Nutrition News
May 1, 2025
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Apr. 30, 2025 — Protein sources appear to have major effects on both the population and function of the mouse gut ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A team of researchers designed and tested a new digital toolkit that helps consumers make healthier grocery choices online -- an innovation that could play a major role in the global fight against ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Plant-based seafood alternatives should have similar flavors, textures and nutritional content to the foods they mimic. And recreating the properties of fried calamari rings, which have a neutral flavor and a firm, chewy texture after being cooked, ...
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Apr. 24, 2025 — Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study indicates a compound in it could interfere with some prescription ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — New research links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source ...
Apr. 18, 2025 — Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their ...
Apr. 18, 2025 — A team led by researchers say public ignorance and apathy towards bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI) could pose a serious obstacle to containing the virus and preventing a ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — A global study has shown that countries which consume more plant-based proteins -- such as chickpeas, tofu and peas -- have longer adult life expectancies. Scientists studied food supply and ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — Researchers recently reported that American palates are likely to accept pearl millet -- a hardy, gluten-free grain that has been cultivated for ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new study reveals that proper nutrition is also key to reducing risk of injury, ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — A study showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods. Current food classification ...
Apr. 14, 2025 — A new study suggests that sauerkraut could help protect your gut, an essential part of overall ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 14, 2025 — New research suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — Data-sparse method opens door to personalized nutrition -- without the stool ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — Nursing poses major metabolic demands on mothers, to which they respond by eating more and saving energy to sustain milk production. There are significant hormonal changes during lactation, but how ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — The intermittent fasting diet, which involves periods of severe calorie restriction, may be on the way out, as research is suggesting that rather than drastically reducing calories, people can ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Research shows that the biological parents' genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — New research has uncovered a surprising culprit underlying cardiovascular diseases in obesity and diabetes -- not the presence of certain fats, but their suppression. The study challenges the ...
Apr. 4, 2025 — A cohort study was conducted in Spain to compare the health and environmental benefits of the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) and the Mediterranean Diet. Compared to participants with low adherence, ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Elite athletes have shared their worries about their sports career after ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to tackle this urgent issue is to try ...
Apr. 1, 2025 — A new study examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut ...
Apr. 1, 2025 — Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — A new study indicates that when healthy adults pair an eight-hour eating window with regular exercise, they lose more fat -- without sacrificing lean muscle -- compared to exercise ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — Many obese people report losing pleasure in eating rich foods -- something also seen in obese mice. Scientists have now discovered the reason. Long-term high-fat diets lower levels of neurotensin in ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — An algorithm that learned from tens of thousands of nutrition prescriptions for premature babies could reduce medical errors and better identify what nutrients the smallest patients ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — Obesity prevention strategies often focus on diet, but eating behaviors also play a key role. In a recent study, researchers from Japan investigated factors influencing meal duration, including sex ...
Monday, April 14, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Researchers Put Glycemic Response Modeling on a Data Diet
- How Mothers Adapt to the Metabolic Demands of Nursing
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Eight or More Drinks Per Week Linked to Signs of Injury in the Brain
- Long-Term Effects of Obesity on Brain and Cognitive Health
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Lactic Acid Bacteria Can Improve Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
- Carb Restriction Offers Relief from Calorie Counting
- Parents' Metabolic Traits Can Affect the Child's Health Over Time
- CVD and Obesity: When Protective Lipids Decline, Health Risks Increase
Friday, April 4, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- 'Is That My Career Over?': Reflections of Elite Athletes During Pregnancy
- When It Comes to Obesity-Related Cancers, Where You Shop for Food Matters
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- How Specialized Diet Can Improve Gut Disorders
- Omega-6 Fatty Acid Promotes the Growth of an Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer, Study Finds
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- How Time-Restricted Eating Affects Weight Loss
- Scientists Discover Why Obesity Takes Away the Pleasure of Eating
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- AI Can Help Doctors Give Intravenous Nutrition to Preemies
- Slowing Down to Eat Less: Towards Simple Strategies for Obesity Prevention
- C. Diff Uses Toxic Compound to Fuel Growth Advantage
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Biologists Discover Ancient Neurohormone That Controls Appetite
- Healthy Eating in Midlife Linked to Overall Healthy Aging
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Tax Sugar and Salt in Food to Improve Health?
