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The role of nasal microbiome in Parkinson's disease

A recent study provides an overview of how the nasal bacterial population influences olfactory processing and neurodegeneration.

5 Sep 2022

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

Premature ovarian aging (POA) refers to an early decline in ovarian function; it is the main cause of infertility in elder women and is characterized by a markedly reduced ovarian reservoir.

5 Sep 2022

Type 2 diabetes remission achieved more effectively with bariatric surgery than lifestyle changes

Remission of type 2 diabetes is achieved more effectively and has longer-lasting results with bariatric surgery than through medications and lifestyle changes.

1 Sep 2022

Inhibiting a key metabolic enzyme selectively kills melanoma cells and stops tumor growth

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys, led by Ze'ev Ronai, Ph.D., have shown for the first time that inhibiting a key metabolic enzyme selectively kills melanoma cells and stops tumor growth.

1 Sep 2022

High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in men

For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to overlook the less-than-ideal nutritional information, but a team led by researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University hope that will change after recently discovering a link between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

1 Sep 2022

The environmental impact of more than 57,000 food products

Researchers estimated the environmental impact of food products.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers explore the relationship between vitamin D levels and T. gondii infection

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with high susceptibility to infections.

26 Aug 2022

First patient version of the ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention unveiled today

The first patient version of the European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention are unveiled today at ESC Congress 2022.

26 Aug 2022

Fortified human breastmilk alters the microbiota of low-birth-weight infants

A new study discusses how fortified human milk changes the gut microbiome in these babies.

24 Aug 2022

Congressman’s wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss

The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, KHN has learned.

24 Aug 2022

More daily steps appears to lower risk of diabetes

The current study examines the potential association between daily step counts and diabetes risk.

24 Aug 2022

Study sheds light on the food buying habits of low-income parents

New study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activities which support social wellbeing, but that they are unable to afford.

24 Aug 2022

Routine risk assessment and extra vigilance needed to prevent pressure injuries among ICU patients with COVID-19

Patients critically ill with COVID-19 are at exceptionally high risk for developing healthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPrIs), and nurses and other clinicians should be extra vigilant with assessments and protective interventions, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care.

23 Aug 2022

Skipping breakfast at home associated with increased odds of psychosocial problems in kids, teens

Young people who eat healthy breakfasts at home have better psychosocial health, shows a recent study in Frontiers in Nutrition.

23 Aug 2022

Researchers aim to create an AI algorithm for early detection of autism in children

Could artificial intelligence be used to assist with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder? That's a question researchers at the University of Arkansas are trying to answer. But they're taking an unusual tack.

22 Aug 2022

Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19

Researchers explore the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Aug 2022

Eating grapes may reduce the risk of fatty liver disease

In a recent study published in the journal Foods, eating grapes can extend life expectancy by five years and reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk in mice fed high-fat diets.

17 Aug 2022

Immune cells preferentially use cellular waste products to power their function

The immune cells that protect us from infection and cancer seek out a wide array of fuel sources to power their function - including some long thought to be cellular waste products.

17 Aug 2022

Experts assert the need to amplify "food first" and "no needle" messages among all athletes

Intravenous (IV) nutrition, which used to be considered a treatment of 'last resort', is threatening to become the norm for competitive athletes, despite no scientific evidence that it works or that it is safe, warn experts in an editorial, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

17 Aug 2022

Adults with low blood urate levels may be at higher risk of having low skeletal muscle mass

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of metabolism, may be at higher risk of having low skeletal muscle mass and strength and may face a higher risk of early death.

17 Aug 2022

Nutrition News and Research

The role of nasal microbiome in Parkinson's disease

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

Type 2 diabetes remission achieved more effectively with bariatric surgery than lifestyle changes

Inhibiting a key metabolic enzyme selectively kills melanoma cells and stops tumor growth

High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in men

The environmental impact of more than 57,000 food products

Researchers explore the relationship between vitamin D levels and T. gondii infection

First patient version of the ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention unveiled today

Fortified human breastmilk alters the microbiota of low-birth-weight infants

Congressman’s wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss

More daily steps appears to lower risk of diabetes

Study sheds light on the food buying habits of low-income parents

Routine risk assessment and extra vigilance needed to prevent pressure injuries among ICU patients with COVID-19

Skipping breakfast at home associated with increased odds of psychosocial problems in kids, teens

Researchers aim to create an AI algorithm for early detection of autism in children

Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19

Eating grapes may reduce the risk of fatty liver disease

Immune cells preferentially use cellular waste products to power their function

Experts assert the need to amplify "food first" and "no needle" messages among all athletes

Adults with low blood urate levels may be at higher risk of having low skeletal muscle mass

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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