Moving Out? Your Diet Might Get Worse, Study Shows
When young people leave home to live on their own or with a partner, their eating habits tend to get worse, according to a new Australian study. Researchers …
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Eating Healthier May Protect Diabetics' Kidneys
Researchers studied over 4,000 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating a healthier diet could protect their kidneys from damage. They used a scoring …
Read MoreEating Fermented Foods May Help You Live Longer
Researchers looked at 50 different studies involving over 3 million people to understand how fermented foods affect how long we live. Fermented foods are foods …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Works Better Than Low-Fat Diet for Heart Health
Researchers looked at 11 different studies involving almost 6,000 people to compare two popular diets: the Mediterranean diet and the low-fat diet. Both diets …
Read MoreWhy Protein Matters More Than You Think
A new report shows that many people, especially teenage girls, young women, and older adults, aren't eating enough protein. Doctors are now recommending that …
Read MoreCooking Classes Help Cancer Survivors Eat Healthier and Feel Better
A new study looked at a cooking program called Not-Just-Supper Club that teaches cancer survivors how to prepare healthy, plant-based meals. Researchers found …
Read MoreEating More Fruits and Veggies May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Researchers in Korea studied over 1,600 adults to see if eating more fruits and vegetables could help prevent precancerous growths in the colon. They found …
Read MorePlant-Based Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk Even If You Have Bad Genes
New research suggests that eating a plant-based diet combined with healthy lifestyle habits might reduce your risk of heart disease, even if your family …
Read MoreHow Eating Freely Might Help You Live Longer
Scientists discovered something surprising: you might be able to eat as much as you want and still live a longer, healthier life—but only if you eat the right …
Read MoreBetter Diet Balance May Help Fight Depression in People With Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 6,200 American adults who have metabolic syndrome—a group of health conditions including high blood pressure and extra belly fat. They …
Read MoreAre European Diets Actually Healthy and Good for the Planet?
Researchers looked at what people eat in nine European countries to see if their diets are both healthy for their bodies and sustainable for the environment. …
Read MoreWhy Night Owls Might Eat Less Healthy Foods
Researchers studied 238 college students in India to understand why people who naturally stay up late tend to eat less healthy foods. They thought stress, …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Diets May Harm Male Fertility, Study Suggests
Researchers discovered that eating too much fat might damage men's ability to reproduce by disrupting how cells work together. The study found that high-fat …
Read MoreA Simple Way to Measure If Your Diet Is Actually Healthy
Scientists have created a new, simple way to measure how healthy your diet really is. Instead of complicated rules that only experts understand, they developed …
Read MoreNew Tool Rates Your Whole Grocery Cart's Healthiness
Researchers created a new system called the Grocery Basket Score (GBS) that rates how healthy all the food you buy together is, rather than judging individual …
Read MoreSpecial Chicory Vegetable May Help Your Heart Work Better
Researchers wanted to know if a special type of chicory vegetable could improve how well blood vessels work and improve cholesterol health. Thirty-two healthy …
Read MoreWhat Makes a Diet Actually Healthy? A New Definition
Scientists from Italy's nutrition society looked at how experts define a "healthy diet" and found that the answer is more complicated than just counting …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Help Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age
Researchers studied over 8,500 Americans to see if the DASH diet—a healthy eating plan originally designed to lower blood pressure—could help prevent muscle …
Read MoreWhy Foods With Additives May Lead to Weight Gain
Researchers studied 924 adults to understand if food additives—like preservatives and artificial sweeteners found in processed foods—are connected to weight …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Really Help Young Adults Eat Healthier?
Researchers in Norway tested whether a smartphone app could help young adults improve their eating habits. They split participants into two groups—one used a …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers looked at 9 different studies to understand how plant-based eating affects breast cancer risk. They found that eating a healthy plant-based …
Read MoreWhy Cancer Survivors Should Watch Their Junk Food Intake
Researchers in Lebanon studied what cancer survivors eat and found that many consume too much ultra-processed food—like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy Diet May Help Older Adults Stay Sharp
Researchers studied whether a specific eating plan called the cMIND diet could help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp over 10 years. The cMIND diet …
Read MoreHow Free Groceries Plus Coaching Help People Control Diabetes
Researchers tested whether giving people with diabetes free healthy groceries plus help from a community health worker could improve their blood sugar control. …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Foods May Lower Your Risk of Adult Asthma
Researchers followed over 17,000 Spanish adults for nearly 13 years to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil—could …
Read MoreEating by Your Body's Clock: A New Guide to Healthy Eating
Scientists in Italy have created a new way to think about healthy eating that takes into account your body's natural rhythm—whether you're a morning person or …
Read MoreSmaller Portions on Food Labels Could Help Americans Eat Healthier
Researchers studied what would happen if food companies changed the portion sizes listed on packaged food labels to match what people actually eat. The study …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures How Healthy Restaurant Food Choices Really Are
Researchers in Spain created a new checklist to measure how easy it is to eat healthy food at restaurants. They adapted an American tool to fit Spanish …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Older Adults Keep Strong Muscles
Researchers studied over 13,000 older adults in China to see if a special eating plan could help them maintain muscle strength and physical ability. The diet, …
Read MoreWhat Low-Carb Diets Do to Your Blood: A Major Study Reveals
Researchers studied over 57,000 people to understand how low-carbohydrate diets affect the body at a chemical level. They found that different types of …
Read MoreDoes Broccoli Really Boost Your Body's Defense System?
