Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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

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

Review examines the presence of estrogens and progesterone in human milk and their potential impact on infant growth and health. It explores factors influencing hormone levels and provides insights for effective intervention strategies.

18 May 2023

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

High ultra-processed food consumption is associated with elevated psychological distress as an indicator of depression in adults from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study.

17 May 2023

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

The dominance of the corporate-industrial food industry undermines brain capital and sustainable human development on a global scale. Understanding this impact is crucial for the future of public health and well-being.

17 May 2023

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

A vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the developing infant.

17 May 2023

Change in liver clock could affect synchronization of the circadian cycle

Organisms rely on a biological clock known as the 'circadian' clock to regulate their activity according to the time of day.

17 May 2023

Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Sleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemia (elevated serum uric acid), which can often lead to gout and other life-threatening conditions such as heart disease.

17 May 2023

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

In a recent nationwide study from France, lesbian and bisexual women had worse cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women.

17 May 2023

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Researchers evaluated the impact of consuming plant-origin foods on an individual’s blood pressure.

17 May 2023

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Lesbian and bisexual women were less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women, which should make them a priority group for cardiovascular disease prevention, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 May 2023

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Research investigates the potential health benefits of grape consumption by examining its impact on the human microbiome. By analyzing microbiome composition and metabolites, the study provides insights into the relationship between grapes and human health.

16 May 2023