Scientists have shown, using imaging tests, that fructose can trigger brain changes that lead to…
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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.
A newly published study found that a diet heavy in complex sugars and carbohydrate-rich foods…
A new study has calculated the energetic cost of growing a bigger brain. If humans…
The World Health Organization recommends five servings of fruits and vegetable every day to keep…
It might seem that Carcharodon carcharias choose seals and sea lions as their preferred prey,…
Drastically cutting back on calorie intake doesn’t seem to lengthen the lifespan in primates. This…
Analyzing medical exam and mortality data from more than 14,000 adults has helped a team…
A study by scientists at Cornell’s Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs suggests…
A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital found that all calories are not created equal,…
The Tomato Genomics Consortium fully sequenced the genome of the tomato, Solanum Lycopersicum. They report…
New research from the Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute examines why a…
Many people know that soda and sweets aren’t a healthy choice of food, but did…
Say goodbye to fast-food burgers and hello to fresh garden salads. While observing 37,698 men…
A new study from UCLA showed that people with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids…
By analyzing data from 2,564 participants, a new study by epidemiologists in the Miller School’s…