Best Weight Loss Programs: What Really Works for Losing Weight
Researchers studied 19 real-world weight loss programs and 6 research trials involving over 80,000 people to find out which approaches work best. All programs …
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Men and Women Experience Time-Restricted Eating Very Differently
Researchers looked at how people actually feel about time-restricted eating (eating only during certain hours of the day). They found that men and women have …
Read MoreBreastfeeding May Help New Moms Sleep Better and Eat Healthier
A large review of 60 studies involving over 57,000 new mothers found that breastfeeding appears to support healthier habits after giving birth. Mothers who …
Read MoreNutrition Counseling Helps Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Eat More Varied Foods
Researchers looked at studies involving nearly 4,000 pregnant women in Ethiopia to see if nutrition counseling helped them eat a more varied diet. They found …
Read MoreChatbots Help People Eat Better and Lose Weight, New Study Shows
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving nearly 500 people to see if chatbots and AI assistants can help improve eating habits. They found that these digital …
Read MoreVitamins A and D May Help Shrink Uterine Fibroids, Study Finds
A large review of 31 studies involving over 55,000 women found that certain vitamins might help with uterine fibroids - non-cancerous growths in the uterus …
Read MoreWeight Loss App Helps People Lose More Weight Without Human Coaching
Researchers tested a weight loss app with over 1,600 adults who had obesity. The app taught users to weigh themselves daily, make action plans, and reflect …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Keep Dental Implants Healthier, Study Finds
Researchers looked at 14 studies involving 391 people to see if probiotics (good bacteria) could help treat gum problems around dental implants. They found …
Read MoreHigher Protein Feeding in ICU May Increase Vomiting Risk
Researchers analyzed 15 studies involving over 5,000 critically ill patients to see if giving more protein through feeding tubes causes stomach problems. They …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets May Increase Hip Fracture Risk, New Study Shows
A large study of over 500,000 adults found that people following vegetarian and vegan diets may have higher rates of hip fractures compared to meat-eaters. …
Read MoreMost People with Diabetes in India Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A large study looked at vitamin D levels in nearly 9,000 people with diabetes in India. They found that 79% of these people had low vitamin D levels, even …
Read MoreCertain Foods and Probiotics May Help Older Adults Keep Their Muscles Strong
Researchers looked at 63 studies involving nearly 5,000 people over age 50 to see if certain foods and supplements could help prevent muscle loss that comes …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy MIND Diet May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving over 17,000 older adults to see if following the MIND diet helps protect brain function. The MIND diet combines the …
Read MoreDaily Multivitamins Don't Lower Blood Pressure for Most Older Adults
A large study of nearly 9,000 older adults found that taking daily multivitamin supplements didn't prevent high blood pressure or lower blood pressure readings …
Read MoreEarly Life Factors That May Lead to Childhood Obesity Found in Major Study
Researchers looked at nearly 2 million children to find what happens in the first 1000 days of life that might lead to obesity later. They found seven key …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Depression or Schizophrenia, New Study Finds
Scientists looked at 13 studies involving 893 people to see if taking probiotics (good bacteria) could help with depression and schizophrenia symptoms. While …
Read MoreCan Nutrition Supplements Help More Kids Get Their Measles Shots?
Researchers in Nigeria are testing a new idea to help more children get vaccinated against measles. They want to see if giving out special nutrition …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Half of Kids with Severe Seizures Get Better
Scientists looked at 22 studies involving over 1,000 children with a severe type of seizure called epileptic spasms. They found that a special high-fat, …
Read MoreCommon Medications May Help or Hurt Cancer Treatment Success
Scientists studied how everyday medications affect cancer immunotherapy treatment. They looked at data from over 22,000 cancer patients to see how antibiotics, …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 8% in Nearly 1 Million People
A major new study looked at nearly one million people over 12 years and found that following a Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of getting type 2 …
Read MoreHigher Blood Iron Levels May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
A large 3-year study of over 2,000 healthy European adults aged 70 and older found that those with higher hemoglobin levels (a measure of iron in blood) were …
Read MoreMany Women in Rural Tanzania Don't Get Enough Key Nutrients
Researchers studied the diets of over 2,500 women in rural Tanzania and found serious nutrition gaps. Most women weren't getting enough calcium, vitamin B12, …
Read MoreCommunity Support Helps Moms Fight Child Stunting and Obesity Together
Researchers looked at 36 studies to find the best ways to help mothers prevent both stunting (being too short) and obesity in their children at the same time. …
Read MoreICU Survivors Face Serious Eating Problems After Leaving Hospital
A major review of 43 studies found that people who survive intensive care units struggle with eating and nutrition for up to a year after leaving the hospital. …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Fights Body Inflammation Better Than Regular Diets
Scientists looked at 33 studies involving 3,476 people to see if the Mediterranean diet reduces inflammation in the body. They found that people eating …
Read MoreMobile Health Program Cuts Diarrhea and Improves Child Growth in Congo
Researchers tested a mobile health program called PICHA7 in the Democratic Republic of Congo to see if it could reduce diarrhea and help children grow better. …
Read MoreVitamins After Stem Cell Transplant: What Cancer Survivors Need to Know
Researchers looked at 16 studies involving 1,573 stem cell transplant patients to see if vitamin supplements help during recovery. They focused on patients who …
Read MoreBrain Injury Patients Need Better Nutrition Care During Recovery
Researchers looked at how well hospitals and rehab centers feed patients recovering from serious brain injuries. They found that most studies only looked at …
Read MoreVitamins and Supplements May Help Women with Low Egg Count Get Pregnant
Scientists looked at 16 studies involving nearly 3,000 women who had trouble getting pregnant due to low egg reserves. They found that taking certain vitamins …
Read MoreNatural Tea Ingredient L-Theanine May Help You Sleep Better
Scientists reviewed 13 studies involving 550 people to see if L-theanine, a natural compound found in tea leaves, can improve sleep. They found that taking …
Read MoreGene Change That Raises Homocysteine May Actually Protect Against MS
Scientists studied a common gene variation that affects how our bodies process folate and found something surprising. People with this gene change, which …
Read MoreSoap Opera Shows May Help Poor Families Get Kids Vaccinated in Philippines
Researchers in the Philippines are testing a creative way to help poor families get their children vaccinated against measles and polio. They're using soap …
Read MoreRare Cancer Patients Need Better Nutrition Tracking After Surgery
Researchers looked at how well people with a rare stomach cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei eat and stay healthy after major surgery. They found that very …
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide Helps People Lose 16% of Body Weight
A major review of 9 studies involving over 7,000 adults found that tirzepatide, a weekly injection, helped people lose about 16% of their body weight over …
Read MoreNew Moms with Pregnancy Diabetes Show Mixed Results in Healthy Eating
Researchers followed 232 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see how their eating habits changed in the first year after giving birth. While …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Sepsis Patients Survive, But More Research Needed
Scientists looked at five studies involving nearly 43,000 sepsis patients to see if vitamin D supplements could help them survive. Sepsis is a dangerous …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Heart by Improving Blood Flow
Scientists reviewed studies on anthocyanins, natural purple compounds found in berries, grapes, and other colorful foods. These compounds appear to help …
Read MoreCancer Patients Skip Mental Health Support in Pre-Surgery Programs
Researchers looked at how well cancer patients stick to exercise, nutrition, and mental health programs before stomach and bowel surgery. They found that while …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Higher Risk of Infection After Surgery
A large study combining data from over 12,000 surgical patients found that people with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop infections at their …
Read MoreBlood Sugar Monitors Help People with Diabetes Make Better Food Choices
Scientists looked at 21 studies involving 2,734 adults with type 2 diabetes to see if continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) help people make better food choices. …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Helps Teens But Needs Careful Monitoring
Researchers looked at 12 studies involving 522 teenagers who had a type of weight loss surgery called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The teens lost significant …
Read MoreExercise May Help People Who Are Both Overweight and Losing Muscle
Scientists looked at studies about sarcopenic obesity - a condition where people are overweight but also losing muscle mass and strength. They found only four …
