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Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

23 Jul 2024

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

UAB researchers examine the efficacy of cardiovascular health scores for mortality prediction

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine conducted a nationwide study evaluating the predictive value of cardiovascular health scores for mortality.

22 Jul 2024

Nutrient deprivation drives Klebsiella dominance in hospital settings

Scientists at ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat.

22 Jul 2024

Ultra-processed food consumption trends among UK adolescents show regional and socioeconomic disparities

A study in the European Journal of Nutrition reveals that UK adolescents' ultra-processed food consumption varies by age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, with significant differences across regions.

21 Jul 2024

Weight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds

Researchers examine how significant weight loss in highly obese individuals influences their metabolism, psychological state, and decision-making processes.

21 Jul 2024

COVID pandemic boosted food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic led to temporary increases in food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, with notable improvements in household food purchasing behavior.

21 Jul 2024

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Researchers found that pediatric scurvy cases tripled from 2016 to 2020, highlighting a significant rise in incidence, particularly among low-income, male, and autistic children.

19 Jul 2024

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.

18 Jul 2024

Western diets linked to increased risk of IBD and colorectal cancer

Western diets pose a greater risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer, according to a milestone review of what people eat around the world.

18 Jul 2024

Discovery of over 1,000 undetected proteins in metabolite samples

Van Andel Institute scientists have identified more than 1,000 previously undetected proteins in common metabolite samples, which persist despite extraction methods designed to weed them out.

18 Jul 2024

Short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep, study finds

Rigorous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but University of Otago researchers have found short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep.

17 Jul 2024

Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease

An international study has discovered that people living with the neurodegenerative condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, suggesting that SMA patients may face additional health problems over time.

17 Jul 2024

Nutrition News and Research

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

UAB researchers examine the efficacy of cardiovascular health scores for mortality prediction

Nutrient deprivation drives Klebsiella dominance in hospital settings

Ultra-processed food consumption trends among UK adolescents show regional and socioeconomic disparities

Weight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds

COVID pandemic boosted food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, study finds

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Western diets linked to increased risk of IBD and colorectal cancer

Discovery of over 1,000 undetected proteins in metabolite samples

Short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep, study finds

Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease

Research finds UK adolescents consume two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods

How your diet shapes your gut microbiome and impacts your health

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

Massive weight loss improves metabolism, mood, and decision-making in obese individuals

Study suggests switching from smoking to vaping indoors may reduce children’s secondhand exposure to nicotine

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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