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Full-fat dairy not bad for the heart, study finds

A diet that includes full-fat dairy products does not increase the risk of heart disease, say researchers. The finding comes from a meta-analysis of 29 previous studies looking at whether dairy products increase the risk of death from any cause, including heart problems and cardiovascular disease.

11 May 2017

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

The largest observational study to date of dairy intakes and bone and frailty measurements in older adults has found that increased yogurt consumption was associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis in older women and men on the island of Ireland, after taking into account traditional risk factors.

10 May 2017

High levels of physical activity may slow aging at cellular level

Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can't stop Old Father Time.

10 May 2017

Researchers identify brain cells that drive fruit flies’ food choices based on nutrition needs

Using fruit flies, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified a specific and very small set of brain cells -- dubbed dopamine wedge neurons -- responsible for driving the insects' food preferences toward what they need, rather than what they like.

10 May 2017

Children's bone health could be determined before birth, study shows

The health of children's bones could be determined before they are born, a new University of Southampton study has shown.

10 May 2017

Choice of fat causes distinct epigenetic changes in human adipose tissue, study shows

Previous research has demonstrated that saturated fat is more fattening and less muscle building than polyunsaturated fats. A new study shows that the choice of fat causes epigenetic changes which in turn could contribute to differences in fat storage.

8 May 2017

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

New research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that secondhand smoke tends to have somewhat different effects on men and women.

5 May 2017

Study contradicts popular belief that fast food is mostly eaten by the poor

Whether rich or poor, one thing unites Americans of all economic classes: Our love for fast food.

4 May 2017

New study shows low-cost gaming strategy can make school children eat more vegetables

A new study shows that the successful strategy to get elementary school children to eat more vegetables based on use of the FIT Game, can be just as effective and less costly to implement when teachers no longer administer the game.

3 May 2017

Alternate-day fasting diets just as effective as everyday calorie restriction, study finds

Alternate-day fasting diets are just as effective as diets that restrict calories every day, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago report.

3 May 2017

Scientists develop new processing method to extract valuable biomolecules from wheat bran

It's usually used as livestock feed, but wheat bran's value in human nutrition and medicine may soon reach its full potential with a new sustainable processing method developed by Swedish researchers.

3 May 2017

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

A new analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, compared avocado consumers to non-consumers and found that consuming avocados may be associated with an overall better diet, higher intake of essential nutrients, lower body weight, lower Body Mass Index and smaller waist circumference.

2 May 2017

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Increasing the percentage of elementary school children in the United States who participate in 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week from 32 percent to 50 percent would avoid $21.9 billion in medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

2 May 2017

Researchers explore link between gut microbiome and nutrition in autism spectrum disorder

Over the last decade, research has revealed more about the human gut microbiome—the environment within the gastrointestinal tract—where microbes, especially bacteria, reside. Recently, more has become known about the function of those microbes and the microbiome's connection with health and disease.

28 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. Measurements of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations are used to evaluate indoor air quality, which is strongly linked to the levels of contaminants, such as gases and particles, circulating about with CO2.

28 Apr 2017

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

There is an age-related decline in children's physical activity levels as they progress through primary school, according to a British Heart Foundation-funded study.

28 Apr 2017

Food insecurity linked to poorer mental health status

Food insecurity affects nearly 795 million people worldwide. Although a complex phenomenon encompassing food availability, affordability, utilization, and even the social norms that define acceptable ways to acquire food, FI can affect people's health beyond its impact on nutrition.

27 Apr 2017

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Apr 2017

Researchers explore potential of spices and herbs in helping adults consume more vegetables

Researchers at the University of Illinois interested in developing interventions to encourage adults to make better food choices are investigating whether using more spices and herbs, like ginger, curry, rosemary, or garlic, for example, can help adults consume more vegetables as part of their diet.

27 Apr 2017

Cooking at home means better diet and lower food expenditures

The best culinary paths to better health are not always paved with cash, new research shows, and cooking at home can provide the best bang-for-the-buck nutritionally as well as financially.

27 Apr 2017

Nutrition News and Research

Full-fat dairy not bad for the heart, study finds

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

High levels of physical activity may slow aging at cellular level

Researchers identify brain cells that drive fruit flies’ food choices based on nutrition needs

Children's bone health could be determined before birth, study shows

Choice of fat causes distinct epigenetic changes in human adipose tissue, study shows

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

Study contradicts popular belief that fast food is mostly eaten by the poor

New study shows low-cost gaming strategy can make school children eat more vegetables

Alternate-day fasting diets just as effective as everyday calorie restriction, study finds

Scientists develop new processing method to extract valuable biomolecules from wheat bran

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Researchers explore link between gut microbiome and nutrition in autism spectrum disorder

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

Food insecurity linked to poorer mental health status

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Researchers explore potential of spices and herbs in helping adults consume more vegetables

Cooking at home means better diet and lower food expenditures

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