Nutrition News
June 17, 2025
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June 14, 2025 — Rutgers scientists have uncovered a tug-of-war inside the brain between hunger and satiety, revealing two newly mapped neural circuits that battle over when to eat and when to stop. These findings ...
June 12, 2025 — A team of scientists has discovered a direct link between the smell of food and feelings of fullness at least in lean mice. This brain circuit, located in the medial septum and triggered by food odors, helps animals eat less by making them feel ...
June 12, 2025 — Tufts University scientists are aiming to revolutionize the future of weight loss drugs by engineering a new compound that targets four gut hormones instead of the usual one to three. These next-gen tetra-functional peptides may overcome the ...
June 11, 2025 — A popular fat found in olive oil may not be as innocent as it seems. Scientists discovered that oleic acid, a major component of many high-fat foods, uniquely spurs the growth of new fat cells by manipulating specific proteins in the body. Unlike ...
June 11, 2025 — A team of scientists has identified specialized neurons in the brain that store "meal memories" detailed recollections of when and what we eat. These engrams, found in the ventral hippocampus, help ...
June 10, 2025 — Creatine is gaining recognition far beyond its roots in athletic performance. Once seen as a gym-only supplement, it's now understood to play a vital role in cellular energy, cognitive function, and healthy aging. From boosting memory and reducing ...
June 8, 2025 — Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. These discoveries build on existing knowledge of Factor V Leiden and suggest that genetics plays a ...
June 7, 2025 — New research reveals a surprising downside to calorie-cutting diets: a link to higher levels of depressive symptoms, especially in men and those who are overweight. Despite popular beliefs that healthy eating boosts mental wellness, real-life ...
June 3, 2025 — Eating a colorful variety of flavonoid-rich foods like tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples may significantly lower your risk of chronic diseases and even help you live longer. A major study ...
May 30, 2025 — In a comparative pilot study, the Mediterranean diet and the low FODMAP diet both provided relief for patients with ...
May 30, 2025 — New research conducted by an international consortium shows that IBD and related conditions are now spreading through developing regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin ...
May 30, 2025 — Obesity is a global health problem that affects many people. In recent years, very promising anti-obesity drugs have been developed. Despite these successes, there are patients who do not respond to these drugs or suffer from side effects. ...
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May 30, 2025 — An analysis of data from a national health survey conducted before the pandemic found that pizza, soup and chicken are some of the main sources of sodium (salt) intake for people in all racial and ...
May 29, 2025 — Researchers find high-fat diets set off metabolic dysfunction in cells, leading to weight gain, but these effects can be reversed by treatment with ...
May 29, 2025 — There is a global shortage of omega-3 partly due to environmental factors, according to new research. This is not just a healthcare issue; it is a public health and environmental ...
May 28, 2025 — The aging of the innermost cell layer of blood vessels leads to cardiovascular diseases. Researchers have now shown for the first time that intestinal bacteria and their metabolites contribute ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study suggests how APOE2 is protective while APOE4 increases disease risk by regulating the brain's immune ...
May 27, 2025 — Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, ...
May 27, 2025 — A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight -- without causing ...
May 26, 2025 — A leading cardiovascular disease researcher is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe. ...
May 22, 2025 — A study has uncovered a surprising link between diet, intestinal microbes and the efficacy of cancer ...
May 22, 2025 — Two of the traits that set modern humans apart from non-human primates are taller stature and a higher basal metabolic rate. Researchers have ...
Earlier Headlines
May 22, 2025 — If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an ...
May 22, 2025 — Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new ...
May 21, 2025 — A randomized trial suggests vitamin D can protect against telomere shortening, which is linked to risk of age-related ...
May 21, 2025 — Bats are known as natural hosts for highly pathogenic viruses such as MERS- and SARS-related coronaviruses, as well as the Marburg and Nipah viruses. In contrast to the severe and often fatal disease ...
