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Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Research paper provides an overview of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and their role in regulating gut homeostasis. It also discusses SCFA-producing bacteria and potential therapeutic approaches to boost SCFA levels in the gut to treat related diseases.

9 May 2023

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

Asian Americans have significant differences in genetics, socioeconomic factors, culture, diet, lifestyle, health interventions and acculturation levels based on the Asian region of their ancestry that likely have unique effects on their risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 May 2023

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Researchers evaluated the potential cognitive and metabolic health benefits of replacing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with non-nutritive sweetened beverages among young adults.

8 May 2023

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

Researchers summarized the main findings related to the neurobiological regulation of appetite presented at the 23rd Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium in June 2022.

8 May 2023

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Research paper investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), food desert severity, and metabolic health during pregnancy. The study found that lower SES predicted higher food desert severity, which in turn predicted higher percent adiposity during the second trimester of pregnancy.

7 May 2023

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Teams of research scientists from three universities will lead an innovative $15 million project to study the biological mechanisms of chronic stress that can increase cardiovascular disease risk.

4 May 2023

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Research provides an overview of established and emerging diets in cardiovascular health. It covers the benefits of vegetarian diets, cereal fiber, and a pro-vegetarian food pattern in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3 May 2023

Study evaluates simultaneous effects of exercise and diet-induced weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes

Researchers performed a four-armed, 16-week randomized clinical trial on type II diabetes.

3 May 2023

The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Researchers investigated the use of medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

2 May 2023

Uncovering the interplay between (poly)phenol intake and cardiometabolic health

Researchers aimed to understand the relationship between (poly)phenol consumption and cardiometabolic health.

28 Apr 2023

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Many popular dietary patterns score high for heart-health; however, a few contradict the American Heart Association's dietary guidance and did not rank as heart-healthy, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

27 Apr 2023

Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens

A recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses, is associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and school psychologist visits among Finnish adolescents.

26 Apr 2023

Cardiometabolic News and Research

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Study evaluates simultaneous effects of exercise and diet-induced weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes

The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Uncovering the interplay between (poly)phenol intake and cardiometabolic health

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens

Japanese study finds Cesarean births increase childhood obesity risk

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Study finds increased prevalence of hypertension among people with severe obesity and a genetic variant

Green Mediterranean diet substantially regresses proximal aortic stiffness

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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