New Science Spotlight Articles

Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
12 NEW February 27, 2026
Not just the “what” but also the “how much” you eat matters

Not just the “what” but also the “how much” you eat matters

From the Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment Study (NPAAS) Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJune 19, 2023
New Fred Hutch-led trial shows no benefits of dairy foods for blood sugar regulation

New Fred Hutch-led trial shows no benefits of dairy foods for blood sugar regulation

Findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition are in contrast to many observational studies suggesting dairy intake may reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes
News ReleasesNovember 16, 2020
Dietary self-reports may or may not usefully complement blood concentrations for micronutrients

Dietary self-reports may or may not usefully complement blood concentrations for micronutrients

From the Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment Group
Science SpotlightApril 20, 2020
Blood micronutrients as biomarkers for major diseases

Blood micronutrients as biomarkers for major diseases

From the Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment group, Public Health Sciences Divisions
Science SpotlightMay 20, 2019
Losing more than 15 percent of body weight significantly increases vitamin D levels in overweight/obese women

Losing more than 15 percent of body weight significantly increases vitamin D levels in overweight/obese women

Obesity and low vitamin D levels are linked to risk of cancer and other diseases
News ReleasesMay 25, 2011