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Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

Dietary patterns of the Mediterranean diet can be related to a lower diagnose of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, led by María Izquierdo Pulido, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona, and José ángel Alda, Head of the area of Psychiatry at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital.

1 Feb 2017

Study reveals new mechanism that helps increase reductive power during high sugar intake

Animal diet has a tremendous natural variation, ranging from meat-eating carnivores to sugar-loving nectarivores. Omnivores, like humans, can adopt different types of diets and still remain healthy.

28 Jan 2017

Cancer cells proliferate by stealing energy from neighbouring cells, study finds

Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have discovered that cancer cells grow by stealing energy from neighbouring cells.

26 Jan 2017

Scientists aim to understand how mitochondrial defects lead to pathological states

Mitochondrial dysfunction is the root cause of many diseases that are bewildering in their variety and complexity. They include rare genetic disorders in children, some forms of heart disease, and most likely many cases of Parkinson's disease.

26 Jan 2017

IU study shows how fruit fly growth shares biochemical similarities with cancer cells

Scientists who study a molecule known to play a role in certain types of cancers and neurodegenerative disorders have a powerful new tool to study this compound due to research conducted at Indiana University.

25 Jan 2017

Study identifies conserved role for Ovo protein in controlling germline development in mice and fruit flies

Germline cells are the only cells that develop into eggs or sperm, while somatic cells develop into the body. Progenitors of the germline, known as primordial germ cells (PGCs), differentiate into eggs or sperm after embryonic development.

24 Jan 2017

Prune consumption may prevent bone mineral density loss in older population

As the demographic shift to an older population continues, a growing number of men and women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis. In addition to existing drug therapies, certain lifestyle and nutritional factors are known to reduce its risk.

20 Jan 2017

New study finds no significant improvements in nutritional value of children's menus

Despite a 2011 pledge among United States chain restaurants to improve the nutritional value of children's menu options, a new study finds no significant improvements have been made to cut calories, saturated fat, or sodium.

20 Jan 2017

Study compares effects of two types of sugar on metabolic and vascular function

The type of sugar you eat—and not just calorie count—may determine your risk for chronic disease.

20 Jan 2017

Brief waiting room interaction could prompt increased fruit and vegetable consumption among families

Low-income families were more likely to use their federal food assistance on nutritious food after learning that their dollars can be doubled for more fruits and vegetables, a new study finds.

19 Jan 2017

Endogenous retroviruses may have played significant role in development of the brain

Over millions of years retroviruses have been incorporated into our human DNA, where they today make up almost 10 per cent of the total genome.

12 Jan 2017

CSHL scientists create first model of genetically induced obesity in fruit flies

Why do people become obese? Poor dietary choices and overeating seem like clear causes, but what is at the root of these behaviors? Significantly overweight people may be genetically predisposed to be affected disproportionately when faced with the ready availability of calorie-laden treats.

11 Jan 2017

Childhood obesity starts in the womb?

There is incontrovertible evidence that some harmful drugs and toxins can affect lifelong health. For example, if women take certain drugs in pregnancy, such as thalidomide, there are well documented effects on lifelong health. These have obvious and dramatic effects on the child...

11 Jan 2017

Study strengthens therapeutic potential for niacin-based diet in treatment of Parkinson's disease

People with certain forms of early-onset Parkinson's disease may benefit from boosting the amount of niacin in their diet, according to new research from the University of Leicester.

11 Jan 2017

Archaeologist discovers 800-year-old genomes from bacterial infection in Byzantine skeleton

Eight hundred years ago, in a hardscrabble farming community on the outskirts of what was once one of the fabled cities of the ancient world, Troy, a 30-year-old woman was laid to rest in a stone-lined grave.

10 Jan 2017

Study finds 200% increase in consumption of low-calorie sweeteners among U.S. children

About 25 percent of children and more than 41 percent of adults in the United States reported consuming foods and beverages containing low-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin in a recent nationwide nutritional survey, according to a study out today.

10 Jan 2017

IRB Barcelona researchers disclose new signal involved in growth of fly wings

Many of the secrets of life, such as how we become a certain size and shape, have been uncovered in studies performed over more than 100 years and involving animal models such as the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.

10 Jan 2017

Mediterranean plants may become source for 'elixir of life'

The Mediterranean is a haven for lovers of crystal-clear seas and sun-kissed landscapes. Now, thanks to the work of scientists from the University of Malta and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, it has the added appeal of being an actual fountain of youth.

9 Jan 2017

Research provides new insights into how the brain processes visual information to control behavior

What you see is not always what you get. And that, researchers at The Rockefeller University have discovered, is a good thing.

6 Jan 2017

Researchers examine reasons why parents purchase prepackaged, processed foods

Processed foods are higher in calories, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat than natural foods, but prepackaged, processed meals remain a popular choice for many consumers because they reduce the energy, time, and cooking skills needed to prepare food.

6 Jan 2017

Fruit News and Research

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

Study reveals new mechanism that helps increase reductive power during high sugar intake

Cancer cells proliferate by stealing energy from neighbouring cells, study finds

Scientists aim to understand how mitochondrial defects lead to pathological states

IU study shows how fruit fly growth shares biochemical similarities with cancer cells

Study identifies conserved role for Ovo protein in controlling germline development in mice and fruit flies

Prune consumption may prevent bone mineral density loss in older population

New study finds no significant improvements in nutritional value of children's menus

Study compares effects of two types of sugar on metabolic and vascular function

Brief waiting room interaction could prompt increased fruit and vegetable consumption among families

Endogenous retroviruses may have played significant role in development of the brain

CSHL scientists create first model of genetically induced obesity in fruit flies

Childhood obesity starts in the womb?

Study strengthens therapeutic potential for niacin-based diet in treatment of Parkinson's disease

Archaeologist discovers 800-year-old genomes from bacterial infection in Byzantine skeleton

Study finds 200% increase in consumption of low-calorie sweeteners among U.S. children

IRB Barcelona researchers disclose new signal involved in growth of fly wings

Mediterranean plants may become source for 'elixir of life'

Research provides new insights into how the brain processes visual information to control behavior

Researchers examine reasons why parents purchase prepackaged, processed foods

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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