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As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic poisoning rises

When John Mestas’ ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they “hit paradise,” he said.

24 May 2023

Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents

Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according to new research carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), which analyses the habits of five hundred Spanish adolescents aged between 13 and 18.

24 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.

22 May 2023

Global study examines consequences of uncontrolled hunger in adolescents living with obesity

Teenagers living with obesity who say hunger is preventing them from losing weight (hunger-barrier ALwO) perceive their weight more negatively and worry about it more than youngsters who don't see hunger as an obstacle, new research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) shows.

22 May 2023

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Research demonstrates that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MED) and the presence of sleep disorders synergistically increase the risk of long-term all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. The findings emphasize the importance of both diet and sleep quality in overall health outcomes.

21 May 2023

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Research explores the relationship between low-fat dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, emphasizing the significance of overall dietary choices beyond individual foods or nutrients. The study highlights the role of macronutrient source quality in influencing health outcomes.

19 May 2023

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Review examines the presence of estrogens and progesterone in human milk and their potential impact on infant growth and health. It explores factors influencing hormone levels and provides insights for effective intervention strategies.

18 May 2023

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Researchers evaluated the impact of consuming plant-origin foods on an individual’s blood pressure.

17 May 2023

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Researchers investigate the accuracy and safety of ‘robo-diets’.

15 May 2023

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

Researchers determined the association between the dietary qualities of mothers and their children and the body constitution of children.

15 May 2023

Carotenoids' potential in reducing chronic disease risk

Researchers explore the association between the gastrointestinal delivery system and carotenoids.

15 May 2023

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

This review highlights carotenoids' various biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects, with a specific focus on lycopene.

15 May 2023

Healthier diets may lead to greater physical fitness

A healthy diet is associated with greater physical fitness in middle-aged adults, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

11 May 2023

Adolescent body image perceptions shape dietary habits, study finds

Research paper is a systematic review that examines the relationship between body image perception/satisfaction and dietary habits in adolescents. The review found that adolescents who underestimate their body weight tend to report less healthy dietary habits than body weight overestimators.

10 May 2023

Researchers find link between increasing prosperity and unhealthy eating patterns in Kenyan preadolescents

The increase in obesity in lower-middle-income countries (LMIC) is largely thought to be affected by lifestyle transition away from traditional diets toward unhealthy Western dietary patterns that follow economic development.

9 May 2023

Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?

Research paper discusses how the gut microbiome changes with age and its role in immune function and inflammation. It also highlights the need for more research to understand how diet and exercise can influence the aging microbiome.

9 May 2023

Antibiotics, Western diet and higher socioeconomic status may increase IBD risk in children

Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at early ages, or when their family has higher socioeconomic status, according to a study being presented today at Digestive Disease Week 2023.

8 May 2023

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

Hay fever may be triggering an allergic reaction to foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, a doctor from a digital healthcare provider has revealed.

8 May 2023

Study explores the role of diet in supporting a healthy gastrointestinal microbiota

We know that eating a healthy diet affects body weight, cholesterol levels, and heart health. A new study from the University of Illinois focuses on another component: the role of diet in supporting a healthy gastrointestinal microbiota.

5 May 2023

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As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic poisoning rises

Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Global study examines consequences of uncontrolled hunger in adolescents living with obesity

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

Carotenoids' potential in reducing chronic disease risk

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

Healthier diets may lead to greater physical fitness

Adolescent body image perceptions shape dietary habits, study finds

Researchers find link between increasing prosperity and unhealthy eating patterns in Kenyan preadolescents

Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?

Antibiotics, Western diet and higher socioeconomic status may increase IBD risk in children

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

Study explores the role of diet in supporting a healthy gastrointestinal microbiota

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