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Dark chocolate consumption associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming dark, but not milk, chocolate may be associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Dec 2024

Coffee reshapes Brazilian diets: sugar up, milk down, and health risks highlighted

Coffee consumption in Brazil influences dietary choices, increasing sugar and sweetener intake while reducing milk and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with notable gender differences and public health implications.

25 Nov 2024

Cocoa flavanols can protect the vascular system from stress

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food.

18 Nov 2024

Social media normalizes unhealthy food choices, shaping youth habits and brand loyalty

Social media posts from food and beverage brands targeting youth reached billions, with fast food and sugary drinks dominating impressions and engagement.

3 Nov 2024

Breakthrough research reveals neural basis of eating behavior

Speaking, singing, coughing, laughing, yelling, yawning, chewing - we use our jaws for many purposes. Each action requires a complex coordination of muscles whose activity is managed by neurons in the brain.

23 Oct 2024

Simple dietary changes may help reduce migraine severity and medication use

Researchers reviewed the impact of various diets, including ketogenic and low-fat vegan, on reducing the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine attacks, suggesting that dietary changes could complement traditional treatments.

13 Oct 2024

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Research indicates that high flavonoid intake is linked to a lower risk of NAFLD, with apples and tea showing significant protective effects on liver health.

30 Sep 2024

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Research explores the intricate relationship between health, beauty, and aging in women, emphasizing the critical roles of telomere dynamics and nutrition in promoting longevity and vitality.

17 Sep 2024

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

14 Aug 2024

Does type 1 diabetes affect taste and flavor recognition?

Type 1 diabetes patients show reduced taste and flavor perception, affecting food preferences and quality of life. This highlights the need for further research into the sensory changes in T1D.

7 Aug 2024

Alarming heavy metal levels found in US cocoa products

A study finds that many cocoa products in the US contain cadmium and lead levels exceeding safety limits, highlighting the need for better food monitoring.

4 Aug 2024

Study finds high levels of heavy metals in U.S. cocoa products

A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic products.

31 Jul 2024

From Waste to Taste: The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Maria Marco discusses her research on the health benefits, safety, and waste reduction potential of fermented foods, and the microbial processes involved in their production.

From Pittcon 31 Jul 2024

Machine learning-based taste predictor developed for identifying bitter, sweet, and umami from other taste sensations

Researchers developed VirtuousMultiTaste, a machine-learning tool to distinguish between sweet, umami, and bitter tastes based on a compound's molecular structures and underlying physicochemical characteristics.

31 Jul 2024

Study finds link between healthy diet with less sugar and younger biological age

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a younger biological age at the cellular level.

29 Jul 2024

Study uncovers how OTX2 drives aggressive childhood brain cancer

In a report published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, the University of Manitoba and collaborating institutions revealed an unexpected way in which the protein OTX2 drives the progression of medulloblastoma – the most common aggressive childhood brain cancer.

18 Jul 2024

Chocolate News and Research

Dark chocolate consumption associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk

Coffee reshapes Brazilian diets: sugar up, milk down, and health risks highlighted

Cocoa flavanols can protect the vascular system from stress

Social media normalizes unhealthy food choices, shaping youth habits and brand loyalty

Breakthrough research reveals neural basis of eating behavior

Simple dietary changes may help reduce migraine severity and medication use

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

Does type 1 diabetes affect taste and flavor recognition?

Alarming heavy metal levels found in US cocoa products

Study finds high levels of heavy metals in U.S. cocoa products

From Waste to Taste: The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

Machine learning-based taste predictor developed for identifying bitter, sweet, and umami from other taste sensations

Study finds link between healthy diet with less sugar and younger biological age

Study uncovers how OTX2 drives aggressive childhood brain cancer

COVID-19 and metallic taste: Study connects immunoglobulin levels to sensory impairment

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

3D drug printers could help personalize medications in the future

Can cocoa lower your heart disease risk?

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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