May 21, 2025 — Mice genetically engineered to lack the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30 percent of their body weight in a ...
May 21, 2025 — Researchers developed a way to extend the shelf life of vegetables by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable ...
May 20, 2025 — The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students ...
May 20, 2025 — Sets of metabolites found in blood and urine reliably correspond with how much energy from ultra-processed food a person consumes, according to a new ...
May 20, 2025 — Small clinical study with obese dieters who had chronic health problems found that eating balanced meals and including craved foods with those meals helped dieters manage cravings, even into the ...
May 19, 2025 — People who were less active, with a daily average of more than 14 hours of sedentary behavior, were more than twice as likely to have another cardiac event, including heart attack, surgery to treat ...
May 19, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice, as long as bacteria of the Bacteroides species ...
May 19, 2025 — A hidden link between impulsivity and obesity may not be fixed in human biology but shaped by the cities we live in. Using a novel engineering-based approach, researchers found that ...
May 19, 2025 — A study has become the first in the world to unravel the immediate effects of a high-fat diet on our gut ...
May 16, 2025 — A new study reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a process that's critical for overall health and for managing diseases like type 2 diabetes. The research ...
May 16, 2025 — Intakes of dietary fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are linked to increased likelihood of healthy aging and other positive health outcomes in older women. Higher intakes of refined ...
May 16, 2025 — While Alzheimer's disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the laboratory fruit ...
May 15, 2025 — Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. And while scientists have long known that these different senses activate ...
May 15, 2025 — Having school dinners rather than packed lunches could encourage picky eating 13-year-olds to eat a wider variety of foods, according to a new ...
May 14, 2025 — A new study examined associations between diet, drinking water, and 'legacy' PFAS -- chemicals that were phased out of production in the US in the 2000s -- with blood samples from ...
May 14, 2025 — New research shows that regular exercise can help maintain Vitamin D levels during the darker ...
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- A Potential 'anti-Spice' That Could Dial Down the Heat of Fiery Food
- Looking to Cut Calories? Try Adding Chilies, Study Suggests
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Vitamin D Supplements Show Signs of Protection Against Biological Aging
- Unlocking the Secrets of Bat Immunity
- Newfound Mechanism Rewires Cellular Energy Processing for Drastic Weight Loss
- A New Technology for Extending the Shelf Life of Produce
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Thinking Peers Drink More Drives Risky Behavior
- Molecules in Blood and Urine Could Reveal How Much Ultra-Processed Food You Eat
- Eating Craved Foods With Meals Lessens Cravings, Boosts Weight Loss
Monday, May 19, 2025
- After Cardiac Event, People Who Regularly Sit for Too Long Had Higher Risk of Another Event
- Gut Bacteria and Acetate, a Great Combination for Weight Loss
- Sophisticated Data Analysis Uncovers How City Living Disrupts ADHD's Path to Obesity
- Fast Food, Fast Impact: How Fatty Meals Rapidly Weaken Our Gut Defenses
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Scientists Discover Key Gene Impacts Liver Energy Storage, Affecting Metabolic Disease Risk
- In Healthy Aging, Carb Quality Counts
- Study Reveals Impacts of Alzheimer's Disease on the Whole Body
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Study Reveals a Deep Brain Region That Links the Senses
- School Dinners May Encourage Picky Teenagers to Eat Better, Says New Study
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Drinking Water, Select Foods Linked to PFAS in California Adults
- Exercise the Key to Maintaining Vitamin D Levels in Winter
- Got Data? Breastfeeding Device Measures Babies' Milk Intake in Real Time
- Postpartum Depression and Bonding: Long-Term Effects on School-Age Children
- A Downside of Taurine: It Drives Leukemia Growth
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Colonic Inflammation Explains Missing Link Between Obesity and Beta-Cell Proliferation
- Can Frisky Flies Save Human Lives?
