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.

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Organic Food Health Benefits

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

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

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What is the 5:2 Diet?

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

FODMAP Research

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

What is a DNA Diet?

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

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

Papaya: Health Benefits

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Natural Protein Sources

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What is the Viking Diet?

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

What is the TLC Diet?

Health Benefits of Quinoa

What is the BRAT Diet?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

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

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Ginger: Health Benefits

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Nutraceutical Regulation

Food Intolerance

High Protein Diet

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

What are Nutraceuticals?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Nutraceutical Industry

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Fast 5:2 Diet

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Military Diet: Health Risks

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

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

Food Allergies Explained

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Calorie and Macro Counting

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Diabetic Diet

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Mediterranean Diet

What is Clean Eating?

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

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

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

What is the Military Diet?

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

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

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Breastfeeding linked to reduced maternal depression and anxiety up to ten years

Breastfeeding may lower mothers' later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small observational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

8 Jan 2026

Local sardines and anchovies could reshape Britain’s seafood consumption habits

Millions of Britons could be ready to swap imported fish for home‑caught favourites like sardines, sprats and anchovies – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

8 Jan 2026

What the Health? from KFF Health News: New Year, same health fight

Congress returned from its holiday break to the same question it faced in December: whether to extend covid-era premium subsidies for health plans sold under the Affordable Care Act.

8 Jan 2026

A high-protein diet shows strong anti-cholera effects

Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.

8 Jan 2026

Why promising microbiome therapies rarely work in patients

Addressing the microbiome's translational gap involves understanding biological complexity and developing function-driven, patient-specific interventions.

8 Jan 2026

Weight loss drugs may cause nutritional deficiencies without proper guidance

People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss, say experts at UCL and the University of Cambridge.

7 Jan 2026

Breast milk bacteria help shape infant gut microbiome development

Most conversations about breast milk tend to focus on topics like nutrients, antibodies and bonding time rather than bacteria.

7 Jan 2026

Millions in Great Britain using or seeking weight loss drugs

An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to help lose weight between early 2024 and early 2025, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.

7 Jan 2026

Stopping weight loss drugs leads to rapid weight regain and health reversal

Stopping weight loss drugs is followed by weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on heart and metabolic health markers such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

7 Jan 2026

BATF2: A novel tumor suppressor silenced by glutamine in head and neck cancer

A novel tumor suppressor, BATF2, can be silenced by factors in the tumor microenvironment, leading to a reduced immune response in five preclinical models of head and neck cancer, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

7 Jan 2026

Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher consumption of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend their shelf life, has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

7 Jan 2026

Light daily movement linked to lower mortality risk in people with CKM syndrome

Light intensity activities, like walking or household chores, were linked to a lower risk of death for people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

7 Jan 2026

One in three women miss postpartum check-ups

Findings from a Norwegian study reveal that comprehensive postpartum care by GPs improves women's satisfaction and addresses key health concerns effectively.

7 Jan 2026

Catching up on weekend sleep may protect adolescents against depression symptoms

Sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on sleep lost during the week may be good for adolescents' mental health, according to new research by the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University.

6 Jan 2026

Acupuncture may help ICU patients recover faster

Acupuncture's multi-pathway effects in ICU patients may reduce complications, support rehabilitation, and improve recovery while minimizing medication use.

6 Jan 2026

Can ketogenic diets help PCOS? New analysis points to weight and insulin gains

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies found that ketogenic diets were associated with short-term reductions in body weight, waist circumference, insulin resistance, and some reproductive hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, primarily among those with overweight or obesity. However, substantial heterogeneity, low certainty of evidence, limited safety reporting, and short follow-up periods mean the clinical effectiveness and long-term sustainability of ketogenic diets in PCOS remain uncertain.

5 Jan 2026

"Blue zones" longevity claims validated by new research

A new peer-reviewed paper published in The Gerontologist provides the most comprehensive scientific response to date addressing recent critiques of the so-called "blue zones," regions of the world known for unusually high concentrations of people living long, healthy lives.

5 Jan 2026

Beer-making leftovers can be transformed into edible scaffolds for lab-grown meat

Yeast left over from brewing beer can be transformed into edible 'scaffolds' for cultivated meat – sometimes known as lab-grown meat – which could offer a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to current methods, according to a new study from UCL (University College London) researchers.

5 Jan 2026

Income sufficiency emerges as key factor in early brain development

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families rarely experience just one source of stress at a time.

5 Jan 2026