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High dietary intake of fish and vegetables in infancy may protect against IBD

Having a high dietary intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age, and a low intake of sugar beverages, seems to protect against inflammatory bowel disease

31 Jan 2024

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that resistance training is at least as safe as aerobic exercise for those with heart disease and other health conditions, and for most people can provide similar or additive benefits in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jan 2024

High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD

A high quality diet at the age of 1 may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut.

31 Jan 2024

Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

Researchers found that feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) causes mitochondrial dysfunction and fragmentation in white adipocytes in mice.

31 Jan 2024

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Researchers described gut microbiota and metabolic alterations common to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sleep disorders.

31 Jan 2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Study in the UK Biobank cohort found vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency significantly increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and vascular dementia, with supplementation potentially reducing these risks.

30 Jan 2024

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

New study reveals staggering global food waste and its environmental toll

Researchers develop a comprehensive database to analyze global food loss and waste, highlighting its environmental and nutritional impact and aiding policymakers in creating sustainable food supply chains.

30 Jan 2024

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet.

30 Jan 2024

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation – a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.

30 Jan 2024

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

January is a time when many people are looking for new diet routines, and intermittent fasting is trending, as are traditional calorie cutting programs.

30 Jan 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

Researchers explored the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults aged ≥60 years independently living in Australia.

30 Jan 2024

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

The effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.

30 Jan 2024

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.

29 Jan 2024

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

29 Jan 2024

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

29 Jan 2024

Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection

Researchers explore the mental health benefits of fermented foods on the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting the need for further studies to understand their therapeutic potential.

29 Jan 2024

American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare

The American Heart Association's report on heart disease and stroke statistics emphasizes health equity and addresses structural racism in healthcare, revealing disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevalence among different communities.

29 Jan 2024

Study highlights the negative consequences linked to "yo-yo dieting"

A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with "yo-yo dieting," also known as weight cycling.

29 Jan 2024

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at evaluating the association between serum selenium (Se) levels and hypertension in American adults.

29 Jan 2024

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

High dietary intake of fish and vegetables in infancy may protect against IBD

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD

Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

New study reveals staggering global food waste and its environmental toll

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection

American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare

Study highlights the negative consequences linked to "yo-yo dieting"

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension

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