Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Amelia Lavenski's seizure-free journey with the ketogenic diet

Amelia Lavenski is a 4-year-old girl from Anne Arundel County, Maryland, who has a bright personality and loves laughing and Mickey Mouse.

15 Nov 2023

Understanding asthma: The surprising influence of gut bacteria

The role of specific gut microbes in asthma.

15 Nov 2023

Plant-based diets regulate gestational weight gain in early pregnancy

The study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that Iranian pregnant women adhering to plant-based diets had a lower risk of inadequate gestational weight gain, with no significant association observed between these diets and excessive gestational weight gain.

14 Nov 2023

Delaying cord clamping could save lives of premature babies

Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby soon after birth could help reduce the risk of death, compared with immediately clamping the umbilical cord, or waiting a shorter time before doing so.

14 Nov 2023

UK soft drinks levy may have reduced tooth extractions in children by 12%, study finds

The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under 18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12%, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

14 Nov 2023

Intestinal MCT1 plays a crucial role in sex-dependent metabolic regulation

Monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1) plays a crucial role in the transport of lactate, pyruvate, ketone bodies, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), as well as MCT1-targeted drugs in various tissues.

14 Nov 2023

Dietary sodium intake significantly impacts blood pressure, reveals comprehensive study

The JAMA study finds individual blood pressure responses to dietary sodium variations are consistent across different subgroups, including those on antihypertensive medications, suggesting a universal effect of sodium intake on blood pressure in a diverse population.

14 Nov 2023

Vegan diet with soy significantly reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women

A low-fat vegan diet that includes soy fosters changes in the gut microbiome that decrease postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, overall by 95%, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

14 Nov 2023

Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome

Study reveals that coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as determined by a systematic review and meta-analysis of global studies.

14 Nov 2023

New EU project aims to promote healthy and eco-friendly Mediterranean lifestyle

Within the past few decades, dietary habits have shifted dramatically toward the consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks (UPFDs).

14 Nov 2023

Eating in a ten-hour window has positive health benefits

Eating in a ten-hour window is associated with higher energy and mood and lower hunger levels, new results from the largest UK community science study of its kind shows .

14 Nov 2023

New research reveals broccoli sprouts may alleviate Crohn's disease symptoms in youth

The impact of broccoli sprouts and its role in resolving Crohn’s disease symptoms.

14 Nov 2023

Does narcissism drive our body image and dietary choices?

Study evaluates the relationship between narcissism and body image concerns, revealing how narcissistic traits influence desires for thinness and muscularity, and related dietary behaviors, with variations noted across genders.

13 Nov 2023

Rat study suggests hemodialysis plus ketogenic diet could enhance cancer treatment

The study in Scientific Reports investigates the potential of hemodialysis (HD) to sustain elevated blood ketone levels in rats on a ketogenic diet, exploring its use as an adjunct in cancer treatment. Results show that HD maintains ketone levels while reducing glucose and insulin, suggesting a possible enhancement in cancer treatment efficacy.

13 Nov 2023

Optimal hydration post-exercise: Study compares sodium and carbohydrate levels in sports drinks for effective rehydration

In this study, researchers compared the effectiveness of sports drinks with varying carbohydrate and sodium levels for rehydrating athletes post-exercise, finding that drinks with higher sodium and lower carbohydrate content were more effective for rapid and complete rehydration. The study highlighted the importance of beverage composition in athlete recovery and hydration strategies.

13 Nov 2023

Intensive blood pressure treatment lowers risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

An intensive three-year intervention to lower the top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg was more effective at preventing death, heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events in adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease, compared to the standard treatment target of under 140 mm Hg, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Climate change may affect our brain structure, function, and health

A new element of the catastrophic impacts of climate change is emerging – how global warming is impacting the human brain.

13 Nov 2023

Study finds rapid blood pressure reduction with low-sodium diet

Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Single injection of new medication effectively eliminates Lp(a) for nearly one year

In the first human trial of a new therapeutic, a single injection of lepodisiran reduced levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), to undetectable levels for nearly one year, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023