Nutrition News
May 27, 2025
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May 27, 2025 — A new study suggests that boys who become overweight in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung ...
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, particularly in women. This link between central fat and ...
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 22, 2025 — A leading cardiovascular disease researcher is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of ...
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May 21, 2025 — A study has uncovered a surprising link between diet, intestinal microbes and the efficacy of cancer ...
May 21, 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 ...
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 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 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 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 — 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 ...
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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 15, 2025 — Successfully treating type 2 diabetes may involve focusing on brain neurons, rather than simply concentrating on obesity or insulin resistance, according to a new study. For several years, ...
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 ...
May 14, 2025 — We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, ...
May 14, 2025 — A pioneering research study details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the brain to ...
May 9, 2025 — How does obesity affect insulin production? Researchers are shining light on new stages of the ERK ...
May 8, 2025 — Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes. Study finds each additional 100 grams/day ...
May 8, 2025 — A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. The researchers behind the study have now started a clinical trial on ...
May 7, 2025 — People who eat more ultra processed foods like cold breakfast cereal, cookies and hot dogs are more likely to have early signs of Parkinson's disease when compared to those who eat very few ...
May 7, 2025 — New research reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee ...
May 7, 2025 — A landmark study exploring consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly ...
May 6, 2025 — Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...
May 6, 2025 — Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to ...
May 1, 2025 — Estrogens are known for their role in reproduction, but a new study reveals that neuroestrogens -- estrogens produced in the brain -- play a key role in appetite regulation. These brain-made hormones ...
May 1, 2025 — Scientists inserted DNA-encoding methylmercury detoxification enzymes into the genome of an abundant human gut bacterium. The engineered bacterium detoxified methylmercury in the gut of mice and ...
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 ...
Friday, May 16, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Can the Brain Be Targeted to Treat Type 2 Diabetes?
- 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
- New Study Finds That Tea and Chocolate May Help Lower Blood Pressure
- Research Shows How Hormone Can Reverse Fatty Liver Disease in Mice
Friday, May 9, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- 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
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
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Neuroestrogen: The Brain's Secret Weapon Against Hunger
- Designer Microbe Shows Promise for Reducing Mercury Absorption from Seafood
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body
- Plant-Based Calamari That Rivals Real Seafood in Texture
Monday, April 21, 2025
- Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes No Difference to Muscle Building After Weight Training, Study Finds
- High-Fat, High-Sugar Diets Impact Cognitive Function
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Researchers Use Machine Learning to Predict Exercise Adherence
- Americans Don't Think Bird Flu Is a Threat, Study Suggests
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
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Researchers Put Glycemic Response Modeling on a Data Diet
- 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
- 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