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MIND diet may benefit older adults, research shows

Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

22 Sep 2021

Many women near the menopause transition use cannabis, study finds

The legalization of cannabis in many areas has led to its use to treat an array of health issues. Of those surveyed in a study out of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, one in three women near the menopause transition use cannabis;

22 Sep 2021

At an overrun ICU, ‘the problem is we are running out of hallways’

Nurses fill the hospital room to turn a patient from his stomach to his back. The ventilator forcing air into him is most effective when he's on his stomach, so he is in that position most hours of the day, sedated and paralyzed by drugs.

22 Sep 2021

Healthy eating pattern improves weight, reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

A Cleveland Clinic-led research team found that statistically overweight children who followed a healthy eating pattern significantly improved weight and reduced a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.

22 Sep 2021

Discovery of genes opens the door to new treatments for obesity

Promising news in the effort to develop drugs to treat obesity: University of Virginia scientists have identified 14 genes that can cause and three that can prevent weight gain.

22 Sep 2021

Experts call for accountability to ensure implementation of UN Food Systems Summit pledges

Namukolo Covic, senior research coordinator at the International Food Policy Research Institute and one of the authors of the article, said such a mechanism was important for holding not just governments, but commercial enterprises to account.

22 Sep 2021

New podcast offers latest insights about dementia

Dementia is a condition that affects close to half a million Australians and almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. But despite its prevalence, dementia remains one of the most challenging and misunderstood conditions.

22 Sep 2021

High-fat diet or genetically induced obesity can lead to loss of hair follicles

It's well known that obesity is linked to the development of numerous diseases in humans. Heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments are extremely common in obese individuals.

21 Sep 2021

Including Japanese knotweed extract in processed red meat could reduce cancer risk

Bacon could be back on the menu of health-conscious diners thanks to an unlikely salvation: Japanese knotweed.

21 Sep 2021

Heart attack survivors using a smartphone app experienced lower hospital readmission rates

Data collected from a group of 200 heart attack survivors using a smartphone app designed to navigate the recovery process, such as medication management and lifestyle changes, showed that app users experienced hospital readmission within the first 30 days of discharge at half the rate of a comparable group given standard aftercare without the app.

21 Sep 2021

U of U Health awarded funding to establish new Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has awarded U of U Health funding to establish a new Utah-based Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health as part of its national initiative to improve workplace wellness and safety through innovative collaborative work.

21 Sep 2021

Physical activity may hasten plaque build-up in the coronary arteries, finds research

Physical activity may paradoxically hasten the build-up of calcium deposits (plaque) in the coronary arteries, the amount of which is used to assess future cardiovascular disease risk, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

21 Sep 2021

Increasing physical activity, fitness may be superior to weight loss for reducing health risks

The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article publishing September 20 in the journal iScience, when it comes to getting healthy and reducing mortality risk, increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss. The authors say that employing a weight-neutral approach to the treatment of obesity-related health conditions also reduces the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting.

21 Sep 2021

Missing out on recommended sleep could lead to poorer snacking choices

Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices than those made by people who meet shut-eye guidelines, a new study suggests.

20 Sep 2021

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's journal Hypertension.

20 Sep 2021

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

MIND diet may benefit older adults, research shows

Many women near the menopause transition use cannabis, study finds

At an overrun ICU, ‘the problem is we are running out of hallways’

Healthy eating pattern improves weight, reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

Discovery of genes opens the door to new treatments for obesity

Experts call for accountability to ensure implementation of UN Food Systems Summit pledges

New podcast offers latest insights about dementia

High-fat diet or genetically induced obesity can lead to loss of hair follicles

Including Japanese knotweed extract in processed red meat could reduce cancer risk

Heart attack survivors using a smartphone app experienced lower hospital readmission rates

U of U Health awarded funding to establish new Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health

Physical activity may hasten plaque build-up in the coronary arteries, finds research

Increasing physical activity, fitness may be superior to weight loss for reducing health risks

Missing out on recommended sleep could lead to poorer snacking choices

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Low-level laser treatment can stimulate hair follicles and hair growth, expert finds

Sex defining factors influence expression of ACE2 and other SARS-CoV-2 machinery

Research receives $1.2 million to give Australian children the best nutritional start in life

Study explores empowerment approach to reduce childhood obesity in Australia

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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