Latest Nutrition Research

Doctors are prescribing new medications that help people lose weight by reducing hunger and controlling blood sugar. These drugs work really …

Seizures in newborns can have many causes, but doctors are learning that some are caused by genetic conditions rather than brain injuries. …

Researchers looked at dozens of studies about whether kids and teens can actually eat healthier foods to protect their hearts. The good …

A large study of over 3,600 Spanish adults found that people who sleep more than 8 hours per night lost less weight during a weight loss …

When people have weight loss surgery, their bodies struggle to absorb important nutrients like selenium, which helps protect against disease …

Scientists have created a new type of tiny particle that could help treat cancer more effectively while causing fewer side effects. These …

Cadmium is a toxic metal that can build up in rice and harm your health. Scientists discovered that combining two simple dietary strategies, …

Scientists discovered that a protective protein called VDBP helps keep your liver healthy by controlling iron levels and preventing damage. …

Scientists discovered that a special nutrient called folate helps plants sense and respond to nitrogen levels in soil. When folate isn't …

Scientists discovered how a helpful bacteria in your gut called Akkermansia muciniphila makes an important nutrient called cobamide, which …

Scientists studied a medicinal mushroom called Antrodia cinnamomea that's popular in Taiwan to understand what makes it healthy. They found …

Scientists tested whether adding oyster mushroom powder to the food that farmed bumble bees eat could help them grow better. They fed some …

Researchers studied blood tests from thousands of Americans to understand what causes migraines. They looked at five different markers that …

Doctors discovered an unusual case where one 71-year-old man had three different bone problems at the same time: Paget's disease (abnormal …

Researchers studied over 117,000 Spanish workers to understand what causes insulin resistance, a condition where your body struggles to use …

Researchers in Romania studied whether testing children for vitamin D deficiency actually helps catch the problem early. They looked at …

Medical and pharmacy students are taking medications on their own without doctor supervision more often than expected. Researchers surveyed …

Doctors use newborn screening tests to catch serious health problems early, including a rare vitamin B12 disorder called CblC deficiency. …

Researchers tested different ways to design warning labels on restaurant menus to help people notice and avoid high-sugar foods. They showed …

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum. Scientists are discovering that what you eat …

Researchers discovered that vitamin D might help calm down the overactive immune system in people with type 1 diabetes. Using computer …

Researchers tested a program called SUPPER that encourages families to eat meals together and use that time to talk about substance use. The …

A new study found that the words on supplement bottles can mislead people. When a fish oil bottle said "supports heart health," many people …

Researchers surveyed 110 Italian psychiatrists and psychologists to see if they discuss nutrition and diet with their patients. While most …