Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

New publications generate controversy over the value of reducing salt consumption in populations

The journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease (NMCD), has published an important and authoritative statement of the ESAN (European Salt Action Network).

11 Dec 2018

Study: Some people with Type 2 diabetes may be testing their blood sugar more often than needed

For people with Type 2 diabetes, the task of testing their blood sugar with a fingertip prick and a drop of blood on a special strip of paper becomes part of everyday life.

11 Dec 2018

Standardizing feeding practices improves growth trends for micro-preemies

Standardizing feeding practices, including the timing for fortifying breast milk and formula with essential elements like zinc and protein, improves growth trends for the tiniest preterm infants, according to Children's research presented during the Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2018 Scientific Symposium.

11 Dec 2018

Four dried fruits have lower glycemic index than starchy foods, study finds

People with diabetes and followers of diets based on the glycemic index can enjoy dried fruits knowing they do not cause a blood sugar spike compared to starchy foods such as white bread, suggests a study published in the journal Nutrition and Diabetes.

10 Dec 2018

Experts address sleep disorders following traumatic brain injury

Disorders of sleep are some of the most common problems experienced by patients after traumatic brain injury. It is important to recognize and treat these problems early to allow for optimal cognitive recovery, but because they are so common, the importance of treating them is often underestimated.

10 Dec 2018

Statins associated with low risk of side effects

The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have demonstrated substantial benefits in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots (ischemic strokes) in at-risk patients.

10 Dec 2018

Researchers explore why and how Mediterranean diet may mitigate cardiovascular risk

A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers insights from a cohort study of women in the U.S. who reported consuming a Mediterranean-type diet.

7 Dec 2018

High intensity statin treatment and adherence could save more lives

Thousands of heart attacks and deaths from cardiovascular disease could be prevented by patients taking higher doses of statins and taking the drugs as advised by doctors.

7 Dec 2018

Many people at risk of heart disease and stroke have excess abdominal fat

Nearly two-thirds of people who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke have excess fat around the middle of the body (central obesity), according to findings from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) EUROASPIRE V survey.

7 Dec 2018

Online CBT can help treat gastrointestinal disorders in children

Cognitive behavioral therapy online can be useful in treating gastrointestinal disorders in children when no physical cause can be found. This is the viewpoint of researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that is described in a new study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

7 Dec 2018

Infant milk allergy is being overdiagnosed say experts

There are a large number of babies who are diagnosed with milk allergy and are being supplemented with lactose free infant milk formula. Experts have claimed that this over diagnosis could be due to the influences of the formula industry.

6 Dec 2018

Hazelnuts improve micronutrient levels in older adults

Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients, new research at Oregon State University indicates.

6 Dec 2018

Elevated hormone flags liver disease in mice with serious genomic disorder

Researchers have discovered that a hormone, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), is extremely elevated in mice with liver disease that mimics the same condition in patients with methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), a serious genomic disorder.

6 Dec 2018

New research supports the need for obesity intervention before pregnancy

New research from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute supports the need for dietary and lifestyle interventions before overweight and obese women become pregnant.

6 Dec 2018

Researchers identify factors that influence how effectively food suppliers can respond to disasters

Food systems face growing threats as extreme weather events become more common and more extreme due to climate change.

6 Dec 2018

Study: Three quarters of French-speaking adults in Quebec fall short of dietary guidelines

In a web-based study reported in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, more than three quarters of French-speaking adults in Quebec, Canada, fall short of meeting current dietary guidelines regarding consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, sodium, and saturated fats.

6 Dec 2018

Prenatal famine exposure may lead to early menopause and premature ovarian failure

Previous studies have demonstrated that fetal malnutrition can lead to adult chronic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. A new study out of China now suggests that it also can lead to early menopause and premature ovarian failure.

5 Dec 2018

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

New publications generate controversy over the value of reducing salt consumption in populations

Study: Some people with Type 2 diabetes may be testing their blood sugar more often than needed

Standardizing feeding practices improves growth trends for micro-preemies

Four dried fruits have lower glycemic index than starchy foods, study finds

Experts address sleep disorders following traumatic brain injury

Statins associated with low risk of side effects

Researchers explore why and how Mediterranean diet may mitigate cardiovascular risk

High intensity statin treatment and adherence could save more lives

Many people at risk of heart disease and stroke have excess abdominal fat

Online CBT can help treat gastrointestinal disorders in children

Infant milk allergy is being overdiagnosed say experts

Hazelnuts improve micronutrient levels in older adults

Elevated hormone flags liver disease in mice with serious genomic disorder

New research supports the need for obesity intervention before pregnancy

Researchers identify factors that influence how effectively food suppliers can respond to disasters

Study: Three quarters of French-speaking adults in Quebec fall short of dietary guidelines

Prenatal famine exposure may lead to early menopause and premature ovarian failure

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Improving blood vessel growth could help mitigate health problems arising from obesity

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