Read MoreChia Seeds May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed multiple studies involving about 2,500 people to see if chia seeds really improve health. They found that eating chia seeds regularly may …
Read MoreCholesterol Pills May Help Protect Against Depression, Study Finds
A large review of 15 studies involving over 5 million people found that taking statin medications (cholesterol-lowering pills) may be linked to a 16% lower …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrition Drinks May Help Cancer Patients Before Surgery
Researchers are studying whether special nutrition drinks can help people with throat cancer who need surgery. The POINT trial is testing if these …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Doses Help Premature Babies Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving over 1,100 premature babies to see if higher doses of vitamin D work better than lower doses. They found that giving …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Eye Disease in Premature Babies
Scientists studied blood tests from nearly 4,000 premature babies to see if certain markers could predict a serious eye condition called retinopathy of …
Read MoreGetting Enough Calcium May Help Protect Against Stomach Cancer
Scientists looked at 13 studies involving over 1.6 million people to see if eating more calcium affects stomach cancer risk. While the overall results weren't …
Read MoreNew Treatment for Malnourished Kids Works Just as Well with Less Food
Researchers in Niger tested two new ways to treat malnourished children that use less therapeutic food than the standard treatment. They studied 1,732 children …
Read MoreStone Age Diet Scores Don't Predict Weight Loss Success in New Study
Researchers tested two different ways to measure how closely people follow a Stone Age (Paleolithic) diet in a 2-year weight loss study. They found that both …
Read MoreHealthy Bacteria Supplements Safe for Newborns in Papua New Guinea Study
Researchers in Papua New Guinea tested whether giving healthy bacteria supplements (probiotics) to newborn babies is safe and practical. They gave 244 healthy …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer by 9%
A large study combining data from over 1.2 million people found that those who ate more plant-based foods had a 9% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer. …
Read MoreCadmium Poisoning: What Doctors Learn from Rare but Serious Cases
Researchers reviewed 17 cases of cadmium poisoning to understand how this rare but dangerous condition affects people. Cadmium is a toxic metal that can poison …
Read MoreHow Scientists Use America's Food Data to Study What We Eat
Researchers looked at how often scientists use data from a major U.S. government program that tracks what Americans eat. They found over 2,200 studies …
Read MoreHow to Take Beta-Alanine for Better Strength and Power Gains
Scientists reviewed 9 studies with 197 athletes to find the best way to take beta-alanine supplements for strength and power. They discovered that taking 4-6.4 …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Kids with Genetic Epilepsy Control Seizures Better
Scientists studied a high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet to see if it helps children with hard-to-treat epilepsy caused by genetic mutations. …
Read MoreWarning Labels Help Latino Shoppers Spot Unhealthy Foods
Researchers tested different types of food labels with over 3,000 Latino adults in the US to see which ones helped people identify unhealthy foods. They found …
Read MoreBrain Supplement Creatine May Help Memory in Older Adults
Scientists reviewed six studies involving over 1,500 older adults to see if creatine, a popular muscle supplement, might also help brain function. They found …
Read MoreBest Medicines to Prevent Crohn's Disease from Coming Back After Surgery
Scientists studied 42 research papers involving over 2,000 people with Crohn's disease who had surgery. They wanted to find out which medicines work best to …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Give Your Brain a Small Boost as You Age
Scientists looked at 17 studies involving over 5,000 older adults to see if B vitamins help keep minds sharp. They found that taking B6, B9 (folate), or B12 …
Read MoreMoney Rewards Help People with Prediabetes Avoid Getting Diabetes
Researchers in Singapore studied 751 people with prediabetes to see if a special program could help them avoid developing diabetes. The program included …
Read MoreNatural Supplements May Help Prevent Colds and Flu in Adults
Scientists reviewed 120 studies involving over 100,000 adults to see which natural supplements work best for preventing respiratory infections like colds and …
Read MoreEarly Feeding May Help Sick Kids in Hospital Recover Better
Researchers looked at 18 studies involving nearly 10,000 critically ill children to see if starting tube feeding early (within 24-48 hours) helps them recover …
Read MoreBrain Training Games May Help People Choose Healthier Foods
Researchers are testing whether playing special computer games can train your brain to make better food choices. The games are designed to help people want …
Read MoreCollege Cafeterias Can Help Students Eat Healthier and Save the Planet
Researchers looked at how college dining halls can encourage students to eat better foods that are also good for the environment. They reviewed many studies to …
Read MoreEating More Vitamin K Foods May Help Prevent Broken Bones
Scientists looked at data from nearly 94,000 people to see if eating foods rich in vitamin K could help prevent fractures. They found that people who ate more …
Read MoreParent Training Programs Don't Prevent Obesity in Toddlers, Major Study Finds
A large study combining data from 17 trials and nearly 9,400 children found that parent-focused programs designed to prevent childhood obesity don't work as …
Read MoreToo Much Folic Acid May Increase Diabetes Risk During Pregnancy
Australian researchers found that after the country started adding folic acid to bread and cereals, pregnant women developed gestational diabetes three times …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet Helps Reduce Belly Fat in People with Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied 474 people with fatty liver disease and obesity who followed a low-carb diet for four months. The diet, called the 'Strong Diet,' helped …
Read MoreKeto Diet May Help Women with PCOS Feel Better and Lose Weight
Scientists looked at 8 studies to see if the ketogenic (keto) diet could help women with PCOS, a common hormone condition that affects periods, weight, and …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Prevent Heart Rhythm Problems After Heart Surgery
Researchers looked at four studies involving 694 people who had heart bypass surgery to see if taking vitamin D could prevent a common heart rhythm problem …
Read MoreHow Hormones May Affect Autism: What 183 Studies Tell Us
Scientists reviewed 183 studies to understand how hormones might be connected to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They found that people with autism often have …
Read MoreLow-Sugar Diets and Supplements Help Kids with Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists looked at 31 studies involving 1,722 children and teens with fatty liver disease to find the best treatments. They discovered that low-sugar diets …
Read MoreOnline Nutrition Classes Work Great for Older Adults When Done Right
Researchers tested whether older adults could successfully learn nutrition through online classes. They worked with 319 seniors at meal program sites in San …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Prevent Dangerous Diarrhea from Antibiotics
Scientists reviewed 47 studies with over 15,000 people to see if probiotics (good bacteria) can prevent a dangerous type of diarrhea caused by antibiotics. …
Read MoreHome Visits Help Kids Eat Better: New Study Tests Family Nutrition Program
Researchers are testing whether monthly home visits from health workers can help young children eat healthier foods. The Strong Families Start at Home program …
Read MoreLiving with an Ileostomy: What Health Problems Might You Face?
Researchers looked at 20 studies to understand what health problems people with ileostomies might develop over time. An ileostomy is a surgical opening that …
Read MoreRemoving Sugary Drinks from Food Stamps Could Save Lives and Money
Researchers used computer models to predict what would happen if people couldn't buy sugary drinks with food stamps (SNAP benefits). They found this change …
Read MoreNatural Remedies May Help Ease Mild Menopause Symptoms
A new review found that women experiencing mild to moderate menopause symptoms may find relief through lifestyle changes, over-the-counter supplements, and …
Read MoreSpecial Ketogenic Formula Helps Kids and Adults Control Severe Epilepsy
Researchers reviewed 25 years of studies on a special ketogenic formula called KetoCal that helps people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. This high-fat, low-carb …
Read MoreExercise Plus Protein Beats Supplements Alone for Liver Disease Muscle Loss
Scientists looked at 23 studies with over 1,500 people who had liver disease and muscle loss (called sarcopenia). They found that exercise combined with …
Read MoreAcupuncture Plus Exercise Beat Other Methods for Belly Fat Loss
Researchers looked at 30 studies involving over 3,300 adults to find the best non-drug ways to reduce belly fat. They compared different types of exercise, …
Read MorePlant-Based Diet Helps Reduce Fatty Liver Disease Better Than Regular Diet
Chinese researchers studied 220 adults with fatty liver disease for 6 months. Half followed a vegetarian diet that included eggs and dairy, while the other …
Read MoreProcessed Meat Linked to Cancer and Heart Disease - Plant Swaps Help
A major review of nutrition research confirms that processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli meats significantly increase your risk of cancer, diabetes, …
Read MoreHow China and Japan Handle Bowel Disease Differently
Researchers compared how China and Japan treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that causes stomach pain and digestive problems. They found that …
Read MoreLiving with an Ileostomy: What Health Problems Might Develop Over Time?
