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Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Researchers are exploring how diets high in ultra-processed foods influence reward processing in the brain and potentially lead to increased food intake and obesity in young adults. This trial aims to clarify the effects of these foods on brain chemistry and decision-making during a critical developmental stage.

9 Nov 2023

People with multiple sclerosis could benefit from a low-fat diet

New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that people with multiple sclerosis, or MS, could benefit from a low-fat diet to improve the fatigue that's a debilitating, and often-underappreciated, symptom of the condition.

9 Nov 2023

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death

Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.

9 Nov 2023

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

High fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted in mice.

9 Nov 2023

Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions launched at Mount Sinai

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, a division of the Allen Institute, today announced the launch of the Allen Discovery Center (ADC) for Neuroimmune Interactions at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

9 Nov 2023

Study links lower testosterone levels with increased arthritis risk

The relationship between serological testosterone levels and arthritis among United States (US) adults.

9 Nov 2023

Unlocking secrets of aging: ENABL age offers detailed, individualized aging profiles using cutting-edge AI techniques

Combining machine learning with explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to predict biological age with personalized explanations.

9 Nov 2023

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

The exploration of the link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk.

9 Nov 2023

12-week daily strawberry intake improves brain health among middle-aged, overweight adults

A new study published in Nutrients shows daily consumption of strawberries for 12 weeks reduced interference in memory and depressive symptoms among middle-aged, overweight adults with self-reported mild cognitive decline.

8 Nov 2023

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

The association between three clinical BA measures and neurological disease risk.

8 Nov 2023

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet quality

8 Nov 2023

The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

The effects of vegetarian and omnivorous diets on athletic performance.

8 Nov 2023

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

7 Nov 2023

Researchers discover a new link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have discovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

7 Nov 2023

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

7 Nov 2023

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Teens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease twice as often as those who have easier access to food, likely because they rely on low-cost, ultra-processed foods, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

$3.9 million grant supports research on feeding intolerance in preterm infants

For infants, especially those born prematurely, nutrient absorption and proper development go hand in hand.

7 Nov 2023

Study offers critical insights into the assessment of orthostatic hypotension among older adults

A new study, "Timing of Orthostatic Hypotension and its Relationship with Falls in Older Adults", has brought critical insights into the assessment of orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure commonly found among older adults when transitioning from a sitting or lying position to a standing position that can lead to dizziness and falls.

7 Nov 2023

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Researchers investigated the potential implications of single-nucleotide variations in gut-residing bacterial species (microbiome) on human health.

7 Nov 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

People with multiple sclerosis could benefit from a low-fat diet

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions launched at Mount Sinai

Study links lower testosterone levels with increased arthritis risk

Unlocking secrets of aging: ENABL age offers detailed, individualized aging profiles using cutting-edge AI techniques

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

12-week daily strawberry intake improves brain health among middle-aged, overweight adults

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

Researchers discover a new link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

$3.9 million grant supports research on feeding intolerance in preterm infants

Study offers critical insights into the assessment of orthostatic hypotension among older adults

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

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