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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.
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,…
Multivitamins showed no broad effect on blood pressure in older adults, but they offered small,…
A large clinical trial found that changing how much sweetness people consume does not affect…
Most people worldwide aren’t getting enough omega-3s, despite clear health benefits. More than three-quarters of…
New study reveals metabolic pathway linked to weight gain in mice. Soybean oil is the…
A decade-long study links polyphenol-rich diets to slower increases in cardiovascular risk. People who often…
A large, long-term study of more than 96,000 adults reveals that the way we eat…
A new analysis finds that a low-fat vegan diet leads to greater weight loss than…
A new study from Aarhus University shows that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, designed to…