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Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

'Time to put your money where your mouth is: addressing inequalities in oral health' is the new Economist Impact white paper published today, commissioned by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) with support from Haleon.

13 Feb 2024

URI study explores consumer perceptions and nutrition of processed foods

Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the food average Americans eat. Including frozen and prepared meals, most packaged snacks, desserts and carbonated soft drinks - but also including more innocuous foods - they are often considered the bane of healthy eating, containing little to no nutrition to fuel healthy bodies.

13 Feb 2024

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

A new study in Scientific Reports examines this area, looking at how the two are related in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

13 Feb 2024

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

13 Feb 2024

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

13 Feb 2024

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Review in Heliyon highlights the nutritional superiority, cultivation methods, and health benefits of microgreens, emphasizing their potential as a sustainable functional food amidst global health and environmental challenges.

12 Feb 2024

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Study explores the link between symptomatic dizziness and increased all-cause mortality, particularly highlighting the association with diabetes and cardiovascular disease mortality, underscoring the need for effective management and further research.

12 Feb 2024

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the link between smoking, drinking, and dietary habits and the risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC), highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.

12 Feb 2024

Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that chronic blueberry intake does not significantly improve cognitive function, alertness, or mood in adults with metabolic syndrome, despite a slight improvement in picture recognition accuracy and self-rated calmness after a high-fat, high-sugar meal.

12 Feb 2024

Olive oil's secret weapon against Alzheimer's: phenolic compounds

A comprehensive review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights the potential of extra-virgin olive oil and its phenolic compounds in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease through various mechanisms, including reducing amyloid-beta accumulation and neuroinflammation.

12 Feb 2024

University of Michigan's pharmacist-centric care model replicated by CDC to tackle hypertension

Embedding pharmacists as part of the health care team at University of Michigan primary care clinics and community retail pharmacies has proven so effective in controlling blood pressure that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now replicating the model of care and expanding it to the southeastern United States.

12 Feb 2024

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal.

12 Feb 2024

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

The capacity of intestinal stem cells to maintain cellular balance in the gut decreases upon aging.

12 Feb 2024

Associations between ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposures in pregnant women

Researchers explored the relationship between consuming ultra-processed foods and urinary phthalate concentrations during pregnancy.

12 Feb 2024

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centers in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.

12 Feb 2024

Air Force cadets' nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds

how nutrition knowledge, physical strength and activity, and body composition are related to whether Air Force cadets lose consciousness during the Gravitational Acceleration Test (G-test).

12 Feb 2024

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Study finds that middle and high school students in Texas who use nutrition labels tend to have healthier eating habits, highlighting the importance of nutrition literacy in promoting better dietary choices among adolescents.

11 Feb 2024

Nutritional epigenetics education reduces ultra-processed food intake in parents of children with autism and ADHD

In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientists led by Dr. Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, reported the results of a clinical trial in which parents who received nutritional epigenetics education significantly reduced their consumption of ultra-processed foods while increasing their intake of whole and/or organic foods.

9 Feb 2024

Physical activity benefits do not outweigh cardiovascular risks associated with sugary drinks

Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, professor at Université Laval's Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author.

8 Feb 2024

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

Recent research in Scientific Reports reveals a dose-response relationship between dietary niacin intake and reduced prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting niacin's potential role in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in COPD patients.

8 Feb 2024

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

URI study explores consumer perceptions and nutrition of processed foods

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

Olive oil's secret weapon against Alzheimer's: phenolic compounds

University of Michigan's pharmacist-centric care model replicated by CDC to tackle hypertension

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

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

Associations between ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposures in pregnant women

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Air Force cadets' nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Nutritional epigenetics education reduces ultra-processed food intake in parents of children with autism and ADHD

Physical activity benefits do not outweigh cardiovascular risks associated with sugary drinks

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

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