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Milling and baking slash nutrient levels in wheat flour, new research shows

What does whole wheat have that refined flour lacks? A new study reveals key differences in nutrient content along with exactly where nutrients are lost - and sometimes gained - along the journey from farm to table.

1 Jul 2024

Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.

1 Jul 2024

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Jul 2024

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well.

1 Jul 2024

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

New UCSF study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials attempting the feat haven't been successful.

1 Jul 2024

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.

1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

Asia Pacific faces hepatitis crisis: Urgent action needed to meet WHO targets

Countries in Asia Pacific are unlikely to meet their commitment to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 unless they declare a public health emergency, as they did with COVID-19, a disease specialist suggested.

1 Jul 2024

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults.

30 Jun 2024

Baby-led weaning provides adequate calories for infant growth, study finds

New study findings suggest that baby-led weaning - a popular method for introducing solid foods to infants - furnishes ample calories for growth and development.

30 Jun 2024

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

30 Jun 2024

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

30 Jun 2024

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

In a survey of low-income adults across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, one in eight respondents who were enrolled in Medicaid at some point since March 2020 reported no longer having Medicaid coverage by late 2023, with nearly half of that pool reporting being currently uninsured, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

29 Jun 2024

Preconception intake of calcium and zinc linked to lower risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.

29 Jun 2024

Education News and Research

Milling and baking slash nutrient levels in wheat flour, new research shows

Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Asia Pacific faces hepatitis crisis: Urgent action needed to meet WHO targets

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

Baby-led weaning provides adequate calories for infant growth, study finds

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

Preconception intake of calcium and zinc linked to lower risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Natural compound found in olives can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Fish oil supplement taken by fathers may help combat childhood obesity

Study alerts transwomen to interpret standard prostate cancer screening guidelines with caution

Moffitt scientists develop breakthrough method for scalable synthesis of withanolides

Cleveland Clinic and FitNow launch comprehensive diet and health app

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

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