Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study compares effects of two omega-3s in older adults with obesity and chronic inflammation

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role to play in regulating the immune system.

8 Dec 2020

Simple warning labels reduce sugary drink consumption among college students

As municipalities have taxed sugar-sweetened beverages and schools and worksites have banned their sales, university researchers have found that simple warning labels on such beverages in a college cafeteria helped students reduce their reported consumption of drinks by 14.5 percent.

7 Dec 2020

New diagnostic technology accurately tests for anemia, sickle cell disease

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University presented research today in which Hemex Health's Gazelle platform diagnostic technology successfully tested 46 patients with 100% sensitivity and over 92.3% specificity for anemia and with 100% accuracy for hemoglobin variants.

7 Dec 2020

Nearly 70% of diabetic patients in Indonesia experience disease management difficulties, study finds

Researchers from the Fatmawati General Hospital, Indonesia, recently determined the difficulties in diabetes management and how it impacts diabetes morbidity in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Dec 2020

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Reactive oxygen molecules, also known as "free radicals", are generally considered harmful. However as it now turns out, they control cellular processes, which are important for the brain's ability to adapt - at least in mice.

5 Dec 2020

Blood type not associated with the effects of plant-based diet

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine--a nonprofit of 12,000 doctors--debunks the "blood type diet" by finding that blood type was not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations, or glycemic control.

5 Dec 2020

Scientists highlight lack of evidence linking the consumption of live microbes to better health

Many everyday foods--from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables--contain live microorganisms.

5 Dec 2020

Study shows advantages of Mediterranean diet for patients with heart disease

A clinical study with 1002 patients with heart disease shows the advantages of a Mediterranean diet compared to a low-fat diet.

4 Dec 2020

People with vitamin D deficiency at higher risk of severe COVID-19, says study

A new study has revealed that vitamin D deficient patients are more likely to experience severe COVID-19.

4 Dec 2020

Innovative, integrated approaches can improve cardiovascular health, shows study

For cardiovascular health to improve in the general population, healthcare systems will need to collect and assess treatment data, establish collaboration between researchers and healthcare professionals, and evolve patient care in real-time based on those data.

3 Dec 2020

Study shows beneficial effects of blackcurrants on post-meal glucose response

Blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response, and the required portion size is much smaller than previously thought, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

3 Dec 2020

Experts address the global burden of brain diseases

Think Brain Health - a policy, clinical and research challenge, a virtual meeting featuring expert speakers in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, addressed current and future opportunities to help everyone achieve good brain health.

3 Dec 2020

Carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine may improve muscle complications associated with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of harmful gases such as cigarette smoke.

2 Dec 2020

Physical activity could mitigate some of the menopause symptoms

Women being treated for cancer often experience menopause quite suddenly with common symptoms, such as hot flashes, amplified more than had menopause occurred naturally.

2 Dec 2020

Autoantigen may help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease

Mitochondrial protein ALDH4A1 has been identified as an autoantigen implicated in atherosclerosis.

2 Dec 2020

Study: Maternal omega-3 deficiency can alter the development of neuronal networks in offspring

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential, necessarily supplied by the diet and indispensable to brain development.

2 Dec 2020

Improved understanding of exposome-drug interactions could help prescribe effective drug doses

According to scientific estimations, humans are exposed to at least 10,000 to 100,000 environmental and exogenous compounds in an individual lifetime, which are mainly absorbed through our dietary.

2 Dec 2020

Multiple gene substitution in tomatoes helps improve yield, nutrient content

Cooked, fresh, sun-dried, or juiced, whichever way you prefer them, tomatoes are arguably one of the most versatile fruits on the planet--and yes, despite mainly being used in savory dishes, tomatoes really are a fruit.

2 Dec 2020

Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality similar to regular exercise, shows study

Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from West Virginia University.

2 Dec 2020

New research project to develop and test novel intervention for individuals with HIV/AIDS

Tulsa CARES is partnering with researchers at the Hudson College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and the OU-TU School of Community Medicine at the University of Oklahoma to develop and test a novel "food as medicine" intervention for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

2 Dec 2020

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study compares effects of two omega-3s in older adults with obesity and chronic inflammation

Simple warning labels reduce sugary drink consumption among college students

New diagnostic technology accurately tests for anemia, sickle cell disease

Nearly 70% of diabetic patients in Indonesia experience disease management difficulties, study finds

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Blood type not associated with the effects of plant-based diet

Scientists highlight lack of evidence linking the consumption of live microbes to better health

Study shows advantages of Mediterranean diet for patients with heart disease

People with vitamin D deficiency at higher risk of severe COVID-19, says study

Innovative, integrated approaches can improve cardiovascular health, shows study

Study shows beneficial effects of blackcurrants on post-meal glucose response

Experts address the global burden of brain diseases

Carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine may improve muscle complications associated with COPD

Physical activity could mitigate some of the menopause symptoms

Autoantigen may help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease

Study: Maternal omega-3 deficiency can alter the development of neuronal networks in offspring

Improved understanding of exposome-drug interactions could help prescribe effective drug doses

Multiple gene substitution in tomatoes helps improve yield, nutrient content

Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality similar to regular exercise, shows study

New research project to develop and test novel intervention for individuals with HIV/AIDS

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