Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

FDA grants approval for Obalon 3-Balloon System to help achieve weight loss

The OBALON 3-Balloon System is the first and only ingestible, non-surgical, fully reversible, 6 month, FDA-approved balloon system and Ultimate Bariatrics is proud to be one of the first practices in Texas to offer this new tool in helping people achieve their weight loss goals.

18 Jan 2017

Calorie restriction helps rhesus monkeys lead longer and healthier lives, report shows

Settling a persistent scientific controversy, a long-awaited report shows that restricting calories does indeed help rhesus monkeys live longer, healthier lives.

18 Jan 2017

Study provides insights into CPEB4 gene and fatty liver disease

This condition generally leads to chronic inflammation (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), which can trigger fibrosis, cirrhosis and ultimately liver cancer. This study on the basic biology of the liver paves the way to examine therapeutic strategies to fight and prevent fatty liver disease.

18 Jan 2017

People with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin E, new research shows

New research has shown that people with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E - which could be a serious public health concern, in light of the millions of people who have this condition that's often related to obesity.

17 Jan 2017

Oral vitamin spray or topical magnesium spray can help beat the blues, says TV chef Tonia Buxton

Boost your mood and energy levels this Blue Monday (16 January) by spraying your way to good health, says TV chef Tonia Buxton.

From BetterYou Ltd 17 Jan 2017

Accurate test for jaundice could lead to effective treatment in premature newborns

Seeking to improve the care of preterm infants, a new study by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has found a more accurate test for jaundice, a common disorder in newborns.

17 Jan 2017

Acupuncture may be effective treatment option to resolve excessive crying in colicky babies

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for babies with infantile colic--those who cry for more than 3 hours a day on 3 or more days of the week--reveals research published online in Acupuncture in Medicine.

17 Jan 2017

Researchers discover underlying cause for formation of granulomas

Granulomas are tissue nodules of immune cells that occur in diseases such as tuberculosis and sarcoidosis and can damage many organs.

16 Jan 2017

Global demand for plant and algae-based foods differs around the world

With the world’s population projected to hit 9.9 billion by 2050, experts are continuing to look for sustainable food sources to feed the masses.

16 Jan 2017

People with schizophrenia more likely to have diabetes than general population

People with early schizophrenia are at an increased risk of developing diabetes, even when the effects of antipsychotic drugs, diet and exercise are taken out of the equation, according to an analysis by researchers from King's College London.

12 Jan 2017

Pasta consumption in adults linked to overall better diet quality

New research analyzing the diets of people who eat pasta has revealed more good news about one of America's favorite foods.

12 Jan 2017

Diet and exercise can help lessen damage caused by malaria, UTA study suggests

The right amount of diet and exercise can help lessen damage to the heart and skeletal muscles brought on by malaria, according to a new UTA study.

12 Jan 2017

Skidmore College scientist discovers health benefits of balanced, protein-pacing, low-calorie diet

Research by Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero has found that a balanced, protein-pacing, low-calorie diet that includes intermittent fasting not only achieves long-term weight loss, but also helps release toxins in the form of PCBs from the body fat stores, in addition to enhancing heart health and reducing oxidative stress.

12 Jan 2017

Vitamin D supplements encouraged to eliminate deficiencies in new borns

New research stating mothers must take a vitamin D supplement to protect new-borns from brittle bones and rickets, has been welcomed by health experts BetterYou.

From BetterYou Ltd 12 Jan 2017

UNICEF launches new campaign to stress importance of early childhood development

UNICEF today launched #EarlyMomentsMatter, a new campaign supported by the LEGO Foundation to drive increased awareness about the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life and the impact of early experiences on the developing brain.

12 Jan 2017

Study provides fundamental insights into functioning of microbiota and human-gut flora symbiosis

The researchers, led by Professor Bert van den Berg and Dr. David Bolam from the Institute of Cell and Molecular Biosciences at Newcastle University and with support from collaborators at Jacobs University Bremen, report on their findings today in Nature.

12 Jan 2017

Chronic consumption of western diet leads to overeating and obesity, new research shows

More than two in three adults in the United States are considered overweight or obese, with substantial biomedical and clinical evidence suggesting that chronic overconsumption of a "western diet" - foods consisting high levels of sugars and fats - is a major cause of this epidemic.

12 Jan 2017

Genes implicated in rare pediatric epilepsy contribute to common forms of disorder, study finds

An international study led by Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian researchers has found that several genes previously implicated only in rare, severe forms of pediatric epilepsy also contribute to common forms of the disorder.

12 Jan 2017

Blue maize may help protect against metabolic syndrome, rat study shows

A new study shows that a rat model of metabolic syndrome fed a high-sugar and high-cholesterol diet and given blue maize extract showed significant improvement in systolic blood pressure, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those not given the extract.

11 Jan 2017

CSHL scientists create first model of genetically induced obesity in fruit flies

Why do people become obese? Poor dietary choices and overeating seem like clear causes, but what is at the root of these behaviors? Significantly overweight people may be genetically predisposed to be affected disproportionately when faced with the ready availability of calorie-laden treats.

11 Jan 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

FDA grants approval for Obalon 3-Balloon System to help achieve weight loss

Calorie restriction helps rhesus monkeys lead longer and healthier lives, report shows

Study provides insights into CPEB4 gene and fatty liver disease

People with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin E, new research shows

Oral vitamin spray or topical magnesium spray can help beat the blues, says TV chef Tonia Buxton

Accurate test for jaundice could lead to effective treatment in premature newborns

Acupuncture may be effective treatment option to resolve excessive crying in colicky babies

Researchers discover underlying cause for formation of granulomas

Global demand for plant and algae-based foods differs around the world

People with schizophrenia more likely to have diabetes than general population

Pasta consumption in adults linked to overall better diet quality

Diet and exercise can help lessen damage caused by malaria, UTA study suggests

Skidmore College scientist discovers health benefits of balanced, protein-pacing, low-calorie diet

Vitamin D supplements encouraged to eliminate deficiencies in new borns

UNICEF launches new campaign to stress importance of early childhood development

Study provides fundamental insights into functioning of microbiota and human-gut flora symbiosis

Chronic consumption of western diet leads to overeating and obesity, new research shows

Genes implicated in rare pediatric epilepsy contribute to common forms of disorder, study finds

Blue maize may help protect against metabolic syndrome, rat study shows

CSHL scientists create first model of genetically induced obesity in fruit flies

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Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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