Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Why pregnant women struggle to follow healthy diets despite knowing what to eat

A UK study found that women trying to conceive, pregnant, or new mothers face major barriers to eating healthily, from fatigue and nausea to high food costs and generic advice. Support from family, personalized dietetic guidance, and co-created resources were highlighted as key facilitators.

9 Sep 2025

Ketogenic diet shows promise in reducing depression symptoms in college students

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students.

9 Sep 2025

Experts review the evidence on coenzyme Q10 and cognitive decline

Researchers reviewed evidence on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and cognition, finding strong biological support and positive results in animal models but mixed outcomes in human trials. Larger, high-quality studies are needed to clarify whether CoQ10 can protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Sep 2025

Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions

Greater adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was linked to lower all-cause, cancer, and respiratory mortality across large US and UK cohorts, supported by a meta-analysis of 37 studies. Diets higher in PHD foods also had smaller greenhouse gas footprints, reinforcing health and environmental benefits.

9 Sep 2025

High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases a sensitive marker of inflammation

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products – like soda, snacks and processed meats – packed with additives and stripped of nutrients.

9 Sep 2025

Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid composition of blood and the enzyme activity associated with it predict the development of bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence.

9 Sep 2025

Amino acid homocysteine plays a key role in aortic stiffening

In addition to cholesterol, the amino acid homocysteine also plays a role in aortic stiffening. Researchers from Graz University of Technology, the University of Graz and the Medical University of Graz were able to prove this in a new study.

9 Sep 2025

Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk

A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the fungal component of the human microbiome - known as the mycobiome - and risk of developing chronic disease.

9 Sep 2025

What diet pattern worsens inflammatory bowel disease?

Researchers compare the different effects of pro-inflammatory dietary patterns on inflammatory bowel disease severity.

9 Sep 2025

Cancer cells found to use ketones as alternate fuel for growth

When it comes to their survival, cancer cells have a host of backup plans.

8 Sep 2025

Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months

Researchers reviewed 13 studies of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) through 24 months of breastfeeding, analyzing 4,786 samples. Six “core” HMOs remained dominant, with total concentrations plateauing after 12 months and evidence suggesting persistence into the second year.

8 Sep 2025

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

This Food Science & Nutrition review highlights mushrooms as nutrient-rich functional foods packed with bioactive compounds that support human health. It explores their therapeutic, industrial, and environmental applications, from disease prevention and drug discovery to bioremediation and bioenergy.

8 Sep 2025

How breast milk changes from day to night and why timing matters

Breast milk's hormonal and microbial variations throughout the day may affect infant development, emphasizing the need for synchronized feeding practices.

8 Sep 2025

Creatine increases muscle strength in Alzheimer’s patients

Research indicates that creatine may enhance muscle strength and size in Alzheimer's patients, suggesting a viable approach for mitigating muscle loss.

8 Sep 2025

Innovative approach advances equity in health care AI

A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed a new method to identify and reduce biases in datasets used to train machine-learning algorithms-addressing a critical issue that can affect diagnostic accuracy and treatment decisions.

5 Sep 2025

Two research papers shed light on how gut-brain interactions shape eating behaviors

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Why pregnant women struggle to follow healthy diets despite knowing what to eat

Ketogenic diet shows promise in reducing depression symptoms in college students

Experts review the evidence on coenzyme Q10 and cognitive decline

Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions

High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases a sensitive marker of inflammation

Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence

Amino acid homocysteine plays a key role in aortic stiffening

Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk

What diet pattern worsens inflammatory bowel disease?

Cancer cells found to use ketones as alternate fuel for growth

Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

How breast milk changes from day to night and why timing matters

Creatine increases muscle strength in Alzheimer’s patients

Innovative approach advances equity in health care AI

Two research papers shed light on how gut-brain interactions shape eating behaviors

New insights into how breast milk supports baby’s internal clock

Men close the cooking gap as home meal prep rises across the US

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How fiber intake shapes your gut microbes’ digestion strategy

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