Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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

Study sheds new light on how obesity affects fat cells' mitochondria

The number of people with obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, resulting in a worldwide epidemic. While lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a role in the development and progression of obesity, scientists have come to understand that obesity is also associated with intrinsic metabolic abnormalities.

29 Jan 2024

Legume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factors

The associations between cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors and legume intake.

29 Jan 2024

Can mushrooms improve your memory?

The associations between mushroom intake and cognitive performance.

29 Jan 2024

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" reveals that fasting diets (FDs) may positively impact eating behaviors, mood, sleep, and well-being, potentially mediated by gut microbiome changes.

28 Jan 2024

Revolutionary CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in reversing age-related metabolic dysfunction

study evaluates senolytic CAR T-cell therapy targeting uPAR-positive cells in aged mice, showing its effectiveness in mitigating age-related metabolic dysfunction and offering a potential long-lasting treatment for aging-associated conditions.

28 Jan 2024

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights into the role of sclerostin in protecting against atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.

26 Jan 2024

How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?

A study in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica examines the impact of plant-based diets during pregnancy, revealing that vegan diets are linked to lower birth weights and higher pre-eclampsia risks compared to omnivorous or vegetarian diets.

25 Jan 2024

Childhood adversity may trigger obesity in adolescence

Study links adverse childhood experiences to increased obesity risk in adolescence, mediated by behavioral issues and self-concept.

25 Jan 2024

Pilot study demonstrates feasibility of multimodal group treatment for veterans with PTSD

Retiring from the U.S. Army in 2016 left Lawrence resident Matt Hastings unmoored. Hastings, a former combat aviation brigade chief, had been someone with skills in demand: He was the only one who could fly certain missions, who had qualifications and experience other instructors needed.

25 Jan 2024

Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management

Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) supplementation to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D).

25 Jan 2024

Research shows that receiving warmth from a caregiver during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Researchers examined the association between childhood Risky Family (RF) environment and cardiovascular health (CVH).

25 Jan 2024

Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.

24 Jan 2024

Immune component of breast milk shapes the gut environment of infant mice

An immune component of breast milk known as the complement system shapes the gut environment of infant mice in ways that make them less susceptible to certain disease-causing bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

24 Jan 2024

American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health care

In an effort to identify effective food is medicine approaches for incorporating healthy food into health care delivery, the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health research, now celebrating 100 years of lifesaving work, today announced grants totaling $7.8 million to 19 research projects nationwide as part of its Health Care by Food™ initiative.

24 Jan 2024

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

The current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance (LI).

24 Jan 2024

Belief in caffeine improves running performance

The placebo effect of caffeine ingestion on running performance.

24 Jan 2024

Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Non-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of sight loss, according to a global study review led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher that examined the impacts of pandemic-related disruptions on this vulnerable population.

23 Jan 2024

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

23 Jan 2024