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Breakthrough nano-shield blocks selective allergic reactions

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first selective therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.

16 Jan 2024

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

16 Jan 2024

Study finds low-dose calcium as effective as the WHO's recommended high-dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm births

Researchers assessed the noninferiority of a 500-mg daily dose of calcium supplementation compared to a 1500-mg dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm birth in pregnant women in India and Tanzania.

16 Jan 2024

Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study

A nationwide cohort study reveals that individuals with migraine have a 1.3-fold higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggesting a significant connection between migraine and IBD.

15 Jan 2024

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

15 Jan 2024

Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations

Researchers create the world's largest ancient human gene bank, linking genes to multiple sclerosis risk and tracing its origins to migrations 5,000 years ago.

13 Jan 2024

Breakthrough in diabetes management: Cold water exercise and cinnamon shows promising results

The effects of swimming and cinnamon supplementation on TBC1D1, HbA1C levels, and TBC1D4.

12 Jan 2024

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Study finds plant-based diets reduce COVID-19 risk by 39-41% compared to meat-based diets, also associated with healthier BMI and lower obesity rates.

11 Jan 2024

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.

11 Jan 2024

Isoflavones shine in preventing breast cancer relapse and death

Soy compounds called isoflavones are among the plant-derived compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to a new meta-analysis co-directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

11 Jan 2024

Understanding how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can benefit cancer survivors

Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have received funding to better understand how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can improve quality of life after cancer treatment.

10 Jan 2024

What is the prevalence of use of nonprescribed and medically unapproved weight-loss products in adolescents?

The researchers used four major databases to collate relevant studies on the use of nonprescribed weight loss aids by teenagers around the world.

10 Jan 2024

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

10 Jan 2024

MedUni Vienna researchers discover possible trigger of chronic inflammatory bowel disease

As the cause of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is not yet known, treatment for sufferers is currently aimed at alleviating the often agonizing symptoms.

10 Jan 2024

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

9 Jan 2024

People with NCDs disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, report shows

Researchers at the Montreal Behavioural Medicine Centre (MBMC) say people with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic lung ailments were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Jan 2024

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

Steatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which includes a range of conditions caused by fat build-up in the liver due to abnormal lipid metabolism, affects about 25% of the population worldwide, making it the most common liver disorder.

9 Jan 2024

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Breakthrough nano-shield blocks selective allergic reactions

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

Study finds low-dose calcium as effective as the WHO's recommended high-dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm births

Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations

Breakthrough in diabetes management: Cold water exercise and cinnamon shows promising results

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Isoflavones shine in preventing breast cancer relapse and death

Understanding how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can benefit cancer survivors

What is the prevalence of use of nonprescribed and medically unapproved weight-loss products in adolescents?

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

MedUni Vienna researchers discover possible trigger of chronic inflammatory bowel disease

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

People with NCDs disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, report shows

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

Acute hospital at home model shows promise for boosting patient satisfaction and outcomes

Is maternal stress associated with blood glucose levels during pregnancy among women attending a fertility center?

Scientists unveil the hidden respiratory mechanisms of gut bacteria

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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