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Dietary and lifestyle interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risk in PCOS

Dietary and lifestyle interventions that might help reduce cardiometabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

13 Dec 2023

Study finds cannabis exposure during pregnancy associated with increased risk of unhealthy outcomes

In the past ten years, the percentage of Americans who use medical marijuana has more than doubled as state-level legalization becomes increasingly common.

12 Dec 2023

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

The acceptance level of various soups with insect flour.

12 Dec 2023

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Study reveals that coffee and caffeine enhance metabolism and exercise performance, showing varied effects on heart rate, energy expenditure, fat loss, and insulin sensitivity, with implications for athletes and general health.

11 Dec 2023

Study reveals new mechanism by which rotavirus induces diarrhea

Rotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient absorption and weight loss. Severe cases result in approximately 128,000 deaths annually in infants and children worldwide.

11 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD.

11 Dec 2023

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients.

11 Dec 2023

New drug combo shows promise in targeting RAS-mutant multiple myeloma

The combination of a drug and a protein fragment prevents the growth of blood cancer cells, a new study in mice shows.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

10 Dec 2023

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Eating food and absorbing its nutrients is an everyday occurrence, but this normal activity can look different for someone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease.

8 Dec 2023

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

A systematic review reveals that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extracts can effectively reduce cortisol levels in the short term, offering a natural alternative for stress management, though long-term effects remain unexplored.

6 Dec 2023

Exploring the genetic links: Alcohol, smoking, coffee intake, and arthritis risk

The genetic relationship between alcohol consumption, smoking, coffee intake, and the risk of arthritis.

6 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

A study in the journal Nutrients finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlates with improved sperm parameters in men. This observational cross-sectional study, involving 300 non-obese males, revealed that higher adherence to the diet is associated with better sperm motility, morphology, viability, and count, suggesting that diet can be a crucial factor in male fertility.

5 Dec 2023

Nutrients News and Research

Dietary and lifestyle interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risk in PCOS

Study finds cannabis exposure during pregnancy associated with increased risk of unhealthy outcomes

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Study reveals new mechanism by which rotavirus induces diarrhea

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

New drug combo shows promise in targeting RAS-mutant multiple myeloma

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

Exploring the genetic links: Alcohol, smoking, coffee intake, and arthritis risk

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study: 90% of pregnant women lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancies and infant wellbeing

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

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