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New study launched to evaluate experimental treatment for food allergy

Though food allergy affects more than 4.8 million children in the United States, no approved preventative treatments currently exist.

2 Aug 2019

Appendicular muscle mass can be effective strategy for predicting longevity in older people

Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School in Brazil.

1 Aug 2019

Skin cancer risk falls with higher dietary vitamin A intake

A new study from Brown University shows that the dietary intake of vitamin A from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of a common type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. This is the second most common carcinoma of the skin in fair-skinned people.

1 Aug 2019

Important steps to slow down Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and over.

31 Jul 2019

High levels of vitamin A linked to reduced skin cancer risk

People whose diets included high levels of vitamin A had a 17 percent reduction in risk for getting the second-most-common type of skin cancer, as compared to those who ate modest amounts of foods and supplements rich in vitamin A.

31 Jul 2019

SGLT-2 inhibitors do not increase the risk of UTIs in diabetics, concludes study

A new study has shown that SGLT-2 inhibitors used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes do not increase the risk of UTIs over other anti-diabetic medications.

31 Jul 2019

Women who begin menstruating at earlier age likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is a global health concern expected to affect 693 million people worldwide by 2045. It's been well documented how diet and exercise influence risk of type 2 diabetes; however, a new study suggests that early menarche also is associated with a higher risk, but body mass index may mediate this association.

31 Jul 2019

Genesis Healthcare announces launch of new wellness mobile application

Genesis Healthcare Co., Japan's leading genetic testing and research company, today announced the launch of its new mobile application in Singapore, empowering its new and existing GeneLife users to access personal genetic results on their mobile and receive personalized wellness advice and recommendations to enhance their health and lifestyle.

31 Jul 2019

International collaborative pinpoints key areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention

An international collaborative led by Ludwig Cancer Research and Cancer Research UK has identified key areas that are central to uncovering the complex relationship between nutrition and cancer.

31 Jul 2019

Study investigates whether patients with ADPKD should be screened for brain aneurysms

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is characterized by progressive development of kidney cysts, as well as abnormalities outside the kidneys, including brain aneurysms or weaknesses in blood vessels in the brain that balloon and fill with blood and may later rupture.

31 Jul 2019

People with obesity get higher level of satisfaction from food, study finds

The propensity to overeat may, in part, be a function of the satisfaction derived from eating. A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, found no significant difference in taste perceptions between participants of normal weight and those who were overweight.

30 Jul 2019

Art-based mindfulness activities reduces headaches in adolescent girls

Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American Psychological Association's annual report.

30 Jul 2019

Weight stigma may compromise men's health

Men's health may be compromised by weight stigma, finds the latest research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut.

30 Jul 2019

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

It's the proportionately of a newborn -- a measure that includes both birthweight and length -- that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.

30 Jul 2019

Rutgers Health treats children with multiple sclerosis at the dedicated pediatric MS program

Alexander Wallerson was 12 years old when he saw a popular movie with his mother. Now 26, he remembers that specific day vividly. It was the first time he experienced the signs of multiple sclerosis (MS)."I walked like I was drunk," says Wallerson, who lives in New Brunswick. "I was limping but not in pain."

29 Jul 2019

UC Berkeley awarded $47 million grant to study how healthy lifestyle changes the aging brain

The University of California, Berkeley announced today that it has received a five-year grant expected to total $47 million from the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA) to incorporate advanced brain imaging into the Alzheimer's Association's groundbreaking clinical trial, the U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER), to determine whether lifestyle changes can protect memory in people at risk of developing dementia.

29 Jul 2019

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night's sleep. Now there's evidence that this polyphenol-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults.

29 Jul 2019

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

New study launched to evaluate experimental treatment for food allergy

Appendicular muscle mass can be effective strategy for predicting longevity in older people

Skin cancer risk falls with higher dietary vitamin A intake

Important steps to slow down Alzheimer's disease

High levels of vitamin A linked to reduced skin cancer risk

SGLT-2 inhibitors do not increase the risk of UTIs in diabetics, concludes study

Women who begin menstruating at earlier age likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Genesis Healthcare announces launch of new wellness mobile application

International collaborative pinpoints key areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention

Study investigates whether patients with ADPKD should be screened for brain aneurysms

People with obesity get higher level of satisfaction from food, study finds

Art-based mindfulness activities reduces headaches in adolescent girls

Weight stigma may compromise men's health

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

Rutgers Health treats children with multiple sclerosis at the dedicated pediatric MS program

UC Berkeley awarded $47 million grant to study how healthy lifestyle changes the aging brain

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

New survey highlights the impact of EGIDs on families

Check with your doctor before putting your child on a vegan diet, say experts

Pioneering study uses personalized trials to identify preferred therapy for hypertension in children

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