Broccoli contains a special compound that turns into sulforaphane, which scientists believe helps protect our cells from damage. Researchers wanted to see if …
Read MoreWhole Grains Help Kids Stay Leaner, New Study Shows
Researchers studied nearly 50,000 Chinese children to understand how eating whole grains affects body fat. They found that kids who ate more whole grains like …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help You Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed
A large study of over 11,000 American adults found that people who eat healthier diets are less likely to experience a condition called circadian syndrome—a …
Read MoreDoes Eating Full-Fat Dairy Help With Weight Loss?
Researchers wanted to know if eating three servings of full-fat dairy products each day could help adults lose weight. They studied 74 adults who were …
Read MoreExercise Plus Healthy Eating Beats Exercise Alone for Teen Weight Loss
Researchers studied 129 teenagers with obesity to see if combining exercise with personalized nutrition advice worked better than exercise alone. Over 12 …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Eat Affects Their Body Shape and Health
Researchers looked at older adults who attend university programs to understand how the quality of their diet connects to their body measurements and overall …
Read MoreEating Better Food Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied 269 adults to understand how eating healthy food affects the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines, and how those bacteria …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Food May Help Your Sex Life
A new review of research suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil—might improve sexual function for both men …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Processed Meat May Harm Kids and Elderly Most
Researchers in Spain studied what harmful chemicals called N-nitrosamines people eat in their food, especially focusing on children and older adults. They …
Read MoreThe Best Foods to Eat to Reduce Body Inflammation
Researchers studied over 6,300 Chinese adults to figure out which foods work best together to fight inflammation in the body. Inflammation is when your body's …
Read MoreEating Better for You AND the Planet: What Swedish Food Choices Reveal
Researchers looked at what people in Sweden eat and discovered something interesting: the foods that are best for your health aren't always the best for the …
Read MoreWhy Younger Brazilians Eat More Junk Food Than Their Parents
Researchers compared what Brazilian adults ate in two different time periods (2008-2009 and 2017-2018) to see how eating habits changed between generations. …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Folate Help Kids Stay at Healthy Weights?
Researchers looked at information from thousands of American children and teenagers to see if eating foods rich in folate (a B vitamin found in leafy greens, …
Read MoreMediterranean Lifestyle May Help Protect Your Eyes as You Age
Researchers followed over 113,000 people from the UK for more than 10 years to see if following a Mediterranean lifestyle could help prevent common eye …
Read MoreEating Less Food Helps People Lose Weight and Feel Healthier
Researchers combined results from 17 different studies involving over 1,000 adults with obesity to see what happens when people eat fewer calories. The good …
Read MoreWhat Science Really Says About Plant-Based Diets
A new research article examines the scientific evidence surrounding plant-based diets, cutting through the confusion and debate. Rather than taking sides, this …
Read MoreBrain-Boosting Foods: What Science Really Says Works
Scientists are working to figure out which foods actually help keep our brains healthy and prevent memory loss as we age. This research looks at what we've …
Read MoreWhat Supermarket Leaders Think About Making Healthy Food Cheaper
Researchers talked to seven senior nutritionists who work for major UK supermarkets to understand their thoughts on making healthier and more environmentally …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Lower Kidney Disease Risk, Especially for Women
Researchers studied nearly 189,000 middle-aged and older adults from China and the UK to see if eating more plants and less meat could protect kidney health. …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Say About Mediterranean and DASH Diets for Heart Health
Researchers are discussing how two popular heart-healthy diets—the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet—might work even better when combined. This conversation …
Read MoreCombining Two Heart-Healthy Diets: What Scientists Are Learning
Researchers are exploring how combining two popular healthy eating plans—the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet—might help people manage high blood pressure …
Read MoreHealthier Diets in Mexico Cost Less and Help the Planet
Researchers in Mexico compared what people currently eat with seven different healthier diet options to see which ones were cheaper, better for the …
Read MoreKids Eat Like Their Moms: Why Family Food Habits Matter
A new study looked at 70 families in South Korea to understand how similar children's eating habits are to their mothers' eating habits. Researchers found that …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Weight Gain in Young Adults
Researchers studied 190 young adults in Saudi Arabia to understand how ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks) affect weight …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods May Hurt Your Heart and Health
A major health organization reviewed what scientists know about ultra-processed foods—the heavily manufactured snacks and convenience items we eat every day. …
Read MoreFun Board Game Helps Older Adults Learn to Prevent Diabetes
