Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.

This month, we’re focusing on nutrition and the powerful role it plays in our lives. Here, we’ll share the latest research on how nutrients affect the body and brain, how scientists investigate diet and health, what these findings may mean for building healthier habits, and more.

Latest News Releases

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 12-Jan-2026 04:11 ET (12-Jan-2026 09:11 GMT/UTC)

21-Nov-2025

American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation announces new scholarship program for students in nutrition programs

American Society for Nutrition
Grant and Award Announcement
21-Nov-2025

Pennington Biomedical appoints Dr. Corby Martin as the associate executive director for scientific education

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Business Announcement
20-Nov-2025

Community program boosts diet, fitness, and disease prevention for rural Latino families

University of California - Riverside
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-Nov-2025

Developing dehydration and other age-related conditions following major surgery linked to dramatically worse outcomes for older adults

American College of Surgeons
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-Nov-2025

Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk, study finds

Penn State
Peer-Reviewed Publication