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Liver cancer study could help improve the safety of certain gene therapies for hemophilia

Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has found that misfolded proteins in liver cells contribute to the development of liver cancer, shedding new light on the mysterious origins of one of the world's deadliest diseases.

7 Dec 2022

What was the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among US adults during 2021 and 2022?

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.-CDC) published the preliminary results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for August 2021–May 2022.

7 Dec 2022

Study: People with higher levels of vitamin D in the brain have better cognitive function

An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number that's expected to rise as the global population ages.

7 Dec 2022

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial.

6 Dec 2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus linked to early particulate matter exposure with high BMI

Researchers assess the impact of high BMI before pregnancy, coupled with exposure to different levels of PM, on the incidence of gestational diabetes.

6 Dec 2022

Parkinson’s drug improves blood pressure, aortic stiffness in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Teens with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) who took bromocriptine, a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes, had lower blood pressure and less stiff arteries after one month of treatment compared to those who did not take the medicine, according to a small study published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 Dec 2022

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

In this interview, Yantao Li and Zhe Wang, Director of Cancer Early Screening Products and the Product Director of Oncology at BGI Genomics, talks to NewsMedical about colorectal cancer (CRC), including why incidences are important and the importance of screening.

From BGI Genomics 6 Dec 2022

Study supports the need for global whole-grain labeling system to help consumers make informed food purchases

Despite numerous health benefits and recommendations from dietary guidelines, whole-grain food intake remains low globally.

5 Dec 2022

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

The consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of cognitive decline, particularly among middle-aged adults.

5 Dec 2022

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, a new study shows.

5 Dec 2022

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism spectrum disorder.

5 Dec 2022

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised to take statins.

5 Dec 2022

How two structurally different lemon pectins modulate the gut microbiota

A diet containing fruits and vegetables contains pectins (plant polysaccharides). Pectin cannot be metabolized by mammalian cells in the gastrointestinal tract but is fermented by the gut microbiota in the colon, where short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are released. Previous studies have examined pectin's prebiotic properties.

4 Dec 2022

Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related NCDs

The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers in the region, a recent study led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pan American Health Organization suggests.

2 Dec 2022

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Liver cancer study could help improve the safety of certain gene therapies for hemophilia

What was the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among US adults during 2021 and 2022?

Study: People with higher levels of vitamin D in the brain have better cognitive function

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Gestational diabetes mellitus linked to early particulate matter exposure with high BMI

Parkinson’s drug improves blood pressure, aortic stiffness in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

Study supports the need for global whole-grain labeling system to help consumers make informed food purchases

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

How two structurally different lemon pectins modulate the gut microbiota

Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related NCDs

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

What is the association between renal function and regular coffee consumption?

The potential of grape consumption to modulate UV-induced skin erythema

Troubled sleep may be linked to risk factors for type 2 diabetes

Research project obtains nearly seven million to study factors that affect human immune system in early life

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