American Society for Nutrition

10/22/2025

Long COVID affects millions, with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and breathlessness lasting months post-infection. About 15% still experience symptoms a year later, driving urgent demand for effective treatments.

Niagen Bioscience co-funded a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate NR (nicotinamide riboside) supplementation’s impact on NAD+ levels and long COVID symptoms.

Join us Tuesday, November 4 at 1 PM ET for "At the Crossroads of NAD+ and Long COVID - Emerging Data on Nutrition Interventions," a webinar sponsored by Niagen Bioscience, Inc.

Register at: discover.nutrition.org/content/sponsored-webinar-crossroads-nad-and-long-covid-emerging-data-nutrition-interventions

Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording after the session.

10/15/2025

UPDATE: HHS has now rescinded the RIF notices for staff from the CDC Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys thanks to advocacy from ASN and its many partners and members.

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ASN calls on the Administration to immediately rescind the firings of CDC staff whose work is essential to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

The recent layoffs jeopardize future NHANES cycles and our nation’s ability to monitor and understand critical health and nutrition trends.

Read ASN’s full statement: https://nutrition.org/cdc-firings-endanger-the-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey/

10/03/2025

ASN seeks 2026 Science Policy Fellowship applications! This one-year fellowship offers advanced graduate students, postdocs, early career professionals, and medical trainees a unique opportunity to:

*Expand their perspective on public policy issues in nutrition and health
*Build skills to become effective advocates for nutrition research and policy
*Participate in a Capitol Hill Day or other advocacy activities

Applications are due Friday, December 19, 2025.

Apply now and take the next step in your career in nutrition science and policy: https://nutrition.org/public-affairs/asn-science-policy-fellowship/

10/01/2025

The U.S. federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach an FY 2026 funding deal. Federal nutrition research is paused, stalling efforts to improve health and prevent chronic disease. ASN urges Congress to act quickly: end the shutdown and complete the FY 2026 appropriations so research can move forward without harmful interruptions.

09/29/2025

Show your heart some love this World Heart Day and use the to make heart-healthy food choices and choose foods lower in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar. Pile on the veggies, choose whole grains, and make every bite a step towards a healthier heart.

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09/25/2025

ASN President, Dr. Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa, Vice President Elect, Dr. Heather Eicher-Miller, and Chief Science Policy Officer, Sarah Ohlhorst, at the National Institutes of Health today to meet with NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to discuss nutrition priorities.

09/19/2025

When and how is it appropriate to use in nutrition research and publishing? How do I navigate the ethical issues? For , tune into "Leveraging AI for Scientific Research and Publishing Success," first presented at !

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AI is a prevalent tool in our society that can be leveraged to promote productivity, reduce the time dedicated to consuming tasks, and streamline communication across institutions. However, the abundance of AI programs and improper use can hinder success, cause uncertainty, and undermine the rigors....

09/18/2025

This week is , and this year’s theme, “Rethinking Peer Review in the Era,” could not be more timely.

Tune into “Best Practices for Getting Your Manuscript Published & Improving the Discoverability of Your Research,” originally presented at where ASN Journal Editors share insights on publishing impactful research, tackling challenges like predatory journals and ethical compliance.

Plus, Dr. Steven Abrams, Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Nutrition, discusses how AI is shaping reviewer interactions.

ASN Members can view for free: https://discover.nutrition.org/content/best-practices-getting-your-manuscript-published-improving-discoverability-your-research-1

09/17/2025

ASN’s Science Policy Fellows, Alana Chaney, MS, and Hope Craig, MSPH, joined scientists, health professionals, and patient advocates on Capitol Hill to highlight the critical importance of investing in the NIH.

You can join them! Participate in the Annual National Day of Action from anywhere in the U.S. by contacting your members of Congress via phone, email, or social media tomorrow, September 18.

Together, we can strengthen the future of medical research.

Learn more at RallyForMedicalResearch.org

09/10/2025

ASN and the ASN Foundation are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Scientific Achievement Awards and Fellows Programs.

This is your opportunity to recognize leaders, innovators, and rising stars who are making a lasting impact in nutrition science, education, and practice.

All awardees will be honored at , July 25–28, 2026, in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC.

Applications/nominations for the ASN Foundation Scientific Achievement Awards are being accepted through December 1, 2025.

Learn more at the link in our bio or visit: nutrition.org/foundation/awards-program

09/10/2025

ASN and the ASN Foundation are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Scientific Achievement Awards and Fellows Programs.

This is your opportunity to recognize leaders, innovators, and rising stars who are making a lasting impact in nutrition science, education, and practice.

All awardees will be honored at , July 25–28, 2026, in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC.

Applications/nominations for the ASN Foundation Scientific Achievement Awards are being accepted through December 1, 2025.

Learn more at: nutrition.org/foundation/awards-program

09/03/2025

ASN supports the recent HHS call to strengthen nutrition education in medical training—from pre-med through continuing certification.

ASN has evidence-based nutrition resources to equip physicians and other health care professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide sound nutrition advice.

Read the full release: https://nutrition.org/american-society-for-nutrition-supports-call-for-enhanced-nutrition-education-in-medical-training/

Explore evidence-based tools here: https://nutrition.org/resources-for-healthcare-providers/

ASN offers evidence-based nutrition education resources for health care providers