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Blocking an enzyme activity inside fat cells can reduce obesity in mice

Blocking the activity of an enzyme inside fat cells can decrease obesity and related health disorders in mice, according to new research led by the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.

17 Jan 2022

Lifestyle interventions for preschool children can enhance long-term cardiovascular health status

Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children, according to a review published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

17 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate the role of a key component of the circadian clock in heart disease

Disrupting circadian rhythms, which change naturally on a 24-hour cycle, has been implicated in heart disease, but it is unclear how it leads to the condition.

17 Jan 2022

Study analyzes the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity

A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame gave birth to pups that had a higher risk of obesity and specific changes in their gut microbiome. The findings highlight the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.

16 Jan 2022

Multiple sclerosis may be caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.

13 Jan 2022

Higher olive oil intake may reduce the risk of premature death

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil may lower their risk of premature death overall and from specific causes including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease, compared to people who never or almost never consume olive oil, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

13 Jan 2022

Macrophages in the arteries can "sniff" out their surroundings and cause inflammation

An artery is not like a nose. Or is it? Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered that immune cells in arteries can "sniff" out their surroundings and cause inflammation.

13 Jan 2022

Swapping single food item for a more planet-friendly alternative could reduce diet's carbon footprint

If your New Year's resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new Tulane University study finds it may be easier than you think.

13 Jan 2022

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

To better understand how the disease progresses, a recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Medicine discusses the role of the human microbiota in this condition.

13 Jan 2022

Analyzing milk produced after maternal COVID-19 diagnosis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2

A recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Immunology describes the demonstration of mucosal antibodies in breast milk that specifically target the virus.

13 Jan 2022

Vaccination offers long-term protection from worst outcomes of COVID-19

Vaccination offers long-lasting protection from the worst outcomes of COVID-19, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

13 Jan 2022

Role of leptin in immune modulation and pathophysiology of COVID-19

A recent review paper in the journal Frontiers in Physiology discusses the role of leptins in infection with SARS-CoV-2 that triggered the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

13 Jan 2022

Wearable sweat sensors can help assess an individual's health

Sweating it out through exercise may be a New Year's resolution but it could also help to provide new insights into the state of your health, according to new sensing technology being developed at Simon Fraser University.

12 Jan 2022

Severity of menopause symptoms linked to a woman's cognitive performance

Menopause is often accompanied by an array of symptoms that can detract from a woman's quality of life. A new study suggests that the severity of some of those symptoms - especially depression and sexual dysfunction - were linked to a woman's cognitive performance.

12 Jan 2022

Study reveals the beneficial role of fat in type 2 diabetes

With nearly 10% of the world's population affected, type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue. An excessively sedentary lifestyle and a too-caloric diet encourage the development of this metabolic disease by altering the functioning of pancreatic cells and making blood sugar regulation less effective.

11 Jan 2022

GI problems experienced by children with ASD have a significant impact on wellbeing of their families

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to new research from Kennedy Krieger Institute, GI problems experienced by individuals with ASD have a significant impact on the wellness of the individual and also on their family members.

11 Jan 2022

Adding a tomato concentrate to the diet can reduce intestinal inflammation related to HIV

New UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can reduce the intestinal inflammation that is associated with HIV. Left untreated, intestinal inflammation can accelerate arterial disease, which in turn can lead to heart attack and stroke.

11 Jan 2022

Breastfeeding linked to reduced cardiovascular disease risk in mothers

Women who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfeed, according to a meta-analysis published today in a pregnancy spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Jan 2022

Study reveals genomic regions that could help understand obesity

A new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity. The findings could help develop more personalized ways to help people maintain a healthy weight.

11 Jan 2022

Developing a 'fingerprint' test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s early

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Cynthia McMurray about her latest research into Alzheimer's disease.

11 Jan 2022

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Blocking an enzyme activity inside fat cells can reduce obesity in mice

Lifestyle interventions for preschool children can enhance long-term cardiovascular health status

Researchers investigate the role of a key component of the circadian clock in heart disease

Study analyzes the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity

Multiple sclerosis may be caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus

Higher olive oil intake may reduce the risk of premature death

Macrophages in the arteries can "sniff" out their surroundings and cause inflammation

Swapping single food item for a more planet-friendly alternative could reduce diet's carbon footprint

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

Analyzing milk produced after maternal COVID-19 diagnosis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2

Vaccination offers long-term protection from worst outcomes of COVID-19

Role of leptin in immune modulation and pathophysiology of COVID-19

Wearable sweat sensors can help assess an individual's health

Severity of menopause symptoms linked to a woman's cognitive performance

Study reveals the beneficial role of fat in type 2 diabetes

GI problems experienced by children with ASD have a significant impact on wellbeing of their families

Adding a tomato concentrate to the diet can reduce intestinal inflammation related to HIV

Breastfeeding linked to reduced cardiovascular disease risk in mothers

Study reveals genomic regions that could help understand obesity

Developing a 'fingerprint' test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s early

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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