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Sharing meals with friends may lower depression, anxiety, and stress in teens

Researchers investigate the impact of family meals and social eating behavior on anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms in adolescents.

3 May 2023

Skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills associated with minimal weight loss, study finds

A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults links a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk – while associating skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain.

3 May 2023

The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Researchers investigated the use of medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

2 May 2023

Community paramedics don’t wait for an emergency to visit rural patients at home

Sandra Lane said she has been to the emergency room about eight times this year. The 62-year-old has had multiple falls, struggled with balance and tremors, and experienced severe swelling in her legs.

2 May 2023

Why the preservation of Australia's biodiversity is essential for human health

Researchers reviewed the significance of preserving Australia's biodiversity for the well-being of human health.

2 May 2023

Evaluating the association between Mediterranean Diet adherence and type 2 diabetes using nutritional biomarkers

Researchers developed a method for objective assessment of the effect Mediterranean Diet on T2D.

1 May 2023

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of short-term maternal diet and current body composition on human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profiles in mature human milk. The study found a lack of clear and consistent associations between maternal nutrition and HMO concentrations in mature human milk from healthy lactating women with adequate dietary intake.

30 Apr 2023

Plant-based shakes are ineffective in refueling the body post workout, expert says

Athletes who attempt to refuel their bodies post workout using plant-based shakes could be wasting their time, a principal lecturer of performance nutrition at the University of Hertfordshire has suggested.

29 Apr 2023

Heart Foundation encourages Australians to do three simple things to take care of the heart

Every 30 minutes, one Australian loses their life to heart disease, yet it takes less than 30 minutes to know your risk.

29 Apr 2023

Pediatric hepatology experts join Hassenfeld Children's Hospital to deliver family-centered care to children with liver disease

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone has recruited three internationally recognized physicians specializing in pediatric hepatology to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care to children and adolescents with acute and chronic liver disease.

28 Apr 2023

Daily folate consumption may be beneficial in reducing all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds

Researchers explored the association between daily folate intake, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.

28 Apr 2023

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

Researchers explored the data linking breastfeeding, infant outcomes, and drug exposure.

28 Apr 2023

Alarming increases in the numbers of American children requiring special education services

In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientists led by Dr. Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, reported alarming increases in the numbers of children requiring special education services.

27 Apr 2023

Healthy eating lowers risk of sleep apnea

Study analyzed the relationship between diet quality and sleep outcomes in the Bogalusa Heart Study. The results suggest that higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of sleep apnea.

27 Apr 2023

Readmission and mortality more likely to happen after hospitalization with acute kidney injury

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health found that people who experienced acute kidney injury (AKI) during a hospitalization, including those admitted with AKI or who developed AKI in the hospital, were more likely to revisit the hospital or die shortly after discharge, compared to people hospitalized without AKI.

27 Apr 2023

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Many popular dietary patterns score high for heart-health; however, a few contradict the American Heart Association's dietary guidance and did not rank as heart-healthy, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

27 Apr 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023

Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults

Researchers explore the intake of highly processed foods (HPF) with respect to overall diet quality.

26 Apr 2023

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

Research assesses the effect of foods fortified with phytosterols (PS) on reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations.

26 Apr 2023

Nutrition News and Research

Sharing meals with friends may lower depression, anxiety, and stress in teens

Skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills associated with minimal weight loss, study finds

The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Community paramedics don’t wait for an emergency to visit rural patients at home

Why the preservation of Australia's biodiversity is essential for human health

Evaluating the association between Mediterranean Diet adherence and type 2 diabetes using nutritional biomarkers

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

Plant-based shakes are ineffective in refueling the body post workout, expert says

Heart Foundation encourages Australians to do three simple things to take care of the heart

Pediatric hepatology experts join Hassenfeld Children's Hospital to deliver family-centered care to children with liver disease

Daily folate consumption may be beneficial in reducing all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

Alarming increases in the numbers of American children requiring special education services

Healthy eating lowers risk of sleep apnea

Readmission and mortality more likely to happen after hospitalization with acute kidney injury

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

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