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Study shows healthy plant-based diets lower gout risk, unhealthy diets raise it

Researchers found that healthy plant-based diets reduce the risk of gout, while unhealthy plant-based diets increase the risk, especially among women.

26 May 2024

Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals

Increasing the intake of flavonoid-rich foods significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study in Nutrition & Diabetes.

23 May 2024

Are children consuming too much caffeine?

Parental perceptions, attitudes, and awareness regarding their teenage children’s caffeine consumption.

22 May 2024

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss.

21 May 2024

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are linked to increased odds of their children exhibiting neurobehavioral problems at age 3, according to a new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher.

20 May 2024

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen's daily life, according to a national poll.

20 May 2024

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

A systematic review published in Gut Microbes found that diet patterns, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and food additives influence gut microbiota. However, the associations were dominated by routinely analyzed nutrients rather than microbiota-relevant nutrients

13 May 2024

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

13 May 2024

First responders, veterans hail benefits of psychedelic drugs as California debates legalization

Wade Trammell recalls the time he and his fellow firefighters responded to a highway crash in which a beer truck rammed into a pole, propelling the truck's engine through the cab and into the driver's abdomen.

13 May 2024

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that the source of sugar is more important than the amount of sugar when it comes to the development of obesity in children.

13 May 2024

Study shows benefits of multicomponent lipid emulsions for preterm brain development

Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds.

3 May 2024

Diets rich in protein and anti-inflammatory foods may guard against cognitive decline

Researchers evaluate the effects of a protein-enriched and anti-inflammatory diets on cognitive impairment in older adults in China.

30 Apr 2024

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

A study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.

23 Apr 2024

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

A review in Current Research in Food Science explores how bioactive compounds in coffee, tea, and cocoa combat obesity by inhibiting white adipogenesis and promoting brown adipogenesis and lipolysis.

22 Apr 2024

Blessed thistle compound Cnicin speeds nerve growth, study finds

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae and also grows in our climate. For centuries, it has been used as a medicinal herb as an extract or tea, e.g. to aid the digestive system.

22 Apr 2024

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

Study examines how the consumption of green tea and roasted green tea affects human responses during mental tasks, demonstrating that roasted green tea can enhance performance and reduce fatigue.

15 Apr 2024

New sleep-enhancing nutraceutical blend falls short in clinical trial

Study investigates the impact of a unique nutraceutical blend, combining L-theanine with valerian, saffron, and lemon balm extracts, on improving sleep quality, finding no significant difference compared to a placebo in individuals experiencing poor sleep.

10 Apr 2024

Tea News and Research

Study shows healthy plant-based diets lower gout risk, unhealthy diets raise it

Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals

Are children consuming too much caffeine?

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

First responders, veterans hail benefits of psychedelic drugs as California debates legalization

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

Study shows benefits of multicomponent lipid emulsions for preterm brain development

Diets rich in protein and anti-inflammatory foods may guard against cognitive decline

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

Blessed thistle compound Cnicin speeds nerve growth, study finds

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

New sleep-enhancing nutraceutical blend falls short in clinical trial

Novel lipids in traditional herbal teas unlock potential health gains

Study reveals high dietary supplement use among transmasculine individuals

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

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