Latest Nutrition Research

Researchers studied whether an extract from the umbu plant could help pregnant rats that weren't eating enough protein. They found that rats …

Scientists tested whether compost made from vegetable waste could help cilantro plants grow better without expensive chemical fertilizers. …

Researchers looked at what low-income families in Brazil purchased for food between 2017 and 2018. They studied over 13,000 households to …

Researchers interviewed 19 international women studying at a university in Brazil to understand their health challenges. The women wanted to …

Scientists are discovering that eating nuts might help protect your heart in a surprising way, by changing how your body's genes work. Your …

This article from Massachusetts General Hospital explores an important problem: patients admitted to the hospital who use smartphones and …

Researchers looked at dozens of studies comparing two different vitamin approaches for pregnant women: iron with folic acid alone versus a …

India has a big program called ICDS that helps young children get better nutrition. Researchers looked at nearly 60,000 babies aged 6-23 …

Researchers studied over 16,000 people with a serious condition that combines heart disease, kidney problems, and metabolic disorders. They …

Researchers studied over 1,000 adults to understand how three things connect: eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and …

Researchers compared four popular eating patterns to see which one works best for people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolic …

Scientists discovered that colistin, an antibiotic used in animal farming, can end up in lettuce we eat. Researchers developed a new test to …

Researchers studied a community kitchen program in England designed to help people waste less food while building stronger neighborhoods. …

Doctors and nurses often don't get enough training on how to help teenagers develop healthy eating habits. Researchers tested a new way to …

Researchers tested two different computer brain-training programs designed for older adults experiencing mild memory problems. Both programs …

Researchers discovered that periodic fasting could make standard breast cancer medications more effective. The study found that fasting …

Scientists discovered that a specific form of vitamin D called 1,24,25(OH)3D3 is fully active and working in skin cells, just like other …

When patients have their bladder removed due to cancer, doctors need to watch out for hidden nutrition problems. A new study of 25 patients …

Researchers followed 115 college students over their first two years of college to see how sleep affects weight gain. They measured sleep …

Scientists created a new food ingredient by combining a plant fiber called bacterial cellulose with a natural compound called ferulic acid. …

Scientists are discovering that special plant fibers called polysaccharides might help protect against cancer by improving your gut …

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a serious brain condition that causes frequent seizures in children and can affect learning and development. …

Scientists discovered that the way your body handles fat might depend on both your genes and what you eat. This study looked at how a …

A large study of nearly 9,400 American adults found that people who eat more foods that are good for their gut bacteria, like fiber-rich …