Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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People who exhibit dispositional mindfulness less likely to develop obesity, belly fat

A study of nearly 400 people finds that those who exhibited more 'dispositional mindfulness', or awareness of and attention to their current feelings and thoughts, were less likely to be obese and had less abdominal fat than people who did not exhibit as much of that awareness.

20 Oct 2015

Melatonin and the circadian rhythm: an interview with Professor Kennaway, University of Adelaide

The production of melatonin is controlled by a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and its timing fine-tuned by our exposure to light during the morning.

20 Oct 2015

Azti-Tecnalia optimizes industrial production of oat beta-glucan-based white bread

Azti-Tecnalia, the expert R&D centre for foodstuff and marine innovation, together with Artadi Alimentación, has achieved the industrial scale-up of white bread dough containing oat beta-glucans that lower blood cholesterol, thus optimising the formula for industrial processing conditions that will allow this bread to be marketed on a large scale.

20 Oct 2015

Dietary calcium better than supplemental calcium in reducing kidney stone formation

Calcium supplements may increase the risk of kidney stone recurrence, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3¬-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

20 Oct 2015

Leading obesity groups stress need to regulate weight-loss dietary supplements

On the heels of a new study tying dietary supplements to more than 23,000 emergency room visits each year, four leading obesity research, treatment and prevention groups issue a joint scientific statement recommending dietary supplements for weight loss claiming curative or medicinal qualities be subject to review and approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

20 Oct 2015

Consuming high-fat diet may lead to anxiety and depression, cause measurable changes in the brain

A new study in mice reveals that increased body weight and high blood sugar as a result of consuming a high-fat diet may cause anxiety and depressive symptoms and measurable changes in the brain.

20 Oct 2015

Diabetes expert calls for self-management education programmes in light of systematic failures

People with diabetes denied access to education are being let down by "systematic failures", according to a leading researcher.

20 Oct 2015

Celiac patients at no increased risk for dementia, study finds

A new and comprehensive study by investigators at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center has found that celiac patients are at no increased risk for dementia before or after their diagnosis of celiac disease.

20 Oct 2015

Latest research on thyroid cancer to be highlighted at 15th International Thyroid Congress

The effect of radiation exposure related to the nuclear accidents that took place in Fukushima, Japan, and Chernobyl, Ukraine on thyroid cancer risk, whether dietary habits influence the risk of developing thyroid cancer, and recent study results with a triiodothyronine (T3) analog in an uncommon form of thyroid disease are all topics featured in oral presentations delivered at the 15th International Thyroid Congress, hosted by the American Thyroid Association, October 18-23, 2015, in Orlando, Florida.

19 Oct 2015

UCSF scientists urge hospitals to buy only antibiotic-free meat to help stop spread of antibiotic resistance

To help stop the spread of antibiotic resistance, UC San Francisco scientists are urging hospitals around the country to stop buying meat from animals that were given antibiotics for growth promotion.

19 Oct 2015

Infections experienced in childhood may lead to premature ACS or heart attacks

"Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer worldwide, including in Indonesia where it accounts for 31.9% of all deaths," said Dr Qanitha. "CVD risk factors are rising rapidly in South-East Asia, particularly in young people. Most Indonesian CVD patients are under 56 years old and still economically productive. This very young CVD onset raises the question of whether local circumstances may play a role."

19 Oct 2015

Pediatricians to discuss children's health issues at AAP National Conference & Exhibition

An expected 10,000 pediatricians and other health care professionals will gather in the nation's capital October 24-27 to deepen their knowledge and widen their scope on child advocacy at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

19 Oct 2015

More research needed on commercially available nutrigenomics tests: Study

There is insufficient scientific evidence to support the utility of commercially available nutrigenomics tests that claim to link genetic variants to dietary intake or nutrition-related disorders.

19 Oct 2015

HALO study to assess how recreational running puts people at risk of developing OA of the knee in later life

Every day, millions of us pull on our trainers and hit the streets in an attempt to get fitter while enjoying the great outdoors. But is our love affair with running storing up health problems for us in the future? That's the question a new international study led by researchers at The University of Nottingham, as part of the Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, is aiming to answer - with a little help from several thousand participants in the increasingly popular weekly parkrun events.

19 Oct 2015

Loyola gastroenterologist provides tips to IBS patients for healthy living

More than 20 percent of the US population lives with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and for many Americans it is an ongoing challenge. But when it comes to treatment, old advice from Mom was right. Often, the key is to eat right and go outside and play.

16 Oct 2015

Square Roots announces acquisition of Fitzgerald Analytics

Square Roots, a life sciences company focused on pregnancy and the healthy formation of life, announced that it has acquired Fitzgerald Analytics, a leading analytics and data science firm. The cash and stock purchase is central to Square Roots' strategy to develop evidence-based solutions that improve maternal health in the United States.

15 Oct 2015

Perimenopausal women at greater risk for developing insomnia

Millions of women may likely be sleep-deprived. It's already a known fact that women are more predisposed to insomnia. Now a new study presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society earlier this month suggests that perimenopausal women have an even greater risk for developing insomnia. Considering that perimenopause will affect roughly 500 million women within the next decade, that's a lot of tired women.

15 Oct 2015

Computers can be as good as doctors and nurses in predicting patient discharges

A computer can do as good a job of predicting how many patients will be discharged from a hospital unit on a given day as doctors and nurses can, according to new research from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and Johns Hopkins University. In some cases, the computer does even better.

15 Oct 2015

New $6.7 million project aims to help kidney dialysis patients live longer

Helping kidney dialysis patients have healthier treatment sessions and longer lives is the goal of a new $6.7 million project at the University of Michigan.

15 Oct 2015

Different Crohn's disease treatments affect children's gut microbes in distinct ways

Different treatments for Crohn's disease in children affects their gut mi-crobes in distinct ways, which has implications for future development of microbial-targeted therapies for these patients, according to a study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

15 Oct 2015

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

People who exhibit dispositional mindfulness less likely to develop obesity, belly fat

Melatonin and the circadian rhythm: an interview with Professor Kennaway, University of Adelaide

Azti-Tecnalia optimizes industrial production of oat beta-glucan-based white bread

Dietary calcium better than supplemental calcium in reducing kidney stone formation

Leading obesity groups stress need to regulate weight-loss dietary supplements

Consuming high-fat diet may lead to anxiety and depression, cause measurable changes in the brain

Diabetes expert calls for self-management education programmes in light of systematic failures

Celiac patients at no increased risk for dementia, study finds

Latest research on thyroid cancer to be highlighted at 15th International Thyroid Congress

UCSF scientists urge hospitals to buy only antibiotic-free meat to help stop spread of antibiotic resistance

Infections experienced in childhood may lead to premature ACS or heart attacks

Pediatricians to discuss children's health issues at AAP National Conference & Exhibition

More research needed on commercially available nutrigenomics tests: Study

HALO study to assess how recreational running puts people at risk of developing OA of the knee in later life

Loyola gastroenterologist provides tips to IBS patients for healthy living

Square Roots announces acquisition of Fitzgerald Analytics

Perimenopausal women at greater risk for developing insomnia

Computers can be as good as doctors and nurses in predicting patient discharges

New $6.7 million project aims to help kidney dialysis patients live longer

Different Crohn's disease treatments affect children's gut microbes in distinct ways

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