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Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that chronic blueberry intake does not significantly improve cognitive function, alertness, or mood in adults with metabolic syndrome, despite a slight improvement in picture recognition accuracy and self-rated calmness after a high-fat, high-sugar meal.

12 Feb 2024

Researchers uncover new mechanism of action between nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging

The capacity of intestinal stem cells to maintain cellular balance in the gut decreases upon aging.

12 Feb 2024

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centers in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.

12 Feb 2024

Air Force cadets' nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds

how nutrition knowledge, physical strength and activity, and body composition are related to whether Air Force cadets lose consciousness during the Gravitational Acceleration Test (G-test).

12 Feb 2024

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Study finds that middle and high school students in Texas who use nutrition labels tend to have healthier eating habits, highlighting the importance of nutrition literacy in promoting better dietary choices among adolescents.

11 Feb 2024

Physical activity benefits do not outweigh cardiovascular risks associated with sugary drinks

Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, professor at Université Laval's Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author.

8 Feb 2024

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

Recent research in Scientific Reports reveals a dose-response relationship between dietary niacin intake and reduced prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting niacin's potential role in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in COPD patients.

8 Feb 2024

Premature and early menopause in India: what are the triggers?

A study published in Scientific Reports explored the triggers of premature and early menopause in India based on the 2019–2021 National Family Health Survey.

8 Feb 2024

New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers collated and analyzed 12 studies comprising more than 17 years’ worth of case-control experiments aimed at elucidating site-specific cancer outcomes of legume consumption.

8 Feb 2024

Exploring the dynamic between dog ownership and child activity levels

Researchers examined the longitudinal effects of changes in dog ownership on children's physical activity and movement behaviors using data from the Play Spaces and Environments for Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort study.

8 Feb 2024

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

Researchers from Spain investigated the effect of a traditional Atlantic diet on health and the environment.

8 Feb 2024

ChatGPT passes the nutrition test, but experts remain irreplaceable

ChatGPT offers accurate nutritional advice aligned with international guidelines for managing non-communicable diseases, yet struggles with complex patient scenarios.

7 Feb 2024

Snacking on pistachios may combat metabolic syndrome risk without weight gain

More than half of Americans do not currently meet the daily recommendation of 5–7 ounce equivalents of nuts and seeds per week.

7 Feb 2024

Cost-driven housing moves may disrupt access to key federal assistance programs, study shows

Across the United States, a growing number of families with low income are being displaced from their homes due to inability to afford rising housing costs.

7 Feb 2024

Males born to obese women more likely to develop metabolic complications in later life

Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes.

7 Feb 2024

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake

Whether higher dietary niacin intake lowers the risk of all-cause, heart and cerebrovascular disease(s).

6 Feb 2024

Does your diet increase the risk of recurring urinary tract infections?

The influence of behavioral risk factors such as diet, body weight, and lifestyle on the prevalence of urinary infections.

6 Feb 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to higher metabolic disease risk

Consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to a higher risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), underscoring the need for dietary caution and policy adjustments.

5 Feb 2024

High-quality early diet linked to lower IBD risk in children

Early-life diet, particularly high-quality diets and fish intake at one year of age, is linked to a lower risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, underscoring the importance of dietary choices in infancy.

5 Feb 2024

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

Wildfire smoke. Drought. Brutal heat. Floods. As Californians increasingly feel the health effects of climate change, state leaders are adopting sweeping policies they hope will fend off the worst impacts — and be replicated by other countries.

5 Feb 2024

Nutrition News and Research

Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

Researchers uncover new mechanism of action between nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Air Force cadets' nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Physical activity benefits do not outweigh cardiovascular risks associated with sugary drinks

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

Premature and early menopause in India: what are the triggers?

New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer

Exploring the dynamic between dog ownership and child activity levels

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

ChatGPT passes the nutrition test, but experts remain irreplaceable

Snacking on pistachios may combat metabolic syndrome risk without weight gain

Cost-driven housing moves may disrupt access to key federal assistance programs, study shows

Males born to obese women more likely to develop metabolic complications in later life

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake

Does your diet increase the risk of recurring urinary tract infections?

Study links ultra-processed foods to higher metabolic disease risk

High-quality early diet linked to lower IBD risk in children

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