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Intensive fasting boosts red blood cells' immune powers against COVID-19, study finds

Researchers found that short-term intensive fasting enhances the immune function of red blood cells, including their ability to combat SARS-CoV-2, without affecting their oxygen-carrying capacity. The study reveals that this fasting regimen popular in Asia could offer a multifaceted benefit by amplifying the body's defenses without compromising essential functions.

4 Sep 2023

Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet

Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new KI study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigations.

1 Sep 2023

Bridging the gap: Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

Postnatal dietary patterns, physical activity status, and changes in body weight among obese women living in a highly deprived region in the UK.

1 Sep 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges

A cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet – including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fatty acids – has been found to improve both fertility and cancer survivorship, over 90% of young adult cancer survivors don't meet the dietary recommendations and have diets consisting of high fat and low fruit and vegetable intake.

30 Aug 2023

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Researchers evaluated associations of breast cancer incidence with different dietary phosphate levels.

30 Aug 2023

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Researchers evaluated the impact of low-carbohydrate diets on glycemic regulation among individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

30 Aug 2023

Two studies find link between ultra-processed food and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Recent news stories have reported that eating ultra-processed food increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, based on results from two new research studies.

30 Aug 2023

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

People at increased risk for cardiovascular disease who participated in produce prescription programs increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables, which was associated with improved body mass index (BMI), blood sugar and blood pressure levels, as well as a decrease in food insecurity.

29 Aug 2023

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers discuss the potential of probiotic- and prebiotic-based interventions for managing cardiovascular diseases.

28 Aug 2023

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded a R01 $3 million grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older women.

23 Aug 2023

Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity in Chinese adults

The study aimed to evaluate long-term associations of dietary patterns with obesity.

23 Aug 2023

Could plant-based diets help treat cardiovascular diseases?

In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers identified a knowledge gap about the molecular mechanisms by which plant-based diets target cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

22 Aug 2023

What is the effect of a workplace-based nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to Mediterranean diet principles at 12 months?

The impact of nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to the Mediterranean diet among US firefighters.

22 Aug 2023

Households that grow their own food waste less, eat more fruit and vegetables

Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.

22 Aug 2023

How did exposure to health information and media health literacy affect fruit and vegetable consumption among Thai youth?

The influence of the internet as a health information source for Thai youth.

21 Aug 2023

The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms

The associations between dietary patterns and depression or anxiety symptoms.

18 Aug 2023

Kent Company, Bedfont® Scientific Ltd, reveals New Well-being Garden, Nurturing Employee Wellness and Biodiversity

Bedfont® proudly announces the successful transformation of unused space into a Wellbeing Garden.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 18 Aug 2023

Study shows how antibiotic resistance genes build up over a lifetime

Cooking food thoroughly and avoiding some types of vegetables and salad during a course of antibiotic treatment could potentially reduce antibiotic resistance, by preventing bacteria carrying resistance genes getting into the gut, according to a new study.

17 Aug 2023

Vegetables News and Research

Intensive fasting boosts red blood cells' immune powers against COVID-19, study finds

Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet

Bridging the gap: Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Two studies find link between ultra-processed food and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity in Chinese adults

Could plant-based diets help treat cardiovascular diseases?

What is the effect of a workplace-based nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to Mediterranean diet principles at 12 months?

Households that grow their own food waste less, eat more fruit and vegetables

How did exposure to health information and media health literacy affect fruit and vegetable consumption among Thai youth?

The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms

Kent Company, Bedfont® Scientific Ltd, reveals New Well-being Garden, Nurturing Employee Wellness and Biodiversity

Study shows how antibiotic resistance genes build up over a lifetime

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