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Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Study investigates the potential impact of (poly)phenols found in 100% fruit juices on cardiometabolic risk factors, utilizing published randomized controlled trials. It aims to understand how these compounds may mediate the effects on overall health.

20 Jun 2023

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Red meat consumption linked to higher cardiovascular disease incidence globally, with stronger correlations observed in developing countries. Further exploration and longitudinal studies needed to investigate this association.

20 Jun 2023

Study suggests that the overall physical health of adolescents was negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Researchers examined the impact of COVID-19 on the sleep, diet, and physical activity of mid to late adolescents.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Research explores US consumers' perceptions and preferences for healthy vegetable-based snacks and beverages, revealing variations in preferences and positive associations with personality traits and health consciousness. The findings offer valuable insights for promoting healthy snacking and informing marketing strategies.

19 Jun 2023

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

In a study published in the journal Pharma Nutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

Scented path to healthy eating: study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

Study explores the role of sensory cues such as odors in promoting such healthy choices.

19 Jun 2023

UJI and UE set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases

The Universitat Jaume I of Castelló (UJI) and the Universidad Europea (UE) in Madrid have set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases to carry out scientific activities and projects in this field that favor excellent research and high-impact scientific results.

19 Jun 2023

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation is urging men to think more about their daily behavior during this year’s Men’s Health Week.

19 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Study: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is increasing among U.S. adults

The percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

17 Jun 2023

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

The good news: a monoclonal antibody treatment called benralizumab proved quite effective in a clinical trial at depleting the number of eosinophils found in the blood and digestive tract tissues of patients with eosinophilic gastritis.

16 Jun 2023

Neurodevelopmental disruptions could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease

In the cerebral cortex, neurogenesis – the formation of neural cells from stem cells – begins in the fetus from 5 weeks gestation and is almost complete by 28 weeks.

16 Jun 2023

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

The association of the amino acid taurine with aging.

16 Jun 2023

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Research explores the complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk, with some studies suggesting an increased risk with elevated cholesterol levels while others find an inverse association.

15 Jun 2023

$1.9 million grant awarded to explore the effect of antifungal drugs in Crohn's patients

Dr. Iliyan D. Iliev, an associate professor of immunology in medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, co-director of the Microbiome Core and a member of the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Weill Cornell Medicine, is the lead investigator on a grant to Weill Cornell Medicine from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to target pathogenic fungi in patients with Crohn's disease.

15 Jun 2023

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, according to research being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

A type of intermittent fasting reduces fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Early-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above range, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Chronic diseases (NCDs) are a global health epidemic and almost 80% of them occur in low- and middle-income countries.

15 Jun 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Study suggests that the overall physical health of adolescents was negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

Scented path to healthy eating: study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

UJI and UE set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Study: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is increasing among U.S. adults

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

Neurodevelopmental disruptions could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

$1.9 million grant awarded to explore the effect of antifungal drugs in Crohn's patients

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

A type of intermittent fasting reduces fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

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