Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Study analyzes the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Osteoporosis is a degenerative, debilitating bone disease that is increasingly prevalent in postmenopausal women.

8 Jun 2023

Are plant-based foods really healthier? Study evaluates nutritional quality and processing

Comparing the nutritional quality of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products with their animal-based counterparts is the focus of this study. The relative nutritional value of these alternatives is explored to provide insights into their overall quality.

7 Jun 2023

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Study explores the relationship between accelerated biological age in children, as indicated by telomere length and DNA methylation age, and various developmental outcomes. It aims to clarify the impact of accelerated biological age on growth, cognition, behavior, lung function, and puberty onset in European school-age children.

7 Jun 2023

Study shows heterogeneity in children's snack purchase behavior

Would third- and fourth-graders buy fewer unhealthy snacks if they were more expensive? The answer provided by researchers at the University of Bonn is nuanced: Some elementary school students do actually pay attention to the price.

7 Jun 2023

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Plant biologist Alex Harkess, PhD, and his lab at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology are on a mission to change the future of food and fiber crops, one flowering plant species at a time.

7 Jun 2023

Oral semaglutide outperforms other medications in type 2 diabetes treatment, significantly reducing HbA1c and body weight

Orally administered semaglutide shows significant efficacy in reducing HbA1c and body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes compared to other treatments. The study includes a large number of participants from multiple trials.

7 Jun 2023

CBD and EPA cream: Dynamic duo for youthful skin

A recent study examines the anti-aging potential of a new cream formulation that contains CBD and EPA.

6 Jun 2023

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

There's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome, potentially helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses.

6 Jun 2023

Low-carb breakfast tames glucose spikes in type 2 diabetes

Low-carbohydrate diet reduces postprandial glucose and glycemic variability in type 2 diabetics as compared to those fed a standard low-fat breakfast.

6 Jun 2023

Nuts for the brain: Study shows nut consumption boosts memory and brain health in seniors

Long-term consumption of mixed nuts in older adults improves brain vascular function and may enhance cognitive performance. The study highlights the potential benefits of nut consumption for brain health in aging populations.

6 Jun 2023

Leucine deficient diet has antidepressant effects on chronic restraint stress-induced depression-like behaviors

Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease.

6 Jun 2023

Researchers zero in on a potential new target for malaria: Biological clocks

Health officials warn that drug resistance could wipe out recent progress against malaria, particularly in Africa and southeast Asia.

6 Jun 2023

Cracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper minds

Consuming nutrient-dense nuts, rich in neuroprotective components, may have potential benefits for cognitive health.

6 Jun 2023

COLOTECT 1.0 receives market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority

Recently, BGI Genomics' COLOTECT 1.0 DNA Methylation Detection Kit for Human SDC2, ADHFE1, and PPP2R5C Genes (Real-Time PCR), Sample Pretreatment Kit for Methylation Detection, DNA Isolation Kit, Stool Sample Collection Kit have received market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority (hereinafter referred to as MDA).

6 Jun 2023

Progesterone could be used in the fight against Parkinson’s disease

The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

A study evaluated the association between long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood and cognitive function in midlife.

6 Jun 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study analyzes the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Are plant-based foods really healthier? Study evaluates nutritional quality and processing

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Study shows heterogeneity in children's snack purchase behavior

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Oral semaglutide outperforms other medications in type 2 diabetes treatment, significantly reducing HbA1c and body weight

CBD and EPA cream: Dynamic duo for youthful skin

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

Low-carb breakfast tames glucose spikes in type 2 diabetes

Nuts for the brain: Study shows nut consumption boosts memory and brain health in seniors

Leucine deficient diet has antidepressant effects on chronic restraint stress-induced depression-like behaviors

Researchers zero in on a potential new target for malaria: Biological clocks

Cracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper minds

COLOTECT 1.0 receives market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority

Progesterone could be used in the fight against Parkinson’s disease

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Umbrella review assesses the association between artificially sweetened beverages and health outcomes

Shaping the human metabolome: the impact of a ketogenic diet

The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

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