Special Diet May Change Body Chemistry in Kids With Autism
Researchers studied how a special diet combining no gluten (a protein in wheat) and very low carbohydrates might affect the body's chemistry in children with …
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Not Eating Enough Veggies Linked to Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide
Researchers looked at data from around the world between 1990 and 2021 to understand how eating too few vegetables affects heart disease deaths. They found …
Read MoreWhy People Drop Out of Diet Studies for Gut Disease
Researchers looked at 62 different studies about diet and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to understand why people quit these studies early. They found that …
Read MoreEating Almonds May Help Reduce Body Inflammation in Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating almonds could help reduce inflammation in people with obesity. They had 69 adults eat either a handful of almonds or a …
Read MoreWhy Adding Grass Alone Won't Help Captive Hares Survive in the Wild
Scientists studied the gut bacteria of wild and captive-bred European hares to understand why animals raised in captivity struggle when released into nature. …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Behavior Problems in Young Kids
A large Canadian study followed over 2,000 children from age 3 to age 5 and found that kids who ate more ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary …
Read MoreNatural Supplements May Help Manage PCOS Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting many women, characterized by hormone imbalances and inflammation in the body. Researchers …
Read MoreNew Treatment Combo May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a combination of a special iron-removing medicine and dietary changes can help reverse fatty liver disease in mice. The study found …
Read MoreCan Tomato Supplements Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers tested whether a special tomato supplement could help people with a common liver condition called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic …
Read MoreFish Oil Compound May Help Lower Cholesterol in Obese Rats
Researchers tested whether a special compound found in herring oil could help lower cholesterol levels in obese rats. They fed three groups of rats different …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Protect Brain Cells in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers discovered that a plant-based compound called isoflavone may help protect the brain in people with Parkinson's disease. The study, conducted in …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Can Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers looked at multiple studies to understand how different diets affect people with a common liver condition called MASLD (metabolic …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Help Prevent Large Babies in Gestational Diabetes
Researchers investigated whether eating more plant-based foods could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy) have …
Read MoreSpecial Milk Fat Could Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a special type of fat designed to copy breast milk in obese mice with fatty liver disease. The mice that ate this special fat lost weight, …
Read MoreCan a Low-Carb Diet Help Treat Depression?
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (very low in carbohydrates) could help people with depression that didn't respond to standard treatments. In this …
Read MoreEating Less Salt Really Does Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers looked at 43 different studies involving nearly 1,800 people to understand how much salt affects blood pressure. They found that cutting back on …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Kids with Autism Think Better
Researchers tested whether eating anti-inflammatory foods (foods that reduce body swelling) could help children with autism think more clearly. They studied 22 …
Read MoreBetter Food Choices Help Protect Kidneys in Early Disease
Researchers studied 83 people with early-stage kidney disease to see if eating healthier foods could help their kidneys work better. For one month, patients …
Read MoreProbiotic Pill Alone Won't Fix Heart Health in Obese Adults
Researchers tested whether a specific probiotic (a type of beneficial bacteria) could improve heart and metabolic health in obese adults over 90 days. While …
Read MoreCan Changing Just Breakfast Help Control Blood Sugar?
Researchers are testing whether people with type 2 diabetes can better control their blood sugar by simply changing what they eat at breakfast—without …
Read MorePCOS During Pregnancy: What Matters Most for Mom and Baby
Researchers studied 425 pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) to understand how a condition called PCOS …
Read MoreSimple Diet Changes May Help Treat Rare Copper Deficiency
Scientists discovered that a rare genetic disorder affecting how the body absorbs copper can be helped by changing diet. Using tiny worms as a model, …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Help College Students Feel Less Depressed?
Researchers looked at whether a ketogenic diet (a low-carb, high-fat eating plan) could help college students with depression feel better. In a small study of …
Read MoreCan Eating Only During a 10-Hour Window Help People With Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers are testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your food within a 10-hour window and fasting for 14 hours—could help people with metabolic …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Boost Brain Health Protein, Study Finds
Scientists reviewed 13 studies to understand how different diets affect a special protein in your brain called BDNF. This protein is important for memory, …
Read MoreDoes a Plant-Based Diet Change Your Immune System?
