Nutrition Science

Why Takeout Feels Like a Reward on Both Good and Bad Days

A psychology study suggests ordering takeout serves as both celebration and comfort, helping explain its powerful role in everyday eating habits.

Many Takeout Meals Contain More Salt Than Menu Labels Suggest

Lab tests of popular takeout foods found large gaps between declared and actual salt levels, highlighting limits of menu labeling when eating out.

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

A new analysis suggests food structure and nutrient composition may guide eating decisions in ways that reduce calorie intake without relying on restriction.

Not All Ultraprocessed Foods Carry the Same Health Risks, Review Finds

A new review suggests the source of ultraprocessed foods may matter more for diabetes and heart disease risk than processing alone.

Researchers Detect Wide Range of Environmental Chemicals in Human Milk

A new analysis finds traces of pesticides, plastic additives and antimicrobials in breast milk, while emphasizing that breastfeeding remains the gold standard for infant nutrition.

Experts Agree Lifestyle Changes Can Play a Key Role in Treating Depression

A new consensus statement outlines where evidence supports nutrition, movement, sleep and other daily habits as foundational tools alongside standard care for major depressive disorder.

Stool Tests and Diet Clues May Help Predict IBD Flares

A large UK study suggests routine inflammation markers, combined with diet patterns, could identify people at higher risk of relapse even when they feel well.

Experts Urge Caution on Melatonin Use in Children

A new medical review finds strong evidence for some clinical uses, but major gaps in safety data for routine use in otherwise healthy kids.

Many Parents Report Disordered Eating Concerns in Young Children

In a long-term behavioral intervention, parental concerns were common but did not worsen over time, suggesting supportive counseling may avoid unintended harms.

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.

Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes May Be Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

A large genetic analysis suggests how the body handles glucose after eating could influence long-term brain health.

Fat Near the Colon Plays a Unique Role in Immune Signaling

New human tissue research suggests fat surrounding the colon is specially adapted to interact with the gut’s immune system.

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.

Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' May Raise Gestational Diabetes Risk

A large meta-analysis links PFAS exposure during pregnancy to insulin resistance and altered insulin secretion, identifying pregnancy as a vulnerable window.

A Fasting-Mimicking Diet May Ease Symptoms in Mild Crohn’s Disease

A randomized clinical trial finds short, monthly calorie restriction improved symptoms and inflammation markers in people with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease.

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.

Why Some People at a Normal Weight Still Face High Metabolic Risk

A large human study finds that a new measure called metabolic BMI can uncover hidden disease risk that standard BMI often misses.

Weight Loss Drugs May Leave Patients Short on Key Nutrients Without Proper Support

Experts say appetite-suppressing medications can reduce calorie intake so sharply that diet quality and muscle health may suffer without guidance.

Higher Intake of Some Food Preservatives Linked to Cancer Risk in Large French Study

Analysis of long-term dietary data finds modest associations for certain preservatives, while most showed no link to cancer.

Breast Milk Microbes May Help Shape an Infant’s Gut Microbiome

A new study traces specific bacterial strains from human milk to babies’ guts, offering insight into early microbiome development.

Higher Intake of Some Food Preservatives Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A large French study finds associations between common preservative additives and diabetes, even after accounting for overall diet quality.

Diet May Influence How Cholera Behaves in the Gut, Mouse Study Finds

Research suggests certain proteins reduced bacterial colonization in mice, but findings do not replace medical treatment or clean water.

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.