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Study: Vegans have the most negative attitude toward consuming foods of insect origin

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

31 Jan 2019

Study reveals link between altered brain activity and social deficits in autism

One in 59 children are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, a wide array of conditions affecting a child's social, emotional, and behavioral development.

31 Jan 2019

Researcher discovers blood vessel system in bones

A network of very fine blood vessels that connects bone marrow directly with the blood supply of the periosteum that was previously overlooked has now been discovered by Dr. Anika Grüneboom, a young researcher who is now working at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen.

30 Jan 2019

New study analyses presence of added sugars, sweeteners in spanish foods

In the midst of the war against sugar, Spanish researchers have examined the main food groups that contribute to its consumption, such as soft drinks, yoghurts, chocolates, ice creams, cereals and jams.

30 Jan 2019

Dietary fiber polymers can influence gut environment through physical forces

Large molecules from dietary fiber, called polymers, can physically influence the environment in the small intestine by causing solid particles to group together (or aggregate), according to research published in eLife.

30 Jan 2019

Vegan diet helps promote beneficial gut hormones, study finds

A study published in the journal Nutrients finds that a vegan diet helps to promote beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight.

30 Jan 2019

Hospital patients' poor food intake is putting their health and lives at risk, study shows

For the 36 million Americans hospitalized each year, adequate nutrition plays a critical role in their health and recovery. Yet research from nutritionDay in the U.S., in collaboration with Abbott, shows malnutrition is still an unaddressed and widespread problem in hospitals.

29 Jan 2019

Human trials set to begin for testing new 'fat pill' in overweight patients

Are you overweight and living in the South East of England? If so, you could help scientists who need volunteers to test a new 'fat pill'.

29 Jan 2019

Discovery reveals how to 'slim down' fat-carrying particles to reduce spread of 'bad' cholesterol

The enzyme that 'loads up' fat-carrying particles in the liver before they are transported around the body has been identified for the first time by scientists at the University of Warwick.

28 Jan 2019

Researchers develop new tool that images blood flow through tiny capillaries

More than 40 billion capillaries -- tiny, hair-like blood vessels -- are tasked with carrying oxygen and nutrients to the far reaches of the human body.

28 Jan 2019

MedDairy diet improves health outcomes of people with cardiovascular risk

Thousands of people can take heart as new research from the University of South Australia shows a dairy-enhanced Mediterranean diet will significantly increase health outcomes for those at risk of cardiovascular disease - and it's even more effective than a low-fat diet.

28 Jan 2019

Low doses of anti-HIV drug appear to reduce tau protein in neurons of Alzheimer’s patients

The accumulation of amyloid beta plaques and tangles of a protein called tau in the brain are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

27 Jan 2019

Norwegian scientists discover new small molecule drug to treat prostate cancer

Professor Fahri Saatcioglu at University of Oslo's Department of Biosciences (IBV) heads a research group investigating how androgens - male sex hormones - affect the risk of being affected by prostate cancer.

24 Jan 2019

Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers-- diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

Planet friendly diets are not only good for the environment, but also your health

A study of the diets of more than 16,000 Americans has revealed that low-carbon diets are not only good for the planet, they're also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

Study reveals how staying in shape is crucial for reproductive success of cells

Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new research from the Crick and King’s College London.

From The Francis Crick Institute 24 Jan 2019

High-protein rice can help solve global problem across social, cultural, and economic issues

More than 750 million people don't get enough nutrients from their food. More than two-thirds of those people live in places that consume a lot of rice. Can rice bred for extra protein be the answer?

23 Jan 2019

New research discusses ramifications of low DHA levels among pregnant women

A new scientific paper has, for the first time, proposed an omega-3 DHA target blood level of 5% or higher for pregnant women who want to reduce their risk of preterm birth.

23 Jan 2019

Staying in right shape is essential for reproductive success of cells

Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new research from King's College London and the Francis Crick Institute.

22 Jan 2019

Peptide isolated from soil fungi has antitumor and antibacterial properties

A team of scientists from I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University together with their colleagues isolated a peptide named emericellipsin A from soil fungi.

22 Jan 2019