Latest Nutrition Research

Scientists discovered that two types of brain cells in a reward center called the nucleus accumbens control how much high-fat food we eat, …

After abdominal surgery, patients often experience a frustrating complication where their intestines move food too slowly, causing bloating …

Scientists studying zebrafish discovered a special protein that helps cells absorb nutrients from food. This protein, called VSP, works like …

When people try to lose weight by eating less, their bodies often fight back by burning fewer calories and losing muscle along with fat. …

When people come to the emergency room with low blood counts, doctors sometimes give them blood transfusions without first checking if the …

Researchers found that giving calves a special mix of helpful bacteria (called probiotics) can treat diarrhea caused by harmful E. coli …

A major study comparing heart disease risk factors across different racial and ethnic groups in America found that South Asian adults …

When wild animals find human food, like trash, leftover picnics, or food near homes, it changes how they interact with each other in …

Some children with autism may have trouble getting enough folate (a B vitamin) into their brains, even when they eat foods with folate. …

Researchers followed over 198,000 Americans for up to 30 years to see how low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets affect heart disease risk. The …

Researchers studied 293 women with breast cancer to understand how diet and nutrient levels in the blood might affect how aggressive their …

A 45-year-old woman experienced mysterious hip pain that didn't show up on standard X-rays, making diagnosis difficult. Doctors discovered …

Researchers studied 200 military recruits to understand why some get stress fractures (tiny cracks in bones) during intense training. They …

When elderly patients have a severe stroke and receive a procedure to remove the blood clot, how they're fed afterward matters a lot. …

Researchers studied 633 patients with sepsis (a serious blood infection) to see if omega-3 fatty acids, a type of healthy fat found in fish, …

Scientists are discovering that vitamin D, a nutrient your body makes from sunlight, may play a bigger role in thyroid health than we …

Doctors discovered an unusual case of a 24-year-old man whose heart developed calcium deposits while receiving kidney dialysis treatment. …

Researchers in Spain created a new checklist to measure how easy it is to eat healthy food at restaurants. They adapted an American tool to …

Depression affects millions of older people and causes real suffering and disability. Scientists are working on ways to prevent depression …

Researchers have identified a gene called CYP26A1 that appears to play an important role in colorectal cancer development and how the body's …

Researchers tested whether natural plant oils could help reduce harmful bacteria in cow stomachs that waste protein. They found that oils …

Scientists discovered that your brain goes through major changes in how it uses energy as you grow from a baby to a young adult. Using …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming harder to treat because bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics. Scientists are …

After cancer treatment, many survivors struggle to maintain healthy habits like exercise, eating well, and limiting alcohol, even though …