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High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Recently, dietary guidelines for the general population have shifted towards a plant-based diet (rich in legumes, whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables and nuts) and low in animal-based foods (like red meat and pastries). Increasing evidence is suggesting that plant-based diets are beneficial for health and they also have less impact on the environment.

16 Feb 2017

Breastfeeding may protect mother against metabolic syndrome, study suggests

A new study shows that women who spend a longer time breastfeeding during their lifetimes may be able to lower their risk of metabolic syndrome and related disorders included elevated blood pressure, glucose, and triglyceride levels.

16 Feb 2017

Simple oral vitamin D spray could help extend lifespan

A simple oral vitamin D spray offering guaranteed faster absorption of vitamin D than tablets, could help lengthen your lifespan.

From BetterYou Ltd 16 Feb 2017

Research: Nearly 20% of households exhibit double burden of malnutrition in Indonesia

The coexistence of both undernutrition and overweight/obesity, a phenomenon called double burden of malnutrition, is a global public health challenge existing at all levels from the individual to the population, especially in low-to middle-income countries.

15 Feb 2017

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Talk to a woman in menopause and you're likely to hear complaints about hot flashes and an inability to lose weight, especially belly fat.

15 Feb 2017

Study provides new insight into causes of rare metabolic disorder

Just before Rare Disease Day 2017, a study from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions provides new insight into the causes of trimethylaminura, a genetically-transmitted metabolic disorder that leads to accumulation of a chemical that smells like rotting fish.

14 Feb 2017

Study: Taxes on unhealthy foods could save billions in health care costs

Australia could save AUD $3.4 billion in healthcare costs over the remaining lifetimes of all Australians alive in 2010 by instituting a combination of taxes on unhealthy foods and subsidies on fruits and vegetables, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine by Linda Cobiac, from the University of Melbourne, Australia and colleagues.

14 Feb 2017

Webinar to compare different screening methods for anemia

WHO's Member States have endorsed global targets for improving maternal, infant and young child nutrition and are committed to monitoring progress. One of these targets states that by 2025 anemia should be reduced by 50% in women of reproductive age.

14 Feb 2017

Ten steps for a healthy pregnancy

The Ten Steps for a Healthy Pregnancy, aims to offer mums-to-be essential advice to adopt good habits for healthy growth and development for both mum and baby.

14 Feb 2017

Oesophageal cancer patients who suffer sarcopenia have lower chances of survival, study finds

Oesophageal cancer patients who suffer loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) during neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy prior to surgery) survive, on average, 32 months less than patients with no sarcopenia.

14 Feb 2017

Dietary fructose consumption may increase risk for NASH in children and adolescents

Recent research suggests that dietary fructose intake may increase serum uric acid concentrations and that both uric acid concentration and fructose consumption may be increased in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

14 Feb 2017

Intensive blood pressure control regimen could save more than 100,000 lives each year

Researchers have projected that aggressively lowering blood pressure could help prevent more than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

14 Feb 2017

Gluten-free diets linked to increased risk for arsenic and mercury exposure

People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury - toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects, according to a report in the journal Epidemiology.

14 Feb 2017

Consuming whole grains has modest effects on gut microbiota and immune response, study finds

In a clinical trial, adults who consumed a diet rich in whole grains rather than refined grains had modest improvements in healthy gut microbiota and certain immune responses. The research was conducted in tandem with a study that looked at the effects of a whole-grain diet on energy metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

Older adults who exercise may experience lower level of severe mobility problems

Nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing stairs--and 3.4 million older adults have trouble taking care of their personal needs, such as dressing or bathing. As we age, these difficulties can impact our well-being and our ability to live independently.

9 Feb 2017

American Heart Month: Time to know foods that protect cardiac health

February is American Heart Month, and it is an important time to be informed on the most beneficial foods and nutrients to maintain a heart-healthy diet.

8 Feb 2017

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

In two recent peer-reviewed papers published by Nutrients and Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Research, Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero and colleagues report proven benefits of consuming moderate amounts of protein regularly throughout the day (protein-pacing) combined with a multi-dimensional exercise regimen that includes resistance exercise, interval sprint exercise, stretching and endurance exercise.

7 Feb 2017

Benchmarks of quality weight-management care not met for overweight Latino children, study finds

One of the first studies of provider-patient communication regarding weight-management and associated electronic medical records finds that many benchmarks of quality weight-management care are not met during primary-care visits with overweight Latino children.

7 Feb 2017

New research finds defects in studies of mass deworming efforts for children in Africa

The International Journal of Epidemiology finds that three widely cited research studies relating to mass deworming in Africa have substantial problems in their methods and analysis.

6 Feb 2017

Nutrition News and Research

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Breastfeeding may protect mother against metabolic syndrome, study suggests

Simple oral vitamin D spray could help extend lifespan

Research: Nearly 20% of households exhibit double burden of malnutrition in Indonesia

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Study provides new insight into causes of rare metabolic disorder

Study: Taxes on unhealthy foods could save billions in health care costs

Webinar to compare different screening methods for anemia

Ten steps for a healthy pregnancy

Oesophageal cancer patients who suffer sarcopenia have lower chances of survival, study finds

Dietary fructose consumption may increase risk for NASH in children and adolescents

Intensive blood pressure control regimen could save more than 100,000 lives each year

Gluten-free diets linked to increased risk for arsenic and mercury exposure

Consuming whole grains has modest effects on gut microbiota and immune response, study finds

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

Older adults who exercise may experience lower level of severe mobility problems

American Heart Month: Time to know foods that protect cardiac health

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

Benchmarks of quality weight-management care not met for overweight Latino children, study finds

New research finds defects in studies of mass deworming efforts for children in Africa

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