Researchers created a board game called 'Stable Sugar Winner' to teach older adults how to eat healthier and prevent diabetes. Forty-nine older adults played …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Lower Your Risk of Epilepsy
Researchers looked at data from thousands of Americans to see if eating a healthier diet could help prevent epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures. They …
Read MoreWhy Italians Are Eating More Junk Food Than Ever Before
Researchers looked at what Italians ate over 15 years to see if their diets were getting healthier or unhealthier. They compared food choices from 2005-2006 …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help People With Diabetes Live Longer
A large study of over 4,800 people with type 2 diabetes found that those who ate more plant-based foods had a lower risk of dying from any cause over an …
Read MoreUnderstanding Food Labels Helps Adults Eat Healthier
Researchers studied 653 Malaysian adults to understand how well people can read and understand nutrition information, and whether this skill affects their …
Read MoreWhat Is Behavioral Nutrition and Why Does It Matter?
For the past 20 years, scientists have been studying how our behaviors and habits affect what we eat and our overall health. This article looks back at how the …
Read MoreHow Danish Health Habits Changed Over 36 Years
Researchers in Denmark tracked how people's health habits changed from 1987 to 2023 by surveying thousands of adults over nearly four decades. They found some …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures How Healthy AND Sustainable Your Diet Really Is
Scientists created a new way to measure diet quality that looks at three important things: eating lots of different plants, having the right amount of animal …
Read MoreScientists Find the Gene That Makes Oranges More Nutritious
Researchers discovered how to make citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits contain more β-cryptoxanthin, a nutrient that your body converts into vitamin A. …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Mediterranean Countries Are Ditching Healthy Food
Researchers looked at 12 different studies to understand why children in Mediterranean countries are eating less healthy Mediterranean food and more fast food …
Read MoreWhat Marshallese Moms Are Eating and How to Help Them Eat Better
Researchers studied what 20 Marshallese mothers in Arkansas were eating to understand their food choices and help them eat healthier. They found that these …
Read MoreWhat Parents Really Think About Packing Healthy School Lunches
Researchers in Australia asked 52 parents about how they decide what to pack in their kids' lunchboxes. Most parents (78%) try to include healthy foods and …
Read MoreCan Online Grocery Shopping Help Low-Income Families Buy Healthier Food?
Researchers tested whether an online grocery shopping program could help low-income families with children buy more fruits and vegetables. They worked with 59 …
Read MoreWhy Better Sleep Might Help You Stay at a Healthy Weight
Researchers at Jimma University in Ethiopia studied 427 teachers and professors to understand how sleep quality connects to body weight. They found that about …
Read MoreHow Doctors Can Help You Lose Weight: What Actually Works
Obesity affects millions of people worldwide and increases the risk of serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. A new review looked at the best …
Read MoreBetter Diet Choices May Ease Chronic Pain, Even Without Major Weight Loss
Researchers studied 104 Australian adults with overweight or obesity who followed a healthy eating plan for 3 months. The study found that people who improved …
Read MoreHow Food Pantries Can Help People Choose Healthier Foods
Researchers studied how food pantries in New York State are working to make it easier for people to pick healthier foods. They talked to 14 nutrition teachers …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Food May Help Your Mental Health During Stressful Times
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers asked nearly 1,700 people about their eating habits and mental health. They found something interesting: people who …
Read MoreGetting Enough Vitamins May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied over 9,300 adults in Malaysia to see if getting enough vitamins in their diet could help prevent type 2 diabetes. They found that most …
Read MoreGood Food and Exercise Can Protect Your Liver from Alcohol Damage
Researchers studied over 60,000 Americans to understand how healthy eating and exercise affect liver health in people who drink alcohol. They tracked …
Read MoreWhat Japanese Home Cooking Teaches Us About Eating Healthy and Helping the Planet
Researchers looked at 120 recipes from a popular Japanese cooking TV show to understand how traditional Japanese meals can be both nutritious and good for the …
Read More100% Fruit Juice Linked to Healthier Eating Habits
A new study looking at what Americans eat found that people who drink 100% fruit juice tend to make healthier food choices overall. Researchers analyzed eating …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Prevent Serious Throat Problems
Researchers studied over 500,000 people for more than 12 years to understand how food choices affect three serious throat conditions: acid reflux, Barrett's …
Read MoreWhy Your Attitude About Healthy Eating Matters for Diabetes
Researchers studied 223 people with type 2 diabetes to understand how their feelings about eating healthy foods affect their overall happiness and quality of …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad for Your Heart
A major health organization just released new guidance about ultra-processed foods and how they affect your heart and metabolism. Ultra-processed foods are …
Read MoreCan Money Prizes Help People Stick With Healthy Eating Programs?
