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Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

In mammals, the liver detects the body's energy demand at any given moment and mobilizes nutrient reserves to meet it.

18 Mar 2024

Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug development

Existing data on the bioactive constituents of quinoa and their health benefits.

18 Mar 2024

Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

Study evaluates the impact of vitamin D supplementation on bone health and cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients, finding no significant improvements except in PTH levels, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D metabolism.

17 Mar 2024

Exploring olive oil compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol as potential treatments for neuroblastoma

The therapeutic potential of oleuropein (OLE) and hydroxytyrosol (HT) from olive oil.

15 Mar 2024

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

Study suggests that restrained eating behaviors in pregnant people and their partners are associated with healthier gestational weight gain, indicating the potential of joint dietary interventions.

14 Mar 2024

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

14 Mar 2024

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers shed light on cancer cell survival in early hypoxia

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on how cancer cells survive in the first few hours after being cut off from a supply of oxygen.

14 Mar 2024

Could vitamin D levels be associated with lower back pain?

A study examining U.K. Biobank data found no significant association between vitamin D status or supplement use and the incidence of lower back pain, highlighting the complex nature of pain origins.

13 Mar 2024

Study reveals TDP-43 protein's key role in blood vessel formation and integrity

Defects in the blood vessel network of the central nervous system have been linked to early symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

13 Mar 2024

Exploring the power of diet: A new frontier in disease management and cancer treatment

The therapeutic potential of and molecular mechanisms through which dietary interventions impact a wide range of human diseases.

13 Mar 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to richer gut diversity, study finds

Study finds that the Mediterranean diet increases gut microbiota diversity in healthy individuals, offering insights into its health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health and reduced disease risk.

12 Mar 2024

Fermented plant drinks stir up health benefits in dairy alternative market

Fermentation of plant-based beverages enhances their nutritional value, bioactive profile, and sensory properties, offering health benefits and serving as viable dairy alternatives.

12 Mar 2024

The balance and variety approach to navigating diet culture

With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.

12 Mar 2024

Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer

Age-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer in older people, according to research by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

12 Mar 2024

Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula shortage

A recent study published in Nutrients examined infant formula use, difficulties, support resources, and potentially beneficial measures for the future in a sample of US parents.

12 Mar 2024

Spicing up health: How culinary herbs and spices may boost gut health through polyphenols

How regular polyphenol intake from diet affects gut microbiota composition in healthy adults.

12 Mar 2024

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

The individual and combined effects of caffeine and creatine nitrate on cognitive and exercise performance.

11 Mar 2024

Nutrients News and Research

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug development

Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

Exploring olive oil compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol as potential treatments for neuroblastoma

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Researchers shed light on cancer cell survival in early hypoxia

Could vitamin D levels be associated with lower back pain?

Study reveals TDP-43 protein's key role in blood vessel formation and integrity

Exploring the power of diet: A new frontier in disease management and cancer treatment

Mediterranean diet linked to richer gut diversity, study finds

Fermented plant drinks stir up health benefits in dairy alternative market

The balance and variety approach to navigating diet culture

Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer

Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula shortage

Spicing up health: How culinary herbs and spices may boost gut health through polyphenols

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

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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