Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Dapagliflozin and calorie restriction show higher remission rates in type 2 diabetes

Adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who are given the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin alongside moderate calorie restriction achieve much higher rates of remission compared with calorie restriction alone, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.

23 Jan 2025

Strong heart, strong bones: How cardiovascular health influences bone density

Higher cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8 scores) is linked to greater bone mineral density in adults aged 20–59, with stronger associations in younger individuals, women, and those with normal BMI, suggesting heart-healthy habits may protect bone strength.

22 Jan 2025

New copper detection tool may lead to lung cancer treatment breakthrough

The Chang Lab at Princeton Chemistry continues in its mission to elucidate the role of metal nutrients in human biology: last year, iron; this year, copper.

22 Jan 2025

Study reveals how gut bacteria influence immune cell training and inflammation

A study led by David Sancho at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid reveals how an increase in intestinal permeability allows the natural gut bacteria to cross the intestinal barrier and reach the bone marrow, where they induce epigenetic changes-modifications that alter gene activity without affecting DNA sequence-in the stem cells that give rise to immune cells.

22 Jan 2025

Turmeric and curcumin may reduce muscle damage, inflammation after exercise

The turmeric plant, a member of the ginger family, has been used as a spice or food dye in cooking for thousands of years.

22 Jan 2025

Long-covid patients are frustrated that federal research hasn’t found new treatments

Erica Hayes, 40, has not felt healthy since November 2020 when she first fell ill with covid.

22 Jan 2025

Higher dietary fatty acid intake linked to increased kidney stone risk

Research reveals links between dietary fatty acids and kidney stone risk, highlighting the need for targeted dietary strategies to mitigate this health issue.

22 Jan 2025

How gut microbiota impacts childhood obesity

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite regulation, with emerging therapeutic strategies like probiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation showing promise.

21 Jan 2025

Fizzy water may aid weight loss but can't replace healthy lifestyle

Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism-the rate at which the body uses and converts energy-but the effects are so small, drinking it can't be relied on alone to shed the pounds, concludes a brief analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

21 Jan 2025

Study reveals biotin’s potential to mitigate manganese-induced brain damage

While manganese is an essential mineral involved in many bodily functions, both deficiency and excessive exposure can cause health issues.

21 Jan 2025

Research shows epigenetic aging in the blood as potential breast cancer marker

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) on December 5, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 22, titled "DNA-methylation age and accelerated epigenetic aging in blood as a tumor marker for predicting breast cancer susceptibility."

21 Jan 2025

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications can alleviate PCOS symptoms, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance through diet and physical activity.

21 Jan 2025

Meet Wanda: The AI-generated influencer spreading cancer prevention messages

AI-generated influencers can effectively spread cancer prevention messages on social media at a low cost, offering a scalable solution for public health campaigns.

20 Jan 2025

Symbiosis and horizontal gene transfer shape leaf beetle evolution

With more than 50,000 described species, the leaf beetle family is distributed worldwide and represents about a quarter of the species diversity of all herbivores.

20 Jan 2025

Gut microbes and plant foods: a powerful duo for healthy aging

Gut microbiota and phytochemicals synergize to produce bioactive metabolites that combat aging, reduce inflammation, and enhance healthspan by supporting gut and systemic health.

20 Jan 2025

TyG index linked to obesity measures can predict hypertension risk in US adults

A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with hypertension risk in American adults, offering potential for improved cardiovascular risk assessment.

20 Jan 2025

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed

Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.

20 Jan 2025

Study explores waist circumference's link to mortality risk in diabetic individuals

Waist circumference (WC) is closely associated with metabolic diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM), metabolic syndrome, and mortality.

20 Jan 2025

New review highlights zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic

A new review on zoonotic infections - diseases transmitted by animals - in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as climate change, which threatens the region and increases risk of disease transmission.

20 Jan 2025

Intermuscular fat increases risk of heart disease independent of BMI

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

20 Jan 2025