Researchers wanted to understand how eating only plants affects your body's defense system compared to eating meat. They had 57 healthy adults follow either a …
Read MoreNew Test Detects How Probiotics Change Your Gut Health
Scientists developed a new way to analyze the tiny smell-producing chemicals in poop to understand how probiotics and gluten affect gut health. They studied 50 …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Magnesium Help Lower Blood Pressure in Diabetics?
Researchers in Saudi Arabia wanted to know if eating more magnesium-rich foods could help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood pressure. They taught …
Read MoreDoes Eating Less Sugar Really Change What You Crave?
Researchers wanted to test whether eating fewer sweet foods would make people crave sweets less. They gave 180 healthy adults different amounts of sweet foods …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer in Obese Mice
Researchers studied how omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) might protect against pancreatic cancer in obese mice. They found that mice eating …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Liver Disease Patients Eat Better and Stay Healthier
People with cirrhosis (serious liver disease) often struggle to eat enough healthy food, which can make their condition worse. Researchers created a nutrition …
Read MoreHow Low-Protein Diets Trigger a Special Hormone in Primates
Scientists studied how eating less protein affects the bodies of marmosets, small primates similar to humans. When the marmosets ate a low-protein diet, their …
Read MoreHow Your Diet Could Help Fight Cancer in New Ways
Scientists are discovering that what you eat might play a bigger role in cancer treatment than we thought. This review looks at how different diets can affect …
Read MoreCan a Gluten-Free Diet Help Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease?
Researchers are planning to review all the best studies about whether avoiding gluten can help people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis—a common condition where the …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help IBS and Boost a Helpful Gut Hormone
Researchers studied 30 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who followed a special diet low in certain hard-to-digest carbohydrates for 12 weeks. They …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help Young Adults Eat Healthier Foods?
Researchers in Australia are testing whether a smartphone app can help young adults eat more plant-based foods like beans and nuts while eating less meat and …
Read MoreCan Eating Berries Help You Lose Body Fat?
Researchers looked at 38 different studies about eating berries and how they affect body weight and body composition. They found that people who ate berries or …
Read MorePoor Teen Nutrition May Harm Brain Chemical Balance
Scientists created a tiny sensor that can measure dopamine—a brain chemical crucial for learning, motivation, and mood—directly inside living brains. They …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets Help Type 2 Diabetes, But Benefits Don't Last
Researchers analyzed 27 studies involving nearly 2,900 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating fewer carbohydrates helps control blood sugar. They found …
Read MoreVegan vs Regular Diet: Which is Better for Your Mental Health?
Researchers wanted to know if eating a vegan diet (no animal products) or a regular diet (with meat and dairy) affects stress levels and mental wellbeing …
Read MoreCan Cocoa Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy?
Scientists discovered that eating cocoa powder might help improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. In this study, researchers gave mice either …
Read MoreHow High Altitude Affects Your Gut and Kidneys
Living at high altitude means your body gets less oxygen, which can harm both your kidneys and your digestive system. Scientists have discovered that these two …
Read MoreCan Plant Molecules in Food Really Change How Your Genes Work?
