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Maternal diet may enhance immune systems of premature infants, study shows

Medical researchers have long understood that a pregnant mother's diet has a profound impact on her developing fetus's immune system and that babies -- especially those born prematurely -- who are fed breast milk have a more robust ability to fight disease, suggesting that even after childbirth, a mother's diet matters.

25 Feb 2021

Study: Majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributable to four pre-existing conditions

A modeling study suggests a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide are attributable to at least one of four pre-existing conditions: obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure, in that order.

25 Feb 2021

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

What if you could improve your heart health and brain function by changing your diet? Boston University School of Medicine researchers have found that by eating more plant-based food such as berries and green leafy vegetables while limiting consumption of foods high in saturated fat and animal products, you can slow down heart failure (HF) and ultimately lower your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

25 Feb 2021

Changes to infant feeding guidelines have led to a decrease in peanut allergy

Changes to food allergy guidelines have led to a 16 per cent decrease in peanut allergy among infants, according to new study.

25 Feb 2021

Diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death

A global study of people living on five continents has found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.

25 Feb 2021

Study examines health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies in diabetes care

Emerging smart mobile health (or mHealth) technologies are changing the way patients track information related to diagnosed conditions. A new study examined the health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies on the outcomes of diabetes patients in Asia.

24 Feb 2021

Study shows reliability and robustness of injectable anti-obesity medication

A second study of the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, has confirmed the large weight losses reported in a study earlier this month, establishing the reliability and robustness of this new drug.

24 Feb 2021

Study identifies another reason to add mushrooms to American diet

The second study published in as many months has identified another reason to add more mushrooms to the recommended American diet.

24 Feb 2021

Low-income families have high awareness of healthy diets but can't afford good quality food

Low-income families have a high awareness of healthy diets but can't afford good quality and nutritious food, new research shows.

24 Feb 2021

Sheep model may help address fertility problems in women

A Texas A&M AgriLife study with sheep may soon help address fertility problems in women, if it can discover ways to break the chain of generational transfer of polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS -- one of the most common infertility disorders.

23 Feb 2021

Hormone known to prevent weight gain can help maintain healthy muscles in mice

A new study suggests that a hormone known to prevent weight gain and normalize metabolism can also help maintain healthy muscles in mice.

23 Feb 2021

New project seeks to adapt marine bioproducts into tasty vegan food ideas

Putting innovative Australian marine bioproducts into tasty vegan food ideas is the goal of a new project at the Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development, Flinders University.

22 Feb 2021

Toddler sleep habits could help explain the association between household poverty and BMI

Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but it also may be one of the most important.

22 Feb 2021

Active or passive food preparation can increase hunger and motivation to eat

Food preparation (both actively preparing food yourself as well as watching others) can lead to eating more, a new study in the journal Appetite reports.

22 Feb 2021

Some nutritional supplements may help prevent or mitigate COVID-19 severity

A new study in the Journal of dietary supplements shows that nutritional supplements, including several vitamins and the mineral zinc, may be useful in preventing the infection or reducing its severity if caught.

22 Feb 2021

High fructose diets might prevent proper functioning of peoples' immune system

New research by Swansea scientists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has indicated that consuming a diet high in sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples' immune systems in ways that have, until now, largely been unknown.

22 Feb 2021

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is linked with higher risks of larynx and esophageal cancers

Results from a large prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx (or voice box) and esophagus.

22 Feb 2021

Eating low-quality diet during pregnancy is linked to late-childhood obesity

Eating a low quality diet, high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation, during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late-childhood. The findings are published the open access journal BMC Medicine.

21 Feb 2021

Researchers study how the methylation of proteins affects different mitochondrial processes

Disorders of the cells' energy supply can cause a number of serious diseases, but also seem to be connected to aging.

20 Feb 2021

Eating more refined grains associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

A new study published in The British Medical Journal by researchers including SFU health sciences professor Scott Lear found consuming a high number of refined grains, such as croissants and white bread, is associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and death.

20 Feb 2021

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Maternal diet may enhance immune systems of premature infants, study shows

Study: Majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributable to four pre-existing conditions

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

Changes to infant feeding guidelines have led to a decrease in peanut allergy

Diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death

Study examines health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies in diabetes care

Study shows reliability and robustness of injectable anti-obesity medication

Study identifies another reason to add mushrooms to American diet

Low-income families have high awareness of healthy diets but can't afford good quality food

Sheep model may help address fertility problems in women

Hormone known to prevent weight gain can help maintain healthy muscles in mice

New project seeks to adapt marine bioproducts into tasty vegan food ideas

Toddler sleep habits could help explain the association between household poverty and BMI

Active or passive food preparation can increase hunger and motivation to eat

Some nutritional supplements may help prevent or mitigate COVID-19 severity

High fructose diets might prevent proper functioning of peoples' immune system

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is linked with higher risks of larynx and esophageal cancers

Eating low-quality diet during pregnancy is linked to late-childhood obesity

Researchers study how the methylation of proteins affects different mitochondrial processes

Eating more refined grains associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

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