Latest Nutrition Research

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 …

Scientists exposed fruit fly larvae to aluminum chloride (a form of aluminum) through their food for 24 hours and watched what happened. …

Researchers discovered that apigenin, a natural substance found in plants, may help protect against damage caused by DEHP, a common chemical …

Researchers wanted to understand how eating only plants affects your body's defense system compared to eating meat. They had 57 healthy …

Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber supplement may help prevent muscle loss that often happens with obesity. In a study with …

Researchers discovered that children with a rare kidney disease called nephrotic syndrome are more likely to have celiac disease, a …

Researchers studied 1,399 older adults living in mountainous areas of northern China to understand how their eating habits affect their …

Researchers followed over 2,500 older adults in China for 5 years to see how their weight affected their blood pressure and blood sugar …

Researchers tested whether a special nutritional drink given to head and neck cancer patients before and after surgery could help them …

Scientists discovered that certain genes may increase your risk of having a specific type of stroke called hemorrhagic stroke based on what …

Doctors are learning that good nutrition is just as important as surgery and chemotherapy for stomach cancer patients. Many people with …

Crohn's disease is a serious condition where the intestines become inflamed and painful. Scientists have discovered that a harmful bacteria …

Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that help control your immune system. Scientists are discovering that these bacteria …