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.

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Nutraceutical Regulation

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Ginger: Health Benefits

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

What is the TLC Diet?

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Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

What is a DNA Diet?

Food Intolerance

Sources of Dietary Fiber

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Calorie and Macro Counting

What are Nutraceuticals?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

What is the BRAT Diet?

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

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

Fast 5:2 Diet

Organic Food Health Benefits

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Natural Protein Sources

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Food Allergies Explained

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

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

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

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

FODMAP Research

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

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

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Papaya: Health Benefits

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

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

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

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

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Nutraceutical Industry

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Diabetic Diet

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Mediterranean Diet

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

What is Clean Eating?

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

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

High Protein Diet

Military Diet: Health Risks

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

What is the Viking Diet?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

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

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

What is the Military Diet?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Child abuse linked to disrupted biological development and body regulation

Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health.

8 May 2026

Legumes and soy foods may help reduce hypertension risk

A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

8 May 2026

Postpartum diabetes monitoring remains low among many new mothers

Few women with postpartum-onset diabetes meet recommended A1C monitoring guidelines, highlighting a need to improve routine diabetes care-particularly among Black women-according to new research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

8 May 2026

Garlic-derived compound may help improve muscle strength during aging

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can.

7 May 2026

Nutrition and body image program improves recovery for women with substance use disorders

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF-10) program on nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors among 607 women undergoing treatment for substance use.

7 May 2026

Methylmercury may harm metabolism beyond its known neurological effects

Methylmercury can accumulate in water environments and enter the food chain. Human exposure is of particular concern in communities affected by contaminated rivers, industrial pollution, artisanal gold mining and environmental disasters.

7 May 2026

Children face lasting challenges after caustic esophageal injury surgery

Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may be improperly stored.

7 May 2026

People judge GLP-1 users more harshly than dieters

Stigma surrounding GLP-1 weight loss treatments reveals societal biases, impacting individuals' mental health and the effectiveness of obesity interventions.

7 May 2026

The role of gut bacteria in sustained diabetes improvement

Changes in gut microbiota after bariatric surgery are strongly linked to altered metabolic health and sustained improvement in type 2 diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

7 May 2026

Kyoto University identifies a key regulator of insulin production

A hallmark of Type 2 diabetes is the progressive loss of beta cell mass: cells in the pancreas that produce and release insulin. The endoplasmic reticulum stress response, a cellular pathway that maintains protein homeostasis, plays a critical role in beta cell function and survival, and the protein ATF6α is one of the key regulators of this stress response.

7 May 2026

Reverse ecology approach reveals hidden complexity in gut microbiome

The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism.

7 May 2026

Ultra processed foods linked to higher cardiovascular disease and death

People who eat more ultra processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday).

7 May 2026

Repeated head impacts linked to gut microbiome changes in athletes

Non-concussive head impacts-hits to the head that don't cause clinically detectable symptoms-are correlated with subsequent changes to the gut microbiome in a small sample of US collegiate football players, according to a new study published May 6, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Ahmet Ay and Kenneth Douglas Belanger of Colgate University, USA, and colleagues.

6 May 2026

Exercise remains essential alongside GLP-1 obesity treatments

As GLP-1 receptor agonists reshape obesity treatment, a new medical perspective published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, underscores a persistent gap in care: integrating exercise into weight management in ways patients can sustain.

5 May 2026

Obesity and Alzheimer’s linked through early metabolic disruptions

By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million or about 20% of Americans. This growth is likely to increase the burden of age-related diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD), affecting about 1 in 9 adults over 65.

5 May 2026

Consumption of eggs can decrease risk of Alzheimer's

Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease for those 65 years and older, according to researchers at Loma Linda University Health.

5 May 2026

Study highlights stigma surrounding popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have taken over the national conversation around weight loss.

4 May 2026

Study reveals gaps in dementia care services across Mississippi counties

Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates.

4 May 2026

Early chemical exposure linked to sperm abnormalities in men

An estimated 7% of all men are affected by infertility. Multiple animal studies indicated that exposure to persistent environmental chemicals in early life can negatively impact male reproductive health, and now a human study suggests the same.

4 May 2026

Virginia Tech researcher wins NIH award to study metabolic brain health

Mary Elizabeth Baugh, a research scientist with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to study how metabolic health influences the brain systems that shape what and how we eat.

4 May 2026