Why 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 …
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Can a Plant-Based Diet Give You All the Nutrients You Need?
Researchers studied nearly 26,000 people in Sweden to see if the EAT-Lancet diet—a way of eating that focuses on plants with some animal foods—provides enough …
Read MoreWhy Doctors Miss Simple Blood Tests Before Blood Transfusions
When people come to the emergency room with low blood counts, doctors sometimes give them blood transfusions without first checking if the problem is caused by …
Read MoreYour Job and Family Setup Affect Your Nutrition
A new study looked at how Japanese adults' jobs and family situations affect whether they get enough nutrients. Researchers studied data from thousands of …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Headaches May Have Trouble Focusing
Researchers studied 82 children to understand why some kids with headaches have trouble paying attention and staying focused. They found that children with …
Read MoreGluten-Free Diets May Have Hidden Health Risks—Here's What to Know
More people are eating gluten-free diets even though they don't need to. While these diets help people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, scientists …
Read MoreIron: Why Your Body Needs It and How to Get Enough
Iron is a mineral your body needs to work properly—it helps carry oxygen in your blood, gives you energy, and keeps your immune system strong. Even though iron …
Read MoreCan Eco-Friendly Diets Give You All the Nutrients You Need?
Researchers wanted to know if eating in a way that's better for the planet could still give your body all the vitamins and minerals it needs. They had 355 …
Read MoreWeight Loss Drug May Cause Serious Nerve Damage Without Proper Monitoring
A 39-year-old man experienced severe weakness and nerve damage after taking semaglutide (a popular weight loss medication) following stomach surgery. Doctors …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs Folate: A Complete Guide
Folate is a B vitamin that plays crucial roles in your body, from helping cells divide properly to supporting brain health and energy production. This research …
Read MoreElite Soldiers May Not Be Eating Enough During Tough Deployments
Researchers studied 40 elite military soldiers deployed to Afghanistan to see if they were eating enough food to stay healthy and strong. They found that these …
Read MoreSwitching to Plant Protein? Watch Your B12 and Folate Levels
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 people in Singapore to see what happens to important vitamins when people eat less meat and more plant-based foods. They found …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Affect Your Thyroid? What Science Says
Researchers are investigating whether vitamin D plays a role in how your thyroid works. Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck that controls many important …
Read MoreCollege Students' Food Choices Harm Health and Planet
Researchers studied what 400 college students in South Africa were eating and discovered two big problems: their diets were missing important nutrients like …
Read MorePsychiatric Medications May Drain Your Body's Key Nutrients
Many psychiatric medications that help manage mental health conditions can have an unexpected side effect: they may reduce important vitamins and minerals in …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Struggle in School: Missing Nutrients May Be the Answer
Researchers in Ivory Coast studied 252 schoolchildren to understand why some kids do better in school than others. They discovered that children who didn't …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women Need Better Health Information About Vitamins
Researchers in Hungary studied 124 pregnant women to understand how well they understand health information and whether that affects their vitamin intake. They …
Read MoreMany People on Special Diets May Not Get Enough Creatine
A large study looking at eating habits from 2003 to 2023 found that most people following special diets—like low-fiber, high-fiber, or gluten-free diets—aren't …
Read MoreMining Areas Have Higher Metal Levels in Blood
Researchers compared blood metal levels in men living near coal mines versus those in farming areas. They found that people in coal mining regions had higher …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Control Belly Pain from IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes painful stomach problems that make life difficult for many people. Scientists are discovering that what you eat plays a …
Read MoreWhich Supplements Actually Help Your Bones Stay Strong?
Researchers reviewed all the latest science on vitamins and minerals that affect bone health. They found that calcium and vitamin D are the most proven …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Vitamins Matter for Baby's Brain Development
Researchers are working to understand how the vitamins and minerals pregnant women get affect their babies' brain development, especially in South Asia. Many …
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 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 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, …
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