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Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signalling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women.

15 Dec 2023

Daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers and bone loss effects

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signaling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women.

12 Dec 2023

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

The acceptance level of various soups with insect flour.

12 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found an association between dairy intake and prediabetes risk, highlighting that low-fat milk consumption may increase prediabetes risk, while high-fat yogurt is linked to a reduced risk, particularly among highly educated individuals.

10 Dec 2023

Living concrete: Drexel researchers develop biofiber to repair cracks

In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University's College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old trick for improving the durability of concrete.

8 Dec 2023

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

Bahareh Behkam and collaborators have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue their fight against airborne pathogens

6 Dec 2023

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

In a JAMA Network Open study, researchers found that an eight-week vegan diet intervention in adult identical twins led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health, including reduced LDL cholesterol and fasting insulin levels, compared to an omnivorous diet.

4 Dec 2023

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Sustainable dietary modeling and formulation in the animal-to-plant-based dietary (PBD) transition.

30 Nov 2023

Cheers to health: Exploring wine's wellness secrets

A review in the journal "Foods" examines health-promoting compounds in wine and related products, focusing on technological advancements in their detection and study. It aims to inform winemaking and viticulture, enhancing human health benefits while preserving taste.

28 Nov 2023

The impact of diet on boosting immune function

The role of fruits, vegetables, spices, animal products, and other foods in strengthening the immune system.

27 Nov 2023

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Review in Communications Biology suggests that the external fermentation of foods may have played a key role in the expansion of the hominid brain. The "external fermentation hypothesis" posits that early hominins' practice of fermenting foods externally contributed to brain growth and gut reduction, offering a novel perspective on human evolution and dietary practices.

26 Nov 2023

Feasting for immunity: Study highlights foods that bolster your body's defenses

Study reviews how certain foods, including fruits, vegetables, spices, and animal products, bolster the immune system. It details the immune-boosting properties of various foods and underscores the importance of a nutritious diet in disease prevention and management.

26 Nov 2023

Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs

Study, involving 117,673 participants from the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial, assessed the impact of vegetarian and vegan diets on all-cause mortality in the U.S. over an average follow-up of 18 years.

26 Nov 2023

Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

A systematic review finds that consuming at least 60 grams of nuts daily significantly enhances male fertility by improving sperm vitality, motility, and morphology, while evidence for nut consumption's impact on female fertility remains limited.

20 Nov 2023

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

The relationship between 139 dietary factors and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC).

20 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

7 Nov 2023

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.

3 Nov 2023

Advances in grain research illuminate potential for precision nutrition in clinical settings

Grains are a primary source of energy (calories) in the diet.

1 Nov 2023

Minerals News and Research

Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

Daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers and bone loss effects

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Living concrete: Drexel researchers develop biofiber to repair cracks

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Cheers to health: Exploring wine's wellness secrets

The impact of diet on boosting immune function

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Feasting for immunity: Study highlights foods that bolster your body's defenses

Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs

Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

Advances in grain research illuminate potential for precision nutrition in clinical settings

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