Researchers looked at what health problems people with ileostomies might develop over time. An ileostomy is a surgical opening that allows waste to leave the …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Levels May Help You Grow Taller, Study Shows
Scientists used genetic data from over 380,000 people to study whether vitamin D affects how tall we grow. They found that people with higher vitamin D levels …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Plus Forest Time Lower Bad Cholesterol?
Researchers in Hong Kong are testing whether combining a heart-healthy diet called MIND with regular forest visits can lower bad cholesterol in adults over 50. …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Rarely Cause Nerve Problems Called GBS
Researchers looked at cases where people developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after weight loss surgery. GBS is a rare condition where the body's immune …
Read MoreSpecial Baby Formula Ingredients Help Good Gut Bacteria Grow Like Breastmilk
Scientists looked at 19 studies to see which baby formula ingredients help grow good bacteria called Bifidobacterium in babies' guts. They found that formulas …
Read MoreFood Aid Helps Malnourished Kids Gain Weight During Economic Crisis
Researchers studied 510 malnourished children in Sri Lanka during the 2023 economic crisis to see if extra food and nutrition education could help them grow …
Read MoreScientists Discuss Vitamin D for Kids with Asthma - What Parents Need to Know
This is a letter from researchers discussing a previous study about vitamin D supplements helping children with asthma. The original study suggested that …
Read MorePlanet-Friendly Diet May Lower Cancer Risk by 22%
Scientists looked at eight major studies involving over 1 million people to see if following the EAT-Lancet diet affects cancer risk. This special diet was …
Read MoreGreen Tea Extract Shows Small Benefits for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists looked at 41 studies involving green tea's main ingredient, EGCG, to see if it helps control blood sugar. They found that taking EGCG supplements …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Throat Acid Reflux as Much as Medicine
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving 868 people with throat acid reflux (when stomach acid reaches your throat and voice box). They found that following …
Read MoreBarberry Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with health problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol. …
Read MoreSpecial Program Helps Native American Kids Fight Diabetes Risk
Researchers tested a special program called Tribal Turning Point to help Native American children who were overweight avoid getting type 2 diabetes. The study …
Read MoreDoctors Disagree on Who Should Take Vitamin D Supplements
Researchers looked at 31 medical guidelines from the past decade to see what doctors recommend about vitamin D testing and supplements. They found that medical …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Your Brain as You Age
As people live longer, brain diseases like dementia are becoming more common, doubling every 20 years. This research review looked at many studies to see if …
Read MoreNew Study Tests Ways to Fight Tiredness in Cancer Survivors
Many people who survived lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) still feel extremely tired years after their treatment ended. This affects up to 4 out of 10 …
Read MoreEating Beans and Lentils May Protect Your Liver from Fat Buildup
Scientists reviewed 29 studies to see if eating beans, lentils, and other legumes affects liver health and gallstones. They found that people who eat more …
Read MoreDaily Fruit Smoothies Don't Reduce Stress in People Recovering from Opioids
Researchers gave daily fruit smoothies to 311 people recovering from opioid addiction to see if better nutrition would help their mental health. After 16 …
Read MoreBest Ways to Get People to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Researchers looked at studies from around the world to find the best ways to help people eat more fruits and vegetables. They found that about half of all …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets May Help People with Diabetes Live Longer
A large study of nearly 5,000 people with type 2 diabetes found that those who ate more plant-based foods had a 21% lower risk of dying during the 11-year …
Read MoreCoffee and Olive Oil May Affect Heart Risk Differently in Men vs Women
Spanish researchers studied over 6,600 adults at high risk for heart disease to see how plant compounds in foods like coffee, olives, and olive oil affect …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Asian People
Scientists looked at 82 studies involving Asian people to see how different foods affect colon cancer risk. They found that people who ate healthy diets and …
Read MoreTeen Diet Choices May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Later in Life
A major review of 51 studies found that what teenage girls eat might affect their breast cancer risk as adults. Researchers discovered that teens who ate more …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Kids With Eczema If Mom Smokes
Scientists studied 581 pregnant women to see if taking extra vitamin D could prevent their children from developing eczema and asthma. They found something …
Read MoreScientists Find Genetic Clues That May Predict Heart Defects in Babies
Researchers analyzed 175 studies to understand which genetic changes might increase the risk of babies being born with heart defects. They found 36 genetic …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Some Pregnancy Problems in Overweight Women
Scientists looked at 8 studies with over 1,500 pregnant women who were overweight or obese to see if probiotics could help prevent pregnancy problems. While …
Read MoreSpecial Dyes Help Surgeons See Cancer Better During Ovarian Surgery
Scientists reviewed 21 studies involving 681 women to see how well special glowing dyes help surgeons during ovarian cancer operations. These fluorescent …
Read MoreGinger Drink Helps New Moms Make More Breast Milk
Researchers in Ghana tested whether a special drink made with ginger, millet, and soy could help new mothers produce more breast milk. They gave 75 new moms …
Read MoreCan Cutting Plastic Use Help Your Heart and Weight? New Study Finds Out
Scientists are testing whether avoiding plastic products for just 4 weeks can improve heart health and weight in adults who are overweight. The PERTH study …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
A large Spanish study followed nearly 5,000 adults with metabolic syndrome for 6 years to see if combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction and …
Read MoreBaby Feeding Counseling Shows Limited Impact on Child Malnutrition
Researchers analyzed 10 studies to see if intensive counseling about baby feeding practices could prevent wasting (severe thinness) in children under 5. While …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Problems After Shoulder Surgery
Researchers looked at over 41,000 people who had shoulder surgery to see if having low vitamin D levels affected their recovery. They found that people with …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery, Study Finds
A major review of 13 studies involving 693 people who had weight loss surgery found that taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria supplements) didn't help them …
Read MorePhone Apps Help People with Mental Illness Eat Better and Feel Healthier
Researchers looked at 11 studies involving nearly 2,000 adults with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. They wanted to see …
Read MoreScientists Plan Study on Mouth Pain and Missing Vitamins
Researchers are planning a major study to understand burning mouth syndrome - a painful condition where people feel burning sensations in their mouth without …
Read MoreGetting Healthy Before Pregnancy: What Works Best for Women Trying to Conceive
Scientists looked at 24 studies involving nearly 8,000 women to find out which lifestyle changes work best before getting pregnant. They found that while these …
Read MoreHealthy Plant Foods May Prevent Multiple Diseases, Especially in Younger Adults
A large study following over 400,000 Europeans for more than 10 years found that eating more healthy plant foods may reduce the risk of developing multiple …
Read MoreBone Medications Help Prevent Second Spine Fractures After First Break
Scientists looked at 33 studies to see if bone-strengthening medications help prevent more spine fractures in people who already had one. They found that these …
Read MoreExercise and Protein Help Dialysis Patients Build Stronger Muscles
Scientists looked at 89 studies involving over 6,000 dialysis patients to find the best ways to help them build muscle and stay strong. They found that …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Your Brain as You Age
As people live longer, brain diseases like dementia are becoming more common, affecting twice as many people every 20 years. Researchers looked at many studies …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast May Harm Your Health in Many Ways, New Review Shows
A major review of 66 studies found that skipping breakfast may be linked to several health problems. Researchers looked at data from 2010 to 2025 and …
Read MoreSurgery Timing and Care Can Reduce Infection Risk in Rare Liver Disease
Researchers studied children with biliary atresia, a rare liver condition where bile ducts don't form properly. After analyzing 57 studies with over 7,000 …
Read MorePoor Sleep Quality Linked to Higher Weight in University Workers
A new study of 423 university staff members in Ethiopia found that people who sleep poorly tend to weigh more. The research showed that poor sleep quality was …
Read MoreEating More Fruits, Veggies, and Fiber May Help Prevent Stomach Problems
Researchers studied 918 adults in Iran to see if certain eating patterns affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common condition causing stomach pain and …
Read MoreHow Eating Habits Change as Weight Increases: Study of 1,366 People
Italian researchers studied 1,366 adults at a weight loss clinic to see how eating and exercise habits differ between people with different levels of obesity. …
Read MorePomegranate May Help Control Blood Sugar, New Research Shows
