Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

Researchers performed a systematic review of existing data to investigate whether plant-forward (PF) diets could improve male health.

29 Mar 2023

Clockwork in cancer: the importance of the circadian rhythm in the formation and progression of tumors

Researchers reviewed the importance of the circadian rhythm in the formation and progression of tumors.

29 Mar 2023

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine journal, researchers in Sweden explored the association between above-optimal maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring.

29 Mar 2023

Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown

A recent study posted to medRxiv* preprint server revealed that gut microbiome predicts atopic outcomes in infants with decreased bacterial exposure.

28 Mar 2023

Greater variety of fruit and vegetable consumption associated with lower mortality risk

Researchers examine the associations between variety/quantity of fruit and vegetable intake and mortality in older Chinese adults.

28 Mar 2023

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Researchers examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and cardiovascular health.

28 Mar 2023

Understanding how to better prescribe probiotics based on our individual microbiome profiles

Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the benefits of "good bacteria" is easier said than done.

28 Mar 2023

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

A team led by Van Andel Institute and Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics scientists has identified two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells, or ß cells, each with crucial characteristics that may be leveraged to better understand and treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

28 Mar 2023

NPC1L1-EGFP mice enable researchers to fluorescently visualize, evaluate vesicular endocytosis

Excessive cholesterol absorption from intestinal lumen contributes to the pathogenesis of hypercholesterolemia, which is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

28 Mar 2023

Losing weight with lifestyle changes may reduce cardiovascular risk- even if some weight is regained

Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years - even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

28 Mar 2023

The connection between gut microbiota, the gut–brain axis, and brain aging: can polyphenols have an impact?

A review published in the Antioxidants journal aimed to understand the impact of gut microbiota on brain aging.

28 Mar 2023

What is the relationship between a plant-based diet and the gut microbiome?

A recent study conducted a systematic review of the impact of plant-based diets on gut microbiota.

28 Mar 2023

Molecules in breast milk not only feed the baby but also feed the infant's gut microbiome

A University of Massachusetts Amherst nutrition scientist who has spent his career studying breast milk has demonstrated how beneficial microbes in the gut of infants use nitrogen from human milk to support pediatric nutrition and development.

27 Mar 2023

American Diabetes Alert Day: A one-day "wake-up call" to the danger of diabetes

March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day "wake-up call" to the danger of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.

27 Mar 2023

Breast tumors of women from different racial groups have diverse cellular, microbial and genomic features

The breast tumors of Asian, Black and white women have very different cellular, microbial and genomic features that could potentially be used to personalize care or predict disease progression, according to new research by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

27 Mar 2023

Wild blueberries may help accelerate fat oxidation during exercise

A cup of wild blueberries a day may keep low energy at bay. The berries have long been hailed as a superfood - while they're known for a plethora of health benefits, new research from Cal Poly Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.

27 Mar 2023

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

Eating peanuts and peanut butter could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people, according to a study published in the journal Antioxidants.

27 Mar 2023

New technology can rapidly analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells

Professor Itaru Hamachi, Lecturer Tomonori Tamura, and Assistant Professor Masaki Tsuchiya of Kyoto University have developed a new technology called O-ClickFC (Organelle-selective click labeling with flow cytometry), which can, at a very high speed, analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells.

27 Mar 2023

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Dr. Yuying Wang, R&D Director (Oncology), from BGI Genomics, about colorectal cancer and the development and application of COLOTECT® 1.0, a non-invasive fecal DNA test for the detection of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

From BGI Genomics 27 Mar 2023

How does diet affect inflammation?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy suggest there is evidence that dietary factors may directly affect the immune system and play a role in chronic systemic inflammation.

26 Mar 2023

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

Clockwork in cancer: the importance of the circadian rhythm in the formation and progression of tumors

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown

Greater variety of fruit and vegetable consumption associated with lower mortality risk

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Understanding how to better prescribe probiotics based on our individual microbiome profiles

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

NPC1L1-EGFP mice enable researchers to fluorescently visualize, evaluate vesicular endocytosis

Losing weight with lifestyle changes may reduce cardiovascular risk- even if some weight is regained

The connection between gut microbiota, the gut–brain axis, and brain aging: can polyphenols have an impact?

What is the relationship between a plant-based diet and the gut microbiome?

Molecules in breast milk not only feed the baby but also feed the infant's gut microbiome

American Diabetes Alert Day: A one-day "wake-up call" to the danger of diabetes

Breast tumors of women from different racial groups have diverse cellular, microbial and genomic features

Wild blueberries may help accelerate fat oxidation during exercise

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

New technology can rapidly analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

How does diet affect inflammation?

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