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New open-access resource reveals nutrient content of Indian foods

Scientists developed an open-access Indian Nutrient Databank with nutrient compositions of raw food items and commonly consumed recipes.

16 Jun 2024

Study shows the benefits of evening physical activity on glucose metabolism

The results, obtained by a team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), could have multiple practical implications, especially for people at risk of developing insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.

14 Jun 2024

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

In the present study, researchers developed guidelines for vitamin D supplementation to prevent disease.

14 Jun 2024

Effects of time-restricted eating and calorie restriction on sex hormones

The effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) and caloric restriction (CR) on sex hormones.

14 Jun 2024

Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients

A study published in PLoS ONE found that short-term abstinence from alcohol in AUD patients exacerbates gut dysbiosis and increases mental distress, contrary to expected improvements.

14 Jun 2024

Multiple head injuries significantly raise ischemic stroke risk, research shows

The rate of stroke in individuals with no history of prior stroke, was 34 percent higher in individuals who experienced at least one head injury than in their peers with no head injury.

13 Jun 2024

Low-sodium alternatives could have a positive impact on the Indonesian health

Excess sodium intake and a lack of potassium are major contributing factors towards high blood pressure in Indonesia, prompting calls for low-sodium potassium-rich salt substitutes (LSSS) to be readily available to improve health and curb health costs.

13 Jun 2024

CHOP implements effective adolescent health questionnaire across Primary Care Network

While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals across a wide group of patients.

13 Jun 2024

Pre-surgery GLP-1 agonists reduce post-operative risks in extreme obesity

A combination of GLP-1 agonists taken before metabolic and bariatric surgery may help patients with extreme obesity lower the risk of post-operative complications, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

13 Jun 2024

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

In the present study, researchers investigated cardiovascular disease risk among British individuals based on their dietary intake of food groups of plant or animal origin and food processing categories.

13 Jun 2024

Replacing TV time with light activity or sleep boosts healthy aging odds

Sedentary behavior reduces the odds of healthy aging, while light physical activity increases them. Replacing TV time with light activity, exercise, or sleep improves healthy aging odds.

13 Jun 2024

New research sheds light on IL-23's role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a previously unknown link between two key pathways that regulate the immune system in mammals - a finding that impacts our understanding of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

12 Jun 2024

Sugary drinks disrupt the salivary microbiome

A study in Scientific Reports found that high-sugar beverage consumption can lead to pathogenic changes in the oral microbiota, reducing bacterial diversity and increasing acid-producing bacteria.

12 Jun 2024

Mechanistic connections between vascular health and dementia risk in older adults

A new review paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 10, entitled, "Peripheral vascular dysfunction and the aging brain."

12 Jun 2024

Nutrients deficiency pattern possible important risk factor for mortality in older adults with hypertension

Researchers determine the impact of nutrient deficiencies on mortality risk in older adults with hypertension.

12 Jun 2024

Low-cost quality improvement program lowers mortality in El Salvador's pediatric ICU

Pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in low and middle-income countries see elevated mortality rates, often 10 times higher than those in high-income countries.

12 Jun 2024

Research finds sugar tax may lower childhood asthma hospital admission rates by 20.9%

The impact of the United Kingdom (UK) Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) on childhood asthma hospital admission rates.

12 Jun 2024

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Natural polyphenolic compounds to enhance testosterone production and prevent age-related hypogonadism in aging males.

12 Jun 2024

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

How different ways of defining iron deficiency (ID) impact the prevalence estimates of this common disorder among women.

12 Jun 2024

Waist-to-height ratio surpasses conventional metrics in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

Research shows waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) outperforms body fat percentage (BF%) and other central obesity measures in predicting ischemic cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

12 Jun 2024

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

New open-access resource reveals nutrient content of Indian foods

Study shows the benefits of evening physical activity on glucose metabolism

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

Effects of time-restricted eating and calorie restriction on sex hormones

Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients

Multiple head injuries significantly raise ischemic stroke risk, research shows

Low-sodium alternatives could have a positive impact on the Indonesian health

CHOP implements effective adolescent health questionnaire across Primary Care Network

Pre-surgery GLP-1 agonists reduce post-operative risks in extreme obesity

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

Replacing TV time with light activity or sleep boosts healthy aging odds

New research sheds light on IL-23's role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Sugary drinks disrupt the salivary microbiome

Mechanistic connections between vascular health and dementia risk in older adults

Nutrients deficiency pattern possible important risk factor for mortality in older adults with hypertension

Low-cost quality improvement program lowers mortality in El Salvador's pediatric ICU

Research finds sugar tax may lower childhood asthma hospital admission rates by 20.9%

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

Waist-to-height ratio surpasses conventional metrics in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

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