A new study finds that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods in both men and women is associated with reduced fertility and small differences in early pregnancy development
A new study finds that different metabolic patterns may predict who develops diabetes and related complications, even before diagnosis
A new study finds that modest improvements in sleep, diet, and activity together are linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke
A large study finds that interrupting medications like semaglutide may reverse cardiovascular gains, raising questions about long-term use
New research suggests ultra-sensitive food safety tests may be leading to unnecessary waste without improving public health
A new study suggests many people are open to insect-based foods, but only if they don’t have to see them
Long-term data suggest a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may be tied to slower loss of brain volume, though researchers caution it’s not cause and effect
A large study finds higher preterm birth risk only among women using GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, not for weight loss, raising new questions about what’s really driving complications
A new study finds people who spend more time in nature tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, though the connection may come down to stress, mood, and daily habits
A new study suggests fermentation and bean selection can shift both flavor and nutrient content, but more antioxidants don’t necessarily mean a healthier chocolate
Researchers say aeroponic farming techniques could help deliver vitamin B12 through plant foods, potentially offering a new option for people who eat little or no animal products.
Researchers comparing AI-generated diet plans with those created by a registered dietitian found the AI versions underestimated calorie needs and skewed macronutrient balance for adolescents trying to lose weight.
A randomized clinical trial found high-dose vitamin D supplements did not reduce COVID hospitalizations or symptom severity, though researchers observed a small signal suggesting fewer long COVID symptoms among participants who took the vitamin.
A large study of more than 160,000 adults found that people who ate more ultraprocessed foods tended to have lower bone mineral density and a modestly higher risk of hip fractures.
A small community study found that asking parents to document local food environments with photos helped shift how they thought about food marketing, children’s diets and the choices available to families.
Researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome linked to a high-fat diet allowed small numbers of bacteria to travel to the brain in mice, pointing to a possible new pathway connecting diet and neurological health.
New research shows specialized immune cells actively train the body to tolerate common foods such as corn, wheat and soy, offering clues that could one day help prevent food allergies.
A new scientific review explains how shifting the brain’s fuel source may calm overactive neurons, reduce inflammation and protect brain cells in people with epilepsy.
Researchers found that people with higher levels of the gut microbe Roseburia inulinivorans tended to have greater muscle strength, and experiments in mice suggest the bacterium may influence muscle fibers.
An analysis of global safety reports found that the GLP-1 drug Wegovy was associated with higher reporting odds of a rare optic nerve condition known as ischemic optic neuropathy.
A scientific review finds the popular supplement does not work like GLP-1 drugs and that its metabolic effects appear to depend heavily on the gut microbiome.
Researchers analyzing nearly 15,000 adults found that some antibiotics were linked to changes in the gut microbiome four to eight years after treatment.
In a large cohort study, fewer than 1 in 4 adults with overweight or obesity remained on a GLP-1 medication after 12 months.
Researchers found that matcha tea reduced sneezing in mice with allergy symptoms by dampening activity in a brain region that controls the sneeze reflex.
Higher levels of the hormone asprosin were associated with lower odds of significant weight gain in more than 4,000 postmenopausal women.
