Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Probiotics may become new preventative or therapeutic strategy for IBD-related colon cancer

In an innovative approach to colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention and treatment, scientists are studying ways to replace missing metabolites in patients prone to gut inflammation and CRC.

14 Sep 2017

Study finds diet as important predictor of type 2 diabetes risk

A pioneering method, developed at Chalmers University of Technology, has demonstrated its potential in a large study, showing that metabolic fingerprints from blood samples could render important new knowledge on the connection between food and health.

14 Sep 2017

BetterYou Turmeric Spray ensures superior absorption for health benefits

To benefit from turmeric, it needs to be taken in a form that is easily absorbed by the body. Due to its hydrophobic nature, which causes molecules to clump together when coming in to contact with water in the gut, the key is to bypass the digestive system and absorb straight into the bloodstream.

14 Sep 2017

Researchers identify connections between toxoplasmosis and several brain disorders

More than 2 billion people – nearly one out of every three humans on earth, including about 60 million people in the United States – have a lifelong infection with the brain-dwelling parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

14 Sep 2017

Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

The health benefits of olives-- and associated natural products such as olive oil--have long been recognized and touted by proponents of the Mediterranean diet.

13 Sep 2017

Effectiveness of fiber-rich diet depends on type of bacteria in dieter's intestine, study shows

In the era of personalized nutrition, there might be value in getting your stool tested and your gut bacteria counted before starting on a new diet. The results can be used to predict whether a particular diet will work for you.

12 Sep 2017

New research in acute malnutrition may save lives of children

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and humanitarian organizations have conducted a large study in Burkina Faso in West Africa treating more than 1600 children with acute malnutrition.

12 Sep 2017

Fecal samples reveal whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations

Something as simple as a feces sample reveals whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations characterized by a high content of fruit, vegetables, fibers and whole grains.

12 Sep 2017

Scientists uncover how gut bacteria and body clock work together to promote fat accumulation

UT Southwestern researchers have uncovered new clues about how gut bacteria and the body's circadian clock work together to promote body fat accumulation.

12 Sep 2017

UM SOM research identifies four pathogens responsible for majority of diarrheal illnesses

Each year, more than half a million deaths among children under five years of age around the world are caused by diarrheal diseases -- largely due to insufficient access to adequate hygiene, sanitation and clean drinking water.

11 Sep 2017

Small increases in physical exercise can lower chances for major mobility loss in older adults

Adding 48 minutes of moderate exercise per week is associated with improvements in overall physical functioning and decreases in risks of immobility in older adults who are sedentary, finds a new study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

11 Sep 2017

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

John Janda knows he takes after his mother. At 68, the graying building contractor is sentimental, just as she was. He smiles indulgently as he shows off photos of his 9-month-old grandson; he tears up at the memory of losing his dad in a construction accident more than 40 years ago.

11 Sep 2017

Study highlights sharply increasing trend in long-term use of prescription opioids

The prevalence of prescription opioid use increased from 4.1% of US adults in 1999-2000 to 6.8% in 2013-2014, according to a recent Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety study.

11 Sep 2017

Abdominal weight found to be key predictor of cancer risk in postmenopausal women

Body fat distribution in the trunk is more important than body weight when it comes to cancer risk in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.

11 Sep 2017

Regulatory T-cells can support fat depots in dealing with environmental challenges

Immunosuppressive regulatory T-cells play an important role in the functioning of adipose tissue. This is the discovery of scientists from the Helmholtz Diabetes Center at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich.

11 Sep 2017

Food intake during later circadian timing plays important role in body composition

Weight gain and obesity has been described as an epidemic and a complex problem in the United States. Previous research has linked poor diet to weight gain and high body fat, and eating later in the day has also been described as a risk factor for weight gain; however, the impact of an individual's body clock, independent of the time of day of food consumption, has not been explored.

8 Sep 2017

LORELEI trial: Treatment with alpha specific PI3K inhibitor reduces breast tumor size

Adding taselisib to letrozole before surgery significantly improved outcomes for patients with early breast cancer that was both estrogen receptor positive and HER2-negative (ER+/HER2-) according to results of the LORELEI trial, presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.

8 Sep 2017

Direct-acting antiviral therapy found to be safe, effective in patients with CKD and HCV infection

A new study indicates that direct-acting antiviral therapy is safe and effective in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

8 Sep 2017

Study finds that brain network organization mediates relationship between nutrition and intelligence

Nutrition has been linked to cognitive performance, but researchers have not pinpointed what underlies the connection.

7 Sep 2017

SNAP benefits not sufficient for lower-income households to eat a healthy diet, study finds

A new study from North Carolina State University and the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps, only covers 43-60 percent of what it costs to consume a diet consistent with federal dietary guidelines for what constitutes a healthy diet.

7 Sep 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Probiotics may become new preventative or therapeutic strategy for IBD-related colon cancer

Study finds diet as important predictor of type 2 diabetes risk

BetterYou Turmeric Spray ensures superior absorption for health benefits

Researchers identify connections between toxoplasmosis and several brain disorders

Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

Effectiveness of fiber-rich diet depends on type of bacteria in dieter's intestine, study shows

New research in acute malnutrition may save lives of children

Fecal samples reveal whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations

Scientists uncover how gut bacteria and body clock work together to promote fat accumulation

UM SOM research identifies four pathogens responsible for majority of diarrheal illnesses

Small increases in physical exercise can lower chances for major mobility loss in older adults

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

Study highlights sharply increasing trend in long-term use of prescription opioids

Abdominal weight found to be key predictor of cancer risk in postmenopausal women

Regulatory T-cells can support fat depots in dealing with environmental challenges

Food intake during later circadian timing plays important role in body composition

LORELEI trial: Treatment with alpha specific PI3K inhibitor reduces breast tumor size

Direct-acting antiviral therapy found to be safe, effective in patients with CKD and HCV infection

Study finds that brain network organization mediates relationship between nutrition and intelligence

SNAP benefits not sufficient for lower-income households to eat a healthy diet, study finds

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