Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Back to Basics: Chiropractors provide safe, non-drug approach to pain relief

The American Chiropractic Association and chiropractors nationwide will observe National Chiropractic Health Month this October by sharing information on back pain prevention and the value of a conservative approach to treatment with the theme "Back to Basics."

27 Jul 2017

Study: Deceased donor kidneys get declined many times before being accepted for transplantation

A new study indicates that deceased donor kidneys are typically offered and declined many times before being accepted for transplantation.

27 Jul 2017

Adults with poor sleep patterns more likely to be overweight and obese, study finds

Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers uncover 16 genetic markers linked to decreased lifespan

The answer to how long each of us will live is partly encoded in our genome. Researchers have identified 16 genetic markers associated with a decreased lifespan, including 14 new to science. This is the largest set of markers of lifespan uncovered to date.

27 Jul 2017

High quality diet during mid-to-late adulthood may prevent adverse metabolic consequences

A new study in Obesity investigated the impact of diet quality in mid-to-late-adulthood on visceral and liver fat not solely relying on Body Mass Index.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers discover direct link between calcium and cholesterol

It's well known that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but new research shows it also plays a key role in moderating another important aspect of health—cholesterol.

26 Jul 2017

People with family history of bipolar disorder may 'age' more quickly than others

New King's College London research suggests that people with a family history of bipolar disorder may 'age' more rapidly than those without a history of the disease.

26 Jul 2017

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain and diarrhea being the most common symptoms. It can be challenging to diagnose as gastrointestinal complaints mimicking IBD are common.

26 Jul 2017

Sugar addition in diet and its effect on appetite, fat breakdown and energy metabolism

Studies have shown that diet plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy body weight and also to prevent obesity. The composition of diet is with macro and micronutrients. The macronutrients are carbohydrates or sugars and complex sugars, proteins and fats.

25 Jul 2017

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) among former American football players: Study

A new study involved 202 deceased players of American football players’ brains. It was found that Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) could be neuropathologically diagnosed in 177 players. Of the sample of players who developed CTE, 110 of 111 former National Football League players were found to have CTE in their brains. Researchers connected the presence of CTE in the brains of the dead players to the participation in football.

25 Jul 2017

Mediterranean, MIND-style diets linked to improved cognitive function in older people

Eating foods included in two healthy diets--the Mediterranean or the MIND diet--is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

25 Jul 2017

Important things that women need to know about heart disease

Did you know that heart disease impacts men and women differently? Research has shown that gender differences exist not only in the way disease affects the heart, but also in the symptoms and the way it is diagnosed.

25 Jul 2017

Lutein-rich foods could keep consumers cognitively fit, study finds

Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study from University of Illinois researchers.

25 Jul 2017

Joint research initiative aims to employ novel lifestyle intervention to treat NAFLD

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most frequent liver diseases worldwide and an estimated 20 million people in Germany are affected.

25 Jul 2017

New survey reveals emotional, practical challenges facing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

New results from a global survey supported by Boehringer Ingelheim reveal the emotional and practical challenges facing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

24 Jul 2017

Most pregnant women do not know their recommended calorie intake, survey found

A survey conducted by the National Charity Partnership (NCP), U.K suggests that most of the women who participated are not sure on the amount of food they should intake while they are pregnant. According to the research that surveyed 2,100 U.K. women, only one-third of the expectant mothers were able to produce the correct answers to the questions asked to them.

24 Jul 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Back to Basics: Chiropractors provide safe, non-drug approach to pain relief

Study: Deceased donor kidneys get declined many times before being accepted for transplantation

Adults with poor sleep patterns more likely to be overweight and obese, study finds

Researchers uncover 16 genetic markers linked to decreased lifespan

High quality diet during mid-to-late adulthood may prevent adverse metabolic consequences

Researchers discover direct link between calcium and cholesterol

People with family history of bipolar disorder may 'age' more quickly than others

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Sugar addition in diet and its effect on appetite, fat breakdown and energy metabolism

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) among former American football players: Study

Mediterranean, MIND-style diets linked to improved cognitive function in older people

Important things that women need to know about heart disease

Lutein-rich foods could keep consumers cognitively fit, study finds

Joint research initiative aims to employ novel lifestyle intervention to treat NAFLD

New survey reveals emotional, practical challenges facing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Most pregnant women do not know their recommended calorie intake, survey found

Higher levels of neuroticism may reduce risk of death for some individuals

Overweight or obesity in adolescence may increase colon cancer risk in adulthood

West Virginia University research: Telenutrition can help aging adults in rural areas achieve weight loss

Texas A&M expert explains reasons for having sensitive teeth

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