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Exploring the relationship between epigenetic aging and gut microbiome composition in physically fit men and women

Researchers investigate the relationship between the gut microbiome, physical fitness, and epigenetic aging in physically fit individuals.

14 Jul 2023

Social media platforms can educate and guide US youth of color on healthy weight management

A new study found that social media platforms, particularly TikTok and Instagram, are ideal spaces to educate and guide US youth of color on healthy weight management and ultimately reduce racial inequities in obesity.

13 Jul 2023

Using CRISPR gene-editing system to build a more sustainable forest

Researchers at North Carolina State University used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood properties.

13 Jul 2023

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Researchers review different studies analyzing the impact of unconventional work on worker’s health and gut microbiota.

13 Jul 2023

Food insecurity reaches 17% as inflation bites

Reported food insecurity has reached 17%, matching the rate last reached in March 2022, according to the June Consumer Food Insights Report.

13 Jul 2023

Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates over the creamy ‘whole’ variety

Amanda Condo works at her family's Pennsylvania dairy farm, but her son often won't drink milk at school. He doesn't like the flavor.

13 Jul 2023

Iodine content in retail cow’s milk varies dramatically across the U.S.

Researchers investigate the amounts of iodine in retail cow’s milk across the United States.

13 Jul 2023

Study shows potential for treating ALS with two existing drugs

New research suggests that targeting autoimmune inflammation associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using two drugs, one of them already approved for multiple sclerosis, could be a promising approach for treatment.

12 Jul 2023

Study finds link between gut bacteria and atherosclerosis

In a major Swedish study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques.

12 Jul 2023

Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease death rates

Excessive drinking during the covid-19 pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease deaths so much that the condition killed more Californians than car accidents or breast cancer, a KFF Health News analysis has found.

12 Jul 2023

Do the benefits of dog ownership on cardiovascular disease and diabetes extend to US military Veterans?

A study finds that dog ownership reduces the risk of cardiometabolic disease among US military veterans.

12 Jul 2023

Mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome shows reduction in hepatic H2S levels

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 12, entitled, "Hepatic hydrogen sulfide levels are reduced in mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome."

11 Jul 2023

Chemotherapy-induced changes to gut bacteria linked to unhealthy weight gain in breast cancer patients

Researchers have found a link between chemotherapy-induced changes to gut bacteria and the unhealthy weight gain seen in breast cancer patients, pointing the way to potentially help survivors avoid obesity-related illness later in their lives.

11 Jul 2023

USDA scientists create healthy menu with 91% of calories coming from ultra-processed foods

Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center led a study that demonstrates it is possible to build a healthy diet with 91 percent of the calories coming from ultra-processed foods (as classified using the NOVA scale) while still following the recommendations from the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

11 Jul 2023

How the brain keeps blood sugar levels in check

The body's blood glucose level needs to be maintained in a relatively narrow range. It cannot be too high, as it can lead to diabetes, and it cannot be too low because it can cause fainting or even death.

11 Jul 2023

Majority of dying patients in UK hospitals have unmet needs

People dying in UK hospitals without specialist palliative care input frequently have "significant and poorly identified unmet needs," finds a UK-wide evaluation - the first of its kind - published online in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

10 Jul 2023

Few studies highlight the effects of lifestyle interventions on postpartum blood pressure

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and are associated with a three-fold increased risk of chronic hypertension and up to two-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease when compared with healthy pregnancies.

10 Jul 2023

Low-income families participating in multiple food assistance programs consume more SSBs

A long-standing and contentiously debated question is the extent to which US federal food assistance programs contribute to or deter healthy beverage intake.

10 Jul 2023

Joha rice variety shows promise as an option for people with diabetes

A scented rice variety grown in India's remote northeast, known as Joha rice, not only prevents type 2 diabetes but is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which work against heart disease, scientists have found.

7 Jul 2023

New molecular pathway identified for early onset coronary artery disease

A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s – with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors - to develop coronary artery disease has been identified, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston.

7 Jul 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Exploring the relationship between epigenetic aging and gut microbiome composition in physically fit men and women

Social media platforms can educate and guide US youth of color on healthy weight management

Using CRISPR gene-editing system to build a more sustainable forest

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Food insecurity reaches 17% as inflation bites

Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates over the creamy ‘whole’ variety

Iodine content in retail cow’s milk varies dramatically across the U.S.

Study shows potential for treating ALS with two existing drugs

Study finds link between gut bacteria and atherosclerosis

Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease death rates

Do the benefits of dog ownership on cardiovascular disease and diabetes extend to US military Veterans?

Mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome shows reduction in hepatic H2S levels

Chemotherapy-induced changes to gut bacteria linked to unhealthy weight gain in breast cancer patients

USDA scientists create healthy menu with 91% of calories coming from ultra-processed foods

How the brain keeps blood sugar levels in check

Majority of dying patients in UK hospitals have unmet needs

Few studies highlight the effects of lifestyle interventions on postpartum blood pressure

Low-income families participating in multiple food assistance programs consume more SSBs

Joha rice variety shows promise as an option for people with diabetes

New molecular pathway identified for early onset coronary artery disease

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