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Eating peanuts with high-fat meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases

Eating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases which can lead to heart attacks and stroke, according to an international team of researchers at The Pennsylvania State University.

29 Mar 2017

Infantile vitamin B1 deficiency affects motor function, balance in children

A new Tel Aviv University study published in Maternal and Child Nutrition found that infantile Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency severely affected the motor function of preschoolers who were fed faulty formula in the first year of their lives.

29 Mar 2017

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant.

29 Mar 2017

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

In a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies published in BMC Medicine, researchers looked at the association of nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), total cancer, and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults.

29 Mar 2017

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.

28 Mar 2017

New probiotic may help combat negative health effects of adrenaline surges

U.S. sailors and Marines face continuous periods of excessive stress in "fight-or-flight" situations, triggering surges of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters, often known as an adrenaline rush.

28 Mar 2017

Popular cookbooks offer readers little useful advice about reducing food-safety risks, study finds

Liver damage caused by low protein diet can be repaired, study finds

Damage caused to the liver by a low protein diet can be repaired, a new study just published in the prestigious journal 'Nutrition' has found.

27 Mar 2017

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

62% of school-age children and 85% of pregnant women in Israel have low iodine intakes, according to the country's first national iodine survey. Government funding and legislation, and a government-regulated program of salt or food iodization, are essential to reducing the deficiency, which poses a high risk of impaired neurological development.

27 Mar 2017

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children's feelings.

27 Mar 2017

Workplace barriers contribute to low rates of breastfeeding among mothers of new infants

For mothers of new infants, going back to work may pose a number of obstacles to continued breastfeeding. Workplace policies affecting the ability to breastfeed—and the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in helping to overcome those obstacles—are the topic of a special article in The Nurse Practitioner, published by Wolters Kluwer.

25 Mar 2017

Insilico Medicine to present research findings in AI for drug discovery at BioDataWorld West Congress

Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based Big Data analytics company applying deep learning techniques to drug discovery, biomarker development and human longevity research will present and chair a panel at the BioDataWorld West, San Francisco, April 26-27.

25 Mar 2017

Adults who skip TV during dinner and eat home-cooked meals less likely to be obese, study finds

Adults who don't flip on the TV during dinner and those who eat home-cooked meals are less likely to be obese, a new study has found.

24 Mar 2017

New tool aims to decrease rate of malnutrition in hospitals

University of Waterloo researchers have created a tool aimed at decreasing the rate of malnutrition in hospitals.

24 Mar 2017

Inner ear gene therapy holds promise for treating patients with hearing loss and dizziness

In a first-of-its-kind study published in the March 1, 2017 edition of Molecular Therapy, researchers from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine showed that gene therapy was able to restore balance and hearing in genetically modified mice that mimic Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition in humans characterized by partial or total hearing loss, dizziness, and vision loss that worsens over time.

23 Mar 2017

Lifestyle interventions can have impact on children's blood fatty acid composition, study reveals

Eating lots of sugary candy may strain the liver, alter the body's fatty acid metabolism and increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases already in childhood.

23 Mar 2017

Rapid weight gain during infancy could lead to obesity in adulthood

Rapid weight gain in an infant's first six months of life is a risk factor for child- and adulthood obesity, according to researchers.

22 Mar 2017

Study shows how long-term, weight-bearing exercises trigger bone formation in men

Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million people worldwide and is a serious public health concern, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

22 Mar 2017

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

Female athletes and women who have eating disorders are prone to developing a condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea that causes them to stop menstruating. The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline advising healthcare providers on ways to diagnose and treat this condition.

22 Mar 2017

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Royal Philips today released its report, “Unfiltered Sleep: A Global Prioritization Puzzle,” which showcases the results of an international survey conducted online in February by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips.

21 Mar 2017

Nutrition News and Research

Eating peanuts with high-fat meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases

Infantile vitamin B1 deficiency affects motor function, balance in children

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

New probiotic may help combat negative health effects of adrenaline surges

Popular cookbooks offer readers little useful advice about reducing food-safety risks, study finds

Liver damage caused by low protein diet can be repaired, study finds

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Workplace barriers contribute to low rates of breastfeeding among mothers of new infants

Insilico Medicine to present research findings in AI for drug discovery at BioDataWorld West Congress

Adults who skip TV during dinner and eat home-cooked meals less likely to be obese, study finds

New tool aims to decrease rate of malnutrition in hospitals

Inner ear gene therapy holds promise for treating patients with hearing loss and dizziness

Lifestyle interventions can have impact on children's blood fatty acid composition, study reveals

Rapid weight gain during infancy could lead to obesity in adulthood

Study shows how long-term, weight-bearing exercises trigger bone formation in men

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

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