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Low levels of cellular copper may make fat cells fatter

In studies of mouse cells, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that low levels of cellular copper appear to make fat cells fatter by altering how cells process their main metabolic fuels, such as fat and sugar.

11 Oct 2018

Good bacterium in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus

A new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and their Thai colleagues shows that a "good" bacterium commonly found in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that can cause serious antibiotic-resistant infections.

11 Oct 2018

Cleaning up PFAS-contaminated wastewater with diamond technology

More than 1.5 million Michigan residents and potentially more than hundreds of sites nationwide ¬- and counting - have PFAS-tainted water. Michigan State University-Fraunhofer USA, Inc. Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies (MSU-Fraunhofer) is developing a scalable treatment option for PFAS-contaminated wastewater.

10 Oct 2018

$Overconsumption of vitamin A may increase bone fracture risk$

Overconsumption of vitamin A may increase bone fracture risk

Consuming too much vitamin A may decrease bone thickness, leading to weak and fracture prone bones, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology.

8 Oct 2018

Diet and weight may influence response to bipolar disorder treatment, shows study

Data from a clinical trial has shown that how people respond to treatment for Bipolar Disorder may be influenced by their weight and the overall quality of their diet, including whether they are eating a diet high in foods thought to contribute to general inflammation.

8 Oct 2018

Treating aged mice with natural product appears to have positive effects on health and lifespan

Previous research published earlier this year in Nature Medicine involving University of Minnesota Medical School faculty Paul D. Robbins and Laura J. Niedernhofer and Mayo Clinic investigators James L. Kirkland and Tamara Tchkonia, showed it was possible to reduce the burden of damaged cells, termed senescent cells, and extend lifespan and improve health, even when treatment was initiated late in life.

3 Oct 2018

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of developing AMD

Evidence is mounting that a poor diet plays an important role in the development of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the United States.

1 Oct 2018

Cancer risk due to lifestyle and environmental factors can be prevented

Almost four in every 10 new cases of cancer in Germany are attributable to lifestyle and environmental factors. These include primarily smoking, low physical activity, overweight, and infections.

28 Sep 2018

Diets rich in carbohydrates reduce body weight and fat

Diets high in carbohydrates reduce body weight and body fat and improve insulin function in overweight individuals, according to a new study published in Nutrients.

25 Sep 2018

Obese pregnant women can restrict weight gain safely with proper nutrition guidance

Being obese or overweight during pregnancy can result in serious health problems for the mother and child. Obstetricians are often reluctant to recommend restricted weight gain for pregnant women due to safety concerns for the baby and lack of time and tools to safely guide women in their weight control efforts.

24 Sep 2018

Top three immune boosting recommendations to ward off freshers’ flu

Those heading to university this autumn, or returning student’s, might’ve heard of the dreaded freshers’ flu. But don’t let it fool you, it isn’t actually a form of flu.

20 Sep 2018

Mediterranean-style diet appears to reduce stroke risk in women

One of the largest and longest-running efforts to evaluate the potential benefits of the Mediterranean-style diet in lowering risk of stroke found that the diet may be especially protective in women over 40 regardless of menopausal status or hormone replacement therapy, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

20 Sep 2018

KAIST researchers develop heart-targeting drug delivery technology using tannin acid

Typical methods of drug delivery to the heart require surgical procedures involving incisions in the chest wall and bones.

18 Sep 2018

Research examines taste and odor preferences in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a type of bariatric surgery, many patients exhibit a reduction in taste preference for sweet and fatty foods, although this effect may only be temporary, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

17 Sep 2018

Vegetables News and Research

Low levels of cellular copper may make fat cells fatter

Good bacterium in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus

Cleaning up PFAS-contaminated wastewater with diamond technology

Overconsumption of vitamin A may increase bone fracture risk

Diet and weight may influence response to bipolar disorder treatment, shows study

Treating aged mice with natural product appears to have positive effects on health and lifespan

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of developing AMD

Cancer risk due to lifestyle and environmental factors can be prevented

Diets rich in carbohydrates reduce body weight and fat

Obese pregnant women can restrict weight gain safely with proper nutrition guidance

Top three immune boosting recommendations to ward off freshers’ flu

Mediterranean-style diet appears to reduce stroke risk in women

KAIST researchers develop heart-targeting drug delivery technology using tannin acid

Research examines taste and odor preferences in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Eating cruciferous vegetables could lower fall risk in older people

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

Adhering to anti-inflammatory diet may reduce risk of early death

Shifting to a healthy diet could substantially reduce water footprint

FDA Commissioner's statement on implementing the update to iconic Nutrition Facts label

Sleep quality linked with adherence to Mediterranean diet

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