Scientists are investigating whether tiny molecules called microRNAs found in plants we eat can travel into our bodies and affect how our genes work. While …
Read MoreHow to Eat Better to Fix Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists reviewed many studies about how food affects a common cholesterol problem called atherogenic dyslipidemia, where people have too many triglycerides …
Read MoreCan Kids Really Eat Heart-Healthy Foods? Here's What Science Shows
Researchers looked at dozens of studies about whether kids and teens can actually eat healthier foods to protect their hearts. The good news: yes, they can! …
Read MoreEating Less Often May Help Fight Breast Cancer in Mice
Scientists studied how different ways of eating less food affect breast cancer risk in mice. They compared mice that ate normally, mice that ate less food …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Fix Fatty Liver Disease in Egyptian Patients
Researchers studied 30 Egyptian patients with fatty liver disease who followed a specially designed lower-calorie diet for 6 months. The diet was created to …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Helps Clear Psoriasis in New Study
Researchers tested whether eating a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, vegetables, and fish—could help people with psoriasis, a skin condition that causes …
Read MoreHow a 9-Week Diet Plan Helped Overweight Kids Get Healthier
Researchers in Poland tested whether helping kids eat better could improve their health. Sixty-eight children aged 7-12 who weighed more than they should …
Read MoreCottonseed Oil vs. Olive Oil: Which Is Better for Your Body?
Researchers compared how two cooking oils affect your body's chemistry. They studied 47 healthy adults who ate either cottonseed oil or olive oil for 4 weeks, …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Help Stops Weight Loss in Lung Disease Patients
A new study tested whether working with a nutrition specialist could help people with a serious lung disease called fibrotic interstitial lung disease stop …
Read MoreDoes a Special Diet Help Kids with Autism? What Scientists Found
Researchers recently studied whether eating fewer histamine-containing foods could help children with autism. While the study asked an important question, …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Diet Reduces Inflammation in Older Women Without Harming Bones
Researchers tested whether eating a diet high in fiber and carbohydrates could help older women with obesity feel better and stay healthier. Over three months, …
Read MoreCan Better Eating Habits Help Office Workers Stay Healthy?
Office workers who sit all day face higher risks of serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers in Sri Lanka tested a new program …
Read MoreWhy Scientists Need Better Tools to Study How Fruits Help Your Gut
Researchers reviewed studies from 2010-2024 about how plant compounds called polyphenols (found in fruits, vegetables, and tea) affect the bacteria in your …
Read MoreLosing Weight Helps Older Adults' Heart Health
Researchers studied 518 older adults (average age 70) who were overweight and followed either a special heart-healthy diet or a regular diet for 3 years. Both …
Read MoreCan Better Carbs Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers are testing whether eating certain types of carbohydrates can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. The study will …
Read MoreTeaching African Americans to Cook Healthier to Prevent Diabetes
African American adults face higher rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes than other groups. Researchers created a new program called DG3D that teaches people …
Read MoreCan a Plant-Based Diet Help Type 1 Diabetics Use Less Insulin?
Researchers wanted to know if eating a vegan diet (no animal products) could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin and save money. They compared …
Read MoreCommon Plant Compounds May Help Prevent Weak Bones
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to identify five plant-based compounds that could help prevent osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones weak and …
Read MoreWhy Certain Amino Acids May Increase Fatty Liver Risk
Researchers studied 1,642 Iranian adults over 50 to understand how different amino acids in the blood relate to fatty liver disease. They found that higher …
Read MoreA Simple Body Test That Predicts Weight Loss Success in Diabetics
Researchers studied 223 people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who followed an extreme low-calorie diet (eating only 300-600 calories per day for 9 days). …
Read MoreCan Nuts and Beans Help Keep Your Blood Clots Healthy?
Researchers reviewed scientific evidence about how nuts and legumes (beans, lentils, peas) might help control blood clotting. Your blood needs to clot to stop …
Read MoreWhy riverside communities struggle with weight and nutrition
Researchers studied 160 adults living in riverside communities in Brazil to understand their eating habits and health. They found that people in these …
Read MoreEating More Whole Grains May Help Your Body Use Vitamin D Better
Researchers in China tested whether eating more whole grains could help people at risk of diabetes get better vitamin D levels. For 12 weeks, some people ate …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Rare Brain Disease, But Results Are Mixed
Researchers tested whether limiting certain amino acids in food could help three patients with ethylmalonic encephalopathy (EE), a rare genetic disorder that …
Read MoreCan the DASH Diet Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers looked at six different studies to see if the DASH diet (a way of eating focused on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) could help improve liver …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects How Well You Sleep
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied over 1,000 adults to understand how their eating habits affect their sleep quality. They found that 77% of people in the …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Prevent High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
Researchers followed nearly 4,000 older adults in China for about 3 years to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent high blood pressure. They …
Read MoreWhy It's Hard to Find Young, Healthy People for Diet Studies
Scientists want to understand how diet affects aging, but they're running into a big problem: finding young, healthy people willing to participate in long-term …
Read MoreCan a Mediterranean Diet Help Cancer Patients Handle Chemotherapy Better?
