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Baby-led weaning provides adequate calories for infant growth, study finds

New study findings suggest that baby-led weaning -; a popular method for introducing solid foods to infants -; furnishes ample calories for growth and development.

30 Jun 2024

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

30 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat alternatives show no significant heart health benefits in recent study

In an eight-week trial, researchers found that a plant-based meat analog diet did not significantly improve cardiometabolic health biomarkers compared to an omnivorous diet in a Singaporean cohort.

28 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

26 Jun 2024

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.

25 Jun 2024

Study: Hepatitis E virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility

Discovering that hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study.

18 Jun 2024

Study finds men eat meat more often than women, especially in gender-equal, developed countries

Researchers examined whether sex-related differences are universal, influenced by cultural norms, related to opportunities to express certain behaviors, and weaker or stronger among nations with more development and less gender inequality.

18 Jun 2024

Diet quality in America shows modest improvement from 1999 to 2020

Poor diet continues to take a toll on American adults. It's a major risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, and more than one million Americans die every year from diet-related diseases, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

17 Jun 2024

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

In wealthier countries with greater gender equality, men are more likely to eat meat more frequently than women, a new study reveals.

13 Jun 2024

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

In the present study, researchers investigated cardiovascular disease risk among British individuals based on their dietary intake of food groups of plant or animal origin and food processing categories.

13 Jun 2024

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental impact, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

10 Jun 2024

Mediterranean dietary adherence can reduce mortality risk in women

The association between Mediterranean diet adherence and any-cause mortality risk.

5 Jun 2024

Pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet improves maternal health, study finds

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition validated the 17-item pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet score (preg-MEDAS) and found it improved maternal cardiometabolic health without significantly affecting neonatal outcomes.

4 Jun 2024

Elevated TMAO levels linked to higher diabetes risk, study finds

A recent Nutrients study links elevated trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting the role of diet in diabetes prevention.

4 Jun 2024

Do ultra-processed foods alter the gut microbiome?

A review in the journal Nutrients highlights the negative impact of ultra-processed foods on the gut microbiome and the challenges in using the NOVA food classification system in research.

3 Jun 2024

The nutritional value of ready-to-use meat alternatives in Belgium

Researchers compare the nutrient content of ready-to-use meat alternatives with real meat products.

31 May 2024

Innovative startups leading the charge in alternative proteins to solve global food crisis

A recent review in Nature Communications highlights the crucial role of innovative startups in advancing alternative protein sources to tackle global food security challenges and translate these efforts into commercial applications.

29 May 2024

New point-of-care test revolutionizes toxoplasmosis screening

An inexpensive, accurate test that detects infections with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii can provide results within 30 minutes from a finger-prick in a doctor's office or within an hour from a small blood sample tested in a local medical laboratory.

28 May 2024

Research highlights positive impact of yoga and mediterranean diet on elderly health

The combined effects of yoga and the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.