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The critical role of model interpretation in diabetes decision support systems

The importance of tools used to interpret the output of predictive models in type 1 diabetes (T1D) management.

10 Oct 2023

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

In the latest research published in Science Immunology, experts delve into the gene expression patterns of distinct intraepithelial lymphocyte populations in various gastrointestinal tract regions. Key findings reveal the roles of T-cell IELs in detecting infections and ensuring the gut's barrier integrity, with a special emphasis on their function in combating colon cancer.

9 Oct 2023

Is your DNA steering you towards a vegetarian diet?

Researchers using the UK Biobank identified genetic markers linked to strict vegetarianism, revealing potential connections between vegetarianism, lipid metabolism, and brain activity. The study highlighted genes, particularly those active in the brain and related to cholesterol movement, as influential in an individual's inclination towards a vegetarian lifestyle.

9 Oct 2023

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Unless urgent action is taken, the number of people who die from stroke globally is estimated to increase by 50% by 2050 to 9.7 million deaths per year, with annual costs as high as US$2.3 trillion possible, according to a new report on pragmatic solutions to reduce the global burden of stroke: a World Stroke Organization–Lancet Neurology Commission.

9 Oct 2023

New clinical trial investigates diet to ease long COVID symptoms

Approximately 7% of Americans have had long COVID, a range of ongoing health problems experienced after infection and recovery from COVID-19. Symptoms can include fatigue, brain fog, headaches, chest pain, heart palpitations and more.

9 Oct 2023

Health experts redefine cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and management

Health experts are redefining cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, prevention and management, according to a new American Heart Association presidential advisory published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 Oct 2023

Precision medicine for gestational diabetes management

Precision markers to predict effective lifestyle and pharmacological interventions to manage Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

9 Oct 2023

International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough

Precision medicine for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for Diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

Groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and prevent Alzheimer’s disease

As of 2020, approximately 5.8 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but recent groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and potentially prevent this devastating condition.

9 Oct 2023

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

Tobacco smoking is linked to diminished semen quality by triggering stress reactions in sperm cells, a study in the journal Antioxidants reveals. Researchers identified that smokers had poorer sperm quality, possibly due to elevated stress responses in their sperm cells.

8 Oct 2023

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Researchers have identified a potential link between experiences of discrimination and increased obesity risk by examining neural responses to food cues and gut metabolites. The study reveals that discrimination may influence unhealthy food choices, potentially disrupting the brain-gut connection, and suggests brain-targeted treatments or dietary changes as potential interventions.

8 Oct 2023

Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis

The study examines how various dietary patterns, beyond the Mediterranean diet, influence osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise in bone health. Regional diets, exercise, and consistent research methodologies are critical for comprehensive osteoporosis prevention guidelines.

8 Oct 2023

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Gut microbiota's role in leukemia treatment responses is explored, with evidence suggesting diet and prebiotics may help manage microbiota alterations in patients. Diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gut microbiota composition all intersect, potentially influencing leukemia risks and treatment outcomes.

8 Oct 2023

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

The latest data on the metabolic problems faced by trans people are presented at a session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (Hamburg 2-6 October).

6 Oct 2023

Grape consumption improves key markers of eye health in older adults

In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older adults.

6 Oct 2023

A public health problem: The global increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) among adults from 1990 to 2018 in 185 countries.

5 Oct 2023

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

At this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) experts will discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting.

4 Oct 2023

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition critically analyzes various dietary elements' effects on blood pressure and hypertension, revealing a spectrum of impacts across different food groups and nutrients. While certain diets and foods like DASH, ketogenic, and flaxseed show promise in blood pressure control, the evidence varies widely, urging further research to refine existing hypertension dietary guidelines.

4 Oct 2023

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

From Impossible Burger to "Meatless Mondays," going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

4 Oct 2023

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

Researchers conducted a population-based study with a case–control design in rural areas of Honduras in Central America to examine whether wood cookstove use by indigenous populations was associated with increased risk of stomach cancers, including gastric adenocarcinoma.

4 Oct 2023

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Latest Diet News and Research

The critical role of model interpretation in diabetes decision support systems

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

Is your DNA steering you towards a vegetarian diet?

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

New clinical trial investigates diet to ease long COVID symptoms

Health experts redefine cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and management

Precision medicine for gestational diabetes management

International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough

Groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

Grape consumption improves key markers of eye health in older adults

A public health problem: The global increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

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Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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