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Language barriers may limit individual's ability to receive kidney transplant, study reveals

Language barriers may hinder US kidney transplant candidates' access to kidney transplantation, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

9 Feb 2017

Consuming whole grains has modest effects on gut microbiota and immune response, study finds

In a clinical trial, adults who consumed a diet rich in whole grains rather than refined grains had modest improvements in healthy gut microbiota and certain immune responses. The research was conducted in tandem with a study that looked at the effects of a whole-grain diet on energy metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

While boxes of decadent chocolates treats, celebratory champagne and romantic high-calorie dinners may dance in your mind as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, your heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it is a great time to look at the state of your heart.

9 Feb 2017

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

New study sheds light on how prenatal BPA exposure increases obesity risk

An expectant mother's exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can raise her offspring's risk of obesity by reducing sensitivity to a hormone responsible for controlling appetite, according to a mouse study published in the Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology.

8 Feb 2017

American Heart Month: Time to know foods that protect cardiac health

February is American Heart Month, and it is an important time to be informed on the most beneficial foods and nutrients to maintain a heart-healthy diet.

8 Feb 2017

Exposure to heightened air pollution increases risk of Type 2 diabetes in obese Latino children

Latino children who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new USC-led study.

7 Feb 2017

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

In two recent peer-reviewed papers published by Nutrients and Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Research, Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero and colleagues report proven benefits of consuming moderate amounts of protein regularly throughout the day (protein-pacing) combined with a multi-dimensional exercise regimen that includes resistance exercise, interval sprint exercise, stretching and endurance exercise.

7 Feb 2017

Marital status change in postmenopausal women may affect health outcomes

For women who marry later in life, a few extra pounds may accompany their nuptials, a new study led by the University of Arizona suggests.

6 Feb 2017

New research rules out sitting as direct cause of diabetes

Sitting may not be as deadly as previously thought, with new research led by the University of Sydney ruling out sitting as a direct cause of diabetes.

6 Feb 2017

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity linked to lower arterial stiffness in children

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with lower arterial stiffness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

6 Feb 2017

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

Many of us vowed to eat more healthfully in the new year but, one month later, are still struggling to take that first step. Here are some grocery store guidelines to reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt in your diet, which are associated with a higher risk for obesity, heart attack, diabetes, and other diseases.

6 Feb 2017

Maternal stress can affect growth of fetal muscles, study shows

Born too soon, she weighed just over 1 pound at birth and spent the first three months of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit, fighting to live.

6 Feb 2017

Regular intake of grapes may protect against early memory decline linked to Alzheimer's disease

Consuming grapes twice a day for six months protected against significant metabolic decline in Alzheimer-related areas of the brain in a study of people with early memory decline.

3 Feb 2017

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

No magic elixir can prevent children from developing occasional colds and viruses, but takings steps to boost their immune system can minimize their chances of catching every bug that winds its way through the daycare center or school.

3 Feb 2017

Unhealthy gut microbes play role in development of high blood pressure in rats

Researchers have found that the microorganisms residing in the intestines (microbiota) play a role in the development of high blood pressure in rats. The study is published in Physiological Genomics. It was chosen as an APSselect article for February.

3 Feb 2017

Skin sodium content linked to left ventricular hypertrophy in CKD patients

New research may provide insights concerning the cause of changes in the heart's structure that often occur in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

3 Feb 2017

Food: the good, the bad and the ugly

As a society, we may be more obsessed with food than we've ever been. The alarming levels of obesity along with the rise of clean eating and orthorexia are perhaps just some indicators of the food-obsessed world we live in.

2 Feb 2017

Loughborough researchers use photography to encourage people of Ghana make healthier diet choices

Loughborough researchers are hoping photographs taken by women in Ghana of what people eat and drink in their communities will encourage them to make healthier diet choices.

2 Feb 2017

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

Dietary patterns of the Mediterranean diet can be related to a lower diagnose of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, led by María Izquierdo Pulido, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona, and José ángel Alda, Head of the area of Psychiatry at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital.

1 Feb 2017

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Latest Diet News and Research

Language barriers may limit individual's ability to receive kidney transplant, study reveals

Consuming whole grains has modest effects on gut microbiota and immune response, study finds

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

New study sheds light on how prenatal BPA exposure increases obesity risk

American Heart Month: Time to know foods that protect cardiac health

Exposure to heightened air pollution increases risk of Type 2 diabetes in obese Latino children

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

Marital status change in postmenopausal women may affect health outcomes

New research rules out sitting as direct cause of diabetes

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity linked to lower arterial stiffness in children

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

Maternal stress can affect growth of fetal muscles, study shows

Regular intake of grapes may protect against early memory decline linked to Alzheimer's disease

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

Unhealthy gut microbes play role in development of high blood pressure in rats

Skin sodium content linked to left ventricular hypertrophy in CKD patients

Food: the good, the bad and the ugly

Loughborough researchers use photography to encourage people of Ghana make healthier diet choices

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

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