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The role of diet in the management of retinal vein occlusion

Researchers investigate the potential impact of dietary habits on retinal vein occlusion.

27 Jul 2023

Claudin-2 protein helps infant mice absorb more calcium from breast milk

A key protein known as claudin-2, which lines the intestinal epithelial cells of infant mice, helps them absorb more calcium from breast milk, according to a new study in the journal Function.

26 Jul 2023

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products may be popular, but they're not the only environmentally friendly meat alternatives.

26 Jul 2023

Mediterranean diet may improve response to physical exercise in hospitalized older adults

Hospitalized older people who do not follow a Mediterranean diet could benefit from a physical exercise program to prevent hospitalization-associated disability, that is, loss of skills in daily-life activities.

26 Jul 2023

Desert olive tree pearls may alleviate cognitive problems in middle-aged and older adults

Study investigated the significant effects of desert olive tree pearls (DOTPs) on the cognitive function.

26 Jul 2023

Arthritis affects 220,000 children and teens, according to a new CDC study

In a recent MMWR published by the United States CDC, researchers combine survey data from the NSCH collected over a five-year period to estimate the prevalence of arthritis.

26 Jul 2023

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Childhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement by experts on heart disease and childhood obesity published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

26 Jul 2023

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese.

25 Jul 2023

Early life food allergy associated with increased risk of asthma and reduced lung growth

Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world first study.

25 Jul 2023

Vitamin D levels could play an important role in psoriasis severity

More than eight million people in the U.S. experience psoriasis, a condition in which skin cells build up and form itchy dry patches.

25 Jul 2023

New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors

Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life.

25 Jul 2023

Addressing research gaps: The UK's efforts to study lung cancer in never smokers

Study aimed to understand the specific needs of lung cancer in never smokers (LCINS) patients.

25 Jul 2023

Consuming strawberries may promote cognitive function and improve cardiovascular risk factors

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity in a randomized clinical trial presented today at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition.

24 Jul 2023

Daily prune consumption has promising effects on biomarkers related to cardiovascular health

A pair of new studies presented as abstracts today at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health.

24 Jul 2023

Quality of snacking matters more than quantity or frequency, study shows

Snacking is becoming increasingly popular, with more than 70% of people reporting they snack at least twice a day.

24 Jul 2023

Improving gut health may be key to slowing HIV progression to AIDS

Restoring and improving gut health may be key to slowing HIV progression to AIDS, according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh infectious diseases scientists published today in the journal JCI Insight.

24 Jul 2023

Most plant-based milk alternatives don't match nutritional content of cow's milk

More people are drinking milk alternatives made from plant sources such as oats, soy, or almonds, but do plant-based products deliver the same nutrition as cow's milk? Results from a new study suggest that most don't.

24 Jul 2023

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age can expect to live substantially longer than those with few or none of these habits.

24 Jul 2023

Time-restricted eating can be a good alternative for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes

Losing weight is often a goal for people with type 2 diabetes, which is strongly associated with being overweight or obese.

24 Jul 2023

Opting for olive oil may reduce the risk of fatal dementia

A new study suggests that incorporating olive oil into your diet could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia.

24 Jul 2023

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

The role of diet in the management of retinal vein occlusion

Claudin-2 protein helps infant mice absorb more calcium from breast milk

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

Mediterranean diet may improve response to physical exercise in hospitalized older adults

Desert olive tree pearls may alleviate cognitive problems in middle-aged and older adults

Arthritis affects 220,000 children and teens, according to a new CDC study

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Early life food allergy associated with increased risk of asthma and reduced lung growth

Vitamin D levels could play an important role in psoriasis severity

New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors

Addressing research gaps: The UK's efforts to study lung cancer in never smokers

Consuming strawberries may promote cognitive function and improve cardiovascular risk factors

Daily prune consumption has promising effects on biomarkers related to cardiovascular health

Quality of snacking matters more than quantity or frequency, study shows

Improving gut health may be key to slowing HIV progression to AIDS

Most plant-based milk alternatives don't match nutritional content of cow's milk

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

Time-restricted eating can be a good alternative for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes

Opting for olive oil may reduce the risk of fatal dementia

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