- Maternal Depression Can Lead to Children's Emotional Overeating, Study Shows
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Mother's High-Fat Diet Can Cause Liver Stress in Fetus
- Chocolate -- With Potential Health Benefits
- Eat Better, Breathe Easier? Research Points to Link Between Diet, Lung Cancer
- Depressing Findings for Those Suffering from Eating Disorders
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- New Study Explores the Link Between Diet, Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk Across Species
- Two-Thirds of Children Classified BMI-Overweight Had Normal Fat Estimated With Waist-to-Height Ratio
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Chronic Stress and Obesity Work Together to Accelerate Pancreatic Cancer Development and Growth, Study Finds
- Is Red Wine a Healthier Choice Than White Wine? Uncorking the Cancer Risks
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Memory Is Impaired in Aged Rats After 3 Days of High-Fat Eating
- Scientists Identify Genes That Make Humans and Labradors More Likely to Become Obese
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Putting Vegetarian Options Higher Up on Hotel Menus Could Reduce Carbon Emissions
- Exercise and Healthy Eating Behavior Together Provide the Best Protection Against Cardiovascular Diseases
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Obesity: Researchers Discover a Cause of Leptin Resistance -- And How to Reverse It
- Special Type of Fat Tissue Could Promote Healthful Longevity and Help Maintain Exercise Capacity in Aging
Monday, March 3, 2025
- A Third of Children Worldwide Forecast to Be Obese or Overweight by 2050
- Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD
- How a Low-Carb Diet Can Drive Colorectal Cancer Development
- How to Trick the Body's Metabolism
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Obesity Starts in the Brain
- Researchers Uncover Blood Metabolites That May Influence Early Childhood Development
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
- Lifestyle Choices During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Motor Development Up to the Age of 5-6 Years
Monday, February 24, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Plant-Rich, Low Saturated-Fat Diet Associated With Reduced Psoriasis Severity
- What Happens When a Diet Targets Ultra-Processed Foods?
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Disordered Eating and Certain Foods Linked to Higher Risk for Urinary Incontinence in Middle-Aged Women
- Research Shows Blood Test May Provide Personalized Dietary Therapy for Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Dessert Stomach Emerges in the Brain
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Putting Least Calorific Meals First on Menu Makes Teenagers More Likely to Order Them
- Barbeque and Grandma's Cookies: New Study Looks at Nostalgia, Comfort in Food Preparation for Older Adults
- Microbiome as a Potential Key to Better Treatment: Clinical Study on New Therapy for Crohn's Disease
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Nutrition Labels Meant to Promote Healthy Eating Could Discourage Purchases
- Mercury Content in Tuna Can Be Reduced With New Packaging Solution
- Why Some Heavy Drinkers Develop Advanced Liver Disease, While Others Do Not
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Carbohydrate Cravings in Depression
- Value-Added Pancakes: Using Science to Improve Nutrition of Breakfast Staple
- Researchers Discover the Brain Cells That Tell You to Stop Eating
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Researchers Link India's Food Program to Better Health and Stronger Incomes
- Gut Microbes May Mediate the Link Between Drinking Sugary Beverages and Diabetes Risk
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Freshwater Alga Could Be the Next Superfood That Feeds the World
- Suboptimal Dietary Patterns May Accelerate Biological Aging as Early as Young Adulthood
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Beneficial Prenatal Vitamins to Reduce Risk of Infant Death
- A Weekly Injection Could Replace Painful Daily Treatment for Rare Fat Disorder
- Guided Self-Help Makes Treating Children With Obesity Easier and More Affordable
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Myth Busted: Healthy Habits Take Longer Than 21 Days to Set in
- Weight Loss App That Tracks Fiber, Protein Content in Meals
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Is Eating More Red Meat Bad for Your Brain?
- Memory Systems in the Brain Drive Food Cravings That Could Influence Body Weight
- Small-Scale Fisheries Essential to Global Nutrition, Livelihoods
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Yes, College Students Gain Holiday Weight Too -- But in the Form of Muscle Not Fat
- Just as Gouda: Improving the Quality of Cheese Alternatives
Monday, January 13, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
- Feeding Your Good Gut Bacteria Through Fiber in Diet May Boost Body Against Infections
- High Levels of Disordered Eating Among Young People Linked to Brain Differences