Nutrition &amp; Diet

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 13% Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk in Major Study

Analysis of 2 million people reveals how processed foods increase cancer risk through inflammatory pathways.

Mar 29, 2026 3

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Brain Development and Learning in School Children

New systematic review reveals how quality nutrition enhances cognitive development and learning abilities in children aged 5-18.

Mar 29, 2026 3

Vitamin C Deficiency Linked to Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction

New research reveals how vitamin C deficiency may drive weight gain and metabolic syndrome through multiple pathways.

Lactoferrin Plus Iron Shows Mixed Results for Children's Iron Status

New meta-analysis reveals lactoferrin may boost iron storage but doesn't improve anemia better than iron alone in children.

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Energy Deficits Block Muscle Building Even With Protein Due to Genetic Switch

New research reveals why muscle protein synthesis fails during calorie restriction, even with optimal protein intake.

Mar 29, 2026 0

BMI Subgroups Reveal Hidden Liver Disease Risk Beyond Weight Alone

New research shows metabolic markers predict liver disease better than BMI, revealing hidden risks in seemingly healthy weights.

Mar 29, 2026 2

B Vitamin Deficiencies Disrupt Gut Health and Microbiome in New Study

Research reveals how vitamin B-9 and B-12 deficiencies alter gut structure and beneficial bacteria, with sex-specific differences.

Dairy Consumption Linked to Lower Heart Attack and Stroke Death Risk in Chinese Adults

Large study of 512,000 Chinese adults reveals dairy consumption reduces cardiovascular death risk by 18% despite mixed effects on heart disease.

Prenatal Choline and Betaine Boost Offspring Metabolism Through Gut Microbiome Changes

Maternal supplementation with choline or betaine during pregnancy improves glucose control and weight management in offspring via gut bacteria.

Essential Fatty Acids Need Proper Dosing Studies to Optimize Health Benefits

New research calls for systematic dose-response studies of essential nutrients from seed oils to establish optimal intake levels.

Heavy Metals Damage Cognition More When Micronutrients Are Low, Study Finds

New research reveals that lead and cadmium exposure causes greater cognitive decline in people with insufficient vitamin D and folate levels.