COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, this association remained significant even when accounting for symptoms of depression, suggesting the diet actively supports positive feelings rather than merely preventing negative ones.

  Psypost