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New risk prediction scale reveals elevated heart failure risk among American Indians

The incidence rate of heart failure was 2- to 3-fold higher among American Indian populations than rates observed in studies focused on other population groups, such as African American, Hispanic or white adults, in a new study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Aug 2024

Elderly with type 2 diabetes struggle with self-care and medication adherence

How self-care, adherence to medication plans, and other health practices affect treatment outcomes among elderly patients with diabetes.

21 Aug 2024

UofL researchers receive $3.6 million to study the role of arsenic exposure in causing health problems

University of Louisville researchers have received $3.6 million in new grant funding to study the role of arsenic exposure in causing cancer and other major health concerns.

20 Aug 2024

How the MIND diet may protect against dementia

Researchers utilize transcriptomic data to examine the protective effects of the MIND diet in reducing the risk of dementia and slowing cognitive decline.

20 Aug 2024

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers utilie metabolomics to investigate the processes underlying dietary heme iron consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

20 Aug 2024

Study examines impact of reduced oxygen on weight loss and metabolic health

Can reduced oxygen in the air lead to weight loss? That is what Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Claire Berryman is exploring in the "Low Oxygen and Weight Status," or LOWS, study, which is currently recruiting participants.

16 Aug 2024

Chronic caffeine consumption linked to elevated heart rate and blood pressure

From coffee to tea, caffeinated beverages are an integral part of morning routines across the globe, but these popular drinks can be harmful when enjoyed in excess.

15 Aug 2024

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

Research reveals the intricate role of gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes, highlighting personalized therapeutic strategies and the complexity of microbial interactions with antidiabetic drugs.

15 Aug 2024

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Researchers examined whether magnesium deficiency in the healthy middle-aged Australian population was independently or in combination with increased homocysteine levels associated with in vivo DNA damage.

15 Aug 2024

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Researchers investigated whether anti-inflammatory diets support cognitive functions among cardiometabolic disease (CMD) patients.

15 Aug 2024

Diet-derived molecules identified as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk

A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those associated with red and processed meat.

14 Aug 2024

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Study reveals that an 11-week, very-low-calorie ketogenic diet significantly reduces body fat and improves glucose metabolism in obese individuals, while also lowering oxidative stress markers, indicating better overall metabolic health.

14 Aug 2024

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Systematic review found that Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) programs in the U.S. are linked to increased meal participation, reduced obesity, and fewer school suspensions, though evidence on other outcomes is limited.

14 Aug 2024

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

14 Aug 2024

Ketogenic diet can boost efficacy of pancreatic cancer therapy

A study of fasting and the ketogenic diet reveals a new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors to an existing cancer drug.

14 Aug 2024

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

14 Aug 2024

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Researchers determined the relationship between animal and dietary plant fat intake with mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes.

13 Aug 2024

Higher heme iron intake linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products - as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods - was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

13 Aug 2024

Research shows parents' eating habits directly influence children's eating behavior

Young children often display similar eating behavior as their parents, with a parent's own eating style influencing how they feed their children, research at Aston University has shown.

12 Aug 2024

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

Researchers examine sugar-sweetened beverage consumption trends among children and adolescents between 1990 and 2018.

12 Aug 2024

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Latest Diet News and Research

New risk prediction scale reveals elevated heart failure risk among American Indians

Elderly with type 2 diabetes struggle with self-care and medication adherence

UofL researchers receive $3.6 million to study the role of arsenic exposure in causing health problems

How the MIND diet may protect against dementia

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Study examines impact of reduced oxygen on weight loss and metabolic health

Chronic caffeine consumption linked to elevated heart rate and blood pressure

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Diet-derived molecules identified as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

Ketogenic diet can boost efficacy of pancreatic cancer therapy

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Higher heme iron intake linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Research shows parents' eating habits directly influence children's eating behavior

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

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