Latest Nutrition Research

When people travel to high altitudes, their brains don't get as much oxygen, which can make them feel moody and have trouble thinking …

When red blood cells break down too quickly, doctors need to figure out why. This article explains how doctors diagnose non-autoimmune …

Researchers studied 1,579 American teenagers to see if eating foods with special plant compounds called lignans affects where their body …

A new study predicts that a common liver disease called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) will become much more …

Scientists found that a gene called ME1 plays a major role in fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. When …

Scientists studied how the diamondback moth caterpillar, a pest that damages crops worldwide, changes its digestive system depending on what …

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 …