A new analysis of multiple studies found that pomegranate products might help people manage their blood sugar levels better. Researchers looked at data from …
Read MoreLow Folate Levels May Double Risk of Problems After Shoulder Surgery
Researchers found that people with low folate levels (a B vitamin) had twice as many complications after total shoulder replacement surgery compared to those …
Read MoreVitamin A Supplements Don't Shorten ICU Stays for Kids with Sepsis
Researchers tested whether vitamin A supplements could help children with sepsis (a dangerous blood infection) recover faster. They studied 156 children in the …
Read MoreNew Tool Predicts Heart Disease Risk in People with Diabetes
Researchers created a simple scoring tool to predict heart disease risk in people with diabetes using data from over 2,000 Americans. The tool uses seven …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed many studies to see if eating healthy foods can protect our brains as we get older. They found that people who eat more vegetables, fruits, …
Read MoreHead and Neck Cancer Patients Need Better Information to Make Decisions
Researchers looked at what information head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers need to make good treatment decisions. They found that patients want …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Sleep Apnea Patients in Mexico Study
Researchers in Mexico are planning a study to see if a Mediterranean-style diet adapted with Mexican foods can help people with sleep apnea improve their …
Read MoreKetogenic Diet Side Effects in Kids with Epilepsy: Most Are Manageable
Researchers reviewed 26 studies to understand the side effects of the ketogenic diet in children with hard-to-treat epilepsy. This high-fat, low-carb diet …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Prevent and Fight Prostate Cancer
Scientists reviewed 63 studies to see how different eating patterns affect prostate cancer risk and outcomes. They found that healthy diets rich in plants and …
Read MoreHow Nutrition Research Gets Turned Into Real-World Practice
Researchers looked at how nutrition science gets translated from research papers into actual practice in hospitals and clinics. They reviewed 23 studies that …
Read MoreLow Vitamin B12 May Double Risk of Bedwetting in Kids
Researchers studied 184 children with bedwetting problems and compared them to 167 healthy kids. They found that children with low vitamin B12 levels were …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin A Key to Fighting Anemia in Kids and Teens
Researchers studied over 54,000 children and teens from 16 countries to understand what causes anemia - a condition where you don't have enough healthy red …
Read MoreCommunity Program Helps Kids Grow Better in Rural India Villages
Researchers tested a special program called Stepping Stones in 106 villages in rural India to help parents better care for their young children. The program …
Read MoreStudy Correction: Supplements and Training for Athletic Performance
This is a correction notice for a research study that looked at how different dietary supplements work with training to improve athletic performance. The …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Not Increase Fracture Risk After Hip or Knee Surgery
Researchers studied over 15,000 people who had hip or knee replacement surgery to see if low vitamin D levels made them more likely to break bones around their …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Hair: Study Shows Best Foods for Healthy Hair
Scientists reviewed 17 studies involving over 61,000 people to understand how diet affects hair health. They found that getting enough vitamin D and iron may …
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes May Weaken Hip Bones More Than Standard Tests Show
Researchers used advanced 3D bone scans to compare hip bone strength between 74 people with type 2 diabetes and 51 healthy people. While regular bone density …
Read MoreNormal Fat Diet May Be Better Than Low-Fat for Pancreatitis Patients
A new study challenges the common practice of giving low-fat diets to people with acute pancreatitis (sudden inflammation of the pancreas). Researchers …
Read MoreMany School Kids Don't Get Enough Iron and Vitamin B12
A study of 234 children in Turkey found that many school-age kids aren't getting enough important nutrients. About 1 in 10 children had anemia (low red blood …
Read MoreFollowing Japan's Food Guide Boosts Nutrition But May Cost More
Researchers studied 479 Japanese adults to see what happens when people follow Japan's official food guide, called the Japanese Food Guide Spinning Top. They …
Read MoreSpecial Diets May Help People with Multiple Sclerosis Feel Better
Scientists tested three different eating plans on people with multiple sclerosis (MS) - fasting, ketogenic (very low carb), and anti-inflammatory diets. After …
Read MoreWhy Some People React to IV Iron and How Doctors Can Help Them
Researchers studied 51 people who had bad reactions to intravenous (IV) iron treatments. They found that these reactions aren't true allergies, and most people …
Read MoreMindful Eating and Climate Awareness May Boost Your Mental Health
A new study of 1,350 adults found that people who eat mindfully and follow a Mediterranean-style diet tend to have better mental health. Surprisingly, those …
Read MoreAncient Bay Area Tribes Had Different Diets Based on Where They Lived
Scientists studied the bones of 154 people who lived around San Francisco Bay between 2,500 and 180 years ago to learn what they ate. By looking at special …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Levels May Make You More Likely to Snore at Night
Researchers in Sudan studied 238 adults and found that people who snore regularly had lower vitamin D levels in their blood compared to those who don't snore. …
Read MoreEating Less Slows Your Metabolism More Than Expected, Study Shows
Scientists studied people who ate 25% fewer calories for two years and found something surprising. Even after accounting for their smaller body size and less …
Read MoreNutrition Coaching Helps Kidney Disease Patients Feel Better and Stay Healthier
A new study from Spain shows that kidney disease patients who received personalized nutrition coaching felt better and had improved health measures compared to …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Don't Change Much During Short-Term Weight Loss Programs
Scientists studied 30 people with extra weight to see if their gut bacteria changed during a tough 3-week diet and exercise program. Even though people lost …
Read MoreEating More Beans Instead of Red Meat May Help Your Heart and Weight
Scientists studied 102 healthy men for 6 weeks to see what happens when they eat more beans and lentils instead of red meat and processed meats like bacon. The …
Read MoreDiet Plus Exercise May Boost Brain Power Better Than Either Alone
Scientists looked at 11 studies involving over 3,400 people to see if combining healthy eating with exercise helps the brain work better than doing just one or …
Read MoreGluten-Free Diet Success: How Well Celiac Patients Stick to Treatment
Researchers followed 300 people with celiac disease to see how well they stuck to gluten-free diets and how their health changed over time. They found that …
Read MoreAnti-Inflammatory Foods May Help Protect Your Liver from Fat Buildup
A large study of over 27,000 Americans found that people who ate more inflammatory foods were more likely to have fatty liver disease. Researchers used a …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets Help Keep Weight Stable and Prevent Diabetes
Researchers followed people over several years to see how their weight, waist size, and body fat changed over time. They found that people who ate more healthy …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Levels May Increase Your Risk of Getting Cataracts
A large study of over 400,000 people in the UK found that those with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop cataracts - cloudy areas in the eye that …
Read MoreStomach Problems May Increase Your Risk of Getting Parkinson's Disease
A large study of over 500,000 people found that having digestive problems might increase your chances of developing Parkinson's disease by 43%. Researchers …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lower Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
Scientists reviewed 14 studies to see if phytosterols - natural compounds found in plants that are similar to cholesterol - could help with metabolic syndrome. …
Read MoreBest Ways to Prevent Heart Disease: What Works and What Doesn't
Researchers analyzed over 1 million people across 139 studies to find the best ways to prevent heart disease. They discovered that blood pressure and …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Protect Kidneys in People with IgA Disease
Researchers followed 866 people with IgA nephropathy (a kidney disease) for over 4 years to see if vitamin D levels affected their kidney health. They found …
Read MoreVitamin B1 Deficiency May Cause Dangerous High Blood Pressure in Lungs
Researchers found that not getting enough vitamin B1 (thiamine) might cause a serious condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension, where blood pressure in …
Read MoreHeartburn Pills Don't Lower Vitamin B12 Levels, New Study Finds
Researchers looked at whether taking heartburn medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 6 months causes vitamin B12 deficiency. They …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Eggs and Red Meat During Pregnancy May Affect Blood Sugar
A new study of 144 pregnant women found that eating red meat was linked to higher risk of blood sugar problems during pregnancy, while eating eggs at night was …
Read MoreNew Korean Guidelines Make Obesity Treatment Easier for Doctors and Patients
Korean obesity experts have released new guidelines to help doctors better treat overweight and obese patients. These updated rules introduce the idea of …
Read MoreBaby Formula with Added Good Bacteria: What Parents Should Know
European pediatric experts reviewed studies on baby formulas with added beneficial ingredients like probiotics and prebiotics. These special formulas are safe …
Read MoreCan Kids Grow Healthy on Vegan Diets? New Research Shows Mixed Results
