Soup can be transformed into a satisfying, well-balanced meal by incorporating protein, fiber and grains, according to registered dietitian nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner and RD Megan Wroe. They suggest adding protein sources like beans, chicken or tofu, and using bone broth for extra protein. Fiber-dense vegetables and legumes enhance fullness, while grains such as barley and quinoa add texture. Topping soups with ingredients like pumpkin seeds, cilantro, onion, avocado or cheese can also increase satisfaction and flavor.

Foods such as eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, potatoes and legumes are more filling than bread due to their increased protein and fiber content, which promotes satiety and reduces hunger. Research supports that these foods, which provide nutrients like beta-glucan in oatmeal and protease inhibitors in potatoes, help manage appetite better than carbohydrate-dense options like bread.

Four tea varieties -- peppermint, green, ginger and kombucha -- may offer relief for individuals with ulcerative colitis due to their anti-inflammatory properties, according to registered dietitians Lisa Valente, Edwina Clark, Beth Rosen and Cheryl Harris. While these teas are noted for their potential benefits, including easing digestive discomfort and supporting gut health, they caution that more human studies are needed to fully understand their effects on UC.

A small study in the journal Nutrients found that alternate-day fasting over four weeks led to significant reductions in body and fat mass but also reduced muscle mass. The study involved 37 men with an average BMI of 26. Researchers found that whey protein supplements did not prevent muscle loss. "A calorie deficit will [almost] always result in weight loss and frequently in muscle loss as well. It is not at all surprising to me that in this study, this occurred," said registered dietitian Dana Hunnes,

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide may offer anti-inflammatory benefits that could improve treatment of Type 2 diabetes and related conditions. "I'm quite convinced ... that treatment of inflammation is going to become part of our treatment [of T2D]," said Dr. Marc Donath said at a meeting of Diabetes Canada and the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a genetic risk score to predict the likelihood of developing Type 1 diabetes, which could be used in large-scale health studies. This test identifies individuals at high risk, allowing for early intervention with drugs like teplizumab, which can delay the onset of the disease. The paper, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, highlights the importance of early detection, as the drug is only effective before symptoms appear.

The Trump administration is pushing airports to offer more healthful food options, family-friendly features and exercise equipment with a new $1 billion initiative. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has emphasized that these are not regulatory mandates but suggestions to enhance passenger comfort. Critics say the program sidesteps staffing shortages, especially among air traffic controllers.

A study in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health found that adults 65 and older reported an average of 6.2 symptoms over a two-week period, with the most common being back pain, joint pain and insomnia. Most symptoms persisted for more than two weeks, and over-the-counter medications and a wait-and-see approach were the most common management strategies.

Hunger and basic needs insecurity are significantly impacting California