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Novel lipids in traditional herbal teas unlock potential health gains

The lipids in some herbal teas have been identified in detail for the first time, preparing the ground for investigating their contribution to the health benefits of the teas.

29 Mar 2024

Study examines meat consumption's impact on mortality risk in the frail

How meat consumption influences the risk of death in frail populations.

29 Mar 2024

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by the skin in response to psychological stress.

29 Mar 2024

Global efforts urged to stem rising cholera threat

Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide, according to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision.

28 Mar 2024

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.

28 Mar 2024

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

A comprehensive study published in Nutrients finds that maternal fish consumption during pregnancy does not affect the cardiovascular health of their children at age 11, challenging assumptions about diet's long-term impact on heart health.

28 Mar 2024

Dietary vitamin A shows promise in Alzheimer's disease intervention, study finds

Study explored the impact of dietary vitamin A on gut microbiota and intestinal transcriptome, revealing its potential in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology and cognitive functions in mice.

28 Mar 2024

Early understanding of diabetes risk could help in better disease management

With diabetes increasing at an alarming rate in the United States, Diabetes Alert Day is meant to be a one-day "wake-up call" to the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.

28 Mar 2024

Clinical trial to test the feasibility of using at-home cancer immunotherapy

A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will test the feasibility of treating non-small cell lung cancer with immunotherapy provided at home.

28 Mar 2024

Benchmarking lifestyle medicine's effectiveness with new performance measures

An expert panel has published the first performance measures to identify remission and evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle medicine treatments, which will allow more objective comparisons between lifestyle behavior interventions and other non-lifestyle treatments.

28 Mar 2024

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Review article in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the multifaceted impacts of food allergies on individuals' economic, psychological, and social quality of life, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support for affected people.

28 Mar 2024

Extreme poverty linked to unexpected high cardiovascular risks

Research uncovers a surprising prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults in extreme poverty, challenging assumptions about lower risks due to their lifestyle and diet, and underscores the need for targeted health interventions and policies.

27 Mar 2024

WHO and World Bank release alarming report on universal health coverage stagnation

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank have jointly published the 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, revealing an alarming stagnation in the progress towards providing people everywhere with quality, affordable, and accessible health care.

27 Mar 2024

Weight loss drugs associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy

New research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications.

27 Mar 2024

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Two plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-based study, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024) (Venice 12-15 May), will hear.

26 Mar 2024

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective

Study systematically reviews the impact of dietary antioxidants, vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene, on reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting an inverse association with the disease, though no protective effects from supplementation were observed.

26 Mar 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

DFG's position paper on boosting food and nutrition research in Germany

The challenges facing society in the field of food and nutrition have become increasingly visible on a global scale in recent years: securing the world's food supply and combating hunger, the prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases such as obesity, and the eco-friendly and climate-friendly restructuring of agricultural and food systems.

26 Mar 2024

C-Path announces formation of new task force to foster drug development for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced the formation of a new task force under its Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform, dedicated to advancing therapeutic development for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

26 Mar 2024

EAT-Lancet diet adherence shrinks waistlines but not weight over five years

Study found no significant relationship between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet and body weight changes after five years but identified a slight inverse association with waist circumference, indicating a potential benefit in reducing obesity risk and waist size in the long term.

25 Mar 2024

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Food News and Research

Novel lipids in traditional herbal teas unlock potential health gains

Study examines meat consumption's impact on mortality risk in the frail

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

Global efforts urged to stem rising cholera threat

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

Dietary vitamin A shows promise in Alzheimer's disease intervention, study finds

Early understanding of diabetes risk could help in better disease management

Clinical trial to test the feasibility of using at-home cancer immunotherapy

Benchmarking lifestyle medicine's effectiveness with new performance measures

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Extreme poverty linked to unexpected high cardiovascular risks

WHO and World Bank release alarming report on universal health coverage stagnation

Weight loss drugs associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

DFG's position paper on boosting food and nutrition research in Germany

C-Path announces formation of new task force to foster drug development for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

EAT-Lancet diet adherence shrinks waistlines but not weight over five years

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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