Diet & Nutrition

Food and beverages provide the energy and nutrients you need to improve health, manage disease, and reduce the risk of disease. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity.

60,000 Years of Food Knowledge: Traditional Aboriginal Diets and Nutrition

Traditional Aboriginal diets include diverse native plant and animal foods that provide nutrients and connect food practices with culture, community, and Country. Research examines their potential health and environmental benefits while documenting how colonization and barriers to food access have shaped contemporary nutrition.

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

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Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Why Moringa oleifera is Called the Miracle Tree: Health Benefits for Immunity, Inflammation, and Metabolism

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

What Is the Galveston Diet? How It Works, Benefits, and Risks

Dietary Fiber: Health Benefits, Food Sources, and Daily Needs

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

What are Nutraceuticals?

Sources of Dietary Fiber

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

What Is Angelica Root? Benefits, Nutrition, and How It Supports Women’s Health

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

What is a DNA Diet?

Cell-Cultured Fat and Its Role in Improving Flavor and Texture of Alternative Meat Products

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

What is the BRAT Diet?

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Causes of Food Intolerance

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Organic Food Health Benefits

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

What is the Viking Diet?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

Diabetic Diet

What is the Nordic Diet? Foods, Benefits, and Meal Plan Guide

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What is the Military Diet?

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Ginger: Health Benefits

Fast 5:2 Diet

High Protein Diet

Food Intolerance

Traditional Inuit Diet: Foods, Nutrition, and Health Effects

Natural Protein Sources

Is a Hypocaloric Diet Safe and Effective for Long-Term Health?

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Sesame Oil Health Benefits: Examining the Diverse Roles of Lignans and Lipids

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Raspberry Leaf Tea In Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Research Insights

FODMAP Research

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Nutraceutical Regulation

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Food Allergies Explained

Papaya: Health Benefits

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Health Benefits of Quinoa

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Nutraceutical Industry

How the Atlantic Diet Supports Long-Term Health and Prevents Chronic Disease

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Tart Cherry Benefits: Fact or Fiction for Wellness and Recovery?

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Calorie and Macro Counting

Dehydrated Foods: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, and Safety Risks

Mediterranean Diet

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

What is Clean Eating?

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Military Diet: Health Risks

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Cleaner bedroom air linked to improved blood sugar control

Using portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during sleep may stabilize the large spikes in blood sugar experienced by people with prediabetes, a condition in which sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, a new study shows.

8 Nov 2026

Exercise, diet or stress? One lifestyle habit stood out in a heart disease study

A hospital-based case-control study involving 495 adults in Iran found that higher healthy lifestyle scores were associated with lower odds of cardiovascular disease, even after adjustment for demographic and socioeconomic factors. Physical activity and recreation showed the strongest numerical association per questionnaire point, although the observational design could not establish whether healthier habits prevented cardiovascular disease.

8 Nov 2026

ZEUS trial challenges assumptions about targeting inflammation in heart disease

Like cholesterol, inflammation causally contributes to the risk of cardiovascular disease, but findings from the clinical trial ZEUS indicate that the road to targeting inflammation may be less straightforward than once thought.

8 Nov 2026

Retatrutide reduces knee pain and body weight in osteoarthritis patients

For people with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA) who are overweight or have obesity, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs and standing up from a chair can be difficult.

8 Nov 2026

Coffee, vegetables and exercise share a surprising connection in your gut

In a study of 6,803 Japanese adults, researchers identified two opposing gut microbiome patterns linking diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption with general health and 15 chronic diseases. Health-oriented microbial patterns were associated with butyrate production and lower inflammation, while disease-oriented patterns were linked to inflammatory processes, with microbiome-based prediction scores showing potential for distinguishing health and disease across international populations.

8 Nov 2026

Red meat and ultra-processed foods show no clear link to postpartum depression in new study

A prospective cohort study of 264 pregnant Iranian women found no statistically significant association between maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods or red meat and probable postpartum depression assessed four to six weeks after childbirth. However, the relatively small sample size and imprecise estimates mean that potentially meaningful associations cannot be excluded, highlighting the need for larger studies.

8 Nov 2026

Immune cell differences may explain sex-specific obesity responses

University of California, Riverside scientists have an explanation for why males and females respond differently to obesity.

