Eating more like the Mediterranean may quietly cut women’s stroke risk—possibly by a lot. Women…
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.
New research has found that people who consume higher levels of nitrate from vegetables have…
Among adults over 80, diet quality and maintaining a healthy weight matter more for longevity…
The health benefits of dietary flavanols appear to come from their ability to trigger responses…
A new study suggests that eating unprocessed foods may activate a natural nutritional instinct. Swapping…
Tiny wild blueberries may deliver outsized benefits for the heart, metabolism, gut, and brain, according…
A brief, calorie-restricted diet centered almost entirely on oats led to a surprisingly strong and…
Research Highlights In France, researchers found that lowering salt levels in baguettes and other common…
As the fibermaxxing trend gains attention, a Tufts expert explains why fiber matters for health…
New research suggests that the salt content of many popular takeout meals may be far…
A study by Universitat Rovira i Virgili finds that prioritizing low glycemic index foods, including…
A clinical trial found that a brief, calorie-restricted diet improved symptoms and reduced inflammation in…
Ultra-processed foods may be steering young adults toward diabetes years before warning signs appear. In…
Running fights junk food’s mental toll—healing the gut, balancing hormones, and protecting the brain. Scientists…
The preservatives that keep processed foods fresh may also be quietly increasing the risk of…
Intermittent energy restriction for weight loss leads to coordinated changes across the brain, gut, and…
A review of research to date finds that vegan and vegetarian diets can support healthy…
Researchers have discovered that increasing dietary vitamin C can measurably improve skin structure and renewal,…