Researchers tested whether offering small cash prizes would help people stay engaged with a 6-week online healthy eating challenge. They compared two groups: …
Read MoreYour Diet and Thoughts May Both Affect Depression Risk
Researchers studied over 17,500 adults to understand how eating habits and negative thinking patterns relate to depression. They found that people who don't …
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 MoreYour Personality Might Influence What You Eat
Researchers wanted to understand if personality traits affect the foods people choose to eat. They surveyed 480 healthy adults under 45 years old about their …
Read MoreWestern Diet Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Researchers in Iran studied 213 women to understand how different eating patterns might affect breast cancer risk. They found that women who ate a "Western" …
Read MoreNight Shift Workers Skip Breakfast and Eat Less Healthy Foods
A large study of over 15,000 Korean workers found that people who work night shifts or irregular hours tend to have worse eating habits than those who work …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Brain Health in People Under 70
Researchers studied over 1,100 older adults in the Netherlands to see if eating according to healthy diet guidelines could help protect their thinking and …
Read MorePlant Foods May Help Teens Store Fat in Healthier Places
Researchers studied 1,579 American teenagers to see if eating foods with special plant compounds called lignans affects where their body stores fat. They …
Read MoreBetter Diet and Lower Inflammation May Help COPD Patients Live Longer
Researchers studied nearly 11,000 people to understand how diet quality and body inflammation affect lung disease (COPD). They found that people with …
Read MoreEating More Fruits and Veggies Helps Girls Keep Weight Steady During Treatment
Researchers studied 59 girls with a condition called central precocious puberty (early puberty) who were taking a medicine called leuprolide. They wanted to …
Read MoreOnline Cooking Classes Help Families Cook Healthier Meals Together
Researchers tested an online cooking program called "Up for Cooking" with 73 Dutch families. Parents and kids attended four online cooking classes where they …
Read MoreWhat Moms Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
A new study followed 430 mothers and their babies to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil—could help prevent food …
Read MoreLearning to Cook with Herbs Helps Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers tested whether teaching people with high blood pressure how to cook with herbs and spices could help them eat healthier. A small group of 17 adults …
Read MoreSimple Tricks Help People Pick Healthier Foods at Food Banks
Researchers tested whether smart shopping strategies could help people choose healthier foods at food relief pantries in Australia. They tried two approaches: …
Read MoreFeeling Confident About Food Labels? That's the Real Secret
A new study of over 2,000 American adults found that confidence in your ability to read and understand Nutrition Facts labels is the biggest factor in whether …
Read MoreCan a Minecraft Game Help Kids Eat Healthier?
Researchers created a special version of the popular video game Minecraft called NutriMine to help people learn about eating healthy foods. They tested it with …
Read MoreExercise Plus Healthy Eating Reduces Body Inflammation in Kids
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to understand how exercise combined with healthy eating affects inflammation in overweight and obese children and …
Read MoreEating More Healthy Plants May Help Protect Your Liver
Researchers studied nearly 1,600 people from different ethnic backgrounds to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent fatty liver disease. They …
Read MoreWhat Ghanaians Eat and Why It Matters for Health
Researchers in Northern Ghana studied what 842 adults eat to understand eating patterns and health risks. They found that most people eat starchy foods and …
Read MoreHelping Pregnant Women Eat Better: A New Food Assistance Program
Pregnant women who struggle to afford food often develop gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Researchers tested a new …
Read MoreFoods That Help Your Heart Work Better: What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 133 studies to find out which foods and eating patterns help your heart's blood vessels stay healthy. They found that eating fruits, …
Read MoreMediterranean-Style Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied over 32,000 Korean adults with a common liver condition called fatty liver disease to see if different eating patterns could reduce their …
Read MoreHow to Bring Fresh Food Stores to Rural Towns
Rural communities often struggle to find fresh fruits and vegetables nearby, which can make it harder for people to eat healthy. Researchers created a computer …
Read MoreBad Air Makes People Buy Healthier Food (But Only for a While)
When air pollution gets worse in Chinese cities, something surprising happens: families start buying more healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy …
Read MorePesticide Residues in Food: Are They Safe to Eat?
