Your Daily Nutrition Science Briefing

Eating Late at Night Linked to Higher Liver Disease Risk

• A recent study led by Oregon Health & Science University found that individuals who regularly eat after dinner or near bedtime face a 20% to 30% higher risk of liver disease, including fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Published in *Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology* on October 15, 2026, the research analyzed data from nearly 200,000 people, suggesting that meal timing significantly influences long-term liver health.

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• New research indicates that prebiotic fiber may significantly enhance bone health in adolescent girls, with a yearlong clinical trial showing an 18.8% increase in bone mineral content compared to 12.9% in a placebo group. This 6% difference, published in *The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition* on October 14, 2026, is considered clinically relevant and could potentially reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures later in life.

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• A comprehensive review of global pregnancy and birth cohorts, published in *iScience* on October 15, 2026, revealed a significant research gap in early-life nutrition and child neurodevelopment. While data on infant feeding and maternal diet are widely collected across 104 cohorts representing over 1.17 million children in 41 countries, the participating populations are unevenly distributed across regions and income groups, highlighting disparities in research coverage.

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