Latest Nutrition Research

Scientists studied fruit flies to understand how eating fewer calories affects the way cells prepare to make babies. They found that when …

Scientists discovered that a protein called Sik1 in a specific part of your brain helps protect you from high blood pressure when you eat …

Rice plants grow a special iron-rich coating on their roots that acts like a protective shield, helping them absorb nutrients and block …

Scientists reviewed research showing that eating lots of fatty, sugary foods changes how your brain works, specifically the parts that …

Researchers looked at thousands of medical studies from around the world to understand what doctors and scientists are learning about health …

Researchers tested a new substance made from kaempferol (a plant compound) combined with copper to see if it could protect the liver from …

Scientists discovered a way to measure how much fat you eat by looking at chemicals in your blood and urine. They studied 153 women after …

Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in chicken intestines are super important for keeping chickens healthy and helping them …

Scientists found a safer, cleaner way to measure how much water is trapped inside plant materials. Instead of using harmful chemicals like …

Scientists studied whether adding essential oils (concentrated plant extracts) to fish food could help preserve the quality of frozen fish …

Scientists created tiny particles smaller than cells that could help treat cancer in a new way. These special particles use infrared light …

Scientists created a new way to study a serious liver disease called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) using specially …

Scientists reviewed research showing that people with long COVID who also carry extra weight tend to experience worse brain fog and memory …

Doctors in Indonesia discovered a very rare genetic condition in an 11-year-old boy that was causing severe seizures that didn't respond to …

Researchers wanted to know if eating fish could help slow down how fast our bodies age. They studied thousands of American adults and found …

Researchers looked at whether a B vitamin called folate affects how well your immune system works. They studied a large group of people and …

Researchers studied nearly 1,000 families who receive government food assistance to understand how struggling to afford food affects young …

When baby piglets are weaned (switched from mother's milk to solid food), they often get sick with diarrhea because their gut bacteria get …

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. As people with CF live longer thanks to new treatments, doctors …

Researchers compared mothers who had children with spina bifida (a serious birth defect affecting the spine) to mothers who didn't, looking …

Scientists discovered that a protein called FUNDC1 in blood vessel cells plays a major role in how our bodies handle extra food and develop …

Corn tortilla production in Mexico creates millions of gallons of toxic wastewater every year that pollutes rivers and lakes. Scientists …

Researchers in Switzerland checked whether giving newborns vitamin K by mouth (instead of a shot) actually prevents a rare but serious …

Researchers in India studied whether certain genetic variations related to folate (a B vitamin) might increase the risk of babies being born …