A new study finds widespread confusion about timing, purpose and consistency of early peanut introduction, despite strong awareness of allergy prevention guidelines.
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.
A new study finds that different flours influence the mix of bacteria in sourdough starters, with potential effects on flavor and texture.
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.
New research suggests cultural traditions play a powerful role in how children learn to judge the acceptability of eating animals.
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.
In a yearlong clinical trial, a fiber-rich Nordic diet outperformed low-carb and standard dietary advice for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
An Italian study suggests cancer survivors who follow healthier eating patterns and other heart-protective habits may live longer than those who do not.
A large analysis suggests benefits depend on cardiovascular risk and what replaces saturated fat, not simply reducing it.
A large analysis suggests families who redeem more fruits, vegetables and other commonly used benefits are less likely to drop out of the nutrition program.
A national survey suggests parents notice concerning eating patterns but often lack practical tools, especially during food-focused celebrations.
A large reanalysis suggests that when eating and lifestyle changes lead to lasting improvements in blood sugar control, the payoff for heart health may last decades.
A new analysis of nearly 50,000 children finds vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when well planned, but certain nutrient shortfalls remain a concern.
A new analysis of national health data suggests that glycemic status, diabetes control and certain eating patterns are linked to sleep duration and sleep quality.
A new Cochrane review finds that free or subsidized school meals modestly improve math scores, enrollment and growth for children in low- and middle-income countries.
A decade-long study of nearly 10,000 older women finds tea may slightly support bone density, while very high coffee intake could work against it.
A large human study finds that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound from cocoa, are associated with younger biological age.
A 12-week program providing medically tailored foods led to meaningful improvements in HbA1c.
A clinical trial in adults 60 and older suggests certain plant foods may support healthier aging by influencing inflammation and gut microbes.
A four-week study finds that people get irritable when they notice they are hungry, not simply when glucose drops.
Researchers found that molecules in stool samples can reflect what people eat, how their gut microbes respond and even patterns linked to long-term health.
New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology outline how clearer nutrition labels may help people identify products with less saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.
A new analysis from Japan shows how taste expectations, safety concerns and prior experience shape whether people are willing to try unfamiliar foods.
Researchers found that eating more vitamin C–rich foods increased skin vitamin C levels and supported measurable changes linked to collagen and cell renewal.
Heavy periods combined with low-iron diets may sharply increase the odds of deficiency, researchers report.
