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Balanced breakfasts improve heart and metabolic health in older adults

Older adults with metabolic syndrome consuming either low- or high-energy breakfasts or low-quality breakfasts faced higher triglycerides, increased body fat, and worse kidney function. Breakfasts providing 20-30% of daily energy and high-quality nutrients improved lipid profiles and metabolic health.

16 Dec 2024

Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies

Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years.

16 Dec 2024

Higher diet quality scores linked to lower emissions but come with trade-offs

Plant-based diets show the best sustainability outcomes, reducing emissions and land use, but increase water use and costs, highlighting diet trade-offs.

16 Dec 2024

How moderate coffee consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers examine the impact of coffee intake on cardiovascular disease.

16 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

Sweet news: Dark chocolate reduces type 2 diabetes risk

Findings show dark chocolate may lower type 2 diabetes risk, while milk chocolate contributes to weight gain. Implications for dietary choices discussed.

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

Tea, apples, and chocolate proven to support liver health

A flavonoid-rich diet, including apples, tea, and dark chocolate, significantly lowers the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and improves liver health biomarkers. These findings highlight the potential of dietary flavonoids in combating liver fat accumulation and inflammation.

9 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

Healthy diet can help reduce the severity of chronic pain

Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while pain interventions are available, many people struggle without treatment at all.

9 Dec 2024

Five servings of dark chocolate a week may protect against type 2 diabetes

Eating five servings of dark chocolate a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study published by The BMJ today.

6 Dec 2024

Fructose consumption linked to accelerated tumor growth in cancer models

Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in beverages and ultra-processed foods.

4 Dec 2024

Study highlights gaps in current health programs for truck drivers

It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their health and wellbeing.

4 Dec 2024

Holistic lifestyle interventions outshine drugs in preventing cardiometabolic diseases

Comprehensive lifestyle interventions prevent cardiometabolic diseases effectively but face challenges in routine care and require supportive policies for lasting impact.

3 Dec 2024

Study shows milk, eggs and fish boost child development in Africa

A study by the University of Bonn and the CABI Centre in Kenya shows that milk, eggs and fish are good for child development.

2 Dec 2024

Concizumab shows promising results for hemophilia patients

For people with the bleeding disorder hemophilia, life can seem like one continuous state of alertness. If they accidentally cut their finger while chopping vegetables, they have to immediately administer the clotting factor protein that their body either lacks or does not produce enough of.

2 Dec 2024