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.

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

Discover how traditional angelica root is being reshaped by modern research, revealing promising but still emerging benefits for inflammation, circulation, mood, and women’s hormonal health.

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Calorie and Macro Counting

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

What is the Military Diet?

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Military Diet: Health Risks

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

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Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Organic Food Health Benefits

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

What are Nutraceuticals?

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Mediterranean Diet

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Nutraceutical Industry

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

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

What is the TLC Diet?

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

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

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

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

Food Allergies Explained

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Papaya: Health Benefits

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

What is the BRAT Diet?

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Nutraceutical Regulation

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Natural Protein Sources

What is the Viking Diet?

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

Fast 5:2 Diet

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

What is a DNA Diet?

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Diabetic Diet

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

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

FODMAP Research

Sources of Dietary Fiber

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

What is Clean Eating?

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Ginger: Health Benefits

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

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

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

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

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Food Intolerance

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

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

High Protein Diet

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Why social supermarkets are gaining attention in the fight against food insecurity

This scoping review found that social supermarkets can offer a more dignified, choice-based way to access lower-cost food while also helping divert some surplus food from waste. However, the evidence suggests they work best as a complement to existing food support, not as a solution to the underlying causes of food insecurity or overproduction across the food system.

22 Apr 2026

Study links common herbicide to rising early-onset colorectal cancer risk

Researchers used DNA methylation-based “epigenetic fingerprints” as proxies for lifelong exposome-related patterns and found that early-onset colorectal cancer was associated with lower Mediterranean diet adherence, lower education, smoking-related signatures, and higher picloram-related exposure signals. They then supported the picloram association in nine independent cohorts and with 21 years of US county-level pesticide-use data, while noting that the findings show association rather than proof of causation.

22 Apr 2026

Low-plastic diets cut plastic-linked chemicals in urine within 7 days, study finds

A Nature Medicine study found that healthy Australian adults were widely exposed to plastic-associated chemicals, with processed, packaged, and canned foods emerging as important modifiable contributors to urinary phthalate and bisphenol levels. In a 7-day pilot randomized trial, low-plastic food interventions reduced several urinary plastic-associated chemicals without lowering daily energy intake.

22 Apr 2026

Gut microbiome characteristics predict treatment response in IBS-D patients

In a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the low FODMAP diet and the antibiotic rifaximin provided similar and significant relief for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).

22 Apr 2026

Prediabetes leaves lasting fat tissue changes after bariatric surgery

Prediabetes may leave a lasting molecular "footprint" on adipose (fat) tissue which appears to make maintaining weight loss after bariatric surgery more difficult, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May).

22 Apr 2026

Gut microbiome clues may help spot Parkinson’s disease in its earliest phase

Researchers found that a Parkinson’s disease-related gut microbiome pattern appears not only in people with diagnosed Parkinson’s, but also in some non-manifesting GBA1 variant carriers and a subset of healthy individuals. The findings suggest that gut microbiome changes may help flag people who are closer to Parkinson’s disease development, although longitudinal studies are still needed to confirm predictive value.

21 Apr 2026

Injectable immunotherapy shrinks precancerous oral lesions in clinical trial

Injecting nivolumab (Opdivo) directly into precancerous oral lesions led to reduction in lesion size and allowed some patients to avoid surgery, according to research from a phase I clinical trial presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026, held April 17-22.

21 Apr 2026

Oral bacteria can reveal your true biological age and health risks

A simple oral rinse may predict biological age, linking oral microbiome changes to aging, frailty, and chronic disease risk in a noninvasive manner.

21 Apr 2026

High-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes on a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may have a better chance of reversing their diabetes than those on a low-fat diet, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

21 Apr 2026

Coffee impacts the gut-brain axis to improve mood and stress

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a world leading research centre at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored the mechanisms behind coffee's positive effects on the gut-brain axis for the first time.

21 Apr 2026

AI chatbots give misleading health advice nearly half the time

Widespread inaccuracies in AI chatbot health responses pose public health risks, highlighting the urgent need for better oversight and cleaner training data.

21 Apr 2026

Gut microbiome analysis may help detect Parkinson’s before symptoms appear

Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, before they have developed any symptoms, suggests a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

20 Apr 2026

Nestlé and NTU Singapore announce research partnership on aging and women's health

Nestlé and NTU Singapore today announced a multi‑year joint research partnership to advance the scientific understanding of how nutrition supports healthy longevity and women's health.

20 Apr 2026

Study reveals what people ask AI chatbots about health most often

Researchers analyzed more than 500,000 de-identified Microsoft Copilot health conversations from January 2026 and found that health information queries were most common, while nearly one in five conversations involved personal symptoms or condition-related concerns. They also found that personal health queries were more common on mobile and at night, while desktop use was more often tied to research, paperwork, and academic support, highlighting how people use AI differently across contexts.

20 Apr 2026

Fermentation boosts anti-inflammatory power in dairy alternatives

Investigating fermented oat and soy drinks, this study highlights their potential to enhance anti-inflammatory bioactivity through lipid transformation.

20 Apr 2026

Why heart risk is hard to predict in type 1 diabetes

A European study reveals cardiovascular risk patterns in type 1 diabetes, highlighting the need for tailored prevention strategies to catch complications early.

20 Apr 2026

Eating oranges daily may shift lipid patterns in fatty liver disease

A 4-week trial on 'Navelina' oranges shows potential effects on lipid metabolism in fatty liver disease, revealing intriguing but non-significant patterns.

20 Apr 2026

What still drives childhood vaccine gaps in the United States

A nationwide analysis of provider-verified NIS-Child data from 2010 to 2023 found that US childhood vaccination coverage remained generally high but was consistently shaped by social and structural factors such as maternal education, income, insurance, language, and region. The study also showed that coverage of the combined seven-vaccine series rose over time, yet persistent disparities remained, especially for vaccines such as influenza, hepatitis A, and rotavirus.

19 Apr 2026

Healthy diets linked to higher lung cancer risk in younger non-smokers

A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains is generally recommended for better health and to lower the risk of cancer and other diseases.

17 Apr 2026

Women using GLP-1 drugs face higher weight loss stigma

In a new study exploring stigma associated with the use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, women who lost weight using GLP-1 medications were judged more harshly than those who lost weight through diet and exercise, with negative reactions driven largely by beliefs that medication-assisted weight loss is a "shortcut."

17 Apr 2026