Nutrition

A new study finds nanoplastics can strengthen bacterial biofilms in drinking water, raising concerns for water treatment and public health.

Texas A&M researchers report that plant compounds in coffee activate the NR4A1 receptor, offering a cellular explanation for coffee’s link to longevity.

A Brazilian study tracking 12,772 adults for eight years tied six artificial sweeteners to 62 percent faster cognitive decline, with the strongest effects in adults under 60.

Researchers report that a sluggish lymphatic system is tied to chronic inflammation, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s, even though it is rarely evaluated in routine care.

A major European study of more than 15,000 participants found 30 blood compounds that mark ultra-processed food intake, including lower DHA and higher industrial trans fats.

Research links time-restricted eating to reductions in dangerous visceral fat, while trials suggest the underlying calorie deficit drives the benefit.

Nearly one in three American adults has prediabetes. These 11 everyday snacks balance protein, fiber and healthy fats to help prevent sharp glucose spikes.

Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch will pay $3.3 million to settle DOJ allegations of price-fixing during the bird flu epidemic.

Prebiotic fibers, not pricey probiotic capsules, form the foundation of gut health. Here’s what the science says about chicory, garlic, and dandelion greens.

Italian researchers detected microplastics in the coronary blood of 84% of STEMI heart attack patients, compared with 32% of healthy controls.