Latest Nutrition Research

Researchers studied over 1,100 adults in rural villages in southern India to understand how often leg vein problems occur and what causes …

Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might play a bigger role in childhood obesity than we thought. …

A new study followed 380 pregnant women to see how their eating habits affected their weight gain during pregnancy. Researchers found that …

Scientists discovered that myricanol, a natural compound found in the bark of a plant used in Asian medicine, may help the body burn fat …

Researchers developed a new type of tiny particle designed to fight cancer in a completely different way. Instead of attacking cancer cells …

Scientists discovered that a brain-healthy nutrient called DHA (found in fish oil) works better when paired with specific partner nutrients. …

Researchers studied 102 children who developed pneumatosis intestinalis, a condition where air gets trapped in the intestinal walls. This is …

Perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, brings hormonal changes that can cause hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, and …

Researchers reviewed hundreds of studies about how food affects prostate cancer risk in men. They found that eating certain foods, like …

Researchers gave omega-3 fish oil supplements to 39 college-aged women with low iron for 8 weeks to see if it would help their bodies store …

Researchers studied a program at a children's hospital that helps families who struggle to afford food. They screened over 1,000 families …

Researchers discovered that selenium, a mineral found in foods like nuts and fish, may protect sperm health by activating a cellular defense …

Researchers discovered that a natural substance called Ophiopogonis japonicus polysaccharide (OJP), found in a traditional plant, may help …

Scientists are studying a natural compound called anatabine that works similarly to nicotine in the body but may have fewer downsides. …

Scientists have created a new, affordable testing device that can quickly detect four special proteins in the blood that may signal ovarian …

Researchers combined results from 12 studies to look for patterns in blood chemicals that might predict prostate cancer risk. They found …

Scientists reviewed 13 studies to understand how different diets affect a special protein in your brain called BDNF. This protein is …

Researchers studied 67 people who had weight loss surgery to understand why some people lose more weight than others. They measured how much …

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 …