Ultra-processed foods may harm attention span and raise dementia risk factors, according to new research…
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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.
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…
Scientists are investigating an unusual biological compound that may influence how the body and brain…
Researchers highlight fructose’s distinct role in obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other chronic diseases. A popular…
Ancient diets in Poland reveal how food, identity, and inequality shaped prehistoric life. An international…
Researchers investigating a rise in lung cancer among younger non-smokers have uncovered a puzzling pattern…
Worms reduce inflammation only on high-fiber diets; low fiber disables their benefits and disrupts gut…
A controlled trial examines how different protein choices influence metabolic health, offering new insight into…
A largely overlooked plant compound found in common fruits and vegetables is drawing new scientific…
Protein is essential but widely overemphasized; most people already get enough, and balance matters more…