Researchers in China tested 813 food samples to check for nicotine-based pesticides that farmers use to protect crops from insects. They found these pesticides …
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 MoreHealthy Eating Changes Your Body's Chemistry in Just 2 Weeks
Researchers wanted to find out if eating a healthy diet actually changes the chemicals in your body in measurable ways. They had 34 healthy adults eat either a …
Read MoreHealthy Eating During Pregnancy May Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 274 pregnant women to understand how different eating patterns affect gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreJunk Food and High Blood Pressure Start Young
Researchers studied over 1,000 children ages 5-9 to understand how eating habits and lifestyle affect their blood vessels and blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help Kids Stay Healthy and Active?
Childhood obesity affects about 1 in 5 kids worldwide, and researchers think smartphone apps could help families make healthier choices about food and …
Read MoreWhy Sleep Problems May Lead to Unhealthy Eating Habits
Researchers studied over 3,200 people to see if sleep-disordered breathing (a condition where people stop breathing briefly during sleep) affects what they …
Read MoreFood Labels Help People With Diabetes Make Healthier Choices
Researchers studied how adults in Mexico, Mexican Americans, and other Americans use food labels to make healthier eating decisions. They found that people …
Read MoreEating for the Planet: How Sustainable Food Choices Help Earth and Health
Researchers tested whether eating in a more environmentally-friendly way could help both people and the planet. Over 12 weeks, 292 people received personalized …
Read MoreWhy Getting Enough Sleep Matters More When You're Young
A large study of over 27,000 adults in Taiwan looked at how sleep and food choices affect weight, especially at different ages. Researchers found that people …
Read MoreWhy Whole Foods May Protect Your Health Better Than Ultra-Processed Foods
Researchers looked at how different types of foods affect our health by comparing whole, natural foods with ultra-processed options. The study suggests that …
Read MoreEating Healthier Foods May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
A large study of over 20,000 Americans found that people who eat higher-quality diets are less likely to develop a common liver condition called fatty liver …
Read MoreYour Genes May Influence What You Eat and Your Health
Scientists discovered that your genes—the instructions that make you who you are—may influence not just how smart you are, but also what foods you choose to …
Read MoreWhy Young Arabs Know About Healthy Eating But Don't Always Do It
Researchers surveyed over 2,500 young adults aged 18-25 across seven Arab countries to understand what they know about nutrition and what they actually eat. …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Keep Brains Sharp in Older Adults With Obesity
Researchers tested whether a healthy eating plan called the MIND diet could help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp. They studied 604 people aged …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help Women Sleep Better
Researchers studied nearly 94,000 women after menopause to see if eating healthy foods could help them sleep better. They looked at two popular healthy eating …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Protect Brain Blood Vessels in Heart Patients
Researchers studied 676 older adults to understand how diet affects hardening of blood vessels in the brain, a condition that can lead to strokes. They found …
Read MoreWhat Mediterranean and Chinese Diets Teach Us About Living Longer
Researchers from Italy and China came together to study two famous healthy eating styles: the Mediterranean diet from Southern Europe and Cantonese cuisine …
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 MorePlant-Based vs. Meat-Eating Diets: Which Is Healthier?
