A sweeping review shows that while calorie intake and BMI often appear normal in people with alcohol use disorder, poor diet quality, hidden deficiencies, and flawed assessment tools may be undermining recovery and long-term health. Study: Dietary intake, quality, and assessment tools in individuals with problematic alcohol use: a scoping review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: … Read more
A new review finds that while the carnivore diet may deliver short-term improvements, weak evidence and emerging risks make long-term adherence a gamble for health. Study: Carnivore Diet: A Scoping Review of the Current Evidence, Potential Benefits and Risks. Image Credit: Fascinadora / Shutterstock.com In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers determined the nutritional adequacy … Read more
Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or second stroke, heart disease and depression later in life. The new study is published on January 21, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Ischemic stroke is the … Read more
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future nutrition and sustainability challenges. Spirulina sp. blue-green algae under microscopic view x100. Image Credit: Elif Bayraktar / Shutterstock. Study: Algae and Algal Protein in Human Nutrition: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes from Clinical Studies In a … Read more
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience and nutrition security or whether their role remains unproven amid major evidence and policy gaps. Perspective: The Role of Dietary Supplements in Environmental Challenges. Image Credit: Artem Stepanov / Shutterstock In a recent scholarly perspective piece published … Read more
Innovative fermentation methods reveal how pressed black cabbage, enriched with yeast or bacteria, delivers superior health benefits and flavor, opening new possibilities for functional foods. Study: Innovative approaches for the fermentation of black cabbage with improved nutritional and health-promoting traits. Image Credit: Robyn-May / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal LWT – Food Science … Read more
As researchers uncover the complexities behind cow’s milk allergy in breastfed infants, new evidence suggests that strict maternal dairy avoidance may not always be necessary, paving the way for more personalized and evidence-based management. Study: Cow’s Milk Allergy in Breastfed Infants: What We Need to Know About Mechanisms, Management, and Maternal Role. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / … Read more
Emerging evidence links regular sugary drink intake to impaired sperm quality and DNA damage. Find out why experts recommend reducing SSBs for reproductive health. Recommendations for reducing the impact of SSBs on sperm health. Research shows that regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with adverse effects on male reproductive health, primarily through hormonal … Read more
New research reveals that extended breastfeeding benefits infants and helps adolescents build stronger brains and sharper thinking, highlighting the long-term value of following global breastfeeding recommendations. Study: Sustained breastfeeding associations with brain structure and cognition from late childhood to early adolescence. Image Credit: Kittyfly / Shutterstock Breastfeeding’s neurocognitive benefits on infants and children are generally supported, although … Read more
A new scientific review uncovers how gut microbes passed from mother to child may hold the key to obesity’s genetic puzzle, offering fresh hope for more effective prevention strategies. Impact of the gut microbiota on BMI via hypothalamic control of appetite and metabolism, and mechanisms that underlie the transgenerational effects of the gut microbiota on … Read more