Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Japanese natto consumption may help realize a healthy and longer-living society

Health is wealth as the saying goes and new research now shows that it is possible to have a healthy, less stressed society through familiar and inexpensive foods.

26 May 2023

Makeup of microbiome in a person's tumor varies depending on early or late-onset colorectal cancer

Researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with colorectal cancer and found the make-up of the bacteria, fungi and viruses in a person's tumor varied significantly depending on whether they were diagnosed with early-onset disease (age 45 or younger) or late-onset disease (age 65 or older).

26 May 2023

Developing digitized garments with a wide range of applications in sports and health

The UOC is leading a project to make health monitoring using radio frequency identification technology available to all. Smart clothing uses sweat to monitor health.

26 May 2023

Insights into the direction and extent of gut microbiome dysbiosis in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the association between intestinal microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

26 May 2023

The most important meal of the day: daily breakfast consumption patterns in European adolescents

A recent study published in Nutrients examined daily breakfast consumption (DBC) patterns in adolescents from 23 European countries.

26 May 2023

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.

25 May 2023

Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer

A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer.

25 May 2023

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

25 May 2023

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Researchers assess the feasibility of an education-focused Mediterranean diet intervention among myeloproliferative neoplasm patients.

25 May 2023

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

25 May 2023

Poor eating habits of university students can contribute to future health issues

A UBC Okanagan researcher is cautioning that a person's poor eating habits established during post-secondary studies can contribute to future health issues including obesity, respiratory illnesses and depression.

25 May 2023

The first thousand days of development

Study provides a bird's-eye view of the significant moments of the first thousand days of life.

25 May 2023

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.

25 May 2023

Use of bee pollen as a nutrient source

Researchers evaluated using bee pollen as a nutrient source.

25 May 2023

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Few effective strategies have been shown in randomized clinical trials to improve memory or slow cognitive decline among older adults.

25 May 2023

Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

We’ve heard it time and time again – the Mediterranean diet is great for our health. But despite the significant health benefits of this eating plan, a common deterrent is often the expected costs, especially when budgets are tight.

25 May 2023

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

An overview of the healthy eating index for toddlers between 12 and 23 months of age.

24 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Abdominal obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality due to heightened inflammatory responses, according to a study on Japanese patients and a murine COVID-19 model. Blocking inflammatory cytokines and preventing obesity may improve survival rates.

24 May 2023

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

How happiness with appearance, dieting, bullying, and self-esteem mediates the relationship between mental health and BMI in adolescents.

24 May 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Japanese natto consumption may help realize a healthy and longer-living society

Makeup of microbiome in a person's tumor varies depending on early or late-onset colorectal cancer

Developing digitized garments with a wide range of applications in sports and health

Insights into the direction and extent of gut microbiome dysbiosis in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

The most important meal of the day: daily breakfast consumption patterns in European adolescents

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Poor eating habits of university students can contribute to future health issues

The first thousand days of development

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Use of bee pollen as a nutrient source

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

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