Tellus Articles

A recently discovered compound in peppers may help counter the adverse effects of some diabetes medications.

Project examines the role of prebiotics in healthy gut microbiota.

Scientists use Louisiana-grown crops to create foods with health-promoting properties.

Studies suggest increasing vitamin K may help muscles, bones, memory, and more.

ARS research shows physical activity and diet may affect cell activity.

ARS-funded research delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health.

New scanner can monitor children’s fruit and vegetable intake.

Researchers find that temperament predicts weight gain.

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Research found that taste perception could influence diet quality.

ARS-funded research helped to empower military families with nutritional knowledge.

Farmers markets are an important link between local farms and communities.

Scientists have identified in fermented cucumbers, peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.

ARS study reveals vitamin E can be successfully added to frying oil and fried foods, like tortilla chips.

USDA researchers have developed a low-glycemic sweetener, a benefit for diabetics and crop farmers.

ARS research shows tree nuts provide fewer calories than shown on labels.