Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future…
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience…
How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements
A new global review uncovers major gaps and inconsistencies in omega-3 guidance, showing why many populations still fail…
On Omega-3, We Need ‘to Close That Gap’
Most people on the planet aren’t getting enough omega-3, according to an analysis out of the UK…
Scientists uncover the gut’s hidden hydrogen engine and how it falters in Crohn’s disease
A global research team has pinpointed the enzyme fueling hydrogen production in healthy guts and shown how its…
Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis
Women who followed a Mediterranean-style eating pattern had up to 94% lower odds of endometriosis, suggesting that plant-based,…
Low parental omega-3 intake tied to preterm birth and neighborhood disadvantage
Parents in a diverse U.S. city consumed only half the recommended omega-3 levels, and mothers with a history…
Fatty acids found to be a primary driver of triple-negative tumor growth
A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
Cancer cells found to use ketones as alternate fuel for growth
When it comes to their survival, cancer cells have a host of backup plans. This is especially true…
Omega-3 supplements lower heart rate in male athletes
EPA- and DHA-rich oils boosted athletes’ omega-3 index and eased exercise strain, but the supplements offered no extra…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…