A major review by European pediatric nutrition experts looked at how vegan diets affect children's growth and health. They studied data from about 1,500 kids …
Read MoreWeekly Vitamin D Drops Help Babies Avoid Vitamin D Problems
Japanese researchers studied 555 one-month-old babies to see if giving vitamin D once a week works as well as daily doses. They found that babies who got …
Read MoreHealthy Whole Foods May Help Control Crohn's Disease Symptoms
A new study tested whether eating a natural whole food diet could help people with Crohn's disease feel better. Twenty-eight adults with mild-to-moderate …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy Diet Reduces Inflammation and Protects Memory
Scientists studied nearly 4,000 older adults for seven years to see how the MIND diet affects brain health. The MIND diet combines foods from the Mediterranean …
Read MoreVitamin D and Special Diets May Help Reverse Pre-Diabetes
Scientists looked at multiple studies to see which diets work best for people with pre-diabetes - a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not …
Read MoreEating Soy Foods May Help You Live Longer, Korean Study Shows
A large study of nearly 40,000 Korean adults found that people who ate very little soy had higher death rates over 8.5 years compared to those who ate moderate …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Reduce Muscle Soreness After Exercise
Researchers tested whether diosmin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, could help female soccer players recover better after intense workouts. In this …
Read MoreBetter Blood Tests Could Help Doctors Treat Bone Problems in Kidney Disease
Scientists reviewed how blood tests can help doctors better manage bone and mineral problems that happen when kidneys don't work well. People with kidney …
Read MoreBest Diets for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: What Science Says Works
This comprehensive review examines the most effective dietary approaches for managing type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed evidence for several eating …
Read MoreVirtual Reality Training Helps Doctors Talk Better About Weight
Researchers tested a new virtual reality training program called VITAL-COMS to help doctors, nurses, and dietitians have better conversations about weight with …
Read MoreDanish Health Habits: Big Changes Over 36 Years
Researchers tracked the health habits of Danish adults from 1987 to 2023, surveying hundreds of thousands of people across nine different studies. They found …
Read MoreNew Book Chapter Explains How Food Choices Can Prevent Disease
A new book chapter in Culinary Nutrition explores how the foods we eat every day can help prevent diseases and manage existing health conditions. While this …
Read MoreHow Anxiety and Depression Affect Food Cravings in Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 64 people getting weight loss surgery to understand how anxiety and depression affect their food cravings. They found that people with …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Foot Problems in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers looked at how diet and body measurements relate to foot ulcers in people with type 2 diabetes. Foot ulcers are serious wounds that can develop when …
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Tube Feeding for Kids
This medical guide explains enteral nutrition, which is a way to give food and nutrients directly to a child's stomach or intestines through a tube. This …
Read MorePoor Diet Makes Your Body Age Faster at the DNA Level
Scientists studied 421 adults for 5 years and found that people who ate inflammatory foods aged faster at the cellular level than those who ate healthier …
Read MoreAir Pollution May Lower Vitamin D in Pregnant Women by Blocking Sunlight
A study of over 2,200 pregnant women in China found that air pollution appears to reduce vitamin D levels during pregnancy. The research suggests this happens …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Roaming Cows May Spread Dangerous Bacteria in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 farming families to see if drinking raw milk could make people sick with a bacterial infection called brucellosis. They found …
Read MoreDigital Support Program Helps Pancreatic Cancer Patients Eat Better
Researchers tested a 12-week digital program called STRONG+ for people with advanced pancreatic cancer starting chemotherapy. The program combined regular …
Read MoreNew Tiny Particles May Help Treat Hard-to-Control High Blood Pressure
Scientists are working on a new way to treat high blood pressure that doesn't respond to regular medicines. They're creating tiny particles called …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Eye Blood Vessels 15 Years Later
Scientists followed 398 older women for 15 years to see if their diet affected the tiny blood vessels in their eyes. They found that women who ate fewer …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D and Worms May Make Leprosy Reactions Worse
Researchers studied 75 people with leprosy reactions to see if low vitamin D levels and intestinal worm infections made their symptoms worse. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Get Multiple Sclerosis: Genes and Environment Both Matter
Scientists are studying why some children develop multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain and nervous system. They've found that kids who get …
Read MoreHealthy Eating Score Linked to Better Heart Health in New Study
Researchers studied how a special eating score called the Dietary Obesity Prevention Score relates to heart health. This score measures how well someone's diet …
Read MoreFood Warning Labels Help Older Adults Make Healthier Choices
Researchers studied 1,125 adults over 60 in Brazil to see how warning labels on food packages affect their shopping choices. They found that warning labels do …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Cancer Patients Feel Better, New Study Shows
Researchers tested whether special gut bacteria supplements called synbiotics could help people with advanced throat cancer feel less tired, eat better, and …
Read MoreVitamin D Shows Promise for Treating Patchy Hair Loss
A new analysis of multiple studies found that vitamin D treatments may help people with mild to moderate alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy hair …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Your Brain as You Age
As people live longer, brain problems like dementia are becoming more common worldwide. This research review looked at many studies to see if eating better can …
Read MoreSitting Too Much Hurts Your Bones, But Moving More Helps at Any Age
Scientists reviewed many studies to understand how sitting and moving affect bone health throughout life. They found that spending too much time sitting …
Read MoreWeekly Therapy Sessions Help 70-Year-Old Man Get Strong Enough to Visit Family
A 70-year-old man who was weak and underweight worked with an occupational therapist for 12 weeks to get strong enough to take a train to visit his family. …
Read MoreKeto Diet May Help Protect Kidneys in People with Diabetes
Researchers studied whether the ketogenic (keto) diet might help protect kidney health in people with diabetic kidney disease. They looked at diet patterns in …
Read MoreBrain Wave Patterns Help Doctors Find Rare Causes of Childhood Seizures
Doctors reviewed research on how brain wave tests (EEGs) can help identify rare genetic conditions that cause seizures in children. These conditions, called …
Read MoreDoctors Create Better Care Plan for Rare Calcium Disorder
Seven medical experts from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland worked together to create better guidelines for treating hypoparathyroidism, a rare condition that …
Read MoreVitamin A Deficiency Causes Serious Eye Damage in Young Children
Researchers in India studied 21 children who needed major eye surgery due to vitamin A deficiency. Most children were very young (around 3 years old) and had …
Read MoreBlood Test May Show Early Signs of Brain Cell Damage
Scientists studied blood samples from over 2,000 Americans to see if two markers in the blood are connected. One marker shows when brain cells are damaged, and …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Kids' Breathing Problems
Scientists looked at 18 studies involving over 10,000 people to see if vitamin D supplements during pregnancy or early childhood can prevent asthma in kids. …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Brain After Stroke in Animal Study
Scientists tested whether vitamin D (specifically calcitriol) could help protect rat brains after a stroke. They found that rats given vitamin D treatment …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin A May Speed Up Aging, While B12 Helps Slow It Down
Scientists studied blood samples from 2,530 people to see how vitamins A and B12 affect aging at the cellular level. They found that having too much vitamin A …
Read MoreHeart-Healthy Habits Cut Death Risk for People with Diabetic Kidney Disease
A large study of 1,745 people with diabetic kidney disease found that following eight key healthy lifestyle habits significantly reduced their risk of dying. …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Vitamin E Pills May Raise Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnancy
A large study of 3,587 pregnant women who used fertility treatments found that taking high doses of vitamin E supplements (over 100 mg daily) during early …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk by Up to 35%
A major review of 36 studies found that people who eat plant-based diets have a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Vegan diets showed the …
Read MoreAI Helps Scientists Pick Better Diets for Lab Mice and Rats
Scientists are now using artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, to help them choose better diets for laboratory mice and rats used in nutrition research. This …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Worse Teeth and Gum Health in Rare Bone Disease
Researchers studied 48 adults with hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disease, and found that those with low vitamin D levels had significantly worse oral health …
Read MoreMarine Collagen Drink May Help Repair Early Tooth Damage
Scientists tested whether drinking marine collagen supplements could help fix white spots on teeth - early signs of tooth decay. They created artificial tooth …
