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Significant gaps found in nutrition-related care for patients with kidney disease

Dietary and nutritional changes are needed when patients develop kidney disease; however, new research published in CJASN reveals that in many countries, there are significant gaps in care related to the importance of nutrition for maintaining kidney health.

29 Dec 2021

Retransplantation may provide better survival over dialysis after failed first kidney transplant

Kidney transplantation is the preferred therapy after kidney failure, but kidneys transplanted from deceased donors often do not last for the rest of a recipient's life.

28 Dec 2021

High-fiber diet helps melanoma patients to respond better to immunotherapy

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that makes it easier for their immune system to kill cancer cells respond to treatment better when their diet is rich in fiber, according to a large, international research collaboration that includes the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy.

24 Dec 2021

Strains - not species - of gut bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

Every day, the billions of bacteria that inhabit your digestive system change; the food you eat, medications you take, and germs you're exposed to make some bacteria flourish more than others.

24 Dec 2021

High-fiber diet linked with improved survival and response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Dietary fiber and probiotics impact gut bacteria and immunotherapy responses in melanoma patients, a new study in patients shows.

24 Dec 2021

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Mauro D’Amato about how there could be clues about the regularity of bowel movements within our genes.

24 Dec 2021

Vaccinated kidney transplant recipients not adequately protected against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Kidney transplant recipients tend to mount impaired antibody responses against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants after standard two-dose COVID-19 vaccination, according to new research published in CJASN.

23 Dec 2021

Peto's paradox offers new insights into cancer risk across mammals

The cells in the body can be thought of as tiny archery targets, each vulnerable to the deadly arrow of cancer.

23 Dec 2021

Fiber-rich diet may help some melanoma patients to respond to immunotherapy

A diet rich in fiber may help some people being treated for melanoma respond to immunotherapy treatment by influencing the gut microbiome, according to a new study led by researchers at the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

23 Dec 2021

New insights into how red meat-rich diet increases cardiovascular disease risk

A Cleveland Clinic-led study has revealed new insights into how a diet rich in red meat increases risk for cardiovascular disease. The findings were published in Nature Microbiology and build on more than a decade of research by lead author Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD.

23 Dec 2021

Eating sugar is healthy for some Greenlanders with a genetic variation

A genetic variation among some Greenlanders makes sugar healthy – significantly more than for most people.

22 Dec 2021

Amino acid valine plays a key role in the growth of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A molecular building block of many animal proteins, the amino acid valine, plays a key role in cancerous growth seen in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a new study shows.

22 Dec 2021

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Microplastics - tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length –– are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with unknown health consequences.

22 Dec 2021

Mother’s unhealthy diet before pregnancy could increase risk of obesity for their children

New research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obesity for their children.

22 Dec 2021

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

A study found that the Mediterranean diet, when combined with non-smoking and regular physical activity, can lower susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2.

22 Dec 2021

Fast food giant focuses on kids in lower middle income countries with child friendly marketing

Fast food giant McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower middle income countries, with more Instagram posts, price promotions, and child friendly marketing than is evident for wealthier nations, reveals an analysis of the company's social media marketing across 15 countries and published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

22 Dec 2021

Measuring airway inflammation when diagnosing and treating asthma patients

In this interview, Carol Stonham, the head of a Locality Based FeNO referral service, talks to NewsMed about measuring airway inflammation when diagnosing and treating asthma patients.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 21 Dec 2021

New study shows how regular exercise protects against fatty liver disease

Exercise not only trains the muscles but can also prevent the development of fatty liver. A new study by the German Center for Diabetes Research, Helmholtz Munich and Tübingen University Hospital shows which molecular adaptations, in particular of the liver mitochondria, can be observed in this process.

20 Dec 2021

Parents' stress level negatively affects their child's enjoyment of the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year – happy family gatherings, joyful reactions to gifts under the tree and carrying on cherished traditions.

20 Dec 2021

Study shows risk of long-term impact of COVID-19 on patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

British researchers analyze the net effect of COVID-19 on cardiometabolic outcomes over one month, three months, and twelve months.

19 Dec 2021

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Significant gaps found in nutrition-related care for patients with kidney disease

Retransplantation may provide better survival over dialysis after failed first kidney transplant

High-fiber diet helps melanoma patients to respond better to immunotherapy

Strains - not species - of gut bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

High-fiber diet linked with improved survival and response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

Vaccinated kidney transplant recipients not adequately protected against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Peto's paradox offers new insights into cancer risk across mammals

Fiber-rich diet may help some melanoma patients to respond to immunotherapy

New insights into how red meat-rich diet increases cardiovascular disease risk

Eating sugar is healthy for some Greenlanders with a genetic variation

Amino acid valine plays a key role in the growth of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Mother’s unhealthy diet before pregnancy could increase risk of obesity for their children

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

Fast food giant focuses on kids in lower middle income countries with child friendly marketing

Measuring airway inflammation when diagnosing and treating asthma patients

New study shows how regular exercise protects against fatty liver disease

Parents' stress level negatively affects their child's enjoyment of the holidays

Study shows risk of long-term impact of COVID-19 on patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

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