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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.

Breastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.

Healthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.

Researchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.

ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.

Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.

ARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans

ARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.

ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.

Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.

ARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.