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Study: Other aspects of diet may not offset harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure

An international study suggests other aspects of the diet may not offset the harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure. The study, published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension, also reaffirms the need for widespread sodium reduction in the food supply.

5 Mar 2018

Healthy diet may not counteract effects of high salt intake on blood pressure, study suggests

A healthy diet may not offset the effects of a high salt intake on blood pressure, suggests a new study.

5 Mar 2018

Children persistently allergic to cow's milk may remain shorter, lighter than kids with nut allergies

Children who experience persistent allergies to cow's milk may remain shorter and lighter throughout pre-adolescence when compared with children who are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, according to a retrospective chart review to be presented March 4, 2018, during the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Conference.

5 Mar 2018

Supplementing magnesium is essential to help the body absorb vitamin D

If you supplement the sunshine vitamin, then it’s vital you take magnesium to help activate this nutrient so it can be used by the body, say researchers.

5 Mar 2018

Blockade of a protein increases surveillance activity of blood-patrolling monocytes, study shows

Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), led by Dr. Alicia G. Arroyo, have identified a function of a protease that could be targeted for the treatment of some infections and even tumor metastasis.

2 Mar 2018

Study reveals negative effect of hemodialysis on the brain of elderly patients

A new study reveals that hemodialysis may reduce blood flow to the brain in older patients being treated for kidney failure.

2 Mar 2018

UTSA professor leads new behavioral research on pediatric feeding disorders

Bryant Silbaugh, assistant professor of special education in The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, leads innovative behavioral research on pediatric feeding disorders in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

2 Mar 2018

Normal intake of vitamin D reduces risk of death

A normal intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of death substantially in people with cardiovascular disease, a Norwegian study shows.

1 Mar 2018

Gluten-free diet may help protect against neuropathic pain

A strict gluten-free diet may help protect against the nerve pain that some people with gluten sensitivity experience, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 70th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 21 to 27, 2018.

1 Mar 2018

Nut consumption linked to colon cancer survival

People with stage III colon cancer who regularly eat nuts are at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who don't, according to a new, large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center.

1 Mar 2018

UGR study shows potential of cereal-based bread that curbs appetite

UGR researchers, in collaboration with the company Puratos, have conducted an in-depth study on the potential benefits of a cereal-based bread enriched with soluble fiber, proteins and dried fruit. The bread, which curbs the appetite more than traditional breads, is designed to reduce food consumption between meals and thereby control energy intake.

27 Feb 2018

Diets compared head on – Mediterranean diet vs Vegetarian diet

The Mediterranean diet is hailed to be one of the best and healthiest diets. It is rich in fish, olive oil, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, nuts and is low on processed foods, refined sugars and saturated fats.

26 Feb 2018

Depression screening by primary care physicians important for adolescents

According to the American Academy of Paediatrics’ new guidelines released this week, all adolescents should undergo a screening for depression annually. The guidelines is published titled, “Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management,” by the GLAD-PC Steering group.

26 Feb 2018

DASH diet benefits extends beyond hypertension to preventing depression

The DASH diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet has been a popular one to reduce the risk of hypertension. A new study has found that it may also reduce the risk of depression later in life.

26 Feb 2018

Vitamin D cannot be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels, review finds

There is a caveat to the push for increased Vitamin D: Don't forget magnesium. A review published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found Vitamin D can't be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels, meaning Vitamin D remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans.

26 Feb 2018

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian and Mediterranean diets appear to be equally effective in reducing heart disease risk

A lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, which includes eggs and dairy but excludes meat and fish, and a Mediterranean diet are likely equally effective in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

26 Feb 2018

New NIH study aims to identify biomarkers of AMD progression

A new clinical study led by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, will follow 500 people over five years to learn more about the natural history of early age-related macular degeneration.

26 Feb 2018

DASH diet may lower rates of depression over time

People who eat vegetables, fruit and whole grains may have lower rates of depression over time, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 70th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 21 to 27, 2018.

26 Feb 2018

Study finds lower intellectual functioning in kids with chronic kidney disease

Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may have lower intellectual functioning compared with the general population, with mild deficits across academic skills, executive function, and visual and verbal memory.

24 Feb 2018

Connection between heart disease and cancer treatment

Advances in cancer treatment have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors. However, powerful treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation treatments and some cancer drugs are not without their risks, including the potential for serious, long-term damage to the heart.

24 Feb 2018

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Study: Other aspects of diet may not offset harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure

Healthy diet may not counteract effects of high salt intake on blood pressure, study suggests

Children persistently allergic to cow's milk may remain shorter, lighter than kids with nut allergies

Supplementing magnesium is essential to help the body absorb vitamin D

Blockade of a protein increases surveillance activity of blood-patrolling monocytes, study shows

Study reveals negative effect of hemodialysis on the brain of elderly patients

UTSA professor leads new behavioral research on pediatric feeding disorders

Normal intake of vitamin D reduces risk of death

Gluten-free diet may help protect against neuropathic pain

Nut consumption linked to colon cancer survival

UGR study shows potential of cereal-based bread that curbs appetite

Diets compared head on – Mediterranean diet vs Vegetarian diet

Depression screening by primary care physicians important for adolescents

DASH diet benefits extends beyond hypertension to preventing depression

Vitamin D cannot be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels, review finds

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian and Mediterranean diets appear to be equally effective in reducing heart disease risk

New NIH study aims to identify biomarkers of AMD progression

DASH diet may lower rates of depression over time

Study finds lower intellectual functioning in kids with chronic kidney disease

Connection between heart disease and cancer treatment

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