Latest Nutrition Research

A new study shows that cordycepin, a natural compound found in Cordyceps mushrooms, may help people with both type 2 diabetes and fatty …

Scientists studied how tiny plastic particles get into and leave the bodies of water fleas (Daphnia magna), small creatures that live in …

Scientists discovered a new way to produce more natural gas from coal by combining it with algae in special laboratory tanks. According to …

A new study suggests that the ketogenic diet—a high-fat, low-carb eating plan—might help reduce alcohol consumption in young adult women. …

A widely used agricultural herbicide called atrazine can accumulate in your body through drinking water and food, potentially causing fatty …

Scientists discovered that marine worms called Platynereis dumerilii can adjust how they make omega-3 fatty acids based on what they eat. …

Menopause brings big changes to a woman's body, including hot flashes, bone loss, and heart problems. While hormone therapy works well for …

Scientists created a specially designed bacteria called Bacteroides vulgatus that could help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful …

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that affect your whole body, including your liver. When these bacteria get out of balance—a …

A new review in Current Obesity Reports explains how extra body fat changes the way your body handles iron, making it tricky for doctors to …

Scientists discovered that a protein found in milk called casein can weaken dangerous E. coli bacteria by shutting down their attack system. …

Researchers discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in preventing scar tissue buildup inside the uterus, a condition that can …

Doctors discovered a 10-year-old girl had Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition affecting how her body uses …

A new analysis of multiple studies shows that ketone supplements—a type of fuel your body can use instead of carbohydrates—may help women …

A major study of over 6,300 older Americans found that eating more inflammatory foods—those that trigger body-wide inflammation—increases …

A new review of research shows that plant-based diets—meals made mostly from vegetables, fruits, grains, and beans—can help children and …

A new review of 9 studies shows that eye-tracking technology—which follows where a child looks—can measure how nutrition affects a young …

Premature babies in intensive care often receive vitamins through IV tubes because their bodies can't store nutrients well. A new study …

A major study of nearly 20,000 Americans found something surprising: Black adults with college degrees don't eat as healthily as White …

A new study from Japan tested whether playing competitive video games (called esports) could help people over 60 stay physically and …

Babies under one year old with vitamin B12 deficiency can now be treated with oral pills instead of injections, according to new research. A …

A large study of 1,388 patients found that vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among people having spine surgery. Researchers …

Scientists discovered that hesperetin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, may help treat fatty liver …

Scientists studied how different types of resistant starch—a special carbohydrate your body can't digest—affect the bacteria living in your …