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Study: Low-dose calcium equally effective as high-dose in preventing preeclampsia

To help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth - common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns - low-dose calcium supplementation (equivalent to one 500-milligram pill per day) may be as effective as the World Health Organization (WHO)'s recommended high-dose calcium supplementation (equivalent to three 500-milligram pills taken throughout each day), according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and collaborators in India and Tanzania.

10 Jan 2024

Understanding how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can benefit cancer survivors

Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have received funding to better understand how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can improve quality of life after cancer treatment.

10 Jan 2024

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

10 Jan 2024

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Researchers determine the relationship between the use of hearing aids and mortality among adult United States residents with hearing impairment.

10 Jan 2024

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

9 Jan 2024

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

Steatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which includes a range of conditions caused by fat build-up in the liver due to abnormal lipid metabolism, affects about 25% of the population worldwide, making it the most common liver disorder.

9 Jan 2024

SickKids scientists untangle cellular waste buildup in Zellweger Spectrum Disorder

For the first time, a research team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has uncovered a way to potentially reduce the amount of toxic cellular waste accumulating in patients with Zellweger Spectrum Disorder (ZSD).

9 Jan 2024

Study links early screen time to atypical sensory processing in toddlers

Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to data from researchers at Drexel's College of Medicine published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

9 Jan 2024

Food education program empowers kids to choose fresh, flavorful food years later

To encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among youth, experiential food education programs such as gardening and cooking lessons have increased across both community and school settings.

9 Jan 2024

Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity

Within the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.

8 Jan 2024

Exploring the gut-brain link: How diet and nutrient absorption impact digestive disorders

The major disorders of gut-brain interactions (DGBIs).

8 Jan 2024

Living near green spaces linked to stronger bones in young children

Study finds that early-life exposure to green spaces positively impacts bone mineral density in young children, suggesting environmental factors play a role in bone health development.

7 Jan 2024

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

The role of dietary microRNAs (miRNAs) in health and disease.

5 Jan 2024

Imbalances in folic acid and vitamin B12 can alter brain development in mice

Folate is a B vitamin and a necessary nutrient to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, has been added to vitamins, breakfast cereals and other products in the U.S. and more than 80 other countries to ensure pregnant women get adequate amounts.

4 Jan 2024

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.

4 Jan 2024

Strength training program boosts lives of over 20,000 seniors

For nearly 20 years, Stephen Ball has been a man on a mission: helping older Missourians stay healthy and get stronger through physical activity.

3 Jan 2024

Wearing hearing aids could extend people's lifespan

Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows.

3 Jan 2024

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole grains, milk, fruits, or processed meats.

3 Jan 2024

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Study evaluated the impact of daily coffee extract supplementation on cognitive function over two years in older adults, finding no significant improvement in global or domain-specific cognitive function compared to a placebo, but suggestive benefits in those with poorer baseline diet quality.

3 Jan 2024

Study maps gene network orchestrating complex process of IgG glycosylation in aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 24, entitled, "Mapping of the gene network that regulates glycan clock of ageing."

3 Jan 2024

Nutrition News and Research

Study: Low-dose calcium equally effective as high-dose in preventing preeclampsia

Understanding how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can benefit cancer survivors

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

SickKids scientists untangle cellular waste buildup in Zellweger Spectrum Disorder

Study links early screen time to atypical sensory processing in toddlers

Food education program empowers kids to choose fresh, flavorful food years later

Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity

Exploring the gut-brain link: How diet and nutrient absorption impact digestive disorders

Living near green spaces linked to stronger bones in young children

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

Imbalances in folic acid and vitamin B12 can alter brain development in mice

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

Strength training program boosts lives of over 20,000 seniors

Wearing hearing aids could extend people's lifespan

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Study maps gene network orchestrating complex process of IgG glycosylation in aging

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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