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 01:11 ET (12-Jan-2026 06:11 GMT/UTC)

3-Dec-2025

The power of gut enzymes: why healthy eating affects everyone differently

Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena
Peer-Reviewed Publication
2-Dec-2025

Does the "use it or lose it" principle determine brain plasticity and shape how we age?

Genomic Press
Reports and Proceedings
1-Dec-2025

Three-quarters of the world not getting enough omega-3, research shows

University of East Anglia
Peer-Reviewed Publication
1-Dec-2025

Clinical nutrtion paper says 1 in 4 with type 2 diabetes have ‘sarcopenic diabetes,’ an overlooked complication that weakens muscles and worsens outcomes

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication