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Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Research investigates the association between ultra-processed food and drink consumption and its impact on both health and the environment. The study explores the effects of ultra-processed foods and drinks on all-cause mortality rates, shedding light on their potential risks.

22 May 2023

Unlocking gut health: How indoor environment impacts the microbiota balance

Research paper highlights the importance of a diverse and balanced gut microbiota for human health, while emphasizing the need for further understanding of the impact of indoor microbiome and metabolites on gut microbiota.

21 May 2023

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Research demonstrates that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MED) and the presence of sleep disorders synergistically increase the risk of long-term all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. The findings emphasize the importance of both diet and sleep quality in overall health outcomes.

21 May 2023

Human body odor critical for mosquito host-seeking behavior over long distances, study finds

We know a lot about mosquito preferences up close, but how do mosquitoes find us from up to a hundred meters away? Using an ice-rink-sized outdoor testing arena in Zambia, researchers found that human body odor is critical for mosquito host-seeking behavior over long distances.

19 May 2023

Tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups, study shows

A new analysis of SURMOUNT-1, the first Phase 3 study of tirzepatide in adults for chronic weight management shows that tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups.

19 May 2023

Simple interventions to help people select lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help tackle obesity epidemic

Simple initiatives to help people select lower-calorie options when ordering takeaways in delivery apps could help tackle the obesity epidemic, suggest three randomized trials being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May).

19 May 2023

"Neighborhood safety" may be key to weight loss

Feeling safe where you live may be key to weight loss, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) will hear.

19 May 2023

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Whole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.

19 May 2023

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study claims women with higher body mass index (BMI) breastfeed their infants for shorter durations.

19 May 2023

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Research explores the relationship between low-fat dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, emphasizing the significance of overall dietary choices beyond individual foods or nutrients. The study highlights the role of macronutrient source quality in influencing health outcomes.

19 May 2023

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers investigated the effect of daily consumption of mixed nuts on cardiovascular disease biomarkers in overweight and obese adults.

18 May 2023

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Long-term ketogenic diet shows improved survival rates in cancer patients, with a significantly better overall survival for those following the diet for ≥12 months. Promising results for cancer therapy.

18 May 2023

Individuals with a long-term high tea consumption trajectory may have lower risk for all-cause mortality

Researchers investigated whether consuming tea against hypertension and mortality interact with alcohol intake among Chinese individuals.

18 May 2023

Biosensor Versatility; From Analytical Chemistry to Diagnostics

At Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to this year's recipient of the Ralph N. Adams Award in Analytical Chemistry, Professor Joseph Wang to discuss the versatility of biosensor technologies.

From Pittcon 18 May 2023

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 May 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Unlocking gut health: How indoor environment impacts the microbiota balance

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Human body odor critical for mosquito host-seeking behavior over long distances, study finds

Tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups, study shows

Simple interventions to help people select lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help tackle obesity epidemic

"Neighborhood safety" may be key to weight loss

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Individuals with a long-term high tea consumption trajectory may have lower risk for all-cause mortality

Biosensor Versatility; From Analytical Chemistry to Diagnostics

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Feasting on ultra-processed foods? New study links diet to surging depression rates

Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

Change in liver clock could affect synchronization of the circadian cycle

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

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