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Researchers explore link between gut microbiome and nutrition in autism spectrum disorder

Over the last decade, research has revealed more about the human gut microbiome—the environment within the gastrointestinal tract—where microbes, especially bacteria, reside. Recently, more has become known about the function of those microbes and the microbiome's connection with health and disease.

28 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. Measurements of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations are used to evaluate indoor air quality, which is strongly linked to the levels of contaminants, such as gases and particles, circulating about with CO2.

28 Apr 2017

Study shows how antibiotic treatments may offset beneficial effects of whole grain intake

According to recommendations from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, adult Danes should consume at least 75 g whole meal a day.

28 Apr 2017

Newly discovered molecule plays central role in appetite control mechanisms

A newly discovered molecule increases appetite during fasting -- and decreases it during gorging. The neuron-exciting protein, named NPGL - apparently aims to maintain body mass at a constant, come feast or famine. An evolutionary masterstroke, but not great news for those looking to trim down -- or beef up for the summer.

28 Apr 2017

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

There is an age-related decline in children's physical activity levels as they progress through primary school, according to a British Heart Foundation-funded study.

28 Apr 2017

Hospital acquired complications linked to elevated risk of early death in patients with CKD

Recently, researchers reported that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of experiencing complications when hospitalized.

28 Apr 2017

Researchers develop risk calculator to estimate chances of kidney failure in living donors

Researchers have developed a risk calculator to provide personalized risk estimates of developing kidney failure after donation.

28 Apr 2017

Slender faces linked to overbite and left-handedness

Individuals with a slender lower face are about 25 percent more likely to be left-handed. This unexpected finding (abstract) was identified in 13,536 individuals who participated in three national surveys conducted in the United States.

28 Apr 2017

Food insecurity linked to poorer mental health status

Food insecurity affects nearly 795 million people worldwide. Although a complex phenomenon encompassing food availability, affordability, utilization, and even the social norms that define acceptable ways to acquire food, FI can affect people's health beyond its impact on nutrition.

27 Apr 2017

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Apr 2017

Researchers explore potential of spices and herbs in helping adults consume more vegetables

Researchers at the University of Illinois interested in developing interventions to encourage adults to make better food choices are investigating whether using more spices and herbs, like ginger, curry, rosemary, or garlic, for example, can help adults consume more vegetables as part of their diet.

27 Apr 2017

Cooking at home means better diet and lower food expenditures

The best culinary paths to better health are not always paved with cash, new research shows, and cooking at home can provide the best bang-for-the-buck nutritionally as well as financially.

27 Apr 2017

Dietary soy-protein may be effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases

A diet supplemented with soy protein may be an effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases, Penn State researchers reported after completing a study that included mice and cultured human colon cells.

26 Apr 2017

Food photos on Instagram help users achieve weight loss goals

Instagram users post millions of food photos -- whether to show off a sophisticated palate, make friends drool over chicken and waffles or artfully arrange colorful macarons.

26 Apr 2017

Study reveals dairy as high quality source of protein for kids

Researchers at the University of Illinois are using pigs as a model to study the best way of evaluating protein quality in foods eaten by children, a method that was proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2011.

26 Apr 2017

Obesity amplifies effects of three risk alleles linked to NAFLD

An international study based at UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed a striking genetic-environmental interaction: Obesity significantly amplifies the effects of three gene variants that increase risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by different metabolic pathways.

26 Apr 2017

Researchers evaluate nutritional quality of horsemeat

The UPV/EHU's Consolidated Research Group Lactiker is conducting a study into the nutritional quality of horsemeat sold at large and small outlets in the autonomous communities (regions) in the north of the Iberian Peninsula.

26 Apr 2017

Exposure to variable temperatures may have positive effect on health

Exposure to environments outside a comfortable temperature could help tackle major metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, and should be reflected in modern building practices, finds a study published today.

26 Apr 2017

Epigenetic changes detectable at birth linked to risk of obesity

These changes, known as epigenetic modifications, control the activity of our genes without changing the actual DNA sequence. One of the main epigenetic modifications is DNA methylation, which plays a key role in embryonic development and the formation of different cell types, regulating when and where genes are switched on.

26 Apr 2017

Vitamin A combined with high-fat diet may lead to increased risk for obesity and diabetes

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that the human body needs to function properly. But new research presented today at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2017 in Chicago suggests that normal levels of vitamin A within a high-fat diet can negatively affect expression of liver genes associated with glucose and fat metabolism.

26 Apr 2017

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Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Researchers explore link between gut microbiome and nutrition in autism spectrum disorder

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

Study shows how antibiotic treatments may offset beneficial effects of whole grain intake

Newly discovered molecule plays central role in appetite control mechanisms

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

Hospital acquired complications linked to elevated risk of early death in patients with CKD

Researchers develop risk calculator to estimate chances of kidney failure in living donors

Slender faces linked to overbite and left-handedness

Food insecurity linked to poorer mental health status

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Researchers explore potential of spices and herbs in helping adults consume more vegetables

Cooking at home means better diet and lower food expenditures

Dietary soy-protein may be effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases

Food photos on Instagram help users achieve weight loss goals

Study reveals dairy as high quality source of protein for kids

Obesity amplifies effects of three risk alleles linked to NAFLD

Researchers evaluate nutritional quality of horsemeat

Exposure to variable temperatures may have positive effect on health

Epigenetic changes detectable at birth linked to risk of obesity

Vitamin A combined with high-fat diet may lead to increased risk for obesity and diabetes

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