Probiotics stop menopause-like bone loss in mice

Microbes + immune cells drive effects of hormone deprivation.Probiotic supplements protected female mice from the loss of bone density that occurs after having their ovaries removed, researchers…

Creating a reduced-fat chocolate that melts in your mouth

Chocolate is divinely delicious, mouthwateringly smooth and unfortunately full of fat. But reducing the fat content of the confection makes it harder and less likely to melt in your mouth.

A milestone in the battle against arsenic and fluoride-contaminated drinking water

Over 300 million people worldwide use groundwater contaminated with arsenic or fluoride as a source of drinking water.

Leading nutrition experts speak up about malnutrition

As we better understand the role food plays in our overall health and wellbeing, the closer the connection becomes between nutrition and medicine.