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Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

Researchers have found that many widely accepted dietary guidelines are not suitable for everyone, with even twins responding differently to the same foods.

11 Jun 2019

Increasing iron intake does not improve the chances of conception

Researchers have found that women who are trying to conceive do not benefit from increasing iron intake.

11 Jun 2019

Lowering blood pressure, sodium intake, and eliminating trans fat could prevent premature deaths

A worldwide effort to lower people's blood pressure, cut their sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet could dramatically reduce the incidence of premature death from cardiovascular disease over a quarter century, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

11 Jun 2019

New study suggests bacteria-loaded mosquitoes may halt spread of Dengue fever

Dengue fever stopped spreading in an Australian city, called Townsville, after an army of mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacterium was released on it.

11 Jun 2019

Exposure to artificial light at bedtime linked with weight gain in women

Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health.

11 Jun 2019

Scorpion venom contains compounds that could help fight Staph and tuberculosis bacteria

Researchers at Stanford University and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) have found that a scorpion found in Eastern Mexico has a venom that could have antibacterial properties.

10 Jun 2019

Unhealthy gut microbiome may make breast cancers more aggressive finds study

A new study from the researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center connects an unhealthy gut microbiome with breast cancer that can become invasive and spread to other organs faster. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the journal Cancer Research.

10 Jun 2019

Poor sleep linked to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals

A new study suggests that sleep quality may be linked to a lack of essential vitamins in the diet, with the strongest association being seen in women.

10 Jun 2019

High levels of abdominal and thigh fat linked with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer

In the first prospective study of directly measured body fat distribution and prostate cancer risk, investigators found that higher levels of abdominal and thigh fat are associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

10 Jun 2019

Study shows connection between poor sleep and poor nutrition

Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep, and many do not consume the recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests the two factors may be connected.

10 Jun 2019

Allergies linked to higher junk food consumption, suggests new study

Many childhood food allergies could be due to eating junk food, according to a new study. Children with food allergies, and children who eat a lot of junk food, have increased body levels of molecules called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs).

10 Jun 2019

Researchers map drink consumption around the world

Researchers, in one of the most comprehensive global studies, have mapped the type and quantities of drinks consumed around the world. They explain that a major portion of the daily calorie and nutrition intake comes from the beverages consumed.

9 Jun 2019

Vitamin D supplement does not prevent type 2 diabetes in adults at high risk, study finds

Taking a daily vitamin D supplement does not prevent type 2 diabetes in adults at high risk, according to results from a study funded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

8 Jun 2019

Learned avoidance behavior can be inherited for multiple generations, say Princeton researchers

Princeton University researchers have discovered that learned behaviors can be inherited for multiple generations in C. elegans, transmitted from parent to progeny via eggs and sperm cells.

7 Jun 2019

New research provides welcomed news for countless patients taking PPIs

For patients taking proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal disease (GERD) or other acid-related conditions, new research puts safety concerns to rest.

7 Jun 2019

Effects of white meat on cholesterol are 'identical' to red meat

Scientists report that eating red and white meat has equally negative effects on blood cholesterol levels, and plant-based protein is best.

7 Jun 2019

Robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer not better than radiation therapy, study finds

In 2012, scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute launched the world's first clinical trial comparing robotic surgery to radiation therapy for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer (cancer at the back of the throat).

7 Jun 2019

Researchers discover that pine nut shells are non-toxic and increase physical endurance

For several decades, the number of chronicle diseases has been growing. The main reason for this is the imbalanced diet. Biologists and chemists study natural foods concerning the fact that it can help strengthen health and prevent numerous diseases.

7 Jun 2019

New home-based weight management intervention provides benefits to parents and children

Obese children are four times more likely to become obese adults making childhood obesity a significant health threat.

6 Jun 2019

Mother’s physical and emotional health during pregnancy has an effect on baby’s health

Athletes invest hours practicing before a big game. Runners train for months leading up to a marathon. A mother-to-be should likewise prepare herself for the mental and physical rigor of pregnancy, labor and caring for a newborn.

6 Jun 2019

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

Increasing iron intake does not improve the chances of conception

Lowering blood pressure, sodium intake, and eliminating trans fat could prevent premature deaths

New study suggests bacteria-loaded mosquitoes may halt spread of Dengue fever

Exposure to artificial light at bedtime linked with weight gain in women

Scorpion venom contains compounds that could help fight Staph and tuberculosis bacteria

Unhealthy gut microbiome may make breast cancers more aggressive finds study

Poor sleep linked to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals

High levels of abdominal and thigh fat linked with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer

Study shows connection between poor sleep and poor nutrition

Allergies linked to higher junk food consumption, suggests new study

Researchers map drink consumption around the world

Vitamin D supplement does not prevent type 2 diabetes in adults at high risk, study finds

Learned avoidance behavior can be inherited for multiple generations, say Princeton researchers

New research provides welcomed news for countless patients taking PPIs

Effects of white meat on cholesterol are 'identical' to red meat

Robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer not better than radiation therapy, study finds

Researchers discover that pine nut shells are non-toxic and increase physical endurance

New home-based weight management intervention provides benefits to parents and children

Mother’s physical and emotional health during pregnancy has an effect on baby’s health

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