Nutrition News
December 24, 2024
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Dec. 19, 2024 New research finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting 'an urgent need for widespread ...
Dec. 20, 2024 When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that contribute to the regulation of meal initiation and ...
Dec. 19, 2024 A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with better performance on ...
Dec. 18, 2024 Researchers studied oxygen treatment as a potential therapy to target specific cells linked to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes and found no significant improvement in function in ...
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Dec. 17, 2024 Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture, according to a new ...
Dec. 18, 2024 Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study ...
Dec. 17, 2024 Researchers found that vegetarians who consumed PBMAs had a 42% increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrained from ...
Dec. 5, 2024 Researchers have discovered a new population of neurons that is responsive to the hormone leptin. Leptin responsive neurons are important in obesity since leptin is sent to the brain from the body's ...
Dec. 16, 2024 Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say ...
Dec. 11, 2024 Many vitamins are produced in chemical factories, often synthetically, but researchers have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2: by gently heating lactic acid ...
Dec. 13, 2024 A new study offers new evidence that dietary changes may help reduce cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance, a treatment ...
Dec. 13, 2024 A new study of plant-based drinks reveals a common issue: they are lacking in proteins and essential amino acids compared to cow's milk. The explanation lies in their extensive processing, causing ...
Dec. 10, 2024 The city of Berkeley's first-in-the-nation soda tax a decade ago, along with more recent Bay Area tax increases on sugar-sweetened drinks, have not only led to reduced sales. They are also associated ...
Dec. 11, 2024 Is it possible to pass on the effects of malnutrition? A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one generation created related ...
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Dec. 10, 2024 A new study suggests that ultra-processed foods and inflammatory seed oils used in packaged food products may contribute to chronic inflammation, fueling colorectal cancer. Its findings pave the way ...
Dec. 9, 2024 Limiting red meat consumption is key to a sustainable and healthy diet, yet Americans are among the world's largest consumers of red meat. A new study reveals the demographics of American adults ...
Dec. 8, 2024 New research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain, presenting an easy and accessible way for sufferers to better manage their ...
Dec. 7, 2024 A simple dietary supplement may provide a new approach to boost CAR T cell function, according to a new ...
Dec. 6, 2024 Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease, which could be the first step towards finding new ways of ...
Dec. 6, 2024 Consuming dark, but not milk, chocolate may be associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new ...
Dec. 6, 2024 Scientists have unveiled a novel compound, HPH-15, with dual effects of reducing blood glucose levels and combating fat accumulation, marking a significant leap in diabetes treatment ...
Dec. 4, 2024 A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Malnutrition and poor dietary diversity remain significant challenges for children in Ethiopia, despite the country's large livestock population, a study highlights. The study reveals that only ...
Dec. 3, 2024 Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to a new ...
Dec. 2, 2024 The consumption of milk products, eggs and fish has a positive effect on childhood development in Africa. This has been demonstrated in a recent study. The researchers used representative data from ...
Dec. 2, 2024 Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia ...
Dec. 2, 2024 Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study. ...
Dec. 2, 2024 A new study increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other things, that changes in the gut environment have an impact on the composition and activity ...
Dec. 2, 2024 Against the backdrop of an alarming increase in the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers are urging people to bump up their fiber intake and improve their eating ...
Nov. 27, 2024 The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. Researchers have now ...
Nov. 21, 2024 New research reveals many prenatal vitamins don't contain enough of the nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy, while others contain harmful levels of toxic metals. The study ...
Nov. 21, 2024 Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has ...
Nov. 20, 2024 Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers have now invented a 'disguise' that solves the problem of the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 A new study reveals surprising findings about how babies exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) grow during their first year of ...
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- MRI Could Be Key to Understanding the Impact a Gluten Free Diet Has on People With Celiac Disease
- Eating Dark Chocolate Linked With Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Groundbreaking Antidiabetic Compound Unveiled: HPH-15 Reduces Blood Glucose Level and Combats Fat Accumulation
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Eating High-Processed Foods Impacts Muscle Quality, Study Finds
- Low Meat Intake Fuels Concerns Over Child Nutrition
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Animal Products Improve Child Nutrition in Africa
- Hidden Fat Predicts Alzheimer's 20 Years Ahead of Symptoms
- Higher Ratio of Plant Protein to Animal Protein May Improve Heart Health
- All People Are Unique -- Also in the Gut
- Deadly Diets Driving Digestive Diseases
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Less Than 50% of Many Prenatal Supplements Have the Adequate Amount of Choline and Iodine
- How Anti-Obesity Drugs Are Linked to Food Waste
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Surprising Patterns in Infant Growth After Gestational Diabetes Exposure
- Pregnant People Might Not Be Getting the Nutrients They Need
- Could a Genetic Flaw Be the Key to Stopping People Craving Sugary Treats?
