Healthy Aging

Infant Growth Similar Across Vegan and Omnivorous Households

A large cohort study found comparable growth trajectories overall, though infants from vegan households had higher odds of early underweight that declined by age 2.

Many City Residents Lack Easy Access to Fresh Food

A new analysis of Montreal shows how walking, cycling and public transit shape whether people can realistically reach grocery stores and produce markets.

How Metabolic Health May Shape Dementia Risk Over Time

A long-term study links diabetes, blood pressure and other modifiable factors to brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

Where Nitrate Comes from May Matter for Brain Health

A long-term Danish study finds lower dementia risk linked to nitrate from vegetables, while nitrate from drinking water and some animal foods was tied to higher risk, highlighting the importance of dietary context.

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

A six-month program for Medicaid patients was linked to better access to healthy foods, though cost barriers remained.

Salty Drinking Water Linked to Higher Blood Pressure

A global analysis suggests sodium in tap water may add to hypertension risk, particularly in coastal regions.

Nutrition Labels Don’t Work the Same for Everyone

A new study suggests the FDA’s proposed front-of-package label may help some shoppers more than others, depending on nutrition literacy.

Plant-Forward Eating Patterns Linked to Lower Kidney Disease Risk

A large U.K. cohort study suggests diets emphasizing plant foods and limiting added sugars and fats may help protect kidney health over time.

Lowering Sodium in Everyday Foods Could Reduce Heart Disease

Modeling studies from France and the U.K. suggest small, unnoticed changes in common foods may deliver large population-wide health gains.

Drinking Less Linked to Fewer Cancer Deaths

A long-term Australian study suggests even small reductions in average alcohol consumption could lower deaths from several alcohol-related cancers, especially later in life.

Low Vitamin D Tied to Higher Hospitalization Risk

A large UK study links severe vitamin D deficiency to more hospital admissions for respiratory infections, though the findings show association, not cause.

Long-Term Acid Reflux Drugs Not Linked to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk

A 26-year analysis across five countries finds no increased gastric cancer risk among long-term proton pump inhibitor users.

Plant-Forward Diets with Different Proteins Supported Strength in Older Adults, Small Trial Finds

In a short, controlled feeding study funded by the National Pork Board, older adults maintained physical function on plant-forward diets that included either lean pork or legumes, with modest differences in metabolic markers.

Why the Body May Defend a Weight Range, Not a Single 'Set Point'

A major review examines competing theories of weight regulation and why bodies respond differently to weight loss and gain.

Mercury Exposure and Nutrition Can Coexist in Traditional Diets

New research links waterfowl consumption to both omega-3 benefits and mercury exposure in northern Indigenous communities, underscoring the need for balanced monitoring rather than avoidance.

Weight Loss Can Help Restore the Health of Fat Tissue

New human research shows that both modest and substantial weight loss can improve the biology of fat tissue, though through different pathways.

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety Risk Years Later

A long-term observational study suggests breastfeeding may be associated with better maternal mental health up to a decade after pregnancy.

Weight Gain May Not Fully Restore Muscle After Anorexia, Animal Study Finds

Research in rats suggests skeletal muscle strength and quality may lag behind weight recovery, raising questions about how recovery is measured.

Researchers Push Back on Claims That Blue Zones Longevity Data Are Flawed

A new peer-reviewed analysis finds that age records from the world’s longest-lived regions meet rigorous scientific standards, reinforcing their value for aging and nutrition research.

New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

As the federal government releases updated nutrition guidance, major medical groups agree on core principles but diverge on protein, dairy and ultraprocessed foods.

Heavy Periods and Diet Combine to Raise Iron Deficiency Risk in Teen Girls

A study of Swedish teens found iron deficiency was far more common among girls with heavy menstrual bleeding, especially when paired with meat-restricted diets.

Certain Full-Fat Dairy Foods Stand Apart in Dementia Research

A long-term Swedish study found people who ate more high-fat cheese and cream had lower rates of dementia, though researchers caution the findings do not prove cause and effect.

Lower-Glycemic Carbohydrate Choices Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

In a large U.K. cohort, diets emphasizing lower–glycemic index foods were associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias over more than a decade of follow-up.

Heart-Healthy Eating Linked to Longer Survival After Cancer

An Italian study suggests cancer survivors who follow healthier eating patterns and other heart-protective habits may live longer than those who do not.

Many Parents Struggle to Guide Teens’ Eating, Poll Finds

A national survey suggests parents notice concerning eating patterns but often lack practical tools, especially during food-focused celebrations.