Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Ateneo scientists advance toward a vaccine for stomach ulcers

Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach ulcers were caused by eating spicy foods or having an unhealthy diet.

14 Oct 2025

Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes

Young adults with prediabetes who maintained higher Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health scores were far less likely to progress to type 2 diabetes over 13 years. Ideal LE8 profiles, particularly healthy weight, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep, were strongly associated with regression to normal glucose levels.

14 Oct 2025

Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing light physical activity can support metabolic health

New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilise fats and carbohydrates for energy production.

14 Oct 2025

Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, "Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents age-related muscle loss and declines in maximal exercise capacity."

14 Oct 2025

Kiwifruits could help alleviate chronic constipation

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation.

13 Oct 2025

Skipping breakfast raises metabolic syndrome risk

Research shows that skipping breakfast increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, emphasizing the need for a nutritious morning meal to support long-term health.

13 Oct 2025

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet today and presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

13 Oct 2025

Ketogenic diet protects young rats from effects of prenatal stress

Researchers have shown that young rats fed a ketogenic diet – a diet with high fat and low carbohydrates – are protected from the lasting experience of pre-natal stress.

12 Oct 2025

Western diet fuels IBD by derailing the microbiome - can precision nutrition turn the tide?

This review examines how Western dietary patterns, high in ultra-processed foods, salt, and unhealthy fats, disrupt gut microbiota, impair immune regulation, and contribute to the global rise of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It highlights systems biology and nutritional epidemiology as essential tools to develop personalised dietary strategies and shift IBD care from treatment to prevention.

12 Oct 2025

Why your diet may be exporting extinction abroad without you knowing

This global analysis shows that the biodiversity impact of producing 1 kg of food can vary by up to 1,000-fold, with ruminant meat and tropical luxury crops carrying the highest extinction risks. Using the LIFE metric, researchers reveal how national diets and food imports contribute to hidden biodiversity losses, highlighting dietary shifts as a powerful conservation tool.

12 Oct 2025

Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults

Self-administered dried blood spot kits show potential for cardiometabolic screening in young adults, but success relied heavily on clear guidance and researcher support. High rates of at-risk biomarkers highlight an urgent need for early prevention in this population.

12 Oct 2025

Social media food shows like Mukbang are changing how people eat

The rise of digital food shows is reshaping eating behaviors in Korea, with significant effects on dining out and late-night eating in single-person households.

10 Oct 2025

Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria

A study links soft drink consumption to increased depression risk, highlighting gut microbiome changes, particularly in women. Learn more about the findings.

10 Oct 2025

Health risks of consuming unboiled raw milk often underestimated

Raw milk (untreated milk) enjoys a certain popularity, but poses health risks. To avoid food poisoning, it should be boiled before drinking.

10 Oct 2025

Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities

Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns.

9 Oct 2025

Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, possibly opening the door to a new treatment avenue for people with Type 1 diabetes.

9 Oct 2025

Perlmutter Cancer Center experts shine light on the rise of breast cancer in younger adults

Currently, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women age 20 to 49 in the United States. Compounding this concerning issue, younger patients are being diagnosed at more advanced stages, according to doctors at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, and this points to a greater need for screening, prevention, and breast cancer education.

9 Oct 2025

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Ateneo scientists advance toward a vaccine for stomach ulcers

Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes

Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing light physical activity can support metabolic health

Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults

Kiwifruits could help alleviate chronic constipation

Skipping breakfast raises metabolic syndrome risk

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Ketogenic diet protects young rats from effects of prenatal stress

Western diet fuels IBD by derailing the microbiome - can precision nutrition turn the tide?

Why your diet may be exporting extinction abroad without you knowing

Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults

Social media food shows like Mukbang are changing how people eat

Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria

Health risks of consuming unboiled raw milk often underestimated

Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities

Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels

Perlmutter Cancer Center experts shine light on the rise of breast cancer in younger adults

Study reports the world's first genetically engineered pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation

Healthy eating may come at the expense of exploited workers

Thousands of ‘healthy’ Brits are unknowingly low on iron

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