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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

Walking and Mediterranean diet may be the ticket to reducing dementia risk

The study explores the MedWalk intervention, promoting a Mediterranean-style diet and regular walking, to potentially slow cognitive decline in older adults without existing impairments. Despite COVID-19 disruptions, progress with 157 participants suggests this approach, rooted in psychosocial techniques, could offer a lifestyle-based deterrent against dementia and cognitive deterioration.

4 Oct 2023

New insights into how smoking influences certain metabolites to increase type 2 diabetes risk

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct) finds that cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in part by affecting a variety of metabolites - small chemicals produced in the processes of metabolism - that circulate in the bloodstream.

3 Oct 2023

Type 2 diabetes at age 30 linked to shorter life expectancy

An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, an international team of researchers has warned.

3 Oct 2023

Study confirms effectiveness of Pooled Cohort Equation for assessing cardiovascular risk

A recent study based on real-world community patient data confirms the effectiveness of the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE), developed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2013.

3 Oct 2023

How does Christmas impact eating behaviors and obesity?

Changes in nutritional patterns and eating behavior during the winter holiday season and its association with obesity.

3 Oct 2023

Could dark chocolate improve the gut health of athletes?

The effect of cocoa polyphenols on intestinal permeability.

3 Oct 2023

How lifestyle tweaks could be the new shield against memory loss: U.S. POINTER study dives in

The U.S. POINTER study aims to explore if lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and social activities can help preserve cognitive function in older Americans at risk for dementia. Modeled after Finland's successful FINGER study and set to complete in 2025, this extensive research will involve 2,000 participants and focus on diverse and culturally informed strategies.

2 Oct 2023

Could seaweeds be the superfood and medicine of the future?

Researchers consolidate the diverse nutritional and medicinal benefits of seaweeds, touting their potential in food, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. The study also highlights challenges and opportunities in industrial applications, calling for more research to optimize extraction and refinement processes.

2 Oct 2023

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Comprehensive study reveals that whole ginger extracts have a significant impact on inhibiting neutrophil hyperactivity, a key factor in autoimmune diseases like APS and lupus. Consuming ginger for just a week showed promising results in both animal models and human trials, positioning it as a natural and affordable treatment option for a range of autoimmune disorders.

2 Oct 2023

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

This comprehensive review in the journal Foods explores the therapeutic potential of phytonutrients in combating obesity. The paper delves into various plant-based compounds like polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, detailing their mechanisms of action in inhibiting fat accumulation, regulating metabolism, and even altering gut microbiota.

1 Oct 2023

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

The U.S. obesity epidemic continues to have profound impacts on individuals’ health and socioeconomic well-being

30 Sep 2023

Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

In 2019, there were almost 14 thousand diabetes-related deaths in the UK. That number looks set to rise. Britain currently has 4.3 million registered diabetics, but new analysis from London Medical Laboratory has revealed there are likely to be over one million Brits suffering from undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

30 Sep 2023

Study shows consanguinity may raise risk of type 2 diabetes and other common diseases

A new study finds that consanguinity – unions between close relatives – may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

30 Sep 2023

Racial disparities in survival rates among patients with multiple myeloma and diabetes

Patients with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow, who also have diabetes have a reduced overall survival when compared to those without diabetes.

29 Sep 2023

Short bouts of incidental activity linked to health benefits

A new wearables study tracking over 25,000 people provides the best evidence yet that short bouts of incidental activity, the kind we do as part of daily living, could reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and even premature death – but the length of activity and intensity matters.

29 Sep 2023

Radiotherapy may cause low-grade intestinal inflammation in cancer survivors

Patients who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy may live with low-grade chronic inflammation of the lower intestine 20 years after the treatment. 0

29 Sep 2023

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Latest Diet News and Research

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

Walking and Mediterranean diet may be the ticket to reducing dementia risk

New insights into how smoking influences certain metabolites to increase type 2 diabetes risk

Type 2 diabetes at age 30 linked to shorter life expectancy

Study confirms effectiveness of Pooled Cohort Equation for assessing cardiovascular risk

How does Christmas impact eating behaviors and obesity?

Could dark chocolate improve the gut health of athletes?

How lifestyle tweaks could be the new shield against memory loss: U.S. POINTER study dives in

Could seaweeds be the superfood and medicine of the future?

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

Study shows consanguinity may raise risk of type 2 diabetes and other common diseases

Racial disparities in survival rates among patients with multiple myeloma and diabetes

Short bouts of incidental activity linked to health benefits

Radiotherapy may cause low-grade intestinal inflammation in cancer survivors

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