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.

Food Allergies Explained

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Causes of Food Intolerance

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Sources of Dietary Fiber

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

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

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Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Military Diet: Health Risks

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Calorie and Macro Counting

Health Benefits of Quinoa

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

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

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Ginger: Health Benefits

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

What is the TLC Diet?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

High Protein Diet

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

What is the Viking Diet?

What are Nutraceuticals?

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Papaya: Health Benefits

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

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

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Nutraceutical Industry

What is the 5:2 Diet?

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

Organic Food Health Benefits

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

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

What is the BRAT Diet?

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

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

What is the Military Diet?

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Diabetic Diet

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Natural Protein Sources

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Fast 5:2 Diet

Food Intolerance

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Nutraceutical Regulation

What is Clean Eating?

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

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

What is a DNA Diet?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Mediterranean Diet

Understanding the Glycemic Index

FODMAP Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Weight loss drug tirzepatide may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy

The popular diabetes and weight loss medication tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro or Zepbound) may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

11 Feb 2026

Breastfeeding and healthy infant diets may help lower obesity risk by age nine

nationwide Icelandic cohort study found that better alignment with infant nutrition guidelines was associated with lower odds of obesity at ages 6 and 9 years. Associations were inconsistent at younger ages, highlighting the complex and multifactorial nature of childhood weight outcomes.

11 Feb 2026

Can aquaculture reduce global malnutrition or is nutrient trade widening inequality?

Global aquaculture produces substantial essential nutrients, but international trade patterns often shift these nutrients away from nutritionally vulnerable countries. Modelling suggests alternative trade and fishmeal use strategies could improve micronutrient equity while highlighting important food system trade-offs.

11 Feb 2026

Early heart disease risk factors identified in South Asian adults in the U.S.

South Asian adults in the U. S. were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by age 45 when compared to white, Black, Chinese or Hispanic adults in the same age group, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Feb 2026

Healthy low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets may improve cardiovascular health

The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Feb 2026

South Asian adults in the U.S. have higher prevalence of risk factors for heart disease

South Asian adults in the U.S. report doing many of the right things for heart health, yet they show significantly higher rates of prediabetes, diabetes and hypertension than white and Chinese adults, and higher than or roughly similar rates to Black and Hispanic patients, according to a new study led by Northwestern Medicine.

11 Feb 2026

High-fat diets cause more damage to metabolic health than carbohydrates

In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates.

10 Feb 2026

Eating fewer foods of concern may protect the heart beyond pills

A prospective cohort study in adults with hypertension and or hypercholesterolemia found that lower intake of ultra processed foods or foods flagged by front of pack nutrition warnings was associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. These associations persisted regardless of cardioprotective medication use, suggesting dietary quality contributes independently to cardiovascular prevention.

10 Feb 2026

Stress hormones rewire immune system during periods of food scarcity

When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in "low power" mode to preserve immune function while conserving energy, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

10 Feb 2026

First wearable device measures human flatulence

Scientists at the University of Maryland have created Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence.

10 Feb 2026

Anterior crossbite linked to increased tooth loss risk

Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can cause a whole host of problems, including speech issues and/or difficulty eating or properly cleaning teeth.

10 Feb 2026

Brief oxidative stress promotes brain repair after injury

Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called "free radicals" – reactive, unstable molecules that contain oxygen.

10 Feb 2026

Low-grade inflammation connects aging, obesity and cognitive impairment

Obesity and older age are strongly associated with low-grade inflammation in the body, a condition that appears closely linked to cognitive decline and dementia.

9 Feb 2026

Study reveals DNA methylation score that better detects alcohol intake than standard biomarkers

A Mediterranean cohort study evaluated a DNA methylation biomarker of alcohol intake and compared it with conventional indicators such as GGT. The epigenomic score correlated with alcohol exposure, linked to telomere shortening and epigenetic aging markers, but findings remain observational and population-specific.

9 Feb 2026

New analysis asks if alcohol guidance needs stronger trials to settle the health debate

The viewpoint reviews conflicting evidence on alcohol consumption, highlighting discrepancies between observational studies, genetic analyses, and public health guidance. It concludes that large randomized trials comparing alcohol moderation versus cessation are needed to clarify long-term health effects.

9 Feb 2026

Early life factors crucial for childhood food allergy development

A new study from McMaster University involving 2.8 million children around the world has revealed the most important early-life factors that influence whether a child becomes allergic to food.

9 Feb 2026

Time-restricted feeding reduces disease activity and inflammation in Crohn's patients

A new randomized controlled study funded by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation found that time-restricted feeding-a form of intermittent fasting-significantly reduced symptomatic disease activity and systematic inflammation in adults with Crohn's disease and overweight or obesity.

9 Feb 2026