A largely overlooked plant compound found in common fruits and vegetables is drawing new scientific…
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.
Protein is essential but widely overemphasized; most people already get enough, and balance matters more…
Gut bacteria can convert white fat into energy-burning beige fat through diet-driven signals, offering new…
A recent study explores how a simple dietary addition may influence cardiovascular function in individuals…
Repeated cycles of weight loss and regain may leave behind lasting metabolic benefits. A new…
Early diet may leave hidden, long-term imprints on the brain’s control of eating. Eating unhealthy…
Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline,…
A long-term Swedish study suggests that the relationship between diet and dementia may be more…
A long-running study suggests that the MIND diet may be linked to slower structural brain…
Cancer survivors who consumed more ultraprocessed foods had significantly higher risks of death from any…
A new review examines how ketogenic diets influence the brain’s metabolism to reduce seizures, while…
Can your expectations change how sweet something tastes or how much you enjoy it? A…
Eating to 80% fullness may promote mindful habits, modest calorie reduction, and long-term health benefits.…
An unexpected signal in several major dairy studies suggested that people who ate more ice…
New archaeological evidence challenges the popular image of Paleolithic humans as predominantly meat-eaters. If you…
A new national poll highlights a surprising gap in public awareness about a major dietary…
Exercise may not drive major weight loss, but it is key to maintaining weight and…
Research in Finland reveals that cutting discretionary foods and rebalancing protein sources could substantially reduce…