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Strange “elephant skin” rocks reveal ancient life in the dark ocean
A puzzling wrinkled rock formation in Morocco has led scientists to rethink where ancient microbes could live. Instead of shallow, sunlit waters, these microbes may have thrived deep in the ocean, fueled by chemicals delivered by underwater landslides. The discovery suggests that dark, nutrient-rich environments hosted thriving ecosystems much earlier than expected. It also raises the possibility that many similar fossils have been overlooked or misinterpreted.
National Science Foundation awards an additional $45M to water-focused initiative for Great Lakes region
Argonne is part of Great Lakes RENEW, a regional initiative awarded $45 million by the National Science Foundation to recover clean water, nutrients and critical materials from wastewater to drive water-focused innovations.
The surprising health benefits of everyday herbs
These leafy greens are loaded with flavor and nutrients—and studies show that even small doses are filled with compounds that reduce inflammation and even protect against cancer.
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress. Interestingly, focusing on whole dietary patterns—not just individual nutrients—showed more consistent benefits, suggesting that overall eating habits could play a meaningful role during this critical stage of brain development.
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress. Interestingly, focusing on whole dietary patterns—not just individual nutrients—showed more consistent benefits, suggesting that overall eating habits could play a meaningful role during this critical stage of brain development.
Scientists discover a hidden system that turns brown fat into a calorie burner
Scientists have identified a key biological system that helps brown fat burn energy by building the networks it needs to function. A protein called SLIT3 splits into two parts, with each piece guiding the growth of blood vessels and nerves inside brown fat. These structures allow the tissue to pull in nutrients and rapidly convert them into heat instead of storing them as fat.
Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient circulation—remains ...
9 Fruits To Reduce Inflammation In The Body
Fruits are one of the best sources of anti-inflammatory nutrients, helping to reduce chronic inflammation, which has been linked to heart disease, cancer and cognitive decline.
13 Magnesium-Rich Foods to Help Support Sleep Quality, Bone Health, and More
Magnesium has many benefits, including supporting quality sleep and bone health. Foods high in the nutrient include spinach, pumpkin seeds, and avocados.
Extreme Ocean Pressure Is Feeding Deep-Sea Life in a Way Scientists Never Expected
High pressure in the deep ocean may squeeze nutrients from sinking “marine snow,” feeding deep-sea microbes and altering how carbon moves through the ocean.
Ocean warming may supercharge a tiny microbe that controls marine nutrients
As deep-sea waters warm, scientists expected trouble for the microbes that help keep ocean chemistry in balance. Instead, researchers found that Nitrosopumilus maritimus can adapt to warmer, iron-limited conditions by using iron more efficiently. Because these microbes control key nitrogen reactions that support marine life, their adaptability could help sustain ocean productivity. In a warming world, they may play an even bigger role in shaping marine nutrient cycles.
Multivitamins reduce pace of biological aging: study
The study adds to growing evidence that older adults might benefit from taking multivitamins, especially if their diet is lacking nutrients.
Can you eat salmon skin? The health perks most people overlook
Salmon is packed with nutrients, but many people skip a part that may offer even more health benefits. Here’s what to know.
Add This 1 Ingredient to Meals to Absorb More Nutrients, Dietitian Says
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares an easy strategy using pantry staples to help your body absorb more vitamins from foods.
America’s Protein Obsession, Explained | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Most Americans get plenty of protein—but under-consume other important nutrients.
1 Nutrient Is 'Out of Balance' In People With Anxiety. These Foods May Help
The brains of people with anxiety show an unusually large deficit in an “underconsumed and underappreciated” essential nutrient. Certain foods can deliver more of it.
Vegan diets linked to colon cancer in large new study: what to know
A new study suggests vegan diets may be lacking some nutrients that help shield people from colon cancer. Fortification could help.
Can the ‘right’ food choices really treat a mental health condition?
A nourishing diet with nutrients that support brain health can support mental health treatment, but it’s not a stand-alone option, writes columnist Carrie Dennett.
7 Healthiest Herbs to Help Reduce Inflammation and Boost Heart Health, According to Dietitians
Dietitians reveal the healthiest fresh herbs, which add intense flavor and beneficial nutrients to any meal.
5 Dietitians Share Their Top 9 Go-To High Protein Snacks
Protein is an important nutrient for muscle health and blood sugar control. From Greek yogurt to plant-based picks, there's something for every taste.
Here’s how even occasional binge drinking can have big health consequences
Americans are drinking less than they have in decades. But a new study on mice shows even one bottomless brunch may shrink the small intestine’s nutrient-absorbing surface and spark inflammation that reaches the brain.
Fertility Doctor Reveals Top 3 Nutrients If You're Trying to Get Pregnant
Research shows that eating a diet high in a few important nutrients can be beneficial for fertility and other aspects of health.
Gut bacteria can sense their environment and it’s key to your health
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can detect a surprisingly wide range of chemical signals produced during digestion, including byproducts of fats, proteins, sugars, and even DNA. These microbes use specialized sensors to move toward valuable nutrients, with lactate and formate standing out as especially important fuel sources.
6 Healthiest Citrus Fruits for a Natural Immunity Boost
Citrus fruits are known for being high in immune-supporting vitamin C, but they also contain other antioxidants and nutrients that support overall health.
