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Study highlights pernicious effect of obesity on blood-making stem cells

New research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine highlights the pernicious effect of obesity on the long-term health of blood-making stem cells (hematopoietic stem cells).

27 Dec 2017

$Calcium, vitamin D supplements may not protect older adults against hip fractures$

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may not protect older adults against hip fractures

Supplements containing calcium, vitamin D or both did not appear to protect against hip fracture and other bone breaks in older adults.

26 Dec 2017

New review confirms link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and overweight, obesity

A new review of the latest evidence on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)- which includes 30 new studies published between 2013 and 2015 (and none of them industry sponsored) - concludes that SSB consumption is associated with overweight and obesity, and that countries that have not already done so should take action to reduce the consumption of the so-called 'empty calories' that these drinks contain.

26 Dec 2017

Probiotics may offer protection against depression linked to unhealthy lifestyle

New research suggests that the micro-organisms known as probiotics, which are normally providing health benefits in the intestines, also have an affect on the brain, or as an actual study at Aarhus University has shown; protect against depression.

22 Dec 2017

Hormone therapy combination may improve metabolism without increasing risk of reproductive cancer

Treating ovariectomized mice with a combination of conjugated estrogens and the drug bazedoxifene triggers the expression of genes that improve metabolism and prevent weight gain - without stimulating the uterus and increasing risks of reproductive cancer, a new study suggests.

22 Dec 2017

Specific diets may help prevent colorectal cancer in high-risk groups

Colorectal cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor in Spain. It is known that factors such as diet and intestinal inflammation play an important role in its occurrence, but direct links between nutrients, inflammation and colorectal cancer are poorly described.

21 Dec 2017

Folic acid supplementation during late pregnancy may increase risk of allergies in offspring

A new study suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in offspring affected by intrauterine growth restriction.

21 Dec 2017

Daily serving of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to slower brain aging

Eating about one serving per day of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to a slower rate of brain aging, according to a study published in the December 20, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Dec 2017

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate, study says

A new study suggests that continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk.

21 Dec 2017

Diet rich in tomatoes and apples may help restore lung damage caused by smoking

A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found the natural decline in lung function over a 10-year period was slower among former smokers with a diet high in tomatoes and fruits, especially apples, suggesting certain components in these foods might help restore lung damage caused by smoking.

21 Dec 2017

A salad a day may keep memory problems away, study says

A new study published yesterday in Neurology, the online medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology, suggested that consuming about one serving of leafy vegetables per day may be associated with a slower rate of brain aging.

21 Dec 2017

Study: Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have higher IQ scores

Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points higher, on average, than those who consume fish less frequently or not at all, according to new findings from the University of Pennsylvania published this week in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal.

21 Dec 2017

Substituting animal proteins with plant proteins could reduce main cholesterol markers, study suggests

Substituting one to two servings of animal proteins with plant proteins every day could lead to a small reduction in the three main cholesterol markers for cardiovascular disease prevention, a new study suggests.

21 Dec 2017

Research explores benefits of gut health from several angles

Gut health is a key area of modern health research, with intensive examination of communication between our gut and our brain deemed pivotal to solving complex health and wellbeing issues.

21 Dec 2017

New supermarket in low-income neighborhood may improve residents' health, economic well-being

Opening a new supermarket in a low-income neighborhood may improve residents' economic well-being and health, even if residents don't necessarily buy healthier food from the store, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

20 Dec 2017

Post-workout muscle-building response better in people eating whole eggs than egg whites

People who consume 18 grams of protein from whole eggs or from egg whites after engaging in resistance exercise differ dramatically in how their muscles build protein, a process called protein synthesis, during the post-workout period, researchers report in a new study.

20 Dec 2017

Two studies show how cells adapt to stressors by reprogramming internal signaling networks

In a pair of publications, researchers have shown how cells adapt to stressors--like water loss--by reprogramming their internal signaling networks.

20 Dec 2017

Study connects traditional aerobic physical activity to better sleep for breast cancer survivors

A study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, connects traditional aerobic physical activity - like walking - to better sleep for post-primary treatment breast cancer survivors.

19 Dec 2017

Better support may help people with Type 2 diabetes

Research shows the old adage 'teach someone to fish' instead of giving them a fish, rings true when it comes to helping people with Type 2 diabetes.

19 Dec 2017

Immune system plays key role in development of atherosclerosis

The immune system plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases. Thomas van der Heijden has discovered that immunosuppressants may play a preventative role. PhD defense 19 December.

19 Dec 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study highlights pernicious effect of obesity on blood-making stem cells

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may not protect older adults against hip fractures

New review confirms link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and overweight, obesity

Probiotics may offer protection against depression linked to unhealthy lifestyle

Hormone therapy combination may improve metabolism without increasing risk of reproductive cancer

Specific diets may help prevent colorectal cancer in high-risk groups

Folic acid supplementation during late pregnancy may increase risk of allergies in offspring

Daily serving of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to slower brain aging

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate, study says

Diet rich in tomatoes and apples may help restore lung damage caused by smoking

A salad a day may keep memory problems away, study says

Study: Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have higher IQ scores

Substituting animal proteins with plant proteins could reduce main cholesterol markers, study suggests

Research explores benefits of gut health from several angles

New supermarket in low-income neighborhood may improve residents' health, economic well-being

Post-workout muscle-building response better in people eating whole eggs than egg whites

Two studies show how cells adapt to stressors by reprogramming internal signaling networks

Study connects traditional aerobic physical activity to better sleep for breast cancer survivors

Better support may help people with Type 2 diabetes

Immune system plays key role in development of atherosclerosis

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