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  • Plant-based alternatives contain twice as many additives as animal products, finds study
    on June 24, 2026 at 11:10 pm

    A first-of-its-kind study of supermarket products has found that in total, the plant-based items sampled contained twice as many food additives as the animal-based equivalents. Overall, the plant-based products contained more additives, more ingredients and more E-numbers than their animal-based counterparts. A team from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London led the research, published in Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A.

  • Scientists unlock gut-healing power of fruits and nuts paired with the right gut microbes
    on June 24, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    University of Louisville researchers have discovered how a naturally occurring microbial compound may help protect the gut and support future treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

  • Animal vs. plant protein: How beef and pea diets reshaped IBD severity in mice
    on June 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    New research sheds light on why red meat may worsen inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—and how other protein sources could help protect the gut.

  • Top supplements Americans use are shifting from multivitamins to targeted health fixes
    on June 24, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    Dietary supplements are an excellent way to fill gaps in our nutritional requirements. From vitamins and macronutrients to gut-health probiotics, dietary supplements have helped people address deficiencies. In recent years, however, the goal of consuming supplements has gone from addressing what’s lacking to improving or maintaining overall health.

  • Too hot to be hungry: Why our appetite shrinks in the summer heat
    on June 23, 2026 at 11:20 pm

    When temperatures soar, many people find their appetite suddenly plummets. The idea of eating a hot meal becomes the last thing on our minds when the heat becomes too much to bear.

  • Scientists discover a biological ‘pencil’ that improves health through nutrition
    on June 23, 2026 at 9:20 pm

    A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition reveals the molecular and transcriptomic mechanisms through which a dietary intervention may beneficially influence gene expression. The study, led by Prof. Iris Shai and Dr. Hila Zelicha Peer from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in collaboration with researchers from Leipzig University, the Leipzig Center of Metabolism (LieCeM) and Harvard University, provides new evidence that specific plant-derived nutrients may function as an “epigenetic pencil”—shaping cellular health through nutrition.

  • Americans are hungry for information and policies around ultra-processed foods, study shows
    on June 23, 2026 at 7:09 pm

    If your social media feed has suddenly filled with content about ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you’re far from alone. Since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tasked federal agencies last year with developing UPF guidelines, the buzz has been hard to miss. Yet, despite widespread attention to the topic, federal guidelines have not yet materialized, and Americans are unsure how to make healthy choices for their families.

  • Whole-food plant meal fails to boost post-workout muscle gains, study finds
    on June 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    In a randomized controlled trial, researchers tested whether a plant-based, whole-food, complementary-protein meal consumed immediately after a bout of weight training would stimulate a stronger muscle-building response than a nutritionally matched shake made with free amino acids. The study found no differences between the two, even though each contained 20 grams of protein. Both options yielded much lower muscle-protein synthesis than a post-workout meal of 20 grams of lean pork.

  • Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study suggests
    on June 23, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    For years, many people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong as they age. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you’ll find shelves full of products promising to support bone health, prevent fractures and reduce the risk of falls.

  • Mediterranean-inspired diet with added methionine extends healthy lifespan in mice
    on June 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs, meat and dairy increased healthy lifespan and decreased frailty and fat mass in mice, according to a new USC study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.