Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study: Semaglutide drug promotes weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10kg, according to a new study published in The Lancet today.

3 Mar 2021

Some types of fat are more resistant to weight loss, shows study

Scientists have mapped out what happens to fat deposits during intermittent fasting (every second day), with an unexpected discovery that some types of fat are more resistant to weight loss.

3 Mar 2021

Regular screening and early intervention needed to prevent pediatric diabetes

Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is increasingly causing health complications among American youth.

2 Mar 2021

Researchers discover new ingredient that has protective effects against Parkinson’s disease

Sesame seed oil, used by many for its nutty aroma and high burn-point, is made by extracting the fatty oils from sesame seeds, with the empty shells thrown out as waste. In a literal instantiation of the age-old adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure", researchers discovered that a chemical called sesaminol, abundant in this waste, has protective effects against Parkinson's disease.

2 Mar 2021

Study: Eating the right '5-a-day' mix of fruits and vegetables is likely optimal amount for longer life

Studies representing nearly 2 million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for longer life, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

1 Mar 2021

Could a diet high in carbohydrates increase your risk of heart disease?

News-Medical speaks to Dr. Mahshid Dehghan about her latest research into diet, and how a diet high in carbohydrates could increase your risk of heart disease.

1 Mar 2021

Researchers review data related to high number of cancer deaths in China

The past century or so has seen unprecedented technological, scientific, and sociological evolution worldwide.

27 Feb 2021

Study demonstrates the novel agonistic effect of curcumin on lipid transcription

Curcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and has been reported to have many physiological activities, which include anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-amyloid properties.

27 Feb 2021

Advanced practice registered nurses improve quality of care for nursing home residents

Marilyn Rantz still remembers the day she got the call that her mother, whose health had been declining, had fallen and fractured her shoulder. After rushing to the hospital, her mother told her she didn't understand how she ended up on a helicopter pad after the traumatic incident.

27 Feb 2021

Immunologists map unknown biological machinery to produce memory T cells

Immunologists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have mapped the previously unknown biological machinery by which the immune system generates T cells that kill bacteria, viruses and tumor cells.

26 Feb 2021

Study: Stay-at-home ordinance had positive effects on health and well-being of residents

A study by physiology researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso found that El Paso's stay-at-home ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic had positive effects on the health and well-being of the region's residents.

26 Feb 2021

Scientists receive grant to investigate tumor development within a natural environment

Unlike many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, biological cells are not isolated from the outside world. Chemical variations, intercellular activity, and other microenvironmental factors impact cell survival.

25 Feb 2021

Study shows direct connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's-like behavior

New research in mice published today in the journal Scientific Reports strengthens the growing scientific consensus regarding the role of the gut microbiome in neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease.

25 Feb 2021

Maternal diet may enhance immune systems of premature infants, study shows

Medical researchers have long understood that a pregnant mother's diet has a profound impact on her developing fetus's immune system and that babies -- especially those born prematurely -- who are fed breast milk have a more robust ability to fight disease, suggesting that even after childbirth, a mother's diet matters.

25 Feb 2021

Study: Majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributable to four pre-existing conditions

A modeling study suggests a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide are attributable to at least one of four pre-existing conditions: obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure, in that order.

25 Feb 2021

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

What if you could improve your heart health and brain function by changing your diet? Boston University School of Medicine researchers have found that by eating more plant-based food such as berries and green leafy vegetables while limiting consumption of foods high in saturated fat and animal products, you can slow down heart failure (HF) and ultimately lower your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

25 Feb 2021

Changes to infant feeding guidelines have led to a decrease in peanut allergy

Changes to food allergy guidelines have led to a 16 per cent decrease in peanut allergy among infants, according to new study.

25 Feb 2021

Diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death

A global study of people living on five continents has found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.

25 Feb 2021

Study examines health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies in diabetes care

Emerging smart mobile health (or mHealth) technologies are changing the way patients track information related to diagnosed conditions. A new study examined the health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies on the outcomes of diabetes patients in Asia.

24 Feb 2021

Study shows reliability and robustness of injectable anti-obesity medication

A second study of the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, has confirmed the large weight losses reported in a study earlier this month, establishing the reliability and robustness of this new drug.

24 Feb 2021

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study: Semaglutide drug promotes weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes

Some types of fat are more resistant to weight loss, shows study

Regular screening and early intervention needed to prevent pediatric diabetes

Researchers discover new ingredient that has protective effects against Parkinson’s disease

Study: Eating the right '5-a-day' mix of fruits and vegetables is likely optimal amount for longer life

Could a diet high in carbohydrates increase your risk of heart disease?

Researchers review data related to high number of cancer deaths in China

Study demonstrates the novel agonistic effect of curcumin on lipid transcription

Advanced practice registered nurses improve quality of care for nursing home residents

Immunologists map unknown biological machinery to produce memory T cells

Study: Stay-at-home ordinance had positive effects on health and well-being of residents

Scientists receive grant to investigate tumor development within a natural environment

Study shows direct connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's-like behavior

Maternal diet may enhance immune systems of premature infants, study shows

Study: Majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributable to four pre-existing conditions

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

Changes to infant feeding guidelines have led to a decrease in peanut allergy

Diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death

Study examines health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies in diabetes care

Study shows reliability and robustness of injectable anti-obesity medication

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

Newsletters you may be interested in