Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Protein supplements containing BCAA may have ‘detrimental effects’ on health and lifespan

New research suggests that BCAAs in the form of pre-mixed protein powders, shakes and supplements may do more harm to health than good.

1 May 2019

UK Sugar Tax may ‘not be most effective tactic’ for childhood obesity

The UK 'Sugar Tax' on sugary drinks is unlikely to have an impact on childhood obesity rates, warn researchers from Nottingham University.

30 Apr 2019

Study associates personal characteristics with individual's choice of workout

According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit.

30 Apr 2019

Intermittent fasting shown to improve blood glucose levels

Researchers have shown that fasting can improve glycemic (blood sugar) responses in men with a high risk of developing diabetes, irrespective of how much food they eat.

30 Apr 2019

Increased exam stress linked with eating poorer quality diet

Increased stress during university examinations is associated with eating a poorer quality diet including less fruit and vegetables and more fast food, according to an observational study being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May).

30 Apr 2019

Researchers to study link between prenatal pesticide exposures and childhood ADHD

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as of 2016. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention, staying organized and remembering details.

29 Apr 2019

Study results of a potential drug to treat Type 2 diabetes in children announced

Results of a recently completed clinical trial of a potential drug to treat Type 2 diabetes in children were announced Sunday [April 28] at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 meeting in Baltimore, Md. The New England Journal of Medicine also published the findings.

29 Apr 2019

Study: Energy drink consumption has increased substantially in the United States

According to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults.

29 Apr 2019

Innovations to U.S. food system could help consumers in choosing healthy foods

A science advisory from the American Heart Association describes system-wide innovations to the U.S. food system that are sustainable and have the potential to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods.

29 Apr 2019

Cannabis, Alcohol and the Epigenome

With the legalization of cannabis in many US states, we explore the epigenetic effects of cannabis, cannabis-derived products, and alcohol.

29 Apr 2019

Study: A quarter of patients have never had their BMI recorded by a GP

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, Scotland (28 April - 1 May) reveals that a quarter of patients have never had their body mass index recorded by their GP.

29 Apr 2019

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

27 Apr 2019

TET proteins help regulate gene activity vital for normal antibody production

A family of cancer suppressive proteins, known as TET proteins, help regulate gene activity via their influence on chromosomal architecture. However, until now it wasn't entirely clear how genes were activated by TET proteins to make sure that cells perform their normal functions efficiently.

27 Apr 2019