6 Nov 2026

Looksmaxxing trend may expose boys and young men to physical, mental health risks

A rapidly growing online trend known as "looksmaxxing" may expose some boys and young men to significant physical and mental health risks, according to a new Commentary published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

6 Nov 2026

Study maps key regions driving inflammation in aging hearts

Scientists have long known that aging drives inflammation in the heart, but exactly how those changes are distributed throughout the organ has remained unclear.

6 Nov 2026

Metal fumes, drinking habits and dementia: What a new study found

This study examines how workplace chemicals and lifestyle habits may influence Lewy body dementia risk, revealing potential sex differences in exposure effects.

6 Nov 2026

Giving up sugary drinks might not mean choosing healthier options

Findings indicate that broader beverage policies, including taxes on non-sugar drinks, could encourage healthier choices and address public health concerns.

6 Nov 2026

Southern Europe eats closest to the planetary diet, so why is diabetes so high?

Researchers comparing temperature trends, food supplies, and diabetes prevalence across Europe found that Southern Europe had the closest alignment with Planetary Health Diet recommendations, yet also recorded the highest and fastest-rising diabetes prevalence. The exploratory study found inconsistent relationships between warming, dietary composition, and diabetes across regions, suggesting that multiple environmental, lifestyle, and demographic factors warrant further investigation.

5 Nov 2026

The Mediterranean diet has a modern problem, and it isn't just about food

A narrative review published in Applied Sciences examined how urbanisation, time constraints, food costs, and changing lifestyles have contributed to declining adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Drawing on 116 references, the authors identified workplace and school interventions, nutrition education, physical activity, and Mediterranean-inspired convenience foods as potential strategies for adapting this dietary pattern to modern life.

5 Nov 2026

Struggling with constipation? Two green kiwifruits a day may help

A narrative review of 33 publications found that consuming two fresh green kiwifruits daily for approximately four weeks can improve bowel movement frequency and gastrointestinal comfort in adults with functional constipation or constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Clinical studies reported broadly similar improvements with kiwifruit, psyllium, and prunes, although more research is needed to establish long-term benefits and differences between kiwifruit varieties.

5 Nov 2026

Rising colorectal cancer rates prompt earlier routine screening recommendations

Forty-five is the new 60 – at least when it comes to colonoscopies. That may not be the party you look forward to, but it could save your life. According to the Cancer Research Institute, 1 in 5 colorectal cancers are diagnosed in patients under age 55, making what was once thought of as an older person's disease one of the fastest-growing cancers in young people.

5 Nov 2026

Caffeine intake rises among Korean adults as brewed coffee gains ground

An analysis of 48,991 Korean adults found that average daily caffeine intake from beverages increased between 2016 and 2024, while the odds of consuming at least 400 mg of caffeine on a single day rose by approximately 5% annually. Coffee remained the predominant caffeine source, with a shift from prepared coffee mixes toward brewed coffee and distinct consumption patterns across age groups and sexes.

4 Nov 2026

Modern lifestyles may be changing our gut bacteria in unexpected ways

A global study of 1,015 adults across 12 countries found that industrialized lifestyles were associated with lower gut bacterial diversity, reduced microbial community stability, and increased markers of intestinal stress and immune activity. The researchers also found that a microbiome-based health index developed using industrialized populations performed poorly in less-industrialized communities, raising concerns about its applicability across diverse populations.

4 Nov 2026

A study of 27,000 adults links bean products and soy compounds to lower kidney disease odds

A cross-sectional study of 27,003 adults in Northeast China found that higher consumption of processed bean products and soy isoflavones was associated with lower odds of chronic kidney disease, while plain bean intake showed no significant association. The relationship with soy isoflavones was stronger in women, although the observational findings cannot establish whether these foods protect against kidney disease.

4 Nov 2026

Eating peanuts every day may change your brains insulin response

The study finds that unsalted peanuts may enhance brain insulin responsiveness, providing new insights into dietary influences on cognitive health in aging.

4 Nov 2026

Engineered beneficial bacteria reduce bloodstream infections after stem cell transplants

Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country, and collaborators have pioneered a new approach to preventing dangerous bloodstream infections in patients receiving donor stem cell transplants for blood cancers.

3 Nov 2026