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Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Study highlights the Mediterranean diet's cardioprotective benefits for females, emphasizing its role in improving lipid profiles, blood pressure, and reducing cardiovascular disease risks, with a call for more female-focused research.

21 Feb 2024

Association between dietary thiamine consumption and cognitive decline

The impact of thiamine consumption on cognitive function among older adults in China.

21 Feb 2024

Study finds J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and worsening mental acuity

There seems to be a J-shaped curve between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) and worsening mental acuity among cognitively healthy older people, suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

20 Feb 2024

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

20 Feb 2024

Graphene biosensor offers accurate assessment of meat freshness

The freshness of animal meat is an essential property determining its quality and safety. With advanced technology capable of preserving food for extended periods of time, meat can be shipped around the globe and consumed long after an animal dies.

20 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

20 Feb 2024

From plate to planet: Innovative indicator tracks diet impact on health and environment

How diets affect health and the environment.

19 Feb 2024

A plant-based diet and its relationship with oxidative biomarkers in footballers

Researchers investigated the association between plant-based diets and oxidative biomarkers by calculating the plant-based diet index score and determining the levels of urinary biomarkers for oxidative stress in professional footballers.

16 Feb 2024

Researchers develop new way to make vegan food more appetizing

Vegan food is often sidestepped due to its rubbery consistency. Food technology researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed a way to make vegan food more appetizing by using new combinations of raw materials.

16 Feb 2024

Impact of diet on health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank participants

The association between diet and health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank (UKBB) participants.

16 Feb 2024

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

A study in Foods highlights grape pomace's (GP) potential in preventing winery waste, showcasing its bioactive properties for health benefits and applications in food and cosmetics, contributing to sustainable industry practices.

15 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods often score poorly on front-of-pack labeling, UCL study finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contain more calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt than minimally-processed foods - but not all UPFs are unhealthy, according to new research from UCL.

15 Feb 2024

Flexitarian diet linked to lower cardiovascular risk, study finds

Study compares cardiovascular risk factors among flexitarians, vegans, and omnivores, finding that plant-based diets may offer significant health benefits.

13 Feb 2024

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Study reveals that both lacto-ovo vegetarian and Mediterranean diets positively impact apolipoprotein levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, with Mediterranean diet showing a more substantial effect on apolipoprotein levels, particularly in women and older individuals with fewer CVD risk factors.

13 Feb 2024

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

13 Feb 2024

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the link between smoking, drinking, and dietary habits and the risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC), highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.

12 Feb 2024

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centers in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.

12 Feb 2024

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Study finds that middle and high school students in Texas who use nutrition labels tend to have healthier eating habits, highlighting the importance of nutrition literacy in promoting better dietary choices among adolescents.

11 Feb 2024

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

Recent research in Scientific Reports reveals a dose-response relationship between dietary niacin intake and reduced prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting niacin's potential role in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in COPD patients.

8 Feb 2024

The impact of drinking water quality on mental health and the modifying role of diet

Researchers estimate how exposure to various trace elements in drinking water increases the risk of depression and anxiety.

8 Feb 2024

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Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Association between dietary thiamine consumption and cognitive decline

Study finds J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and worsening mental acuity

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

Graphene biosensor offers accurate assessment of meat freshness

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

From plate to planet: Innovative indicator tracks diet impact on health and environment

A plant-based diet and its relationship with oxidative biomarkers in footballers

Researchers develop new way to make vegan food more appetizing

Impact of diet on health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank participants

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

Ultra-processed foods often score poorly on front-of-pack labeling, UCL study finds

Flexitarian diet linked to lower cardiovascular risk, study finds

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

The impact of drinking water quality on mental health and the modifying role of diet

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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