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Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables combined with regular exercise linked to better cognitive functioning

It's tempting to dip into the leftover Halloween treats, but new research out of York University has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better cognitive functioning for younger and older adults, and may delay the onset of dementia.

1 Nov 2016

Renal denervation improves the liver's sensitivity to insulin, research shows

Incapacitating specific nerves to the kidneys improves the work of insulin on another organ, the liver, according to research from Cedars-Sinai recently published in the journal Diabetes.

1 Nov 2016

New study to explore impact of vitamin K supplement on cardiovascular health of obese children

Researchers want to know whether a vitamin K supplement is an effective, inexpensive way to help reduce the cardiovascular risk of obese children.

1 Nov 2016

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, new survey finds

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, and say it's an even bigger health threat than heart disease, the nation's leading killer, yet most do not go beyond traditional diets or involve doctors in their largely unsuccessful personal struggles against the disease, according to a new survey by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the independent research organization, NORC at the University of Chicago.

1 Nov 2016

Carotenoid pigment compound reduces invasiveness of tumors in mouse models of lung cancer

Beta-cryptoxanthin (BCX), a carotenoid pigment compound found primarily in plants, reduces the number and invasiveness of tumors in mouse and cell models of lung cancer, report scientists from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

1 Nov 2016

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

A new study suggests that an ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food.

31 Oct 2016

Research shows genetic link between mitochondrial DNA and autism

Cornell University researchers have confirmed a genetic link between mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is passed on from the mother, and some forms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

31 Oct 2016

New partnership-funded research could lead to better treatment for birdshot

Birdshot uveitis is a rare autoimmune disorder that has the potential to blind. It’s notoriously hard to treat.

31 Oct 2016

Distinct structures of tau protein aggregates may help determine type of dementia, study shows

The distinct structures of toxic protein aggregates that form in degenerating brains determine which type of dementia will occur, which regions of brain will be affected, and how quickly the disease will spread, according to a study from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

31 Oct 2016

Researchers discover enzyme in the brain that acts like switch to turn off obesity

You've tried all the diets. No matter: you've still regained the weight you lost, even though you ate well and you exercised regularly! This may be due to a particular enzyme in the brain: the alpha/beta hydrolase domain-6 enzyme, better known as ABHD6.

27 Oct 2016

Study shows physicians in pediatric ICUs do not use newest guidelines to diagnose AKI in children

A study by University at Buffalo researchers has shown that physicians in pediatric intensive care units are not using the newest guidelines to diagnose acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill children, a practice that could affect their patients' long-term health.

27 Oct 2016

Smart phone apps could offer effective ways to self-manage type 2 diabetes

Smart phone apps could offer patients with type 2 diabetes a highly effective method of self-managing their condition, concludes a study by Cardiff University.

27 Oct 2016

Professor shares health tips for preventing stroke

Having a stroke can be a debilitating and life changing event for an individual and their family. Regardless of one's age or family history, 90 percent of strokes are preventable.

27 Oct 2016

NYIT clinician shares own story and tips for successful weight loss

Dr. Patricia Happel grew up in a family where obesity and unhealthy habits were common.

27 Oct 2016

Senescent cells drive plaque formation in animal models of atherosclerosis, research shows

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which arteries narrow due to plaques. That narrowing can lead to heart attacks and strokes -- both of which are leading causes of death in the U.S.

27 Oct 2016

Mitochondria regulates stem cell proliferation in gut epithelium, study shows

What happens in intestinal epithelial cells during a chronic illness? Basic research conducted at the Chair of Nutrition and Immunology at the Technical University of Munich addressed this question by generating a new model system.

27 Oct 2016

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to research oxygen deprivation

This expedition was a part of our clinical collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. In short, this particular study focused on the effect of altitude and aging on heart and lung function.

27 Oct 2016

Neonate girls present greater antioxidant defense, less oxidative stress than boys

A study carried out by researchers from the University of Granada in collaboration with San Cecilio Clinic Hospital has scientifically proved that neonate girls present a greater antioxidant defense and less oxidative stress on their cell membranes than boys, in addition to higher antioxidant enzymatic activity.

27 Oct 2016

Breastfed infants born to obese women gain less weight than babies fed with formula milk

An international study coordinated by professor Cristina Campoy from the department of Paediatrics at the University of Granada has showed that breastfed infants born to obese women keep a lower weight over the first 6 months of life in comparison with those who weren't fed with breast milk.

26 Oct 2016

Study shows effect of vitamin E on pneumonia risk in older men may depend on lifestyles

Many people have been advised to take vitamin supplements to boost their immune systems.

26 Oct 2016

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables combined with regular exercise linked to better cognitive functioning

Renal denervation improves the liver's sensitivity to insulin, research shows

New study to explore impact of vitamin K supplement on cardiovascular health of obese children

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, new survey finds

Carotenoid pigment compound reduces invasiveness of tumors in mouse models of lung cancer

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

Research shows genetic link between mitochondrial DNA and autism

New partnership-funded research could lead to better treatment for birdshot

Distinct structures of tau protein aggregates may help determine type of dementia, study shows

Researchers discover enzyme in the brain that acts like switch to turn off obesity

Study shows physicians in pediatric ICUs do not use newest guidelines to diagnose AKI in children

Smart phone apps could offer effective ways to self-manage type 2 diabetes

Professor shares health tips for preventing stroke

NYIT clinician shares own story and tips for successful weight loss

Senescent cells drive plaque formation in animal models of atherosclerosis, research shows

Mitochondria regulates stem cell proliferation in gut epithelium, study shows

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to research oxygen deprivation

Neonate girls present greater antioxidant defense, less oxidative stress than boys

Breastfed infants born to obese women gain less weight than babies fed with formula milk

Study shows effect of vitamin E on pneumonia risk in older men may depend on lifestyles

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