Latest Nutrition Research

Researchers in Ghana studied why teenage girls sometimes don't take iron and folic acid pills, even though these vitamins help prevent …

Researchers looked at whether eating fish twice a week, as most health guidelines suggest, gives you enough omega-3 fatty acids for your …

Scientists discovered that a special protein called Hsp47 in fat tissue may play a role in causing inflammation when mice eat a high-fat …

Researchers discovered that rats eating a ketogenic diet (very low-carb, high-fat) showed interesting changes in how their bodies process …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition that affects many women of childbearing age, causing problems with fertility, weight …

Scientists discovered a new group of compounds called Mitorubin that may help keep our hearts healthy as we get older. These compounds work …

Researchers studied over 4,000 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating a healthier diet could protect their kidneys from damage. They …

Scientists reviewed 23 studies involving thousands of adults to see if eating a planetary health diet, which focuses on plant-based foods …

Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herb called Dendrobium officinale on rats experiencing chronic fatigue caused by stress, poor …

Researchers studied how a natural substance called fucosterol, found in seaweed, might help fish recover from intestinal infections. They …

Researchers discovered that the ketogenic (keto) diet doesn't work the same way for everyone. Using mice and studying people with liver …

Researchers looked at what cancer survivors eat across the United States and found that most aren't eating as healthily as they should be. …

Scientists studied whether morel mushrooms could help reduce obesity by testing them on zebrafish that were fed a high-fat diet. They found …

Scientists in Spain discovered that a rare, endangered water mammal called the Iberian desman is accidentally eating plastic and other …

Researchers studied a special program where pharmacists coach patients with poorly controlled diabetes through video calls. The program …

Hospitals sometimes deal with a tricky bacteria called Stenotrophomonas maltophilia that's hard to kill with antibiotics. This bacteria …

Scientists are discovering important connections between metabolic health (weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels), gut bacteria, and …

Scientists created a new experimental protein that works like three different weight-loss medicines combined into one. In studies with mice …

A 49-year-old man had his stomach completely removed due to cancer, but eight years later developed serious nerve damage from vitamin B12 …

Scientists are discovering that the food you eat doesn't just affect your stomach, it also influences your brain health. This review …

Scientists compared how chimpanzees and humans taste sweet flavors by studying the taste receptors in our mouths. They found that while …

Schools do much more than teach math and reading: they could be powerful places to help kids stay healthy and prevent weight problems. This …

Scientists discovered that a protein called B4GALT1 plays an important role in fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the …

Researchers tested whether combining breathing exercises with vitamin D supplements could help people with asthma breathe easier. They …