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A recently discovered compound in peppers may help counter the adverse effects of some diabetes medications.

Project examines the role of prebiotics in healthy gut microbiota.

Scientists use Louisiana-grown crops to create foods with health-promoting properties.

Studies suggest increasing vitamin K may help muscles, bones, memory, and more.

ARS research shows physical activity and diet may affect cell activity.

ARS-funded research delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health.

New scanner can monitor children’s fruit and vegetable intake.

Researchers find that temperament predicts weight gain.

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Researchers find eating vegetables improves emotional wellbeing.

ARS researchers are studying the relationships between psychological stress, diet, and health outcomes.

Research found that taste perception could influence diet quality.

ARS-funded research helped to empower military families with nutritional knowledge.

Manteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.

Popcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

Berries are among the many flavonoid-rich foods that may help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

ARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.

This Earth Day, find inspiration to curb food loss and waste with tips that have stood the test of time. 

Using leftover ingredients in meals can add nutrition and prevent waste.