Researchers in Italy are testing whether eating a Mediterranean diet—full of vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils—can help people with advanced …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Protect Mental Health and Reduce Self-Harm
Researchers studied over 258,000 people in the UK to see if omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fats found in fish) could help protect against self-harm and suicidal …
Read MoreCan a Food-Scanning App Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers in Sweden are testing whether a smartphone app called FoodSwitch can help people with type 2 diabetes eat healthier and better control their blood …
Read MoreCan Eating More Veggies Prevent Kidney Stones?
Researchers tested whether eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits could help prevent kidney stones as well as a common medication does. They studied 46 …
Read MorePersonalized Nutrition Plans Based on Genes May Help Kids with Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with digestive and nutritional problems that standard diets don't address. Scientists are exploring a new …
Read MoreDoes Talking to a Nutritionist Help Diabetes Patients Feel Better?
Researchers wanted to know if getting help from a nutrition expert could improve how people with type 2 diabetes feel about their lives. They studied 121 Dutch …
Read MoreCan a Low-Gluten Diet Help People With Lupus Feel Better?
Lupus is a serious disease where the body's immune system attacks itself, causing pain, fatigue, and other problems. Scientists think that what we eat might …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Protect Diabetics From Serious Complications
Researchers followed over 6,000 people with type 2 diabetes for nearly 10 years to see how their eating habits affected serious health problems. They found …
Read MorePlant-Based Fats May Help Protect Kids From ADHD
Researchers studied data from over 150 countries between 1990 and 2018 to understand how food environments affect ADHD rates. They found that countries where …
Read MoreWhy Cancer Patients Aren't Getting Help for Weight Loss
A new study from Jordan found that three out of four cancer patients experience dangerous weight loss called cachexia, but most don't know about it or how to …
Read MoreEating Every Other Day May Protect Brain Cells in Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers studied how eating every other day affects the brain in mice genetically designed to develop Alzheimer's disease. They found that mice on a regular …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in heart health. A new review of research shows that what …
Read MoreCustom Meal Plans Help People with Liver Disease Eat Healthier
Researchers created personalized meal plans designed specifically for Mexican and Central American patients with a liver condition caused by metabolism …
Read MoreHealthy Workplace Lunches Help Men Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether providing healthy lunches at work could help men with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease risk. Over 300 men …
Read MoreEating Better During Pregnancy Helps Mom and Baby
A new study called PEAPOD looked at whether teaching pregnant women about healthy eating could improve their diets. Researchers worked with pregnant women to …
Read MoreHow Your Coffee Habit Affects Your Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers discovered that drinking unsweetened filter coffee may help control blood sugar levels through an interesting chain reaction in your gut. When you …
Read MoreSpecial Starch May Help Ease Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Scientists tested whether a special type of starch called resistant starch could help people with Parkinson's disease feel better. They studied 74 patients and …
Read MoreNew Program Helps People Stop Prediabetes Before It Starts
Researchers created a new eating program designed specifically for people with prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not …
Read MoreEating for Better Sleep: How Your Diet Affects Sleep Apnea Risk
Researchers studied over 8,700 Americans to understand if eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might help prevent sleep apnea—a condition where …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Help Women with Thyroid Disease Feel Better
Scientists studied 162 women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. They found that women who ate more …
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 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 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 …
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