- Studies Point to Redlining as a 'perfect Storm' For Breast Cancer
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- New Study Traces Sharp Regional Shifts in Ischemic Heart Disease Burden -- A Global Warning Signal
- Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Your Health
- Vitamin Supplements Slow Down the Progression of Glaucoma
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Eating Ultra Processed Foods May Speed Up Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
- Obesity a Leading Cause of Knee Osteoarthritis
- Junk Food for Thought: Landmark Study Directly Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Poor Health
- Cannabis Study: Legalization Reduces Problematic Consumption, Particularly Among Certain Individuals
- Scientists Map Tongue's Sweet Sensor, May Lead to New Ways to Curb Sugar Cravings
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- A Healthy Diet in Childhood Is Linked to Starting Menstrual Periods Later, Regardless of BMI or Height
- Food as Medicine: How Diet Shapes Gut Microbiome Health
- Social Drinking Also a Well-Worn Path to Alcohol Use Disorder
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Certain Traits in Romantic Partners Can Amplify the Impact of a Person's Genetic Risk for Alcohol Problems
- Black Tea and Berries Could Contribute to Healthier Aging
Friday, May 2, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Molecular Double Agent: Protein 'Eato' Plays Surprising Role in Protecting the Brain
- Neuroestrogen: The Brain's Secret Weapon Against Hunger
- Designer Microbe Shows Promise for Reducing Mercury Absorption from Seafood
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Once Bitten, Animals Develop Resistance That Shrinks Tick Population
- Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome -- Some Drastically
- Mindfulness Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving and Addiction, Study Finds
- Broader Antibiotic Use Could Change the Course of Cholera Outbreaks, Research Suggests
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Global Study Links Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods to Preventable Premature Deaths
- United States Sees Disproportionate Increase in Body Mass Index Rates of More Than 60
Friday, April 25, 2025
- Why Our Waistlines Expand in Middle Age: Stem Cells
- Nudges Improve Food Choices and Cut Calories When Shopping for Groceries Online
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Can Technology Revolutionize Health Science? The Promise of Exposomics
- Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body
- Plant-Based Calamari That Rivals Real Seafood in Texture
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
- Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes No Difference to Muscle Building After Weight Training, Study Finds
- Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking
- High-Fat, High-Sugar Diets Impact Cognitive Function
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Meat or Veg? Plant-Based Protein Is Linked to a Longer Life, Research Shows
- Taste Research Suggests Pearl Millet Could Be a Healthy, Sustainable, Gluten-Free Wheat Alternative in the US
Monday, April 14, 2025
- The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
- Stress, Depression Factor Into Link Between Insomnia, Heavy Drinking
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Researchers Put Glycemic Response Modeling on a Data Diet
- Unsafe Driving During School Drop Offs at 'unacceptable' Levels
- How Mothers Adapt to the Metabolic Demands of Nursing
- Impact of Processing on Biochemical Composition of Plant-Based Products Revealed
- Running on Empty: Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk for Female Athletes
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Eight or More Drinks Per Week Linked to Signs of Injury in the Brain
- Protein Necessary for Fruit Fly Fertility
- 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
- Eating Only During the Daytime Could Protect People from Heart Risks of Shift Work
- 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
- Planetary Health Diet and Mediterranean Diet Associated With Similar Survival and Sustainability Benefits
- How a Small Number of Mutations Can Fuel Outbreaks of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Being Physically Active, Even Just a Couple of Days a Week, May Be Key to Better Health
- Smartwatch Technology Could Help With Future Alcohol Interventions
- When It Comes to Obesity-Related Cancers, Where You Shop for Food Matters
- Researchers Concerned About Rise in Nitrous Oxide Misuse, Deaths in US
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
- Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk from Alcohol Consumption
- New Options for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- How Time-Restricted Eating Affects Weight Loss
- Children of Moms Who Smoked or Were Obese Are More Likely to Become Obese Adults
- Open-Label Placebos Improve Premenstrual Syndrome
- Scientists Discover Why Obesity Takes Away the Pleasure of Eating