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Drinking non-cow’s milk could lead to slightly shorter children, says new study

A new study has shown that there might be a very slight difference in heights of children drinking cow’s milk compared to those drinking dairy alternatives such as rice, soy or almond milk.

7 Jun 2017

Eggs reduce stunting and increase growth in young children, study finds

Eggs significantly increased growth in young children and reduced their stunting by 47 percent, finds a new study from a leading child-nutrition expert at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. This was a much greater effect than had been shown in previous studies.

7 Jun 2017

Study: Dining hall intervention led to smarter food choices among students

Encouraging fruit, vegetable, and water intake led to smarter choices among students, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. As students transition from high school to college, they enter a critical period for weight gain. Although eating in a buffet-style dining hall offers freedom and flexibility in food choice, many students cite the abundance of food available as a cause for weight gain.

7 Jun 2017

Prebiotics may be new weapon in the fight against childhood obesity

There may soon be a new tool in the fight against childhood obesity. Prebiotics reduce body fat in children who are overweight or obese by altering their gut microbiota, according to new research published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

7 Jun 2017

Study uses prebiotic fiber to improve intestinal bacteria profile of children

A couple of teaspoons of a fiber supplement, taken daily, has produced some exciting results that will help children with overweight or obesity maintain a healthier weight and prevent many diseases caused by obesity.

7 Jun 2017

Spousal engagement in shared glycemic control activities may help patients with type 2 diabetes

A new study indicates that spousal engagement in shared glycemic control activities—such as planning a healthy diet—may help patients with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.

7 Jun 2017

New review examines factors that may cause women to stop breastfeeding early

A recent systematic literature review has investigated potential sociodemographic, physical, mental, and social factors that may cause breastfeeding mothers to stop breastfeeding before infants reach 6 months of age.

7 Jun 2017

Researchers explore experiences of caregivers

It's estimated that nearly 30 percent of the 38.2 million people aged 65 or older in this country receive some form of caregiving, either for health reasons or to help manage daily activities.

7 Jun 2017

Running multiple marathons is not risk factor for atherosclerosis, study shows

Running multiple marathons does not increase the risk of atherosclerosis, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

7 Jun 2017

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

If you feel as though you can't do as much physically as you've gotten older, there may be a reason. Both aging and menopause are known to affect sarcopenia, which is a loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn affects balance, gait, and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living.

7 Jun 2017

Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to obesity in children

Children born to women who had gestational diabetes and drank at least one artificially sweetened beverage per day during pregnancy were more likely to be overweight or obese at age 7, compared to children born to women who had gestational diabetes and drank water instead of artificially sweetened beverages, according to a study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

6 Jun 2017

Drinking few cups of coffee or tea may protect against liver fibrosis, study finds

Chronic liver diseases rank as the 12th cause of death worldwide and many of these disorders are associated with unhealthy lifestyles. Conversely, a healthier lifestyle can help prevent or reverse liver disease.

6 Jun 2017

Difference between weekday and weekend sleep found to be connected to negative health outcomes

According to the research abstract published recently in an online supplement of Sleep, social jet lag has emerged as an important circadian marker for health outcomes.

6 Jun 2017

Greater gut bacteria diversity linked to longer progression-free survival in metastatic melanoma patients

The blend of bacteria in the digestive tract of metastatic melanoma patients is associated with disease progression or delay in patients treated with immunotherapy, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

6 Jun 2017

Diabetes medication can protect against cardiac stiffening in obese female mice

Overconsumption of a Western diet high in fats and refined sugars has contributed to a global increase in obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

6 Jun 2017

Easy step enables people with type 1 diabetes to better regulate blood sugar levels

One additional injection of insulin three hours after eating has been shown to protect people with type 1 diabetes from cardiovascular disease - the leading cause of death among people with the condition.

5 Jun 2017

Social jet lag emerged as significant circadian marker for health outcomes, study shows

Preliminary results of a new study show that social jet lag has emerged as an important circadian marker for health outcomes.

5 Jun 2017

Studies suggest increased risk of hypertension, diabetes in people with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea

Preliminary data from two studies suggest that mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension and diabetes.

5 Jun 2017

Breastfeeding may protect against chronic post- cesarean pain

Breastfeeding after a cesarean section may help manage pain, with mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months after the operation three times less likely to experience persistent pain compared to those who breastfed for less than 2 months, according to new research being presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia Congress in Geneva.

5 Jun 2017

New research reveals presence of vitamin K in some dairy products

Vitamin K, with its multiple forms, is among the lesser known nutrients. Now, new research from scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University sheds new light on the vitamin and its significant presence in some dairy products available in the United States.

2 Jun 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Drinking non-cow’s milk could lead to slightly shorter children, says new study

Eggs reduce stunting and increase growth in young children, study finds

Study: Dining hall intervention led to smarter food choices among students

Prebiotics may be new weapon in the fight against childhood obesity

Study uses prebiotic fiber to improve intestinal bacteria profile of children

Spousal engagement in shared glycemic control activities may help patients with type 2 diabetes

New review examines factors that may cause women to stop breastfeeding early

Researchers explore experiences of caregivers

Running multiple marathons is not risk factor for atherosclerosis, study shows

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to obesity in children

Drinking few cups of coffee or tea may protect against liver fibrosis, study finds

Difference between weekday and weekend sleep found to be connected to negative health outcomes

Greater gut bacteria diversity linked to longer progression-free survival in metastatic melanoma patients

Diabetes medication can protect against cardiac stiffening in obese female mice

Easy step enables people with type 1 diabetes to better regulate blood sugar levels

Social jet lag emerged as significant circadian marker for health outcomes, study shows

Studies suggest increased risk of hypertension, diabetes in people with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea

Breastfeeding may protect against chronic post- cesarean pain

New research reveals presence of vitamin K in some dairy products

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