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Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity

Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawai'i, Marshall Islands, and Palau) are not meeting daily recommended intakes for key micronutrients, either consuming too much or too little.

6 Mar 2025

Surprising study reveals dads’ weight and diet don’t impact baby’s size

A study shows paternal health factors like BMI and diet do not influence birth weight or length, emphasizing maternal diet's critical role in pregnancy.

4 Mar 2025

Heart disease risk drops in walkable areas—but only when residents agree they’re walkable

Researchers found that perceived—but not objective—neighborhood walkability is linked to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, while food environment showed no significant impact after adjustments.

3 Mar 2025

Scientists identify Blastocystis spp. in nearly 10% of edible plants worldwide, highlighting food safety concerns

A new study finds that 9.4% of edible plants worldwide are contaminated with Blastocystis spp., highlighting food safety concerns and the need for improved agricultural hygiene.

3 Mar 2025

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

A study reveals how gender and race influence food insecurity's impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors among U.S. adults. Key findings and implications.

3 Mar 2025

Tomatoes and lycopene: Can eating more reduce your cancer risk?

Higher dietary and blood lycopene levels are linked to a reduced risk of cancer, with the strongest protective effects seen against lung cancer mortality. However, these findings are observational and require further research.

2 Mar 2025

The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues

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From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

Atlantia Clinical Trials: Investigating the interrelation of microbiology and immunology

Atlantia Clinical Trials investigates the role of microbiomes in immunity, focusing on gut and lung interactions to develop innovative health solutions.

From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

Early pregnancy nutrition impacts child's motor development at age 5-6

A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5-6 years. Higher maternal body fat mass, on the other hand, has an adverse effect on the child's motor development.

25 Feb 2025

Study finds higher odds of hypothyroidism among South Asian immigrants in Canada

A new study published this week in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus found that 10% of South Asian immigrants aged 45 and older in Canada had hypothyroidism.

25 Feb 2025

Microgreens outshine mature vegetables: Study finds higher antioxidants and bioactive compounds

Researchers analyzed six microgreens, revealing their diverse nutritional profiles, high antioxidant content, and potential to combat micronutrient deficiencies.

23 Feb 2025

New intervention helps reduce ultra-processed food intake and improve health

Most dietary programs are designed to help people achieve weight loss or adhere to U.S. nutrition guidelines, which currently make no mention of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

22 Feb 2025

Can the carnivore diet trigger kidney stones? Case study raises red flags

A case study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines how one patient’s switch to a carnivore diet increased kidney stone risk by raising calcium, uric acid, and oxalate levels while reducing protective citrate.

19 Feb 2025

Scientists track diet through stool DNA, revealing a new way to monitor nutrition

Scientists developed MEDI, a method to estimate dietary intake from food DNA in human stool, offering a more accurate alternative to self-reported food tracking.

19 Feb 2025

Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity

A comprehensive review of 41 studies analyzing over one million participants found that consuming nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish is linked to lower all-cause mortality, while processed and unprocessed red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages increase mortality risk.

19 Feb 2025

Vegetables News and Research

Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity

Surprising study reveals dads’ weight and diet don’t impact baby’s size

Heart disease risk drops in walkable areas—but only when residents agree they’re walkable

Scientists identify Blastocystis spp. in nearly 10% of edible plants worldwide, highlighting food safety concerns

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

Tomatoes and lycopene: Can eating more reduce your cancer risk?

The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues

Atlantia Clinical Trials: Investigating the interrelation of microbiology and immunology

Early pregnancy nutrition impacts child's motor development at age 5-6

Study finds higher odds of hypothyroidism among South Asian immigrants in Canada

Microgreens outshine mature vegetables: Study finds higher antioxidants and bioactive compounds

New intervention helps reduce ultra-processed food intake and improve health

Can the carnivore diet trigger kidney stones? Case study raises red flags

Scientists track diet through stool DNA, revealing a new way to monitor nutrition

Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity

Study suggests taxifolin could be a safe, natural way to aid weight loss

Evidence increasingly links ultra-processed food consumption to weight gain

Babies develop food preferences in the womb, study suggests

Wealth gap impacts health and depression in older adults

Daily fruit and vegetable extracts may boost brain power

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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