Nutrition

490 articles in this topic

Cancer-Causing PAH Chemicals Found in Grilled and Fried Everyday Foods
Nutrition & Diet

Cancer-Causing PAH Chemicals Found in Grilled and Fried Everyday Foods

Researchers identify carcinogenic PAHs in common foods like soybean oil and duck meat, with a faster detection method now making testing easier.

Press Release
May 23, 2026 0
Childhood Junk Food Rewires the Brain But Gut Bacteria May Reverse the Damage
Nutrition & Diet

Childhood Junk Food Rewires the Brain But Gut Bacteria May Reverse the Damage

Early high-fat, high-sugar diets alter brain appetite circuits long-term, but probiotics and prebiotics may help undo the harm.

Press Release
May 22, 2026 0
How Eating Less Protein Doubles FGF21 and Boosts Fat Burning
Nutrition & Diet

How Eating Less Protein Doubles FGF21 and Boosts Fat Burning

Reducing protein to recommended levels may double the longevity hormone FGF21, improving fat loss and insulin sensitivity within weeks.

Press Release
May 22, 2026 0
Leucine Supercharges Mitochondria by Shielding Key Energy Proteins
Nutrition & Diet

Leucine Supercharges Mitochondria by Shielding Key Energy Proteins

University of Cologne researchers reveal how the amino acid leucine boosts cellular energy by preventing breakdown of critical mitochondrial proteins.

Press Release
May 21, 2026 0
MIT Finds Cysteine Amino Acid Triggers Gut Repair Through Immune Activation
Nutrition & Diet

MIT Finds Cysteine Amino Acid Triggers Gut Repair Through Immune Activation

MIT researchers discover cysteine activates immune cells that boost intestinal stem cells, opening doors to nutrition-based gut therapies.

Press Release
May 21, 2026 0
Upgraded Mediterranean Diet With Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
Nutrition & Diet

Upgraded Mediterranean Diet With Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%

A major 6-year European trial found a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet plus exercise slashed type 2 diabetes risk by nearly a third.

Press Release
May 20, 2026 0
Low Vitamin D Triples Pain Risk After Breast Cancer Surgery Study Finds
Nutrition & Diet

Low Vitamin D Triples Pain Risk After Breast Cancer Surgery Study Finds

Women deficient in vitamin D needed far more opioids after mastectomy, suggesting a simple supplement could ease surgical recovery.

Press Release
May 20, 2026 0
Exercise and Diet Strategies to Naturally Raise Your FGF21 Longevity Hormone
Nutrition & Diet

Exercise and Diet Strategies to Naturally Raise Your FGF21 Longevity Hormone

FGF21 extends lifespan in animals by 30-40%. Here's what exercise and diet research reveals about boosting it naturally.

Press Release
May 20, 2026 0
Cutting Kids' Sugar May Accidentally Spike Their Salt Intake
Nutrition & Diet

Cutting Kids' Sugar May Accidentally Spike Their Salt Intake

A well-designed trial to reduce added sugar in children's diets raised an unexpected concern: compensatory increases in sodium consumption.

Research Paper
May 20, 2026 0
Corn Syrup Formulas Linked to Higher Glucose Spikes in 6-Month-Old Infants
Nutrition & Diet

Corn Syrup Formulas Linked to Higher Glucose Spikes in 6-Month-Old Infants

CGM data reveals infants fed corn syrup solid-based formulas show significantly greater glycemic variability than those fed breast milk or lactose-based formula.

Research Paper
May 20, 2026 0
China's Children Face a Triple Nutrition Crisis as Obesity and Anemia Surge Together
Nutrition & Diet

China's Children Face a Triple Nutrition Crisis as Obesity and Anemia Surge Together

A 25-year study of 1.3 million Chinese youth reveals obesity and anemia increasingly coexist, signaling a critical post-2010 nutrition transition.

Research Paper
May 19, 2026 0
US Diet Quality Improved Over 18 Years But Progress Remained Unequal
Nutrition & Diet

US Diet Quality Improved Over 18 Years But Progress Remained Unequal

A large NHANES study finds Americans ate healthier and more sustainably from 2001–2018, but gains were concentrated among wealthier, higher-educated groups.

Research Paper
May 19, 2026 0
PreviousPage 10 of 41Next