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Weight cycling could increase a person's risk of death, study shows

Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

29 Nov 2018

Study finds 'alarmingly low' prevalence of metabolic health in American adults

The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are normal weight, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health.

29 Nov 2018

Lifestyle intervention can benefit obese children despite common gene variants

Children who are genetically predisposed to overweight, due to common gene variants, can still lose weight by changing their diet and exercise habits.

29 Nov 2018

New study to investigate how yoga benefits older people with multiple long-term health conditions

A major £1.4 million study investigating the benefits that yoga brings to older people with multiple long-term health conditions is about to begin at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

29 Nov 2018

Restricting cancer metabolism could make oncolytic viruses more effective at attacking tumors

Restricting the ability of cancer cells to metabolise sugar could make oncolytic viruses more effective at attacking them, suggests a study published today in the journal Cancer Research.

29 Nov 2018

Diets supplemented with extract of soursop leaves can prevent fibromyalgia symptoms

Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Seville have recently published a study in which they state that diets supplemented with aqueous extract of Annona muricata L. leaves can prevent the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, so improving the lives of these patients.

28 Nov 2018

Prevalence of metabolic health found to be very low among American adults

A new study found that the prevalence of metabolic health is very low among American adults, even among those who have normal weight.

28 Nov 2018

Healthy lifestyle may offset acceleration of atherosclerosis during menopause

A healthy lifestyle during the transition to menopause may offset the acceleration of atherosclerosis, the slow narrowing of the arteries that increases with age, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

28 Nov 2018

KTU scientists create molecular gastronomy product from natural components

Group of scientists at Kaunas University of Technology Faculty of Chemical Technology created edible beads produced from natural components. Due to their altered structure the beads are suitable for people with swallowing disorders.

27 Nov 2018

Electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb can provide sense of smell, research shows

Physicians at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have, for the first time, induced a sense of smell in humans by using electrodes in the nose to stimulate nerves in the olfactory bulb, a structure in the brain where smell information from the nose is processed and sent to deeper regions of brain.

27 Nov 2018

Study provides new way to treat multiple sclerosis

Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows an overlooked source may be able to replace that lost insulation and provide a new way to treat diseases like MS.

27 Nov 2018

Using Pre-Clinical Imaging to Detect Cancer

In this interview, Émilie Beaulieu Ouellet, Application Scientist for life science imaging at Photon Etc talks to New-Medical about their range of preclinical infrared imagers and how they can allow cancer detection.

From Photon etc. 27 Nov 2018

New platform for metagenomic analysis

A team of developers from Skolkovo, ITMO University and MIPT presented an online service called Knomics-Biota, which allows for a comprehensive study of intestinal microbiome genetic data.

27 Nov 2018

Study: Intermittent fasting not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets

Intermittent fasting helps lose weight and promotes health. However, it is not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets, scientists from the German Cancer Research Center and Heidelberg University Hospital have found out in a study called HELENA - the largest investigation on intermittent fasting to date.

27 Nov 2018

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Weight cycling could increase a person's risk of death, study shows

Study finds 'alarmingly low' prevalence of metabolic health in American adults

Lifestyle intervention can benefit obese children despite common gene variants

New study to investigate how yoga benefits older people with multiple long-term health conditions

Restricting cancer metabolism could make oncolytic viruses more effective at attacking tumors

Diets supplemented with extract of soursop leaves can prevent fibromyalgia symptoms

Prevalence of metabolic health found to be very low among American adults

Healthy lifestyle may offset acceleration of atherosclerosis during menopause

KTU scientists create molecular gastronomy product from natural components

Electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb can provide sense of smell, research shows

Study provides new way to treat multiple sclerosis

Using Pre-Clinical Imaging to Detect Cancer

New platform for metagenomic analysis

Study: Intermittent fasting not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets

Certain dietary supplements can have beneficial effect on sperm quality, study suggests

A Preclinical Solution to Studying Neurological Diseases

Children with obesity receive good help in primary care

Study: One in five young adults in India has hypertension

Study reveals increasing life expectancy gap between richest and poorest communities in England

Diabetes on the rise and insulin production may soon become inadequate

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

News Medical 2025: Healthcare Shifts That Mattered Most eBook

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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