Healthy Aging

Most Americans Open to Plant-Based Diet for Diabetes Prevention

A national survey reveals strong public interest in diet-based approaches to manage or prevent type 2 diabetes, but major gaps in awareness about which foods make a difference.

New Data Reveals That Urban 'Food Deserts' Aren’t Just About Distance

A study using grocery shopping records suggests that financial and cultural factors, not store proximity, play the biggest role in determining who eats well.

What Your Waistline May Reveal About Brain Health After Menopause

New research links excess belly fat to faster cognitive decline, underscoring how metabolic and hormonal changes in midlife can shape the brain’s long-term resilience.

Study Challenges Health Claims Around Time-Restricted Eating

A tightly controlled trial found that eating within an eight-hour window didn’t improve metabolism or heart health, but it did shift participants’ internal clocks.

Why 'Buying Local' Isn’t Always the Greener Choice

A new study finds that when judging the environmental impact of food, consumers often equate local with sustainable, but the truth depends more on how and where that food is produced.

How Gut Bacteria Help Block Cancer-Linked Compounds Before They Form

New research reveals how everyday foods interact with the microbiome to reduce the risk of harmful chemical reactions inside the body.

How Leucine Helps Cells Turn Food Into Energy

New research from the University of Cologne reveals how this essential amino acid supports the body’s energy-producing machinery.

How Ultraprocessed Foods May Affect Strength and Mobility With Age

Researchers tracking adults in the Framingham Heart Study found small but measurable declines in physical function tied to higher UPF intake.

Cooking Comes to the Clinic

A new open-source program is teaching doctors, and anyone else who’s interested, how to turn nutrition science into simple, satisfying meals.

Feeding Preterm Babies Milk From Day One Found Safe in Major Study

New research shows that babies born up to 10 weeks early can be milk-fed immediately after birth without higher risk of gut complications.

New Obesity Definition Could Classify 70% of U.S. Adults as Obese

A new framework that looks beyond BMI to body fat distribution could reshape how obesity and health risk are understood.

New Iron Supplement Targets Gut Health, Not Just Anemia

Researchers combined iron, probiotics and prebiotics into a single formula that restored iron levels in mice without the usual stomach side effects.

How Food Reform Could Reshape Health and the Economy

A sweeping new U.K. report outlines how transforming diets, farms and land use could save billions and secure a healthier future, with global implications.

How Food Access and Connection May Shape Recovery After Surgery

A new study finds that food insecurity and loneliness can raise the risk of long-term pain after surgery, highlighting how nutrition and social support affect healing from the inside out.

New Guidelines Show Kiwis Could Help Ease Chronic Constipation

The first evidence-based dietary recommendations for constipation highlight kiwi fruit, rye bread, mineral water and specific supplements, while questioning long-standing advice to simply 'eat more fiber.'

Modern Diets May Be Missing an Essential Mineral, Study Finds

As China’s diets shifted toward more meat and processed foods, researchers found a surprising drop in zinc intake, offering a warning for changing food patterns worldwide.

Broccoli, Kale and Cabbage May Be More Powerful Than We Think

A new review highlights how cruciferous vegetables are packed with disease-fighting compounds and how scientists are working to make them even more nutritious.

Gen Z Is Redefining Drinking and Their Habits Could Transform Public Health

A new Australian study finds younger generations are drinking less and choosing not to drink at all more often than ever before.

Study Finds No Link Between Calcium Supplements and Dementia Risk

A 14-year follow-up of older women found that taking calcium supplements did not increase dementia risk, offering reassurance for those managing bone health later in life.

The Brain Can Burn Fat, Not Just Sugar

A new study shows neurons can make and burn their own fats for energy, challenging long-held beliefs about how the brain stays powered.

Study Challenges BMI as a Measure of Health

Researchers say the popular metric misrepresents health and reinforces bias, as new data show two-thirds of Canadians are classified as overweight or obese.

What Long-Term Research Reveals About Diet and Heart Health

A 30-year study finds that diet quality and other healthy habits can dramatically lower cardiovascular risk, no matter your age.

EAT-Lancet 2025: Food Systems Put Health and Planet at Risk

A global commission urges plant-rich diets and fairer food systems to save lives and curb environmental damage.

Hot Air Drying Preserves Nutrition in Radish Microgreens, Study Finds

Penn State researchers say a low-cost drying method could make microgreens more accessible as powders or supplements.

Nordic Diet Linked to Longer Life and Lower Disease Risk

A large Swedish study finds that following Nordic dietary guidelines supports both longevity and sustainability.