Monday, November 18, 2024
- Cholesterol Is Not the Only Lipid Involved in Trans Fat-Driven Cardiovascular Disease
- Revealing the Hidden Costs of What We Eat
- Cocoa or Green Tea Could Protect You from the Negative Effects of Fatty Foods During Mental Stress
- Confinement May Affect How We Smell and Feel About Food
- Dieting: Cause of the Yo-Yo Effect Deciphered
Friday, November 15, 2024
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Children's Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Diarrhea Treatment
- New Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Older People With Obesity
- Researchers Suggest Stress Hormones Explain How Obesity Causes Diabetes
Friday, November 8, 2024
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
- High Levels of Omega-3, Omega-6 May Protect Against Cancer
- How the Keto Diet Could One Day Treat Autoimmune Disorders
- New Research Identifies Ways to Protect Neurons from the Negative Effect of High-Fat Diet on Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Friday, November 1, 2024
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- Restricting Sugar Consumption in Utero and in Early Childhood Significantly Reduces Risk of Midlife Chronic Disease, Study Finds
- Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Iron Supplements for Children Living With HIV
- The Harmful Frequency and Reach of Unhealthy Foods on Social Media
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Research in Mice Suggests Zinc Supplements Have Potential Value to Directly Treat Short Bowel Syndrome
- New Precision Medicine Approach Helps Detect Subgroups of People With Obesity at High Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
- Study Finds Intense Exercise May Suppress Appetite in Healthy Humans
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Starving Cancer Cells of Fat May Improve Cancer Treatment
- People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Eat Low-Carb May Be Able to Discontinue Medication
Monday, October 21, 2024
- Sweetened Beverage Taxes Decrease Consumption in Lower-Income Households by Nearly 50%
- New Research Could Lead to Genetically Tailored Diets to Treat Patients With IBS
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Healthy Diet May Help Keep Low Grade Prostate Cancer from Progressing to More Dangerous States During Active Surveillance, Study Suggests
- Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Unique Dangers for People With Type 2 Diabetes
- Raising Happy Eaters: Unlocking the Secrets of Childhood Appetite
- Study Finds Widespread Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemical During Pregnancy
- Researchers Help Redefine Core Microbiome, Opening New Chapter in Precision Health
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- New Drug Approach Could Underpin Future Weight Loss Therapies, Study Indicates
- Coffee During Pregnancy Safe for Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Having a Sweet Tooth Is Linked to Higher Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke, Study Finds
- A Novel Approach to Combat Fatty Liver Disease
- Study Probes How Eating Less Can Extend Lifespan
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Should Men and Women Eat Different Breakfasts to Lose Weight?
- Gut Hormones Could Hold the Key to Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Pervasiveness of Inflammation-Inducing Foods in American Diet
- Keeping a Longer Overnight Fast and Eating an Early Breakfast May Be Associated With a Lower Body Mass Index
Monday, September 30, 2024
- One in Three Americans Has a Dysfunctional Metabolism, but Intermittent Fasting Could Help
- Thaumatin: Natural Sweetener With Anti-Inflammatory Potential
- Frequent Fizzy or Fruit Drinks and High Coffee Consumption Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
- Proteins in Meat, Milk, and Other Foods Suppress Gut Tumors
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Four in Five Pregnant Women in Ireland Are Iron Deficient by Third Trimester, Study Finds
- Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Food Fussiness a Largely Genetic Trait from Toddlerhood to Adolescence
- Calorie Labels on Alcohol Might Help Some Drinkers Maintain a Healthier Weight
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Shrinking the Pint Can Reduce Beer Sales by Almost 10%
- Cutting out Sugar and Starch Is as Effective for IBS as Current Recommendations
- Blackcurrant Supplementing Mitigates Postmenopausal Bone Loss, Study Finds
- Sport-Related Stress May Affect Whether College Athletes Eat Enough Calories
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Replacing Ultra-Processed Foods in Diet Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk
- Brown Fat: How Cells Generate Heat by Burning Calories
- New Study Links Neighborhood Food Access to Child Obesity Risk
Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Lifestyle Intervention from Childhood to Adolescence Affects Metabolism Even Years Later
- Foods With Low Nutri-Scores Associated With an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Finds
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Unaffordable Food Putting Mums-to-Be at Risk
- Like Father, Like Daughter
- Long-Term Exercisers Have 'healthier' Belly Fat