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Could a Mediterranean diet be the secret to avoiding gestational diabetes?

The Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Higher adherence to this diet correlates with lower GDM incidence.

25 Jul 2024

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

Researchers develop accurate and rapid method for diagnosing genetic disorders

Despite rapid advances in genetic testing in recent decades, more than half of people worldwide with suspected Mendelian genetic disorders do not have an accurate molecular diagnosis.

23 Jul 2024

Healthy diet during pregnancy lowers childhood autism risk

A new study found that a healthy prenatal diet reduces the risk of autism and social communication difficulties in children, highlighting the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy. However, it found no significant association between diet and autism-related behavioral traits.

23 Jul 2024

One size does not fit all when to comes to dieting

The POUNDS Lost study found that while different diets yield similar average weight loss, individual responses vary significantly, highlighting the need for personalized dietary approaches.

23 Jul 2024

Deciphering the role of RET in cancer and breakthroughs in targeted treatments

Xueqing Hu , Ujjwol Khatri , Tao Shen , and Jie Wu, at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, USA, provides a comprehensive review of the role of the RET (REarranged during Transfection) receptor tyrosine kinase in cancer development and the advancements in RET-targeted cancer therapies.

19 Jul 2024

Researchers find a special group of "first responder" cells crucial for triggering blood sugar response

How does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international research team led by scientists from the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden (PLID) of the German Center for Diabetes Research brought us a step closer to the answer.

17 Jul 2024

Study: Seven out of ten Spanish households regularly waste food

Seven out of ten Spanish households regularly waste food, according to a recent study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB).

15 Jul 2024

Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women

The association between lifestyle factors and mental illness (MI) in college-going women.

15 Jul 2024

What is the difference in risk of early prostate cancer death between men at higher vs lower genetic risk?

The risk of early prostate cancer death among men with higher versus lower genetic risk.

9 Jul 2024

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Researchers determined the association between EAT-lancet dietary adherence and incident anxiety and depression.

8 Jul 2024

New model could help inform the risks and benefits of fish consumption during pregnancy

A new model developed by researchers could help inform guidelines and improve evidence-based advice on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, especially during pregnancy.

8 Jul 2024

Biomarkers of food intake: The key to precision nutrition

Researchers examine the potential utility of biomarkers of food intake on objective and accurate dietary assessments.

5 Jul 2024

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

A study in Nature Food reveals that adherence to healthy dietary patterns during pregnancy may increase exposure to harmful environmental contaminants, affecting fetal health. The research highlights the need to balance dietary guidelines with potential chemical exposure risks.

3 Jul 2024