The No. 1 Nutrient to Prioritize for Better Heart Health, According to a Cardiologist
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist shares why loading up on this nutrient can help prevent heart disease and more.
Anchovies vs. Sardines: Which Is Better for Protein, Healthy Fats, and Micronutrients?
Though anchovies boast more protein and omega-3 fatty acids, sardines are richer in many vitamins and minerals.
One of Earth’s most abundant lifeforms has a fatal flaw
SAR11 bacteria dominate the world’s oceans by being incredibly efficient, shedding genes to survive in nutrient-poor waters. But that extreme streamlining appears to backfire when conditions change. Under stress, many cells keep copying their DNA without dividing, creating abnormal cells that grow large and die. This vulnerability may explain why SAR11 populations drop during phytoplankton blooms and could become more important as oceans grow less stable.
Is Carb-Cutting Healthy?
Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.
How much B6 is safe? What to know about the supplement found in energy drinks
Poisoning caused by too much of the popular nutrient is rare, but cases are ticking up. Experts warn that people may not be aware they’re getting too much.
Why so many women are vitamin D deficient
Scientists are still untangling why the nutrient gap persists—and what it reveals about how women’s health is studied and treated.
Science & Medicine: Studying the chemical miscommunication that may lead to obesity
The chemical cross-communication between the guts and other organs that occurs when a person metabolizes nutrients begins before we open our mouths, when we see or smell food. The answer to why some people develop obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders, and why some people respond so well to medicines like Ozempic, might lie in those signals. UT Health San Antonio endocrinologist Dr. Marzieh Salehi is studying that communication in patients with spinal cord injury.
Brain bran: The protective effect that fibre has on cognition
Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient".
The 9 Best Fruits for Longevity, According to a Healthy Aging Expert
Eat more of these 9 nutrient-rich fruits to support healthy aging and reduce the risk of chronic disease, according to a longevity researcher.
Healthy Aging Expert Reveals the No. 1 Nutrient He Prioritizes for Long-Term Health
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a healthy aging expert reveals the nutrients most important for long-term health.
Europa’s ice may be feeding a hidden ocean that could support life
Europa’s subsurface ocean might be getting fed after all. Scientists found that salty, nutrient-rich surface ice can become heavy enough to break free and sink through Europa’s icy shell, delivering essential ingredients to the ocean below. The process is fast, repeatable, and works under many conditions. It offers a promising new explanation for how Europa could support life.
Want To Protect Your Gum Health? Eat More Tomatoes, Study Suggests
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Worried about your oral health? Eat more tomatoes, a new study suggests. Insufficient intake of lycopene — a nutrient found in tomatoes and other red fruits — is associated with a significantly higher risk of gum disease in ...
Heart health: Should you get your B12 from diet or supplements?
Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that plays numerous key roles in maintaining health. It is available in different forms and can be found in both food and supplements. A recent review suggests that the natural version could be more beneficial.
How Andrew Huberman Is Staying Healthy in 2026
The host of the hit Huberman Lab podcast is monitoring his light levels, tracking his micronutrients, and drinking in moderation this year.
Blending Science and Indigenous Knowledge to Tell an Estuary’s Story
A new study of nutrient levels in soil cores supports oral Indigenous history, informing future estuary restoration efforts.
Scientists find a weak spot in deadly fungus that shut down hospital intensive care units
A deadly hospital fungus that resists nearly every antifungal drug may have an unexpected weakness. Researchers discovered that Candida auris activates specific genes during infection to hunt for nutrients it needs to survive. This insight came from a new living-host model that allowed scientists to watch the fungus in action. The findings could eventually lead to new treatments or allow current drugs to be repurposed.
Global warming could trigger the next ice age
Scientists have uncovered a missing feedback in Earth’s carbon cycle that could cause global warming to overshoot into an ice age. As the planet warms, nutrient-rich runoff fuels plankton blooms that bury huge amounts of carbon in the ocean. In low-oxygen conditions, this process can spiral out of control, cooling Earth far beyond its original state. While this won’t save us from modern climate change, it may explain Earth’s most extreme ancient ice ages.
Red wine and your health: Facts and myths
Do the nutrients in red wine offer health benefits that outweigh alcohol’s health risks? A dietitian shares what to know.
Nutrient deficiency linked to heart disease risk for millions, new study warns
Global omega-3 deficiency affects 76% of people worldwide, significantly increasing risks for heart disease, cognitive decline and chronic inflammation.
Gut microbiome-mediated transformation of dietary phytonutrients is associated with health outcomes
Nature Microbiology - Systematic analysis and machine learning coupled with in vitro and in vivo validation link gut microbiome-mediated transformation of dietary phytonutrients to health outcomes.
Scientists Uncover New Biological Law, Cracking an 80-Year Mystery
Scientists uncover a basic principle that shows how higher nutrient levels change the pace of cell growth, revealing a universal rule that applies to microbial growth. A research group that includes a scientist from the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, has
The Sunshine Hormone’s Second Act: Why Science is Rethinking Vitamin D
New research reclassifies Vitamin D from a bone-health nutrient to a systemic steroid hormone, challenging public health guidelines. This deep dive explores the conflict between clinical trials and molecular biology, the potential for cancer and autoimmune prevention, and the future of personalized supplementation based on genetic metabolism.