New research links excess belly fat to faster cognitive decline, underscoring how metabolic and hormonal changes in midlife can shape the brain’s long-term resilience.
New research from Japan shows that underweight women had lower gut diversity and more inflammation-linked bacteria, even when their diets looked the same.
Research using postwar UK data shows that children exposed to sugar restrictions before age 2 had a lower risk of heart disease as adults, reinforcing today’s advice to limit added sugars early in life.
New research from Northwestern University shows that low omega-3 intake among parents may have lasting effects on children’s health and development.
Scientists uncover how a gut microbe may trigger pain and test a new way to block it with nanoparticles.
In a new study in mice, scientists found that Bifidobacterium breve, a beneficial gut bacterium, helped the placenta produce hormones linked to healthy pregnancy outcomes.
A 14-year follow-up of older women found that taking calcium supplements did not increase dementia risk, offering reassurance for those managing bone health later in life.
Researchers say the popular metric misrepresents health and reinforces bias, as new data show two-thirds of Canadians are classified as overweight or obese.
New research suggests that frequent overeating in preschool years may signal emotional challenges, while picky eating appears less concerning.
New research suggests that eating more fruit could reduce the impact of polluted air on lung function, especially in women.
New research finds Gen X women especially affected, raising questions about food environments and long-term health.
UCLA researchers link nausea and food aversions in early pregnancy to healthy immune responses that steer women away from risky foods.
A new study finds soft drink consumption linked to altered gut bacteria and more severe depressive symptoms, but only in women.
A clinical trial finds that introducing blueberries in infancy may support gut health, immunity and fewer allergy symptoms.
New research shows plant breeding can improve soy’s flavor and nutrition, paving the way for wider acceptance of soy-based foods.
Australian researchers call for clearer guidelines to balance essential benefits with possible risks of too much supplementation.
A Danish study finds that being slightly overweight may not raise mortality risk, while being underweight poses real dangers.
A Finnish study finds that children and adults on vegan diets had adequate vitamin D and calcium, thanks to supplements and fortified foods, but their bone metabolism showed some differences.
Mediterranean-style diets could help mothers recover after childbirth and lower infection risk in infants, new studies find.
New study suggests improving access to nutrition programs like SNAP could help ease the health burden of long COVID.
New research finds a soy-rich, plant-based diet could reduce menopause symptoms, but few women know about it.
A large study shows caffeine can impair stored blood quality and transfusion outcomes, though it may also explain some exercise benefits.
A large U.S. study shows healthy eating and physical activity lower the risk of alcohol-related liver deaths, even for heavy drinkers.
New mouse research suggests estrogen may protect females from some negative effects of a ketogenic diet, raising questions about sex-specific responses.
New research suggests differences in brain fat metabolism could explain why women face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease.
