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High protein diet reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research finds

A diet high in protein-rich foods such as meat and legumes reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research from Edith Cowan University has found.

23 Feb 2018

Calorie restriction improves intestinal-tissue regeneration after injury

Dramatic calorie restriction, diets reduced by 40 percent of a normal calorie total, have long been known to extend health span, the duration of disease-free aging, in animal studies, and even to extend life span in most animal species examined.

22 Feb 2018

Portable ultrasound can help better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease

A portable ultrasound can help nephrologists better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease, according to a study by physicians at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

22 Feb 2018

Comparing low-fat and low-carb diets finds little difference

Researchers have studied the effects of a low fat versus and low carbohydrate diet over one year in overweight and obese individuals and come up with some insights into their genetic makeup as well as responses to these diets.

22 Feb 2018

Iron deficiency early in life can have long-lasting consequences for the brain

Iron deficiency in the first four weeks of a piglet's life - equivalent to roughly four months in a human infant - impairs the development of key brain structures, scientists report. The abnormalities remain even after weeks of iron supplementation begun later in life, the researchers found.

22 Feb 2018

Cutting either carbs or fats shaves off excess weight in the same proportion, study reveals

New evidence from a study at the Stanford University School of Medicine might dismay those who have chosen sides in the low-fat versus low-carb diet debate.

21 Feb 2018

Brain's quality control process holds clues to obesity's roots

Deep in the middle of our heads lies a tiny nub of nerve cells that play a key role in how hungry we feel, how much we eat, and how much weight we gain. Around the clock, they produce a "grandfather" form of several hormones that help us regulate these crucial functions.

20 Feb 2018

Study: Diagnosis of celiac disease takes 3.5 years for patients who do not report GI symptoms

It takes an average of 3.5 years to diagnose celiac disease in patients who do not report gastrointestinal symptoms, a Loyola Medicine study has found.

19 Feb 2018

Father's stress affects the brain development of offspring, mice study shows

New research in mice has found that a father's stress affects the brain development of his offspring. This stress changes the father's sperm, which can then alter the brain development of the child. This new research provides a much better understanding of the key role that fathers play in the brain development of offspring.

19 Feb 2018

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

16 Feb 2018

Study reveals how carbohydrate-restricted diet improves metabolism

New details about how a carbohydrate-restricted diet improves metabolism were revealed in a study published today, which could lead to improved treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

15 Feb 2018

American Heart Association certifies select peanuts with Heart-Check mark

The American Heart Association has certified select peanuts with the Heart-Check mark to make it easy for consumers to identify heart-healthy foods.

15 Feb 2018

American Heart Association commends McDonald's for offering healthier menu in kids' meals

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement today on new commitments from McDonald's and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

15 Feb 2018

NRAS launches online, interactive program to help people with rheumatoid arthritis

This Valentine’s Day, NRAS is delighted to announce the launch of its online, interactive educational program ‘Love your Heart’.

15 Feb 2018

Study shows health and economic consequences of eating plant-based foods

Billions of euro could be saved from a country's annual health bill if more people can be persuaded to follow a plant-based diet, according to new research published in the Journal of Nutrition. Also society overall will benefit due to less absenteeism from work.

14 Feb 2018

Study reveals perception and reaction of parents to their child's BMI report card

53% of parents who receive their child's Body Mass Index (BMI) report card do not believe that it accurately categorizes their child as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, according to research out today in Health Promotion Practice, a SAGE Publishing journal.

14 Feb 2018

PFA in food grade items of daily use linked to obesity and weight gain

A new study from researchers at Harvard University has shown that certain chemicals used in consumer products as well as industrial products are linked to obesity and weight gain. The chemicals under the scanner are perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These PFAs have been linked to raised cholesterol, hormone imbalance, immune problems, cancers and obesity.

14 Feb 2018

Kidney stones on the rise among Americans, finds study

According to a new study, there is an increasing incidence of kidney stones among men and women living in the United States. The study is published this week in the latest issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

14 Feb 2018

One or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day linked to lower chance of getting pregnant

The amount of added sugar in the American diet has increased dramatically over the last 50 years. Much of that increase comes from higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, which constitute approximately one-third of the total added sugar consumption in the American diet.

14 Feb 2018

New review explores whether oral nutraceuticals benefit skin appearance

A review of published research conducted by nutrition scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation reveals a very limited evidence base to support some of the ingredients used in popular, and often costly, orally consumed beauty supplements, that promise ‘youthful’, ‘firm’ and ‘glowing’ skin.

14 Feb 2018

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

High protein diet reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research finds

Calorie restriction improves intestinal-tissue regeneration after injury

Portable ultrasound can help better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease

Comparing low-fat and low-carb diets finds little difference

Iron deficiency early in life can have long-lasting consequences for the brain

Cutting either carbs or fats shaves off excess weight in the same proportion, study reveals

Brain's quality control process holds clues to obesity's roots

Study: Diagnosis of celiac disease takes 3.5 years for patients who do not report GI symptoms

Father's stress affects the brain development of offspring, mice study shows

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

Study reveals how carbohydrate-restricted diet improves metabolism

American Heart Association certifies select peanuts with Heart-Check mark

American Heart Association commends McDonald's for offering healthier menu in kids' meals

NRAS launches online, interactive program to help people with rheumatoid arthritis

Study shows health and economic consequences of eating plant-based foods

Study reveals perception and reaction of parents to their child's BMI report card

PFA in food grade items of daily use linked to obesity and weight gain

Kidney stones on the rise among Americans, finds study

One or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day linked to lower chance of getting pregnant

New review explores whether oral nutraceuticals benefit skin appearance

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