Last update:
Nutrition & Healthy eating news
Care by name, but not by nature: Study finds government-funded home care is failing many older Australians
Many older Australians receiving government-funded home care struggle to get the support they need to live well at home, according to new research that reveals the daily challenges faced by a growing part of the community. ...
8 minutes ago
0
0
Could links between Alzheimer's and gut health lead to prevention?
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, and that number is projected to nearly triple by 2050. It has long been thought of as something that happens in the brain: a slow accumulation of toxic proteins, ...
12 hours ago
0
2
FDA 'healthy' label boosts sales of healthier snacks and commands price premium, study finds
"Healthy" food labels increased consumer selections of healthier snacks and consumers were willing to pay a premium for such labeled products, according to new research. In 2024, the FDA updated the definition of the term ...
18 hours ago
0
2
How coffee reshapes the gut-brain axis and lifts mood—even without caffeine
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a research center at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored the mechanisms behind coffee's positive effects on the gut–brain axis for the first time. The study published ...
Apr 21, 2026
0
62
Keto diet may improve beta cell function in people with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes on a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may have a better chance of reversing their diabetes than those on a low-fat diet, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Apr 21, 2026
0
4
Gut microbiome changes may signal Parkinson's disease risk
Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, before they have developed any symptoms, suggests a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. ...
Apr 20, 2026
0
9
Research finds that streamlining the benefits application process increases WIC application, enrollment rates
Being stuck in a bureaucratic morass is frustrating and time-consuming; known as administrative burden, this phenomenon is unfortunately a regular feature of modern life. For some, however, administrative burden is more than ...
Apr 20, 2026
0
4
Study on western diet, binge drinking, and liver disease
Four undergraduate students who will each receive their diploma at next month's Commencement ceremony at the University of Vermont are all leaving with more than their degrees, as they are credited as co-authors on a newly ...
Apr 20, 2026
0
1
Diet tips during cancer treatment
Cancer treatments can take a toll on a person's body. A patient's treatment may cause nausea, changes in appetite, taste and smell, diarrhea, or constipation, making it harder to meet their nutritional needs. Fortunately, ...
Apr 19, 2026
0
5
Osteopenia: Loss of bone mineral density affects millions of people. Here's what you need to know
Around 40% of adults worldwide are affected by osteopenia: a loss of bone mineral density. This condition is extremely common, particularly in postmenopausal women and elderly adults. It's estimated that more than 500,000 ...
Apr 18, 2026
0
60
Fructose emerges as a key driver of metabolic disease
A new report, published in Nature Metabolism, is shedding light on the distinct and underappreciated role of fructose in driving disease, separate from its role as a simple source of calories.
Apr 17, 2026
1
171
Ultra-processed food intake tied to sharply higher obesity risk in adolescents
Adolescents who consume more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have significantly higher odds of being overweight or obese, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the open-access journal PLOS One by ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
6
Quality versus quantity of fat in the diet affects development of diabetes
A new study examines the role of palmitic acid and oleic acid—among the main fatty acids in the diet—in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus, a chronic condition associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
5
Study finds that whole-fat milk lowers risk of child obesity
New research from the University of Toronto suggests that children who drink whole-fat milk in early childhood may have lower odds of obesity in middle childhood than those who drink reduced-fat milk. The study adds to emerging ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
6
Effective cholesterol absorption from the intestine may increase the risk of serious cardiac events
The way in which the body processes cholesterol affects the risk of cardiovascular diseases. LDL cholesterol is obtained from saturated fats in food and from hepatic cholesterol synthesis. Its accumulation in the arterial ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
4
High-salt diet linked to faster memory decline in men
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that higher sodium intake may negatively affect episodic memory, the type of memory used to recall personal experiences and specific events from one's past such as ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
6
Simple menu tweak can boost vegetarian choices and cut carbon
Replacing just one meat dish with a vegetarian option in workplace cafeterias can significantly shift what people eat, cutting both calories and carbon emissions, according to a new study from researchers at the Nuffield ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
3
Ultraprocessed food linked to thigh muscle fat in those at risk for knee OA
For individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis, high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with higher muscle fat content, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology.
Apr 15, 2026
0
3
Obesity research is on the increase, but study reveals surprising find
While scientific studies about obesity and general health are on the rise, a new analysis has determined that more studies are using animal modeling research than human modeling. Dr. Sarah Purcell, an assistant professor ...
Apr 15, 2026
0
2
Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here's what you should know
When you have a baby, mealtimes can be messy and stressful.
Apr 15, 2026
0
1
Modern lifestyles may be affecting how our bodies recycle estrogen
Our industrialized, modern lifestyles may be increasing how much estrogen (the female sex hormone) gets recycled in our bodies, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...
People who consume ultra-processed foods have worse muscle health, study suggests
Researchers found that a diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of calorie or fat intake, physical activity or sociodemographic factors in a population ...
Apr 14, 2026
0
82
Carb-heavy foods drove weight gain without more calories by lowering energy burn
Bread is a staple that has sustained civilizations over centuries and is intrinsically etched into the very grains of society. However, as obesity rates continue to rise, it may now be time to retire this dependency in modern ...
Apr 14, 2026
0
22
Meat consumption rises as protein trend grows, experts warn
A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.
Apr 14, 2026
0
2
Ultra processed vs. minimally processed foods: What's the difference?
Walk into any grocery store and you'll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks—often billed as "healthy." They save time. They're affordable. And ...
Apr 13, 2026
0
3
