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Intermittent fasting does not work for everyone, study finds

Obesity is a global health problem. In 2016, an estimated 650 million people were obese, and that number is increasing. Lifestyle modification through reduced caloric intake and physical activity can help curb obesity.

26 May 2020

Heart failure patients who experience low health literacy have higher risk of death of hospitalization, mortality

Patients with heart failure who experience low health literacy are at an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality.

26 May 2020

Even natural products may pose potential risk to unborn child

Plant products ingested by pregnant women through their diet are broken down by the intestinal microbiota into chemical substances, some of which can cross the placental barrier and reach the fetus.

25 May 2020

Inexpensive screening method for retinal changes in diabetics

Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults.

25 May 2020

Blood test could help doctors identify patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Scientists have identified metabolites in the blood that accurately predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after experiencing a transient form of illness during pregnancy.

22 May 2020

Study reveals mechanism involved in the development of diabetes, fatty liver

A research group including Professor OGAWA Wataru (Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine) and Project Associate Professor HOSOOKA Tetsuya (Division of Development of Advanced Therapy for Metabolic Disease, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine) has clarified the mechanism underlying the development of diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a severe form of fatty liver.

22 May 2020

Researchers to use digital technologies to help tackle chronic disease

Sedentary behaviours, poor sleep and questionable food choices are major contributors of chronic disease, including diabetes, anxiety, heart disease and many cancers.

22 May 2020

Adding an array of spices to a meal may help reduce inflammation

Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well.

21 May 2020

Study finds insufficient evidence to show vitamin D can prevent or treat Covid-19

Scientists from the UK, Europe and the USA, including experts from the University of Birmingham, have published a vitamin D consensus paper warning against high doses of vitamin D supplementation.

21 May 2020

Just a little physical activity can have big impact for women with high-risk breast cancer

Results of a comprehensive analysis of exercise and its protective role for high-risk breast cancer patients show that women who exercise not only live longer, but also are more likely to remain cancer-free after their treatment. What's more, the study suggests that even a modest amount of exercise can be beneficial.

21 May 2020

UBC scientists discover gene that plays a role in resisting weight gain

Why can some people eat as much as they want, and still stay thin?

21 May 2020

New strategy promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors in obese, overweight women

When researchers asked prospective study participants who they would like to see in videos promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, the answer was unequivocal: They wanted to see themselves - that is, other mothers living in low-income households who were overweight or obese.

21 May 2020

Family environment and socioeconomic status affect brain development during adolescence

Childhood environment and socioeconomic status affect cognitive ability and brain development during adolescence independently of genetic factors, researchers at Karolinska Institutet report in a new study published in the journal PNAS.

20 May 2020

MU researchers examine how menopause can impact cognitive function

Characterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease in cognitive function.

19 May 2020

DZD researchers discover additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

In Germany about 18 million people suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver. The causes of this disease are manifold and include environmental as well as genetic factors.

19 May 2020

Yoga eases depressive symptoms in people with other mental health issues

Researchers have found that the practice of yoga could help those with mental health problems by easing symptoms of depression effectively. Their study titled, "Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis," was published in the latest issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Health Education England.

18 May 2020

Atrial fibrillation risk not linked to the amount of body fat, study shows

In a recently published study, researchers from Aarhus University document that the risk of atrial fibrillation is not linked to the amount of body fat, but instead to large muscle mass, or more precisely, a high fat-free weight.

18 May 2020

Most parents are concerned about the impact of health apps on young children

Health apps have become a popular tool among teens and adults to track fitness, weight loss, sleep and even menstrual cycles - but are they appropriate for tweens?

18 May 2020

Mcmaster researchers develop new blood test to track individual fat intake

A team of researchers at McMaster University has developed a reliable and accurate blood test to track individual fat intake, a tool that could guide public health policy on healthy eating.

15 May 2020

Study shows the combined effect of inherited and acquired mutations on cancer development

The common belief that tumors arise via activation of a few genes that "drive" cancer development is unsupported by a widespread investigation into those genes and others in three large patient genetic databases, according to a study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers.

15 May 2020

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Latest Diet News and Research

Intermittent fasting does not work for everyone, study finds

Heart failure patients who experience low health literacy have higher risk of death of hospitalization, mortality

Even natural products may pose potential risk to unborn child

Inexpensive screening method for retinal changes in diabetics

Blood test could help doctors identify patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Study reveals mechanism involved in the development of diabetes, fatty liver

Researchers to use digital technologies to help tackle chronic disease

Adding an array of spices to a meal may help reduce inflammation

Study finds insufficient evidence to show vitamin D can prevent or treat Covid-19

Just a little physical activity can have big impact for women with high-risk breast cancer

UBC scientists discover gene that plays a role in resisting weight gain

New strategy promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors in obese, overweight women

Family environment and socioeconomic status affect brain development during adolescence

MU researchers examine how menopause can impact cognitive function

DZD researchers discover additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Yoga eases depressive symptoms in people with other mental health issues

Atrial fibrillation risk not linked to the amount of body fat, study shows

Most parents are concerned about the impact of health apps on young children

Mcmaster researchers develop new blood test to track individual fat intake

Study shows the combined effect of inherited and acquired mutations on cancer development

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