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Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most significant causes of global mortality. Several factors, such as obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, have been identified to enhance the risk of CVD events. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) constructed Life’s Simple 7, which included seven lifestyle-based goals that could help achieve ideal cardiovascular health (CVH).

4 Apr 2023

Minimally processed foods boost dietary quality, while ultra-processed harm it, study finds

Researchers performed a cohort study among female and male health professionals in the United States between 1986 and 2010.

4 Apr 2023

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Obesity is a significant risk factor for premature mortality due to the predisposition to metabolic and cardiovascular disease. However, is this effect independent of the birth weight? A new research paper examines this aspect of adult obesity, measuring the effect of parental body mass index (BMI) and birth weight on the mortality risk.

3 Apr 2023

Plastic waste's 'plastisphere' could harbor and spread eukaryotic pathogens

A recent study reviews the potential for helminth, fungal, and protozoan pathogens to associate with plastisphere.

3 Apr 2023

Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

The increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation starting from childhood.

3 Apr 2023

Some bacteria cells get hangry too, study finds

Have you ever been so hungry that you become angry, otherwise known as "hangry?" New research by Adam Rosenthal, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, has found that some bacteria cells get hangry too, releasing harmful toxins into our bodies and making us sick.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

Researcher hypothesizes that overnutrition could lead to loss of self-tolerance by impinging on immune regulation

Researchers explored the correlation between autoimmunity and obesity.

3 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

Researchers assessed the impact of urban living on the development and growth of children.

31 Mar 2023

What is the association between the number of days taking a sufficient number of steps throughout the week and mortality among US adults?

Researchers examined the relationship between daily step patterns and adult mortality.

31 Mar 2023

New Zealand rugby-inspired program tackles obesity

Researchers determine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of RUFIT-NZ on lifestyle change, fitness, weight loss, blood pressure, and quality of life.

30 Mar 2023

Unlocking the potential of green seaweeds: Study explores nutrients, active substances

Researchers discuss the main nutrients and active substances associated with different green seaweeds, along with their biological activities and applications.

30 Mar 2023

Hypertension in childhood often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood

High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's Hypertension journal.

30 Mar 2023

Nutrition News and Research

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Minimally processed foods boost dietary quality, while ultra-processed harm it, study finds

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Plastic waste's 'plastisphere' could harbor and spread eukaryotic pathogens

Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

Some bacteria cells get hangry too, study finds

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researcher hypothesizes that overnutrition could lead to loss of self-tolerance by impinging on immune regulation

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

What is the association between the number of days taking a sufficient number of steps throughout the week and mortality among US adults?

New Zealand rugby-inspired program tackles obesity

Unlocking the potential of green seaweeds: Study explores nutrients, active substances

Hypertension in childhood often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood

A judicial body blow to the ACA

Study highlights potential of Africa's 'forgotten' food crops for climate resilience and nutrition

New review examines link between HDLC and different types of cancer

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

How does unprocessed, minimally-processed, and ultra-processed food impact dietary quality?

Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

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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