Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Benefits of physical activity outweigh harmful effects of air pollution

New research from the University of Copenhagen has found that the beneficial effects of exercise are more important for our health than the negative effects of air pollution, in relation to the risk of premature mortality. In other words, benefits of exercise outweigh the harmful effects of air pollution.

30 Mar 2015

Lettuce varieties can have different antioxidant effect

Lettuce, one of the indispensable vegetables in the Mediterranean diet, is a food that greatly benefits health, mainly because it is rich in antioxidants. But not all lettuce varieties have the same antioxidant effect.

30 Mar 2015

APrON study: Pregnant and lactating women not meeting recommended intake of omega-3

Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) is a birth cohort involving over two thousand women and their infants from Calgary and Edmonton that was funded by Alberta Innovates Health Solutions and includes researchers at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.

30 Mar 2015

New stent retriever device reduces stroke damage

Elizabeth Celli was experiencing a moderate-to-severe stroke when she arrived at Loyola University Medical Center's Emergency Department. Mrs. Celli was weak on her left side, had difficulty speaking and was unable to walk. But after being treated with a new device called a stent retriever, her symptoms dramatically reversed.

30 Mar 2015

Penn State surgeon provides guidelines for diagnosis, management of endometriosis

Endometriosis is difficult to diagnose, with women often being told for years that they are experiencing their 'normal period.' According to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, it affects one in ten women.

30 Mar 2015

Study quantifies long-term effects of nutrition deprivation at different stages of pregnancy

A study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and colleagues in the Netherlands evaluated the relationship between nutritional conditions in very early life and adult health, and found that famine exposure during the first pregnancy trimester was associated with increases in mortality from a variety of causes other than cancer or cardiovascular disease.

30 Mar 2015

In diet education, one size might not fit all

It may have become conventional wisdom that you can trick yourself into eating less if you use a smaller plate. But a UConn Health study finds that trick doesn't work for everyone, particularly overweight teens.

30 Mar 2015

Skipping lunch is a common practice among children, adolescents, shows study

According to new analysis of data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that evaluated eating patterns of 3,647 children ages 4-13 years, skipping lunch is a common practice among children and adolescents, with 13% of younger children and 17% of 9-13 year olds skipping lunch on a given day.

30 Mar 2015

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement improves outcomes in obese patients

Obesity is not only a risk factor for developing knee and hip arthritis. It is also linked to less favorable outcomes after joint replacement surgery.

30 Mar 2015

Griffith research examines GPs’ confidence in providing nutritional advice to patients

The role of nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle is well understood by the medical profession but whether this information is easily conveyed to patients is another matter. How much confidence GPs have in providing nutritional advice to their patients is now the subject of research by Griffith University’s Dr Lauren Ball.

27 Mar 2015

Griffith study explores how beer can be manipulated to improve its rehydration potential

It was only recently that Griffith University research showed that it’s possible to improve the hydrating effects of beer without killing off its taste.

27 Mar 2015

Inergetics announces launch of branded CBD-based nutritional supplement

Inergetics,Inc., a world-class developer of NSF Certified nutritional and consumer health products, announced today the launch of Nulief, a branded nutritional supplement offering the holistic benefits associated with Cannabidiol (CBD).

26 Mar 2015

Study shows high-fat diet may increase risk for depression, psychiatric disorders

Can the consumption of fatty foods change your behavior and your brain? High-fat diets have long been known to increase the risk for medical problems, including heart disease and stroke, but there is growing concern that diets high in fat might also increase the risk for depression and other psychiatric disorders.

26 Mar 2015

Study compares carbon footprint of Mediterranean diet with UK and US menus

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-known. As well as being healthier, a recent article concludes that the menu traditionally eaten in Spain leaves less of a carbon footprint than that of the US or the United Kingdom.

26 Mar 2015

Metabolic imbalance can trigger respiratory diseases in early childhood

An imbalance in our metabolism can trigger inflammatory processes in the body and activate the immune system. In a recent study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, UFZ researchers have been able to show that this applies even to newborns and children under one year of age, and is correlated with the development of respiratory diseases in early childhood.

26 Mar 2015

USF scientists identify potential compounds to improve cardiovascular system, small vessel disease

University of South Florida scientists have identified a group of compounds with the potential for beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and small vessel disease while researching grape seed extracts discovered at USF.

26 Mar 2015

Research opens door to new prostate cancer treatment

Researchers from the Centenary Institute’s Origins of Cancer Program have discovered new links between nutrition and prostate cancer.

26 Mar 2015

DCR representatives to present health-related quality posters at NKF's 2015 Spring Clinical Meeting

DaVita Clinical Research, a specialty contract research organization with services spanning the full spectrum of drug and device development and subsidiary of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., today announced that company representatives will present health-related quality posters at National Kidney Foundation's 2015 Spring Clinical Meeting, which takes place March 25-29, 2015 in Dallas.

25 Mar 2015

New AGA guideline changes clinical practice for patients with asymptomatic pancreatic cysts

A new guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association changes clinical practice by recommending longer surveillance periods for patients with asymptomatic pancreatic cysts and new criteria that limits surgery to those who will receive the most benefit.

25 Mar 2015

After decades of debate, there is no generally accepted definition for ‘natural’ food product

After decades of debate there remains no generally accepted definition of a "natural" food product. Regulatory agencies have refused to settle the issue but may be under new pressure from consumer lawsuits, according to a new study in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing.

25 Mar 2015

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Benefits of physical activity outweigh harmful effects of air pollution

Lettuce varieties can have different antioxidant effect

APrON study: Pregnant and lactating women not meeting recommended intake of omega-3

New stent retriever device reduces stroke damage

Penn State surgeon provides guidelines for diagnosis, management of endometriosis

Study quantifies long-term effects of nutrition deprivation at different stages of pregnancy

In diet education, one size might not fit all

Skipping lunch is a common practice among children, adolescents, shows study

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement improves outcomes in obese patients

Griffith research examines GPs’ confidence in providing nutritional advice to patients

Griffith study explores how beer can be manipulated to improve its rehydration potential

Inergetics announces launch of branded CBD-based nutritional supplement

Study shows high-fat diet may increase risk for depression, psychiatric disorders

Study compares carbon footprint of Mediterranean diet with UK and US menus

Metabolic imbalance can trigger respiratory diseases in early childhood

USF scientists identify potential compounds to improve cardiovascular system, small vessel disease

Research opens door to new prostate cancer treatment

DCR representatives to present health-related quality posters at NKF's 2015 Spring Clinical Meeting

New AGA guideline changes clinical practice for patients with asymptomatic pancreatic cysts

After decades of debate, there is no generally accepted definition for ‘natural’ food product

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