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Gastrointestinal manifestations and fecal-oral transmission of novel coronavirus

The world is bracing for the impact of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, which has now spread to over 30 countries, infecting more than 80,000 people with over 2,600 deaths globally. A better understanding of how this virus is transmitted is key to preventing its spread.

5 Mar 2020

Eating an egg a day is OK

A new study and meta-analysis released by the Harvard T. H. Chan of Public Health shows that it is safe to eat up to 1 egg a day without worrying about whether it is harming the health of the heart and blood vessels. The study was published online on March 4, 2020, in the journal BMJ.

4 Mar 2020

Family history elevates heart disease mortality risk in women who had premature removal of ovaries

Women who proactively have their ovaries removed to minimize their cancer risk may face a greater risk--premature death because of heart disease.

4 Mar 2020

Scientists explore link between fruit consumption during pregnancy and infant cognition

You may have heard of a 2016 study linking cognitive enhancement in babies with eating more fruit during pregnancy. But how strong is that link? That's the question scientists at the University of Alberta asked as they set out to verify the findings in a new study.

4 Mar 2020

Study suggests guidelines to enhance content of educational videos on chronic conditions

Many people with chronic health conditions search social media, including YouTube videos, to learn more about how to manage their diagnoses. But these videos differ in how well they communicate information and hold viewers' attention.

3 Mar 2020

UAB research reveals hydrogen sulfide as new culprit for deadly tuberculosis

A new culprit -- hydrogen sulfide -- has been found for the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis. Hydrogen sulfide gas is known for its rotten egg smell, yet it has normal physiological roles in the human body to communicate among cells.

3 Mar 2020

Prebiotics could help improve sleep and boost stress resilience

Think dietary fiber is just for digestive health? Think again.

3 Mar 2020

Study identifies geographical clustering of childhood malnutrition in India

Childhood malnutrition in India remains a major problem. A new study shows that the problem is concentrated in specific geographic areas, which could help policymakers working to address the issue.

3 Mar 2020

Study shows the importance of normal feeding for maintaining oral and gut microbiota

The importance of the microorganisms that live on and in our bodies has long been recognized, and their complex synergistic impact on our systemic health is elucidated.

3 Mar 2020

Researchers take a close look at invisible communities of microbes in the mouth

Most people know that good oral hygiene - brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits - is linked to good health. Colorado State University microbiome researchers offer fresh evidence to support that conventional wisdom, by taking a close look at invisible communities of microbes that live in every mouth.

2 Mar 2020

Researchers analyze the scope of global childhood malnutrition

The scope of childhood malnutrition has decreased since 2000, although millions of children under five years of age are still undernourished and, as a result, have stunted growth.

2 Mar 2020

Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?

There have been many past studies that show consumption of extra rich virgin olive oil (EVOO) in the diet is beneficial for health. Also, previous studies have look at the antioxidant potential of this oil and the potential mechanism by which it can benefit health. There is, however, limited research that looks at the use of olive oil in cooking.

1 Mar 2020

Study finds sugar content as key factor for people when making healthy food choices

Researchers have found that sugar content is the most important factor for people when making healthy food choices - overriding fat and salt.

28 Feb 2020

Readers and tweeters dive into debate over ‘Medicare for All’

Your criticism about former Vice President Joe Biden’s "Medicare for All" cost estimates is spot-on but leaves out important savings.

28 Feb 2020

New imaging method allows scientists to view key part of the colon in 3D

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia developed a new imaging method that allows scientists to view the enteric nervous system - a key part of the human colon - in three dimensions by making other colon cells that normally block it invisible.

27 Feb 2020

Eating less prolongs life

A new study published in the journal Cell in February 2020 reports that eating less is associated with better immunity, reduce inflammation all over the body, and reduced odds of diseases related to old age, as well as increasing the odds of living longer.

27 Feb 2020

Low fruit and vegetable consumption, increased body fat associated with anxiety disorders

New research from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging shows that adults who have low fruit and vegetable intakes have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

27 Feb 2020

Optimal preoperative definition of malnutrition varies by cancer type

The best approach for surgeons to identify malnourished cancer patients before they have a cancer operation may be specifically related to the type of cancer the patient has, according to researchers who found that common definitions of malnutrition do not apply equally to all cancers in assessment of preoperative risk.

26 Feb 2020

$Investigational drug reduces heartburn severity in patients with refractory GERD$

Investigational drug reduces heartburn severity in patients with refractory GERD

An investigational drug that binds bile acids in the stomach can reduce the severity of heartburn symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when combined with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), a new study suggests.

26 Feb 2020

Patients older than 75 years also benefit from kidney transplantation

People in the industrialized counties are getting older and are very often in good health as a result of good nutrition, a healthier lifestyle and a higher level of education. More people nowadays know how to keep fit and prevent diseases.

26 Feb 2020

Nutrition News and Research

Gastrointestinal manifestations and fecal-oral transmission of novel coronavirus

Eating an egg a day is OK

Family history elevates heart disease mortality risk in women who had premature removal of ovaries

Scientists explore link between fruit consumption during pregnancy and infant cognition

Study suggests guidelines to enhance content of educational videos on chronic conditions

UAB research reveals hydrogen sulfide as new culprit for deadly tuberculosis

Prebiotics could help improve sleep and boost stress resilience

Study identifies geographical clustering of childhood malnutrition in India

Study shows the importance of normal feeding for maintaining oral and gut microbiota

Researchers take a close look at invisible communities of microbes in the mouth

Researchers analyze the scope of global childhood malnutrition

Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?

Study finds sugar content as key factor for people when making healthy food choices

Readers and tweeters dive into debate over ‘Medicare for All’

New imaging method allows scientists to view key part of the colon in 3D

Eating less prolongs life

Low fruit and vegetable consumption, increased body fat associated with anxiety disorders

Optimal preoperative definition of malnutrition varies by cancer type

Investigational drug reduces heartburn severity in patients with refractory GERD

Patients older than 75 years also benefit from kidney transplantation

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