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Triglyceride cycling enables fatty acid modification

Fat molecules serve as energy storage for fat cells. They consist of three fatty acids attached to a backbone of glycerol.

3 Apr 2023

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors’ microbiomes have increased levels of specific bacteria

Even as pancreatic cancer treatments improve, only about 9% of patients survive past five years. Researchers have searched unsuccessfully to find genetic differences that explain why some patients survive long term and some do not and have now shifted their focus to the gut microbiome.

3 Apr 2023

Wearable devices could be used to detect higher risk of heart failure and arrhythmia

Wearable devices such as smart watches could be used to detect a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

Is there an association between ultra-processed food consumption and depressive symptoms?

Researchers assessed the potential correlation between consuming ultra-processed foods and depressive symptoms.

3 Apr 2023

States step in as telehealth and clinic patients get blindsided by hospital fees

When Brittany Tesso's then-3-year-old son, Roman, needed an evaluation for speech therapy in 2021, his pediatrician referred him to Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora.

3 Apr 2023

The intercommunication between the central nervous system and the digestive system and its contribution to mental health status

Researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between gut microbiota and neurological as well as psychiatric disorders.

3 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

Evidence supports Mediterranean and low-fat diets for reducing mortality and heart attack risks in high-risk patients

A new research paper performed a cross-analysis of a spectrum of dietary programs, from those requiring little intervention to detailed, multifaceted programs, examining the mortality and major cardiovascular events over a follow-up period.

2 Apr 2023

Link between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and mental health: Shifting to vegetarian, Mediterranean, and ketogenic diets improves mood and reduces anxiety

A team of US-based scientists has found a connection between diet, gut microbiota, and mental health in adults. They have shown that while higher fat and protein consumption improves mental well-being, higher carbohydrate consumption increases stress, anxiety, and depression.

2 Apr 2023

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found that high consumption of a common artificial sweetener, sucralose, lowers activation of T-cells, an important component of the immune system, in mice.

31 Mar 2023

New system leverages the sensing capabilities of a smartphone to measure blood glucose levels

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, one out of every three adults in the United States has prediabetes, a condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels that could lead to the development of Type 2 diabetes.

31 Mar 2023

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Researchers devised a protocol to examine the effect of raisin supplementation on cognitive function in older adults.

31 Mar 2023

Is adherence to a healthful plant-based diet associated with a lower mortality risk and chronic disease among UK adults?

Researchers examined the correlation between adherence to a healthful plant-based diet and mortality risk.

31 Mar 2023

Can poor diet and lifestyle behaviors modify genomic susceptibility to impulsivity?

Researchers evaluated the effects of poor diet quality and lifestyle behaviors on modifying the genomic susceptibility to impulsivity.

30 Mar 2023

Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce the odds of mortality, heart attack in people at increased cardiovascular risk

Mediterranean and low-fat dietary programs reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomized trials of seven popular dietary programs published by The BMJ today.

30 Mar 2023

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Triglyceride cycling enables fatty acid modification

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors’ microbiomes have increased levels of specific bacteria

Wearable devices could be used to detect higher risk of heart failure and arrhythmia

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Is there an association between ultra-processed food consumption and depressive symptoms?

States step in as telehealth and clinic patients get blindsided by hospital fees

The intercommunication between the central nervous system and the digestive system and its contribution to mental health status

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

Evidence supports Mediterranean and low-fat diets for reducing mortality and heart attack risks in high-risk patients

Link between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and mental health: Shifting to vegetarian, Mediterranean, and ketogenic diets improves mood and reduces anxiety

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

New system leverages the sensing capabilities of a smartphone to measure blood glucose levels

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Is adherence to a healthful plant-based diet associated with a lower mortality risk and chronic disease among UK adults?

Can poor diet and lifestyle behaviors modify genomic susceptibility to impulsivity?

Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce the odds of mortality, heart attack in people at increased cardiovascular risk

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

Study reveals consumer perceptions and attitudes toward spirulina and açaí foods

Scientists uncover novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health

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Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

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