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Low normalized grip strength linked to cardiometabolic diseases and disabilities in adults

A simple test to determine a person's grip strength may be a predictor of developing metabolic disorders in middle or older age, a new cross-continental study has found.

5 Apr 2017

Short-term fasting during chemotherapy may counteract side effects of common cancer drugs

A short-term fast appears to counteract increases in blood sugar caused by common cancer drugs and protect healthy cells in mice from becoming too vulnerable to chemotherapy, according to new research from the University of Southern California.

4 Apr 2017

Oral tumeric spray by BetterYou honored at the Natural and Organic Awards 2017

Harnessing the well-documented healing properties of Turmeric with superior absorption, the world’s first Turmeric Oral Spray has been honoured at one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies.

From BetterYou Ltd 4 Apr 2017

Switching off glucocorticoid signaling in bone could protect against diet-induced metabolic disturbances

A high-calorie diet, even without a high amount of fat, causes bone loss, and both high-calorie and high-fat diets induce excessive fat gain and insulin resistance, a new study conducted in mice finds.

4 Apr 2017

Treating PCOS in adolescent girls may help prevent future subfertility, research suggests

In adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), bringing the amount of abdominal visceral fat and liver fat down to normal restores ovulation, normalizes the symptoms of androgen excess, and may help prevent future subfertility, new research from Spain suggests.

4 Apr 2017

Paternal diet affects cognitive skills of offspring, mice study shows

The father's lifestyle affects the cognitive skills of his offspring -- at least in mice. Scientists at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases have now shown that if male rodents are fed a diet rich in folic acid, methionine and vitamin B12, their progeny do not perform well in memory tests.

4 Apr 2017

Large consumption of low-calorie sweeteners could promote fat accumulation

Low-calorie, artificial sweeteners appear to play havoc with the body's metabolism, and large consumption of these sugar substitutes could promote fat accumulation, especially in people who are already obese, preliminary research suggests.

4 Apr 2017

Global symposium focuses on chemistry and biological effects of maple food product

The first-ever global symposium, solely dedicated to sharing the latest scientific discoveries on the potential health benefits of 100% pure maple products from Canada, took place on April 2 in San Francisco at the 253rd annual meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the largest scientific society in the world.

4 Apr 2017

Parents' income and educational level linked to children's physical activity, screen time

Parents' income and educational level are associated with their children's physical activity and screen time, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

3 Apr 2017

Study reports rising thyroid cancer incidence among Hispanics, African Americans and young people

In the United States, thyroid cancer incidence is rising among young people as well as Hispanics and African Americans, a new study reports. Results of this research will be presented in a poster Monday, April 3, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

Mother's alcohol misuse before conception may have lifelong negative effects on offspring

Mothers who binge drink before they become pregnant may be more likely to have children with high blood sugar and other changes in glucose function that increase their risk of developing diabetes as adults, according to a new study conducted in rats.

3 Apr 2017

New algorithm can help screen for OSA in women with gestational diabetes

Healthcare providers can use a decision-tree tool to screen women who have gestational diabetes (GDM) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), new research from Thailand reports. The results of the study will be presented in a poster Saturday, April 1, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

Study shows how early-life BPA exposure leads to NAFLD in adulthood

Exposure during infancy to the common plasticizer bisphenol A "hijacks" and reprograms genes in the liver of newborn rats, leading to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adulthood.

2 Apr 2017

Biodiversity not a risk factor for zoonotic disease emergence, say ecologists

Is biodiversity bad for your health? Ecologists writing in ESA's open access journal Ecosphere say the opposite is more likely true.

30 Mar 2017

Kidney transplant success may rely on donor's weight and sex, study shows

A new study indicates that the success of a kidney transplant may rely in part on a kidney donor's weight and sex, factors that are not typically considered when choosing a recipient for a deceased donor kidney.

30 Mar 2017

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Legumes are a food group rich in B vitamins, contain different beneficial minerals (calcium, potassium and magnesium) and sizeable amounts of fibre and are regarded as a low-glycemic index food, which means that blood glucose levels increase only slowly after consumption.

30 Mar 2017

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Natural genetic changes can put some people at high risk of certain conditions, such as breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease or high blood pressure. But in rare cases, genetic errors also can have the opposite effect, protecting individuals with these helpful genetic mistakes from developing common diseases.

30 Mar 2017

School bullies and their victims more likely to be preoccupied with weight loss, research shows

Professor Dieter Wolke and Dr Kirsty Lee, in the Department of Psychology, discovered that teenagers who are involved in bullying in any way -- from bullies, to their victims, to those who both bully and get bullied -- are more likely to develop concerns about their eating and exercise behaviours, and become preoccupied with losing weight.

29 Mar 2017

Eating peanuts with high-fat meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases

Eating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases which can lead to heart attacks and stroke, according to an international team of researchers at The Pennsylvania State University.

29 Mar 2017

High-fat maternal diet may change immune response of offsprings' respiratory system

Women who follow a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase their children's risk for asthma. A mouse study by Oregon Health and Science University researchers suggests that consistent consumption of fat-laden foods may change the immune response of the offsprings' respiratory system.

29 Mar 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Low normalized grip strength linked to cardiometabolic diseases and disabilities in adults

Short-term fasting during chemotherapy may counteract side effects of common cancer drugs

Oral tumeric spray by BetterYou honored at the Natural and Organic Awards 2017

Switching off glucocorticoid signaling in bone could protect against diet-induced metabolic disturbances

Treating PCOS in adolescent girls may help prevent future subfertility, research suggests

Paternal diet affects cognitive skills of offspring, mice study shows

Large consumption of low-calorie sweeteners could promote fat accumulation

Global symposium focuses on chemistry and biological effects of maple food product

Parents' income and educational level linked to children's physical activity, screen time

Study reports rising thyroid cancer incidence among Hispanics, African Americans and young people

Mother's alcohol misuse before conception may have lifelong negative effects on offspring

New algorithm can help screen for OSA in women with gestational diabetes

Study shows how early-life BPA exposure leads to NAFLD in adulthood

Biodiversity not a risk factor for zoonotic disease emergence, say ecologists

Kidney transplant success may rely on donor's weight and sex, study shows

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

School bullies and their victims more likely to be preoccupied with weight loss, research shows

Eating peanuts with high-fat meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases

High-fat maternal diet may change immune response of offsprings' respiratory system

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