Latest Nutrition Research

When women have weight loss surgery, their bodies struggle to absorb vitamin D and calcium, especially if they're under 45 years old. …

Researchers in Burkina Faso tested whether giving vitamin A supplements to young children could improve their health and nutrition. They …

Scientists discovered that a chemical called β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which your liver makes when you're on a special diet, may protect your …

Scientists are getting better at testing dietary supplements and herbal products to make sure they contain what's on the label. This …

Scientists found a special molecule in the liver called Wee1-AS that helps your body burn fat more efficiently. When they increased this …

Scientists discovered that Arctic insects carry special bacteria inside their bodies that help them survive in one of Earth's harshest …

Scientists exposed fruit fly larvae to aluminum chloride (a form of aluminum) through their food for 24 hours and watched what happened. …

Researchers discovered that apigenin, a natural substance found in plants, may help protect against damage caused by DEHP, a common chemical …

Researchers wanted to understand how eating only plants affects your body's defense system compared to eating meat. They had 57 healthy …

Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber supplement may help prevent muscle loss that often happens with obesity. In a study with …

Researchers discovered that children with a rare kidney disease called nephrotic syndrome are more likely to have celiac disease, a …

Researchers studied 1,399 older adults living in mountainous areas of northern China to understand how their eating habits affect their …

Researchers followed over 2,500 older adults in China for 5 years to see how their weight affected their blood pressure and blood sugar …

Researchers tested whether a special nutritional drink given to head and neck cancer patients before and after surgery could help them …

Scientists discovered that certain genes may increase your risk of having a specific type of stroke called hemorrhagic stroke based on what …

Doctors are learning that good nutrition is just as important as surgery and chemotherapy for stomach cancer patients. Many people with …

Crohn's disease is a serious condition where the intestines become inflamed and painful. Scientists have discovered that a harmful bacteria …

Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that help control your immune system. Scientists are discovering that these bacteria …

Researchers discovered that adding the amino acid tyrosine to the diet, combined with eating more protein, may help children with a rare …

A 66-year-old woman with a heart pacemaker developed a serious infection caused by Bacillus cereus, a bacterium commonly found in rice. This …

Researchers studied 21 older adults who experienced unusual hip fractures without taking bisphosphonates, drugs commonly used to strengthen …

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continue experiencing stomach pain and digestive issues even after their condition …

Researchers studied 11 children who had weak bones and broken vertebrae (bones in the spine) to understand why this happens. They found that …

Researchers studied 34 people with Crohn's disease who weren't responding well to a newer medication called ustekinumab. They split the …