Common preservatives used in processed foods may increase the risk of high blood pressure and…
Browsing: Diet
Diet refers to the foods and beverages a person regularly consumes and plays a central role in health, development, and disease prevention. Scientific research into diet explores how different eating patterns, nutrients, and food components affect the body—from metabolism and brain function to gut health and chronic disease risk. With growing interest in personalized nutrition, plant-based diets, and the microbiome, dietary science continues to evolve rapidly. Discover the latest findings on how diet influences well-being, longevity, and the prevention or management of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Researchers found that not all plant-based diets are equal when it comes to dementia risk.…
A major new review says “yo-yo dieting” may not be nearly as harmful as people…
A long-running study suggests that one of the simplest ways to support healthy aging may…
Scientists are uncovering why some dietary fats may worsen metabolic disease while others appear to…
A daily inulin supplement may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain while revealing a possible link…
Short-term dietary changes may reduce biological age in older adults, especially with lower-fat or more…
People with long-lived parents often follow healthier eating patterns that may support longer, healthier lives.…
Ultra-processed foods may harm attention span and raise dementia risk factors, according to new research…
Vitamin B12 is essential, but more is not always better. Researchers say extremely high levels…
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods was linked to more fat inside thigh muscles, potentially increasing…
The findings highlight a new frontier in “precision nutrition,” where biomarkers could help personalize diets…
A new feeding study suggests that replacing common processed snacks with a daily serving of…
Researchers have discovered that different dietary fats may have dramatically different effects on pancreatic cancer,…
Higher soy and legume intake may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, with the…
Scientists tracking more than 40,000 people for over 15 years found an intriguing connection between…
Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein tied to aging and inflammation, improving health without…
How the body efficiently shifts metabolism after fasting may be key to improving health, UTSW-led…