Longevity

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.

Cutting Saturated Fat Linked to Lower Death Risk Only in High-Risk Groups

A large analysis suggests benefits depend on cardiovascular risk and what replaces saturated fat, not simply reducing it.

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Signs of Slower Biological Aging

A large human study finds that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound from cocoa, are associated with younger biological age.

Early Humans Ate More Processed Plants Than Paleo Myths Suggest

New archaeological research shows our ancestors ground, cooked and transformed plant foods long before farming began.

How Your Neighborhood Shapes What You Eat and Even Your Weight

A 14-year Australian study finds that people gradually take on the eating habits of their new community, offering fresh insight into how place influences health.

Foods Rich in Polyphenols May Support Better Heart Health Over Time

A long-term study of more than 3,000 adults suggests that diets featuring tea, coffee, berries and whole grains are linked to healthier cardiovascular risk scores.

How Gut-Derived Molecules May Shape Obesity and Diabetes Risk

A new study maps the metabolites that move from the intestine to the liver and into circulation, offering clues to how diet and the microbiome influence metabolic health.

Who Gets the Most from the Mediterranean Diet? A New Clue

A new study finds that one post-meal biomarker could help identify which people see the largest improvements in insulin resistance while following a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet.

Low Choline Intake May Worsen Early Metabolic Stress Tied to Brain Health

A new study in young adults links low choline levels to higher inflammation and early signs of neuronal stress, underscoring the importance of getting enough choline from foods like beans, soy, eggs, fish and cruciferous vegetables.

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Diabetes Risk in Young Adults

A new USC study suggests that even small increases in ultraprocessed food intake can disrupt blood sugar regulation years before diabetes develops.

Plant-Based Iron Supplement Doubles Absorption in Women

An oat-based formula could help close the iron gap, especially for vegetarians and vegans.

Gut Microbes May Hold New Clues to Heart Disease

Researchers in Seoul have identified bacterial species and metabolic pathways linked to coronary artery disease, pointing to a deeper connection between gut health and cardiovascular risk.

Weightlifting May Beat Running for Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds

New research from Virginia Tech suggests resistance training may offer unique metabolic benefits compared to endurance exercise, at least in lab models of diabetes.

Good Heart Habits May Help Protect the Brain in People with Diabetes

A 13-year study suggests that strong cardiovascular health may reduce dementia risk in adults with Type 2 diabetes, even among those with a high genetic risk.

Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Melatonin Use and Heart Health

A five-year review of more than 130,000 adults with insomnia found higher rates of heart failure and death among long-term melatonin users, though researchers say more study is needed.

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.

Targeted Diet Boosts New Childhood Cancer Treatment

In mice, restricting two amino acids more than doubled the effectiveness of a new drug for neuroblastoma, pointing to future cancer therapies that combine nutrition and medicine.

What Your Microbiome Really Needs and What It Doesn’t

UBC microbiologist Brett Finlay explains how diet, exercise and lifestyle shape your body’s microbial ecosystem, and why most probiotics are not worth your money.

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.

Mouse Study Finds New Way to Curb Hunger and Boost Lifespan

Scientists say targeting the same chemical reaction that browns toast may help counter overeating and slow aging, at least in mice.

Could a Keto Diet Help Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s?

Early animal research from the University of Missouri suggests a high-fat, low-carb diet may help preserve brain energy in females with genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

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.

Can a Healthier Gut Help Improve Mental Health?

A new review strengthens the evidence linking gut bacteria to mood, stress and brain chemistry, showing how diet might play a role in future treatments.

Gut Bacteria and Nanotech Offer Hope for Digestive Pain Relief

Scientists uncover how a gut microbe may trigger pain and test a new way to block it with nanoparticles.

Time-Restricted Eating May Improve Fitness and Longevity

A new review finds that limiting eating to set hours could support athletes’ performance, body composition and healthy aging, though more research is needed.