Read MoreCharcot Foot: A Serious Diabetes Complication You Should Know About
Charcot foot is a serious condition that can happen to people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. When nerves are damaged, people can't feel …
Read MoreNatural Gut Cleaners Help Chickens Grow Better Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a natural alternative to antibiotics in chicken farming by giving 99 chickens special substances called biosurfactants - natural cleaners …
Read MoreScientists Find Natural Vitamin D Alternatives That May Help MS Patients
Researchers used computer modeling to discover two natural compounds that work like vitamin D but may be more effective for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. …
Read MoreLiving in Poor Areas Raises Stroke Risk More Than Lack of Grocery Stores
Researchers studied over 1,800 stroke cases in Cincinnati to see if living in "food deserts" - poor areas with limited access to healthy food - increases …
Read MoreTwo Helpful Bacteria May Fight Dangerous Worm Infections in Mice
Scientists tested whether two types of good bacteria could help mice fight off a dangerous worm infection called Trichinella. They gave 120 mice either the …
Read MoreScientists Create Simple Test to Measure Vitamin B12 in Lab Samples
Researchers developed a new, affordable way to measure vitamin B12 levels using common lab bacteria called E. coli. This test can detect very tiny amounts of …
Read MoreBlood Test Shows What Types of Meat People Really Eat
Scientists in Brazil tested blood samples from 287 people to see if they could tell what kinds of meat they ate based on special chemical markers called …
Read MoreChina Tests Ways to Cut Salt in Rural Areas to Improve Heart Health
Researchers in China are studying how well government programs work to reduce salt intake in rural communities. They're tracking 2,790 people across four …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis Through Body Chemistry
Scientists reviewed how the Mediterranean diet might help people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that damages the nervous system. They found that this …
Read MoreFood Insecurity Hurts Pregnant Women's Nutrition in South Africa Study
A study of 427 pregnant women in South Africa found that most weren't getting enough important nutrients, especially those struggling to afford food. While …
Read MoreKorean Study Shows Rising Obesity Linked to More Health Problems
A large 15-year study of nearly 94,000 Koreans found that obesity rates have steadily climbed from 31.5% to 37.4%, especially among men and young adults. As …
Read MoreDangerous Superbugs Found in 7 Out of 10 ICU Patients in India
Researchers studied 236 patients in intensive care units at an Indian hospital and found that nearly 70% carried dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in …
Read MoreGene Mutation Affects Pregnancy Even With Enough Folate
Scientists studied a common gene mutation called MTHFR C677T that affects how the body processes folate, a vitamin important for pregnancy. They wanted to see …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition Education Needed for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People
Researchers looked at nutrition education programs designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. They found only eight studies on this topic from the past 24 …
Read MoreBlood Clotting Problems Make Brain Bleeds Much More Dangerous
Researchers studied over 260,000 people who had brain bleeds (strokes caused by bleeding in the brain) to see how blood clotting disorders affected their …
Read MoreCan Mindfulness Help Stop Food Cravings When Trying to Lose Weight?
Researchers are testing whether listening to mindfulness audio recordings can help overweight people with anxiety or depression control their food cravings …
Read MoreVitamin D Gene Changes May Affect Stomach and Colon Cancer Risk
Scientists looked at 51 studies to see if certain changes in vitamin D genes affect the risk of getting stomach, colon, or throat cancers. They found that …
Read MoreScientists Find New Way to Test Treatments for Rare Genetic Disease
Researchers developed a new testing method to find better treatments for alkaptonuria, a rare genetic disease that affects how the body breaks down certain …
Read MoreFood Insecurity in Early Life May Hurt Memory Later On
Scientists studied young rats to understand how unpredictable access to food affects the brain. They gave some rats steady meals while others had unpredictable …
Read MoreScientists Study a Protein That May Help You Age Better
Researchers reviewed what we know about a special protein called αKlotho that might help slow down aging and keep us healthier. This protein helps control …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Guidelines for People with Kidney Cysts Disease
Scientists are exploring whether a special high-fat, low-carb diet called ketogenic might help people with a genetic kidney disease called ADPKD. This disease …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients
Scientists studied 19 people with diabetes who had weight loss surgery over 9 months. They looked at genes, blood proteins, body chemicals, and gut bacteria to …
Read MoreBrain Cells Talk Differently in Males vs Females During Blood Vessel Disease
Scientists studied how brain cells communicate when blood vessels in the brain get damaged. They used mice and found that male and female brains respond very …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain and Muscle Weakness
Scientists tested a special type of dead bacteria called Fructobacillus fructosus on mice eating high-fat diets. The mice that got this bacteria supplement …
Read MoreWoman's Liver Problems and Mouth Sores Solved by Going Gluten-Free
A 38-year-old woman went to doctors because her liver wasn't working properly. She also had painful mouth sores for over a year and joint pain. After many …
Read MoreTwo Weight Loss Surgeries Work Equally Well After 5+ Years
Researchers followed 114 people with severe obesity for over 5 years after they had one of two major weight loss surgeries. Both procedures - called BPD/DS and …
Read MoreNew Study Tests Best Exercise and Protein Plan for Weak Older Adults
Researchers are starting a major study to find the best combination of strength training and protein intake for frail older adults. The TEAMS study will test …
Read MoreWorking Moms' Wellbeing and Knowledge Key to Preventing Child Stunting
A study of 225 working mothers in Indonesia found that two main factors help prevent stunting (when children don't grow tall enough for their age): how well …
Read MoreNew Ginseng Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Better Than Regular Ones
Scientists found special bacteria living on ginseng plants that could help lower cholesterol levels. These new probiotics, called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Foods May Increase Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Your Gut
Scientists studied how different diets affect antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut. They found that high-fat, low-fiber diets significantly increased …
Read MoreStudents with Poor Diets More Likely to Take Supplements, Study Finds
A new study of 459 Chinese university students found that those with the poorest eating habits were most likely to take dietary supplements. Students who ate …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition Care Helps Pancreatic Cancer Patients During Treatment
Researchers studied 100 pancreatic cancer patients getting a special type of radiation treatment called CyberKnife. Half the patients received extra nutrition …
Read MoreGood Gut Bacteria May Help ICU Patients Fight Dangerous Infections
Researchers studied how healthy gut bacteria can protect ICU patients from a dangerous antibiotic-resistant infection called CRKP. They found that patients …
Read MoreBetter Support May Help Older Stomach Cancer Patients Stay Stronger
Researchers studied 381 older adults with stomach cancer to see what might help prevent them from becoming frail and weak over time. They found that improving …
Read MoreHow Scientists Check If Your Plant Supplements Are Real or Fake
Scientists are working on better ways to make sure the plant supplements you buy actually contain what they claim. This research review looked at different …
Read MoreStanding More Each Day May Help Your Body Use Energy Better
Scientists studied 64 adults with metabolic syndrome to see if sitting less could improve how their bodies switch between burning fat and sugar for energy. …
Read MoreKidney Transplant Patients Want Help Setting Goals for Better Health
Researchers asked 18 kidney transplant patients in Australia what kinds of goals would help them stay healthy after their surgery. The patients said their top …
Read MoreMost Kids Don't Follow Daily Movement Rules That Keep Them Healthy
Scientists looked at research from around the world to see how well kids aged 5-17 follow daily movement guidelines. These guidelines include getting enough …
Read MoreLocal Ethiopian Plant Could Make Sheep Farming More Profitable
Scientists in Ethiopia tested whether leaves from a local plant called dawri-damaa could help sheep grow better and cost less to feed. They fed different …
Read MorePlanet-Friendly Diet Keeps 70-Year-Olds Healthy and Well-Nourished
Scientists studied 861 Swedish adults around age 70 to see if following the EAT-Lancet diet - a planet-friendly eating plan - would leave them missing …
Read MoreDiabetes Drug May Help Fight Cancer Spread in Overweight Patients
Scientists tested whether GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and Wegovy) could help fight cancer spread in overweight mice. They found that these diabetes medications …
Read MoreMuscle Loss Plus Weight Gain: A Double Health Problem for Older Adults
Scientists are studying a condition called sarcopenic obesity, where older adults lose muscle while gaining fat at the same time. This double problem is …
Read MoreFermented Seeds May Help Fight High Cholesterol and Liver Problems
Scientists tested a special type of processed seed called samh on rats eating unhealthy high-fat diets. They found that fermented samh seeds worked better than …
Read MorePregnant Women with Epilepsy May Need Extra Folate for Baby's Health
