Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

News Medical interviewed Dr Paula Desplats, an Associate Professor of Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego.

1 Sep 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

$Simple strategies to strengthen bones could lead to substantial decrease in hip fractures$

Simple strategies to strengthen bones could lead to substantial decrease in hip fractures

Simple strategies to strengthen your bones, implemented by the whole community not just those at higher risk, could lead to a substantial decrease in hip fractures, a new Australian study suggests.

31 Aug 2023

IBS researchers discover new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism

This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers led by Director C. Justin LEE from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism.

31 Aug 2023

MFGM supplement in infant formula linked to long-term cognitive benefits

Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most beneficial nutrition for infants, but many families face medical or logistical challenges in breastfeeding. In the U.S., just 45% of infants continue to be exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

31 Aug 2023

Pandemic may have altered gut microbiome of infants, study finds

Infants who spent most of their first year in the pandemic have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born earlier, according to a team of developmental psychology researchers.

31 Aug 2023

Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation shows.

31 Aug 2023

Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma

New research points to a novel potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in the offspring.

31 Aug 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges

A cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet – including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fatty acids – has been found to improve both fertility and cancer survivorship, over 90% of young adult cancer survivors don't meet the dietary recommendations and have diets consisting of high fat and low fruit and vegetable intake.

30 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy and has established the basis for the potential prevention and treatment of eczema via modulation of the gut microbiota.

30 Aug 2023

New study questions one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines for heart health

Study challenges common dietary recommendations for reducing cardiovascular disease, highlighting that factors like age, sex, and lifestyle significantly impact how animal-source foods affect heart health. It suggests that red meat consumption, but not overall animal-source food intake, could be indicative of an unhealthy lifestyle and elevated CVD risk.

30 Aug 2023

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognized source of lead and cadmium exposure.

30 Aug 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Simple strategies to strengthen bones could lead to substantial decrease in hip fractures

IBS researchers discover new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism

MFGM supplement in infant formula linked to long-term cognitive benefits

Pandemic may have altered gut microbiome of infants, study finds

Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

New study questions one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines for heart health

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Review finds correlation between milk oligosaccharides and infant brain development

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Is drinking water hardness associated with cardiovascular disease mortality?

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

Two studies find link between ultra-processed food and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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