Researchers have identified eight widely used food preservatives in processed foods that are associated with significantly higher rates of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, according to a large observational study conducted in France.
A two-year randomized trial found that adults with obesity following an adapted Mediterranean-style diet program achieved modest, sustained weight loss comparable to commercial programs, with greater improvements in self-reported diet quality. The findings suggest behavioral diet programs may be valuable for modest weight-loss goals beyond just the scale.
Research examining 43 family triads in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil demonstrates that a father's diet before conception can influence their children's health and body composition, adding to evidence of paternal health impacts on offspring.
A new analysis reveals that many prebiotic sodas, which have surged in popularity with promises of gut health benefits and low-calorie content, may actually contain lower fiber levels and higher sugar content than consumers expect.
A two-decade study of over 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets, issued in 2021 to encourage manufacturers to lower sodium in packaged foods by 2024, appear to have had minimal effect on reducing sodium levels in food products.
Medical experts and cardiologists are publicly sharing their personal daily habits and practices for maintaining heart health, including advice on exercise, diet, coffee consumption, avoiding prolonged sitting, and recognizing warning signs like chest pain. The guidance emphasizes that small, consistent lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans has triggered scientific debate, with experts questioning whether current protein intake recommendations are sufficient for healthy aging and whether guidelines adequately address the needs of middle-aged and older adults.
The federal government's latest dietary guidelines specifically encourage Americans to eat more fermented foods, amid growing mainstream interest in gut health driven by rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults and increasing popularity of personalized microbiome treatments.
A randomized clinical trial found that a vegan diet produced better outcomes than a Mediterranean diet for both metabolic health markers and environmental emissions, providing clear evidence linking dietary choices to human and planetary health.
New research shows adolescents consuming more ultra-processed foods have significantly higher odds of obesity, while separate studies link UPF consumption to higher muscle fat content in adults at risk for knee osteoarthritis and worse overall muscle health.
New research reveals that approximately 10% of people carry specific genetic variants that make popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy significantly less effective, providing the first genetic explanation for variable drug response.
New research suggests a widely consumed food may help remove harmful microplastics from the body by binding to particles or aiding their excretion, pointing to a potential dietary approach to reducing long-term exposure and related health risks.
