Major Health Statistics Keep Changing—Here's Why That Matters
Scientists looked at how the Global Burden of Disease (GBD)—a major source of health statistics used worldwide—reports deaths and disabilities caused by risk …
Read Morediet and health
All content tagged with "diet and health"
What Causes Kidney Stones? A Study of 1,296 People
Kidney stones are a common health problem that affects many people worldwide. Researchers in Jordan studied 1,296 people to understand why some develop kidney …
Read MoreGum Disease May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease Without Diabetes
Scientists discovered that gum disease might make fatty liver disease worse, even in people without diabetes. Using mice, researchers found that when gum …
Read MoreWhy Scientists Use Special Lab Diets to Study Nutrition
Scientists studying how food affects our bodies face a big challenge: regular food is complicated and has many ingredients mixed together, making it hard to …
Read MoreHeart-Healthy Eating May Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Researchers in Iran followed a group of adults over time to see if eating a heart-healthy diet could prevent metabolic syndrome—a condition where people …
Read MoreSalt and Potassium May Not Affect Blood Pressure as Much as We Thought
Researchers looked at what over 5,500 American adults ate and checked if the amount of salt and potassium in their diets affected their blood pressure. …
Read MoreHow Climate Change Affects What We Eat and Our Health
Scientists are working together to understand how climate change, food systems, and our diets all connect to our health. The ADVANTAGE Project brings together …
Read MoreHow Moving to the City Changes Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied how moving from rural villages to cities affects the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines. They compared indigenous communities …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Colon Polyps More Than You Think
Researchers discovered that the foods we eat play a major role in whether people develop colon polyps—small growths in the colon that doctors watch carefully. …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists have been studying gut bacteria more than ever before. Between 2015 and 2024, research about gut microbiota—the trillions of tiny organisms living …
Read MoreBelly Fat and Gut Bacteria: What Indonesian Research Reveals
Researchers in Indonesia studied how the bacteria living in our stomachs might be connected to belly fat. They looked at 46 adults and found that people with …
Read MoreWhat Fruit Flies Eat Changes Their Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied tiny fruit flies from different locations to understand how their environment and food affect the bacteria living in their guts. They found …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Blood Pressure: Indonesian Study Reveals Key Foods to Avoid
Researchers in Indonesia studied how food choices affect high blood pressure by looking at health data from across the entire country. They found that eating …
Read MoreWhat Foods and Life Choices Help People Feel Healthier?
Researchers in northern China studied over 32,000 people to understand how their food choices, education, income, and other life factors connect to how healthy …
Read MoreWhat Your Blood Reveals About Food and Inflammation
Scientists reviewed 25 recent studies to understand how the foods we eat change chemicals in our blood and affect inflammation—the body's response that can …
Read MoreColorectal Cancer is Growing Fast: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at colorectal cancer cases around the world from 1990 to 2021 and found that the disease is becoming more common, especially in China and …
Read MoreWhat Your Poop Says About Your Diet and Health
Scientists studied nearly 2,600 people to understand how food affects your gut bacteria and overall health. They discovered that by analyzing waste products in …
Read More