Diet News and Research

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Artificial sweetener sucralose worsens gut inflammation in mice with Crohn's disease

In a study that has implications for humans with inflammatory diseases, researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and colleagues have found that, given over a six-week period, the artificial sweetener sucralose, known by the brand name Splenda, worsens gut inflammation in mice with Crohn's-like disease, but had no substantive effect on those without the condition.

15 Mar 2018

Separate vegetarian section on a menu can lead consumers to eat more meat

Separating vegetarian dishes on a menu can, in fact, reduce the proportion of people who choose a vegetarian option.

14 Mar 2018

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste existed 20 years ago, today, many brands with different attributes are being offered.

14 Mar 2018

Study: Soy-fed infants have differences in reproductive system tissues

Infants who consumed soy-based formula as newborns had differences in some reproductive-system cells and tissues, compared to those who used cow-milk formula or were breastfed, according to a new study.

13 Mar 2018

Muscle wasting of old age and ways to stop it understood in new study

According to latest research, the muscle wasting that is associated with ageing has been attributed to loss of nerves. Researchers from the Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, The University of Waterloo in Ontario, and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHW Foundation Trust published their study findings in the latest issue of The Journal of Physiology.

13 Mar 2018

Black men’s blood pressure is cut along with their hair

Amid the buzz of hair clippers and the beat of hip-hop, barber Corey Thomas squeezes in a little advice to the clients who come into his Inglewood, Calif., shop for shaves and fade cuts. Watch what you eat, he tells them. Check your blood pressure. Don't take life so hard.

13 Mar 2018

Magnesium supplementation can help fight fatigue this World Sleep Day

55 percent of Brits now have dreams about work, with over a third even dreaming about work while they’re on holiday, new research has revealed.

From BetterYou Ltd 13 Mar 2018

Study identifies gene that influences risk of obesity in adulthood

The importance of good nutrition in the early development of children has been recognized for many decades. Nutritional experiences in early life can have profound and long-lasting effects on body weight in later life.

13 Mar 2018

Leopards may reduce rabies risk for people in Mumbai

It’s a leopard eat dog world – and people are benefiting from it. A study has found the world’s densest population of leopards may be saving human lives by feeding on feral dogs.

12 Mar 2018

Managing eating habits could help control malaria infections, study suggests

Malaria infections might be brought under control by managing the eating habits of infected people or animals, according to a new study.

9 Mar 2018

Gastrointestinal hormone offers possible new treatment for NAFLD and NASH patients

Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that small doses of NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of an endocrine gastrointestinal hormone, can significantly and rapidly decrease liver fat content in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

9 Mar 2018

Study explores more about food insecurity among older adults

Social issues such as hunger, inadequate housing, social isolation, and poverty are linked to poor health, especially as we age. When community organizations and healthcare systems coordinate with each other, they are better able to help us address these concerns individually and as a society.

9 Mar 2018

Simple dietary supplement found to improve birth outcomes

A simple dietary supplement (L-arginine) was found to improve birth outcomes, paving the way for future clinical trials to test this inexpensive and safe intervention.

9 Mar 2018

High vitamin D levels may help prevent cancer, suggests study

High vitamin D levels may decrease the risk of cancer development, particularly liver cancer, according to a new study.

8 Mar 2018

High sugary drink intake linked to poor health outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander children

More evidence of the association of high intakes of sugary drinks with poor health outcomes, particularly in children, have been found in a new review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ nutrition.

8 Mar 2018

New marker involved in lymphatic system linked to increased risk of heart failure

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a new marker in the blood that is associated with an increased risk of heart failure.

7 Mar 2018

Study finds little variation in health benefits of long-term diets

According to a new study, long-term diet plans which include low-carb or low-fat foods reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as weight loss.

7 Mar 2018

Research identifies new biomarkers for future dementia risk

Sudha Seshadri, M.D., founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, is co-leader and senior author on research announced March 6 that identifies novel biomarkers of risk for future dementia.

6 Mar 2018

Strict eating schedule can help clear away protein responsible for Huntington disease in mice

New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that following a strict eating schedule can help clear away the protein responsible for Huntington disease in mice.

6 Mar 2018

New British calorie guidelines

According to the Public Health England, Britain needs to go on a diet with immediate effect to curb the obesity epidemic. The PHE has come up with its new calorie guidelines that would cut the sizes of the meals and remove junk foods. This comes under the newly launched ‘One You’ campaign.

5 Mar 2018