Researchers studied 22 pairs of identical twins to compare plant-based (vegan) and meat-eating diets over 8 weeks. Both groups ate healthier versions of their …
Read MoreHow Food Help Programs Can Lower High Blood Pressure
Researchers tested different ways to help people with high blood pressure who struggle to afford healthy food. They studied 458 adults across North Carolina …
Read MoreHow Food Banks Can Better Help People Eat Healthier
Food banks and pantries have become a lifeline for millions of Americans struggling to afford food. Researchers looked at 79 studies to understand what helps …
Read MoreVideo Visits With Nutrition Experts Help Rural Hearts Stay Healthy
Researchers in Australia tested whether people in rural areas could improve their heart health by talking to nutrition experts through video calls instead of …
Read MoreTeaching People About Food Helps Fix Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers in Bangladesh tested whether teaching adults about healthy eating could improve their metabolic syndrome—a condition where people develop high …
Read MoreMost People Starting Weight Loss Programs Eat Too Much Unhealthy Fat
Researchers looked at what 360 people were eating when they started a weight loss program in the Southern United States. They found that most participants were …
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 MoreStore Labels Help People Buy Healthier Foods
Researchers watched what people bought at Canadian supermarkets before and after stores added a special labeling system called Guiding Stars® that shows which …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters More Than You Think for Heart Health
Researchers studied how different eating patterns affect people with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that makes it hard for the body to …
Read MoreHow Drinking Habits May Affect What You Eat
Researchers studied nearly 8,000 Korean adults to understand how their drinking habits connect to their eating choices. They found that people who drink …
Read MoreNew Food Labels Help People Buy Healthier Foods
Researchers tested different types of labels on food packages to see which ones help people make healthier choices when shopping. They had over 5,600 people …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp
Scientists looked at 22 different studies to see if eating mostly plant-based foods could help protect your brain and prevent memory problems. They found that …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Body's Genes Stay Healthy
Scientists are discovering that colorful purple and red foods like berries and grapes contain special compounds called anthocyanins that may help control how …
Read MoreFood Vouchers Help People Eat More Veggies, But Don't Lower Blood Sugar
Researchers gave some people with diabetes who struggle to afford food a $65 monthly voucher to buy healthy groceries. After 6 months, people who got the …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Poor Countries Create Healthy Eating Guidelines
Creating healthy eating guidelines is tough for poorer countries that don't have enough money or data to do it properly. The United Nations Food and …
Read MoreWhy Doctors Keep Using the Mediterranean Diet for Heart and Diabetes Care
Researchers in Australia wanted to know if doctors would keep recommending the Mediterranean diet to patients with heart disease and type 2 diabetes, even …
Read MoreDoes Eating Antioxidant-Rich Foods Help With Colorectal Cancer?
Researchers compared what people with advanced colorectal cancer ate to what healthy people ate, focusing on foods rich in antioxidants—substances that protect …
Read MoreCan a Smartphone App Help Parents Raise Healthier Kids?
Researchers are testing a new smartphone app called "Good Start Matters" designed to help parents work together to encourage healthy eating, exercise, and less …
Read MoreCan the DASH Diet Help Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age?
Researchers investigated whether the DASH diet—a eating plan focused on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins—might help prevent sarcopenia, a …
Read MoreJunk Food May Speed Up Aging in Your Skin
Researchers studied how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks) affects aging in the body. They looked at university …
Read MoreHow Breast Cancer Survivors Changed Their Eating Habits
Researchers studied 260 breast cancer survivors who were overweight to see if changing their diet and exercise habits could help them lose weight. Over two …
Read MoreWhy Spanish Adults Aren't Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies
Researchers studied over 2,800 middle-aged and older adults in Spain to see how well they were following the Mediterranean diet, which is known to be healthy. …
Read MoreDelivering Healthy Food to Your Door Helps Control Diabetes
Researchers tested whether sending specially chosen groceries to people's homes could help them better manage their diabetes. They worked with 101 adults who …
Read MoreEating Colorful Foods Makes Meals More Fun and Healthier
Researchers wanted to know if paying attention to the colors of food on your plate could make eating more enjoyable and help people make better food choices. …
Read MoreDoes the Mediterranean Diet Really Help Your Heart?
