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Weekend warrior exercise approach comparable to regular exercise for weight loss

Whether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss suggests a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

20 Feb 2024

Are avocados good for your heart health?

The effects of avocado intake on cardiometabolic risk factors.

20 Feb 2024

Women reap greater health benefits from exercise than men

Women who exercise regularly have a significantly lower risk of an early death or fatal cardiovascular event than men who exercise regularly, even when women put in less effort, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study.

19 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to better semen quality, study finds

A systematic review reveals that adherence to the Mediterranean diet improves semen quality in men of reproductive age, suggesting a positive impact on male reproductive health.

19 Feb 2024

Dietary protein overload linked to increased atherosclerosis risk

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk.

19 Feb 2024

Husker research duo selected as Phase 1 winners in the NIH's Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge

A Husker research duo was named a first-round winner in a National Institutes of Health competition aimed at generating solutions for delivering genome-editing technology to the cells of people with rare and common diseases.

19 Feb 2024

A plant-based diet and its relationship with oxidative biomarkers in footballers

Researchers investigated the association between plant-based diets and oxidative biomarkers by calculating the plant-based diet index score and determining the levels of urinary biomarkers for oxidative stress in professional footballers.

16 Feb 2024

Impact of diet on health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank participants

The association between diet and health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank (UKBB) participants.

16 Feb 2024

UK diet survey study investigates inclusion of ultra-processed foods in dietary guidelines

Whether processed foods follow all dietary recommendations.

16 Feb 2024

Increasing New Year's resolutions for healthier eating, Purdue report finds

Food or nutrition-related New Year's resolutions were more popular among consumers going into 2024 compared to last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report.

15 Feb 2024

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

A study in Foods highlights grape pomace's (GP) potential in preventing winery waste, showcasing its bioactive properties for health benefits and applications in food and cosmetics, contributing to sustainable industry practices.

15 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods often score poorly on front-of-pack labeling, UCL study finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contain more calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt than minimally-processed foods - but not all UPFs are unhealthy, according to new research from UCL.

15 Feb 2024

Researchers discover new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging

Researchers used an organ-wide approach to quantitatively analyze cell number, size, and identity regulation upon nutrient-induced tissue adaptation of the Drosophila midgut.

15 Feb 2024

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Researchers examined whether the influence of gut microbiome perturbations on various biological processes, such as the dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, performance of the immune system, and the production of neurotransmitters and short-chain fatty acids contributed to the manifestation and progression of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

15 Feb 2024

Ketogenic diet shows promise in curbing cravings in alcohol use disorder patients

Study found that a ketogenic diet (KD) significantly increased serum beta-hydroxybutyrate levels, suggesting nutritional ketosis, and showed a trend towards reducing self-reported alcohol craving and a neurobiological craving signature (NCS) for alcohol in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), indicating its potential to modulate alcohol craving.

14 Feb 2024

How does intermittent fasting affect the gut microbiome?

Review examines the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on the human gut microbiome, revealing variable impacts on microbiota composition and diversity, influenced by fasting type, dietary habits, and individual microbiome characteristics.

14 Feb 2024

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

It’s news you’ll love for Valentine’s Day: a leading health expert says the dark chocolates and bubbly you bought your sweetheart may also improve their heart health.

13 Feb 2024

Flexitarian diet linked to lower cardiovascular risk, study finds

Study compares cardiovascular risk factors among flexitarians, vegans, and omnivores, finding that plant-based diets may offer significant health benefits.

13 Feb 2024

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Study reveals that both lacto-ovo vegetarian and Mediterranean diets positively impact apolipoprotein levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, with Mediterranean diet showing a more substantial effect on apolipoprotein levels, particularly in women and older individuals with fewer CVD risk factors.

13 Feb 2024

Study provides insight into potential mechanisms underlying diabetes-related disc tissue damage

Type 2 diabetes alters the behavior of discs in the vertebral column, making them stiffer, and also causes the discs to change shape earlier than normal.

13 Feb 2024

Nutrition News and Research

Weekend warrior exercise approach comparable to regular exercise for weight loss

Are avocados good for your heart health?

Women reap greater health benefits from exercise than men

Mediterranean diet linked to better semen quality, study finds

Dietary protein overload linked to increased atherosclerosis risk

Husker research duo selected as Phase 1 winners in the NIH's Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge

A plant-based diet and its relationship with oxidative biomarkers in footballers

Impact of diet on health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank participants

UK diet survey study investigates inclusion of ultra-processed foods in dietary guidelines

Increasing New Year's resolutions for healthier eating, Purdue report finds

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

Ultra-processed foods often score poorly on front-of-pack labeling, UCL study finds

Researchers discover new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Ketogenic diet shows promise in curbing cravings in alcohol use disorder patients

How does intermittent fasting affect the gut microbiome?

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

Flexitarian diet linked to lower cardiovascular risk, study finds

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Study provides insight into potential mechanisms underlying diabetes-related disc tissue damage

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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