Researchers studied how well folate (a B vitamin) passes from pregnant mothers to their babies when the mother has epilepsy. They found that epilepsy …
Read MoreProtein Drinks Help Older Cancer Patients Stay Better Nourished During Treatment
Researchers studied 46 older adults with stomach cancer who were getting chemotherapy before surgery. Half the patients drank high-protein supplements daily …
Read MoreDigestive Enzymes Help Pigs Absorb More Nutrients From Their Food
Scientists studied how adding digestive enzymes to pig feed affects how well pigs can break down and absorb nutrients from their food. They fed 24 young pigs …
Read MoreWeight Training May Help Wheelchair Users Build Stronger Bones
Researchers are studying whether heavy weight training can help wheelchair users build stronger bones. People who use wheelchairs often have weaker bones …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fight Gum Disease in Lab Study
Scientists tested whether a helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus helveticus could fight off harmful bacteria that cause gum disease. In laboratory tests, they …
Read MoreChinese Herbal Formula Shows Promise for Fighting Heart Disease in Mice
Scientists tested a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Tanyu Tongzhi Formula (TTF) on mice with clogged arteries, similar to heart disease in humans. …
Read MoreHow Cooking Methods May Affect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Blood Sugar
Scientists are studying harmful compounds called AGEs that form when food is cooked at high temperatures, like grilling or frying. These compounds may …
Read MoreFasting Every Other Day May Help Prostate Cancer Treatment Work Better
Scientists studied whether eating less could help prostate cancer treatments work better. They found that when mice with prostate cancer fasted every other …
Read MoreNew Way to Help Your Body Absorb Fat-Soluble Vitamins Better
Scientists have discovered a promising new approach to help our bodies better absorb important fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. The research focuses …
Read MoreWhole Grain Bread Types Have Similar Effects on Hunger and Blood Sugar
Researchers tested three types of whole grain bread to see which one keeps you full longer and affects blood sugar differently. They studied 44 healthy young …
Read MoreHeart Health in Transgender Adults Similar to General Population
Researchers studied heart health in 86 transgender and gender diverse adults taking hormone therapy. They found that overall heart health scores were similar …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Brain Development in Rare Childhood Epilepsy
Scientists studied how a high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet affects the brain in a rare form of childhood epilepsy called infantile epileptic …
Read MoreAçaí Supplements May Dangerously Boost Cancer Drug Side Effects
Scientists tested açaí berry extracts with common cancer medications and found a concerning result: the combination made the drugs much more toxic to healthy …
Read MoreWorkplace Food App Helps Employees Make Better Lunch Choices
Italian researchers tested a smartphone app called sì.mediterraneo to help 247 company employees make healthier and more eco-friendly food choices at their …
Read MoreVitamin C from Food Doesn't Lower Depression Risk, Large Study Finds
A major study following over 91,000 Korean adults for nearly 6 years found that eating more vitamin C-rich foods doesn't protect against depression. …
Read MoreClean Water Program Helped Families in Uganda, But Benefits Didn't Last
Researchers tested two programs to help families in northern Uganda get cleaner water and safer food. They worked with communities to teach better practices …
Read MoreChinese Herb May Help Brain Function After Poor Sleep
Scientists tested whether a traditional Chinese herb called Danshen could help rats think better after being sleep-deprived for 21 days. They found that rats …
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Creates New Healthy Eating Guide to Fight Disease
Saudi Arabia's health experts created a new eating guide called the Saudi Healthy Plate 2024 to help people eat better and prevent diseases like diabetes and …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Feel Better and Lose Weight
Researchers tested a new weight loss program for women who had breast cancer treatment. The program included group workshops with dietitians and lifestyle …
Read MoreDoctors Need Better Tools to Help Couples Who Keep Losing Pregnancies
A new study found that doctors and nurses don't have enough support to help couples who experience repeated pregnancy losses. The research surveyed 175 …
Read MoreHigh Salt + Heart Medications May Trigger Body's Survival Mode
Scientists studied 102 heart failure patients and found something surprising: when people take water pills (diuretics) and eat lots of salt, their bodies may …
Read MoreTurkish Bone Doctors Show Different Approaches to Treating Rickets in Kids
Researchers surveyed 198 bone doctors in Turkey to see how they handle rickets, a bone disease that weakens children's bones. They found that doctors with more …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Heal Damaged Intestines by Changing Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied five men with short bowel syndrome, a condition where part of the intestine is missing or damaged, making it hard to absorb nutrients from …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels After Kidney Transplant Affect Long-Term Success
Researchers followed over 2,500 kidney transplant patients for nearly 7 years to see how vitamin D levels affected their health outcomes. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Acupuncture and Diet Plan Helped 3 People with Stomach Problems
Researchers studied three people with functional dyspepsia, a condition that causes ongoing stomach pain and discomfort without a clear medical cause. Each …
Read MoreWhat Diabetes Patients Want Most: Nutrition Help Beats Medicine Info
Researchers asked 460 people with type 2 diabetes what kind of help they wanted most from their doctors. Nearly half wanted to learn about healthy eating and …
Read MoreQuinoa vs Oats: Which Plant Protein is Better for You?
Scientists compared proteins from quinoa and oats to see which might be better for different people. They found that quinoa protein is packed with an important …
Read MoreProtein Drinks Help Cancer Patients Keep Weight After Stomach Surgery
Researchers studied 124 people who had stomach surgery for cancer to see if drinking a simple protein and carbohydrate supplement would help them lose less …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Premature Babies' Eye Development
Researchers studied 318 eyes of premature babies to understand how their vision develops. They found that babies who gained more weight developed better eye …
Read MoreLab-Grown Mini Guts Help Scientists Study How Food and Germs Affect Us
Scientists have created tiny versions of human intestines in the lab called organoids that work just like the real thing. These mini guts help researchers …
Read MoreFungus Partners Help Bugs Get More Iron for Better Health
Scientists studied how a special fungus called Penicillium herquei helps weevil insects get more iron, which is important for their health. They compared fungi …
Read MoreNatural Treatments May Help Kids with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A new review looked at natural treatments that might help children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative …
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Celiac Disease in Kids
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body's immune system to attack the small intestine. This review …
Read MoreSpecial Diets Help Kids with Food-Related Throat Swelling Get Better
Researchers reviewed how removing certain foods from children's diets can help treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition where the throat becomes …
Read MoreHow Tiny Water Animals Need Calcium to Grow, Just Like Humans
Scientists studied tiny water creatures called Daphnia to understand how they need calcium, carbon, and phosphorus to grow properly. They created a computer …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy MIND Diet May Protect Memory Center from Damage
Scientists studied the brains of 809 older adults after death and found that those who followed the MIND diet more closely had less damage to their hippocampus …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Measure How Healthy People Eat in Bangladesh
Researchers created a special scoring system called the Bangladesh Healthy Eating Index (BD-HEI) to measure how well people in Bangladesh follow healthy eating …
Read MoreHair-Pulling Disorder Strongly Linked to Mental Health Conditions
Researchers studied 40 people with trichotillomania (a condition where people repeatedly pull out their own hair) and compared them to 400 people without the …
Read MoreCitrus Particles Help Fix Gut Problems Caused by Junk Food
Scientists discovered that tiny particles from citrus fruits can help repair gut bacteria damage caused by eating too much fatty food. When researchers gave …
Read MoreAnemia Makes ICU Stays Harder for Elderly Patients, Egyptian Study Shows
A new study from Egypt looked at 216 elderly patients in intensive care units and found that nearly 80% had anemia (low red blood cell counts). Those with …
Read MoreBig Study Reveals Hidden Lung Cancer Risks in Your Daily Environment
Scientists reviewed 58 major studies to find what really causes lung cancer beyond smoking. They discovered that everyday exposures like diesel fumes, paint …
Read MorePlant Mix Helps Fish Fight Parasites and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special blend of four plant extracts as fish food supplements to help catfish fight off harmful parasites. The study used hybrid catfish …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Affect How Fast Your Body Ages
Scientists studied how vitamin D levels in your blood might affect how fast your body ages on the inside. They looked at data from over 13,000 Americans and …
Read MoreSpecial Yogurt Bacteria Helps Fight Food Poisoning from Salmonella
Scientists discovered a special strain of good bacteria called L. rhamnosus P118 that can help protect against Salmonella food poisoning. They tested this …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Body Shape Problems in Older Adults