The Mediterranean diet has a great reputation for heart health, but new research suggests the story might be more complicated. Scientists reviewed 20 studies …
Read MoreEating Healthy and Sustainable Foods Helps You Get Better Nutrition
Researchers in Portugal studied 347 adults to see if eating foods that are both healthy and good for the environment also provides better nutrition. They found …
Read MoreSpecial Food Guide Helps Kids with Celiac Disease Eat Better
Kids with celiac disease need to avoid gluten, but doctors found they often don't eat a healthy variety of foods. Researchers created a special food guide and …
Read MoreDoes Eating Healthy Help You Sleep Better? What Science Found
Researchers wanted to know if eating a healthier diet helps college women sleep better at night. They looked at what over 300 female students ate and how well …
Read MoreWhy Heavier People Eat More Real Food Than Lighter People
Researchers in Jordan studied what 537 adults eat and how it relates to their weight. They found something surprising: people who weigh more actually eat more …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Help Women Get Pregnant
Researchers studied nearly 5,500 Australian women to see if what they eat affects their ability to have children. They found that women who ate healthier …
Read MoreHow Social Media Can Help You Eat Healthier
Researchers looked at 45 different studies about using social marketing (like social media campaigns) to help people eat better. They found that most research …
Read MoreWhy the Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Heart
Scientists have studied the Mediterranean diet for over 70 years and found strong evidence that it's really good for your heart. This diet focuses on eating …
Read MoreInflammatory Foods May Speed Up Heart, Kidney, and Metabolic Disease
Researchers studied over 10,000 adults to understand how eating inflammatory foods affects a condition called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, which …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Works Better With Less Carbs, Study Shows
Researchers studied 1,342 people to understand how the Mediterranean diet really works. They found that people who followed this diet most closely actually ate …
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 MoreHidden Danger in Street Food: Why Trans Fats Matter
Researchers in Tbilisi, Georgia tested popular street foods to measure how much trans fat they contain. Trans fats are unhealthy fats that can increase your …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Help Protect Kidneys in People With High Blood Pressure
Researchers studied over 12,800 American adults with high blood pressure to see if eating a healthier diet could protect their kidneys. They found that people …
Read MoreDoes What You Eat Affect Prostate Cancer Risk?
Researchers followed nearly 80,000 men from different racial and ethnic backgrounds for almost 19 years to see if eating healthy patterns could lower prostate …
Read MoreToo Much Added Sugar Linked to Worse Nutrition in Kids and Adults
Researchers looked at what Americans eat and found that people who consume too much added sugar have lower-quality diets and miss out on important nutrients …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Eat Affects How Often They Visit the Doctor
Researchers in Bangladesh studied 400 people aged 60 and older to understand how their eating habits and health problems affect whether they visit doctors. …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics—Unless You Smoke
Researchers studied over 7,600 people with diabetes to see if eating a Mediterranean-style diet could protect their hearts. The Mediterranean diet focuses on …
Read MoreYour Friends' Eating Habits May Shape What You Eat
Researchers looked at 11 studies to understand how friends influence what young teenagers eat. They found that when your friends eat unhealthy foods like …
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 MoreFree Money for Fruits and Veggies: Does It Actually Work?
Rhode Island tried something new to help people on food assistance buy more fruits and vegetables. They gave shoppers 50 cents back for every dollar spent on …
Read MoreMost Chinese Adults Eat Too Much Meat, Not Enough Vegetables
Researchers surveyed over 60,000 adults in China to understand what people actually eat compared to what doctors recommend. They found that about 68% of people …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help You Live Longer, Study Shows
Researchers in South Korea studied over 44,000 adults to see how different types of plant-based eating affected how long people lived. They tracked people for …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise May Help Prostate Cancer Survivors
Researchers looked at 21 studies to see if what men eat and how they live after a prostate cancer diagnosis affects their health outcomes. The good news: …
Read MoreHow Healthy Eating May Protect Your Kidneys From Heavy Metal Damage
Researchers discovered that heavy metals like lead and cadmium in our bodies can harm kidney function, partly by triggering inflammation. The good news? What …
Read MoreHow Eating With Friends Changes What You Eat
Researchers studied 26 people eating together and alone to understand how friends influence each other's food choices. They found that when people eat with …
Read MoreWhat Around Us Makes Kids Gain Weight? A Big Review
Scientists looked at 81 studies from 2020-2025 to understand how the food environment around children affects their weight. The food environment includes …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help Reduce Depression and Anxiety
Researchers studied over 1,100 Iranian adults who were at risk for heart disease to see if eating a healthy diet called the PURE diet could help with …
Read MoreEating for the Planet May Help Your Heart Health
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Iranian adults to see if eating foods that are good for both our bodies and the environment could help prevent metabolic …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Food Helps You Sleep Better
Researchers looked at nearly 200 studies to understand how the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating that includes lots of vegetables, fish, olive oil, and …
Read MoreStress Matters More Than Diet for Heart Health in Women
