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Ecological and evolutionary implications of the sharing of metabolites between different microbes in the gut microbiome

The researchers provide important insights into the cross-feeding mechanisms of nutrients in the gut microbiome and their impacts on host health.

18 Apr 2023

The long-term effects of high fish intake rich in n-3 fatty acids for deterring cardiovascular disease

Researchers evaluated the association between the consumption of fish and the reduction in CVD incidence.

18 Apr 2023

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

Researchers compared the impact of consuming sardines versus fish oil supplements.

18 Apr 2023

What are the nutritional outcomes of removing meat or poultry from healthy dietary patterns?

Researchers modeled the effects of removing a meat/poultry serving in healthy dietary patterns.

18 Apr 2023

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Researchers examined the correlations between acute and chronic red wine (RW) intake and health.

18 Apr 2023

Is there an association between maternal diet and birth weight for gestational age?

Researchers determined the association between maternal diet and infant weight at gestational age.

18 Apr 2023

Adding structure to the school holiday can help keep kids active and healthy

Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way to keep kids healthy and active over the break.

18 Apr 2023

Consuming mangos boosts gut microbiome diversity: Benefits for overweight and obese individuals

In a recent study published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition, researchers at San Diego State University investigated how consuming fresh mango affects gut health and microbiome.

17 Apr 2023

Higher intake of flavonols linked to lower risk of frailty onset in adults

This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary flavonoids, their subclasses, quercetin, and frailty onset in adults. The results suggest that higher intake of flavonols, particularly quercetin, may be associated with a lower risk of frailty onset.

17 Apr 2023

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, estimates that poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.

17 Apr 2023

Experimental mRNA vaccine plus an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurrence

The combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurring or causing death by 44% when compared to immunotherapy alone, a new clinical trial shows.

17 Apr 2023

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

It took Samantha Lesmeister's family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

17 Apr 2023

Many parents worry that teens' jobs will negatively affect their grades, sleep, and social lives

Parents of teens who don't work express concerns that having a job could negatively impact their teen's grades, involvement in activities, sleep, or social life.

17 Apr 2023

Substituting processed or red meat with plant-based foods may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers assess the association between partial replacement of meat with plant-based foods on the risk of diabetes.

16 Apr 2023

Maternal psychosocial stress may impact the developing infant gut microbiome

Researchers determined the impact of the psychosocial stress experienced by the mother on the gut microbiome of the infant.

15 Apr 2023

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated changes in individual determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet over time.

14 Apr 2023

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

14 Apr 2023

Study reveals the cumulative effects of income and age on human well-being globally

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers evaluated the effects of age and income on human well-being.

13 Apr 2023

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

Researchers explored the regulation of gut microbiota via a two-phase and low-calorie diet among obese persons.

13 Apr 2023

UCSF surgeons perform two novel minimally invasive cardiac procedures for the first time

UC San Francisco interventional cardiologists and interventional echocardiographers recently performed two novel minimally invasive cardiac procedures for the first time in the health system.

13 Apr 2023

Food News and Research

Ecological and evolutionary implications of the sharing of metabolites between different microbes in the gut microbiome

The long-term effects of high fish intake rich in n-3 fatty acids for deterring cardiovascular disease

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

What are the nutritional outcomes of removing meat or poultry from healthy dietary patterns?

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Is there an association between maternal diet and birth weight for gestational age?

Adding structure to the school holiday can help keep kids active and healthy

Consuming mangos boosts gut microbiome diversity: Benefits for overweight and obese individuals

Higher intake of flavonols linked to lower risk of frailty onset in adults

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

Experimental mRNA vaccine plus an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurrence

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

Many parents worry that teens' jobs will negatively affect their grades, sleep, and social lives

Substituting processed or red meat with plant-based foods may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Maternal psychosocial stress may impact the developing infant gut microbiome

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Study reveals the cumulative effects of income and age on human well-being globally

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

UCSF surgeons perform two novel minimally invasive cardiac procedures for the first time

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