Latest Nutrition Research

High sodium intake is a major cause of high blood pressure and heart disease. Scientists reviewed research on salt substitutes that replace …

A 46-year-old woman received a kidney transplant but developed unexpected problems shortly after surgery. Doctors discovered she had a rare …

A large European study of nearly 370,000 people found that eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and instant …

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a popular supplement that many people take for health reasons, but scientists aren't sure if it actually comes …

Researchers tested whether two types of helpful bacteria called probiotics could reduce anxiety in rats whose sleep schedules were …

Researchers reviewed 50 studies about how a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) might help people with chronic migraines. They …

Researchers studied 69 African American women with obesity to understand how their bodies burn calories differently on low-carb versus …

Researchers studied over 2,000 families to understand why children from poorer families get more cavities. They found that the biggest …

Researchers tested a program that teaches older adults about healthy eating using computers and the internet. The program started with …

Researchers looked at 47 studies involving over 15,000 people to see if probiotics (good bacteria supplements) could prevent a serious type …

Scientists discovered a new method to create useful chemical compounds by combining nickel metal with vitamin B12 as a catalyst. This …

Scientists are developing a new type of fertilizer that releases nutrients slowly, like a time-release vitamin. These special fertilizers …

Leptin is a hormone that tells your brain when you're full and helps control your weight. Scientists have known about leptin for years, but …

Researchers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital studied 68 patients who received zoledronate, a medication that strengthens bones and prevents …

Doctors are discovering that women with beta-thalassemia trait, a mild inherited blood condition, may be at higher risk for weak bones …

Researchers looked at how often hospitals use a special type of nutrition support called peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) – basically …

Scientists studied over 500 Chinese adults to understand how their genes affect salt sensitivity, the way their bodies respond to eating …

Researchers studied how diet affects disease in China from 1990 to 2021. They found that eating too much salt, not enough fruit, and not …

This article from Science magazine discusses how the United States should create rules for artificial intelligence, similar to how we …

Researchers studied nearly 11,000 people to understand how diet quality and body inflammation affect lung disease (COPD). They found that …

Researchers in China studied what nearly 2,800 adults ate and looked at their health records to understand how different eating patterns …

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects middle-aged and older women, causing dry eyes and dry mouth. Researchers …

This research note corrects important information about a case where a patient had complications after parathyroid surgery. The original …

Scientists discovered that combining two medications, vildagliptin and sacubitril/valsartan, may help reduce dangerous pressure buildup in …