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Evaluating the Impact of a Health Literacy Intervention on the Quality of Dietetic Communication in Outpatient Kidney Care

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ABSTRACT Introduction Effective communication between patients and health professionals is essential in chronic disease management. In the context of conditions like chronic kidney disease this is especially critical given the complexity of dietary advice that may be required. The technical quality of dietetic communication in nephrology settings remains underexplored. This study evaluated the technical quality […]

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Protect Your Heart: New Cholesterol Guidelines

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On average, someone in the U.S. dies of cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds. Dyslipidemia—abnormal levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids or lipoproteins in the blood—raises risk for cardiovascular disease and is, therefore, a major contributor to these deaths, as well as to non-fatal heart attacks and strokes. To continue reading this article or issue

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Midlife Vitamin D Levels Associated with Measure of Later-Life Brain Health

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Having low blood levels of vitamin D (<20 ng/mL) in later life has been associated with higher risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in April of 2026 in Neurology Open Access found that vitamin D levels in midlife also were associated with later-life brain health. To continue reading this

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Early Introduction of Food Allergens May Reduce Allergy Risk

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Peanuts are one of the most common causes of serious food allergy in children. While parents were once instructed to avoid exposing infants and young children to peanuts and peanut products, the most recent guidelines recommend the introduction of peanut, egg, and other major food allergens at age four to six months. This major shift

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No Difference Found Between Organic and Synthetic Vitamins/Minerals

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Some theorize that organic supplements may be more effective at raising blood levels of vitamins and minerals than synthetic formulations. A randomized controlled trail published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition in April of 2026 found this is not the case. Organic vitamins are derived from organically grown foods or from algae or microorganisms.

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Download the Full July 2026 Issue PDF

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Outdoor Food Safety NewsBites: Organic vs. synthetic vitamins and minerals; introducing food allergens; vitamin D and brain health. New Cholesterol Guidelines Special Report: Everyday Habits for Brain Health Container Gardening Featured Recipe: Grilled Balsamic Chicken Ask Tufts Experts: Are my tastebuds changing? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber.

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Efficacy and safety of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin health outcomes: a systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials

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European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01778-3 Efficacy and safety of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin health outcomes: a systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials ​European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01778-3Efficacy and safety of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin health outcomes: a systematic literature review

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Beyond reliability: Addressing systematic bias and advancing standardization in bioelectrical impedance analysis

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European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01780-9 Beyond reliability: Addressing systematic bias and advancing standardization in bioelectrical impedance analysis ​European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01780-9Beyond reliability: Addressing systematic bias and advancing standardization in bioelectrical impedance analysis Read More

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Association between availability of gluten-free menu options and nutritional intake of hospital inpatients: an observational study

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Publication date: October 2026 Source: Nutrition, Volume 150 Author(s): Tri Tong, Jennifer Utter, Sally McCray, Hok Lai Yu, Kaitlin Brennan ​Publication date: October 2026Source: Nutrition, Volume 150Author(s): Tri Tong, Jennifer Utter, Sally McCray, Hok Lai Yu, Kaitlin Brennan Read More

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Living with phenylketonuria in adulthood

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Publication date: October 2026 Source: Nutrition, Volume 150 Author(s): Sietske Haitjema, Jade S. Timmenga, Charlotte M.A. Lubout, Frederiec K. Withaar, Bruce H.R. Wolffenbuttel, Francjan J. van Spronsen ​Publication date: October 2026Source: Nutrition, Volume 150Author(s): Sietske Haitjema, Jade S. Timmenga, Charlotte M.A. Lubout, Frederiec K. Withaar, Bruce H.R. Wolffenbuttel, Francjan J. van Spronsen Read More

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