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.

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 12-Jan-2026 09:11 ET (12-Jan-2026 14:11 GMT/UTC)

12-Nov-2025

Omega-3 deficit linked to ADHD symptoms in Palestinian adolescents

De Gruyter Brill
Peer-Reviewed Publication
11-Nov-2025

Can school feeding programs improve children’s comprehensive physical fitness?

Higher Education Press
10-Nov-2025

Food stamp expansion in 2021 reduced odds of needy US kids going hungry

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication