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DASH Diet earns top spots in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, Diet, developed in part by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, has been recognized as the second-best diet overall and the best heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings.

6 Jan 2025

Ancient brain circuit stabilizes gaze during movement in early development

An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.

2 Jan 2025

New protein offers hope for heart regeneration

Researchers from the Bakkers group at the Hubrecht Institute have successfully repaired damaged mouse hearts using a protein from zebrafish.

2 Jan 2025

New method allows non-destructive study of fish teeth

Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?

26 Dec 2024

Zebrafish study uncovers how ketamine affects brain cells to treat depression

The decades-old anesthetic ketamine could be a game changer for treating severe depression, but there are still many questions about how the drug works, including exactly how it affects the brain's cells and circuits.

17 Dec 2024

Dietary adjustments may help control prostate cancer in men undergoing active surveillance

A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators offers new evidence that dietary changes may help reduce cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance, a treatment approach that involves regular monitoring of the cancer without immediate intervention.

14 Dec 2024

Ultra-processed foods dominate American home diets

A new analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that more than half of calories consumed at home by adults in the U.S. come from ultraprocessed foods.

11 Dec 2024

How healthy plant-based diets enhance strength and function in aging adults

A study links healthy plant-based diets to improved physical performance and strength in aging adults, emphasizing diet quality over quantity.

10 Dec 2024

Study links Western diet to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer growth

Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, may be fueled by the food on our plates.

10 Dec 2024

Toxic chemical exposure in early life linked to behavioral problems in rats

Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

10 Dec 2024

Microplastics detected in human blood linked to altered coagulation markers

Findings indicate microplastics in blood are linked to inflammation and coagulation markers, underscoring the need for reduced exposure and further research.

10 Dec 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

Research uncovers dietary patterns influencing Mediterranean Diet adherence

Portuguese researchers explore olive oil consumption and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, revealing key barriers and consumer patterns. The findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to promote this health-promoting lifestyle.

9 Dec 2024

Study reveals how DNA folding drives gene activity bursts

Researchers at Kyushu University have revealed how spatial distance between specific regions of DNA is linked to bursts of gene activity.

6 Dec 2024

MGI Tech’s Innovative Sequencing Technology Drives Mangrove Conservation Efforts in Thailand

MGI Tech partners with NOC to leverage advanced sequencing for mangrove conservation, addressing environmental challenges and enhancing ecosystem resilience.

From MGI 5 Dec 2024

Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia

Combining creatine supplementation with resistance training boosts muscle strength, lean mass, and cognitive health in older adults, offering a safe and effective strategy against sarcopenia.

4 Dec 2024

UBC researchers develop DNA-based adhesion system mimicking natural processes

In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers has developed an artificial adhesion system that closely mimics natural biological interactions.

3 Dec 2024