Researchers studied 439 elderly people receiving home healthcare to understand how vitamin D levels relate to their health and body measurements. They found …
Read MoreNutrition Counseling During Pregnancy Helps Prevent Large Babies
Researchers studied whether nutrition counseling during pregnancy could help prevent babies from being born too large (macrosomia). They worked with 99 …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Helps Rats Lose Weight Faster Than Oats Alone
Scientists tested a special probiotic called L. plantarum ST-III on overweight rats to see if it could help with weight loss. They compared it to oats and …
Read MoreSpecial Crackers for Pregnant Moms Didn't Help Babies Grow Better
Researchers in Indonesia tested whether giving pregnant and nursing mothers special crackers made with chicken liver and eggshells would help their babies grow …
Read MoreTeaching Teens to Read Food Labels Helps Them Make Better Food Choices
Teenagers today eat way more packaged and processed foods than previous generations, which can lead to health problems later in life. Researchers looked at 11 …
Read MoreHow Turkey Fed 3 Million People After Devastating Earthquakes
After two massive earthquakes hit Turkey in 2023, researchers studied how relief organizations managed to feed millions of affected people. The Turkish Red …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Spot When Kids Can't Absorb Food Properly
Researchers created a comprehensive guide to help doctors better identify and treat children who have trouble absorbing nutrients from food. This condition, …
Read MoreHow Much Food ICU Patients Need to Get Their Strength Back
Researchers looked at how nutrition affects muscle strength and physical recovery in critically ill patients in intensive care units. They found that giving …
Read MoreHow Diet Can Help Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms
A new review of research shows that what you eat may play an important role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and …
Read MoreVitamin D Plus Special Compound May Help Fight Lung Cancer Cells
Scientists discovered that combining vitamin D with a special compound called SRT2104 may be more effective at stopping lung cancer cells from growing than …
Read MoreYeast Protein Helps Sea Cucumbers Fight Disease and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special protein from yeast to see if it could help sea cucumbers stay healthy and grow better. They found that this yeast protein can kill …
Read MoreDifferent Types of Folate May Affect Where Kids Store Body Fat
Scientists studied over 2,000 American children and teens to see how different forms of folate (a B vitamin) relate to where their bodies store fat. They found …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria Around the World
Scientists are studying how antibiotics affect the helpful bacteria living in our intestines, and they're finding that where you live in the world makes a big …
Read MoreTwo Cancer Proteins May Work Together in Aggressive Uterine Cancer
Scientists studied aggressive uterine cancers to see how two important proteins, HER2 and FOLR1, might be connected. They looked at tissue samples from 62 …
Read MoreDNA Changes Link Different Foods to Belly Fat vs Overall Weight Gain
Scientists studied how different foods might change our DNA in ways that affect weight gain. They looked at 1,526 Korean adults and found that belly fat and …
Read MoreLow Brain Lithium Levels May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease
New research published in Nature reveals that people with early Alzheimer's disease have significantly lower levels of lithium in their brains compared to …
Read MoreWhich Diet Works Best for Your Heart? Scientists Compare 8 Popular Diets
Scientists compared 8 popular diets to see which ones work best for heart health. They looked at over 1,600 people following diets like keto, Mediterranean, …
Read MoreHalf of Women in Nepal Study Were Overweight - Age and Activity Matter Most
A new study from Nepal found that more than half of women aged 15-49 were overweight or obese in one city area. Researchers looked at 318 women and discovered …
Read MoreTiny Packages from Good Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain from Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that microscopic packages released by helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum might help protect against weight gain and …
Read MoreHealthy Food Choices Can Help Prevent and Manage Many Diseases
A comprehensive nutrition guide explores how the foods we eat every day can either protect us from disease or make us more likely to get sick. The research …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Range Cattle May Carry Disease Risk in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 cattle-owning families to understand the risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk. They found that nearly half of families …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fix Gut Problems After Taking Antibiotics
When you take antibiotics, they don't just kill bad bacteria - they also wipe out good bacteria in your gut, creating an imbalance that can cause digestive …
Read MoreLong-Term Diabetes May Cause Muscle Loss and Weak Bones
Researchers studied 120 people who had type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years to see how it affects their muscles and bones. They found that 30% had sarcopenia …
Read MoreSpecial Cooking Method Makes Brown Rice More Nutritious
Scientists in India studied how a special cooking method called hydrothermal treatment affects the nutrition in four traditional brown rice varieties. They …
Read MoreScientists Find New Way to Block Weight Gain from Stress Hormones
Researchers discovered that a protein called SGK3 plays a key role in how stress hormones cause weight gain and fat storage. When stress hormones like cortisol …
Read MoreScientists Are Engineering Gut Bacteria to Fight Disease Like Tiny Doctors
Scientists are creating modified gut bacteria that work like tiny doctors inside our bodies. Instead of just adding regular probiotics, researchers are …
Read MoreRice vs. Wheat: How Your Grain Choice Affects Fatty Liver Disease Risk
A large study of over 12,000 Chinese adults found that eating lots of rice may increase the risk of fatty liver disease, while choosing wheat, whole grains, …
Read MoreHow Eating Habits Affect Weight in Black Americans: What Research Shows
Researchers looked at how different eating behaviors might affect weight in Black American adults. They reviewed 31 studies to understand patterns like eating …
Read MoreCelery May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar, Study Shows
Scientists looked at 10 studies involving 511 people to see if celery can help with high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol problems. They found that …
Read MoreYour Body Shape May Reveal Your Eating Habits, Study Shows
Researchers studied nearly 16,000 Korean adults to see how body composition relates to eating patterns. They found that people with different combinations of …
Read MoreBetter Food Variety May Help Teens Feel Less Sad and Worried
Researchers studied nearly 1,400 teenagers in rural Pakistan to see how their family's food situation affected their mental health. They found that teens from …
Read MoreWhat Makes Surgery Patients Stay in the Hospital Longer?
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 394 surgery patients to find out what makes some people stay in the hospital longer after their operations. They found that …
Read MoreCertain Fats in Processed Foods May Make You Hungrier Through Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) - common fats found in many processed foods - might actually make you feel hungrier. In their …
Read MorePregnant Mice Grow Longer Intestines to Absorb More Food for Their Babies
Scientists studied how pregnant mice's intestines change to help feed their growing babies. They found that pregnant mice develop intestines that are 20% …
Read MoreHigh-Carb Diets Change Gut Bacteria in Ways That May Affect Your Health
Scientists reviewed 17 studies involving over 690 lab animals to understand how high-carbohydrate diets affect gut bacteria. They found that different types of …
Read MoreFermented Velvet Beans May Help Control Blood Sugar Better Than Raw Ones
Scientists discovered that fermenting velvet bean seeds with helpful bacteria makes them more nutritious and better at managing type 2 diabetes. When they fed …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Vitamin D Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients Even When They Skip Pills
Researchers studied 58 people with cystic fibrosis who received ultra-high doses of vitamin D (called 'stoss dosing') to boost their vitamin D levels. This …
Read MoreTurkish Babies Get Too Much Protein But Miss Key Vitamins and Healthy Fats
Researchers studied 141 Turkish mothers and their babies aged 9-24 months to see what the little ones were eating and how mom's attitudes affected their diet. …
Read MoreTwo Simple Diet Plans May Help Protect Your Kidneys, Study Shows
A large study of over 20 years of health data found that following two specific eating patterns - the DASH diet and avoiding inflammatory foods - may help …
Read MoreHerbal Plant Mix Helps Fish Fight Parasites and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special mix of four plant extracts as fish food to help catfish fight off harmful parasites. They fed young catfish different amounts of …
Read MoreCommon Chemicals and Foods That May Raise Your Lung Cancer Risk
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to find which everyday exposures might increase lung cancer risk. They found strong evidence that certain workplace …
Read MoreProbiotics May Spread Antibiotic Resistance: What You Need to Know
Scientists are raising important safety concerns about probiotics - the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt, supplements, and medicines. While probiotics offer …
Read MoreKids Got More Heart Problems During COVID Due to Less Activity
A new study found that twice as many children were diagnosed with POTS (a condition that makes your heart race when you stand up) during COVID compared to …
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