Researchers followed over 9,000 Australian women for 15 years to understand how stress and eating habits affect heart disease risk. They found that women who …
Read MoreFood Labels Aren't Stopping People From Eating Unhealthy Foods
Researchers in Thailand wanted to understand if warning labels on unhealthy foods actually change what people buy and eat. They looked at data from over 5,000 …
Read MorePlant Foods May Help Prevent Colon Cancer, New Research Shows
Scientists reviewed research on special compounds found in plants called polyphenols that might help prevent colorectal cancer, which is a serious health …
Read MoreNew Diet Plan Helps Older Adults Lower Cholesterol
Researchers in China tested a new eating plan designed specifically for older adults with high cholesterol. The plan combined ideas from Mediterranean and DASH …
Read MoreHow Money, Exercise, and Food Affect Your Happiness
A new study looked at how family wealth influences mental health and happiness. Researchers discovered that the connection isn't direct—instead, wealthier …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Lower Cancer Risk More Than We Thought
Researchers studied over 108,000 women to see how diet affects cancer risk, but they faced a common problem: people aren't always accurate when reporting what …
Read MoreFree Veggie Vouchers Help Families Eat More Healthy Produce
Researchers tested a new program called Veggie Vouchers designed to help families with limited money buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a discount through …
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 More Antioxidants May Protect Normal-Weight People's Hearts
Researchers studied over 4,500 normal-weight adults to see if eating foods rich in antioxidants could protect their hearts and prevent metabolic problems. …
Read MoreBringing Heart-Healthy Groceries Home to Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers created a program called GoFresh that delivers groceries following a proven heart-healthy eating plan (called DASH) directly to Black adults in …
Read MoreNew Food Labels Help People Buy Healthier Snacks
Researchers tested two different ways to label packaged foods to see which one helps people make healthier choices at the grocery store. They compared a …
Read MoreWhy Your Neighborhood's Food Stores Matter for Weight
Researchers in China studied how the types of food stores and restaurants in neighborhoods affect whether people gain weight. They surveyed 405 neighborhoods …
Read MoreCan Farm-Centered Neighborhoods Make You Healthier?
Researchers are studying a new type of neighborhood built around working farms called "agrihoods" to see if living near fresh food and outdoor spaces helps …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Protect Your Brain From Dementia and Depression
Scientists studied over 300,000 people from the UK to see if eating healthy could prevent brain problems like dementia, depression, and anxiety. They found …
Read MoreBelieving in Yourself Helps Immigrants Stay Healthy
Researchers studied 450 Hispanic/Latinx and Somali immigrants in Minnesota to understand how confidence affects healthy choices. They found that people who …
Read MoreEating More Colorful Foods May Help You Live Longer
Researchers followed over 72,000 Japanese adults for nearly 12 years to see how different eating patterns affected how long they lived. They found that people …
Read MoreCooking Skills and Healthy Living: A Powerful Combo for Better Health
Doctors are discovering that teaching people how to cook healthy meals works better than just telling them what to eat. This review looks at how combining …
Read MoreHow Time Pressure Changes Food Choices Differently for Men and Women
When you're rushed, do you make different food choices than when you have time to think? Researchers discovered that time pressure affects how men and women …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods Helps Keep Your Muscles Strong
Researchers looked at data from over 4,000 middle-aged adults to see if eating a healthy diet could help prevent muscle loss. They found that people who ate …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Foods May Lower MS Risk
Researchers followed over 41,000 Swedish people for nearly 18 years to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil—could …
Read MoreEating Healthy Low-Fat Foods May Help Keep Your Cells Young
Scientists studied nearly 7,000 American adults to see if eating low-fat diets affects how quickly our cells age. They measured something called telomeres, …
Read MoreWhat Brazilian Schools Feed Kids: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Meal Patterns
Researchers looked at 557 weekly menus from Brazilian schools to understand what meals students were eating. They found two main types of meal patterns: one …
Read MoreWhy Some People Eat Healthier: Money, Family, and Knowledge Matter
Researchers wanted to understand why some people in Italy follow the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating that's known to be really healthy—while others don't. …
Read MoreSimple Teaching Method Helps Rural Chinese Villagers Learn About Healthy Eating
Researchers in rural China tested a new way to teach people about nutrition and healthy eating. They used six different methods—like loudspeaker announcements, …
Read MoreNight Owls Eat More Junk Food Than Early Birds
Researchers studied 820 Spanish teenagers to see if their natural sleep schedule affects how much junk food they eat. They found that teens who naturally stay …
Read MoreWhat's in Your Kitchen Shapes Your Eating Habits
Researchers studied 148 caregivers to understand how the foods available at home influence eating habits. They found that when fruits and vegetables are …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Foods May Help Your Gut Fight Liver Disease
Researchers compared the eating habits and gut bacteria of 25 people with a fatty liver disease called MASLD to 25 healthy people. They found that people with …
Read MoreWeight Loss Programs for Young Kids: Do They Really Work Long-Term?
Researchers looked at 34 studies involving nearly 7,000 children under 10 who were overweight. They wanted to see if programs that combine healthy eating, …
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 …
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