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Could eating eggs prevent dementia?

Daily egg consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults, but consuming more than two eggs daily or no eggs at all shows no significant benefit. More research is needed to explore the effects of egg consumption on cognitive health.

3 Oct 2024

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

The study reveals that increased antioxidant consumption may protect against infertility in women, addressing oxidative stress in reproductive disorders.

3 Oct 2024

Mediterranean diet significantly lowers heart failure risk, especially in women

Increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet significantly lowers the risk of heart failure, especially in women, according to a recent European meta-analysis. The diet's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are key to its protective effects.

3 Oct 2024

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

Study confirms that adherence to a ketogenic diet reduces all-cause mortality risk by 24% without increasing cardiovascular mortality in a large US cohort. Findings support KD as a beneficial intervention for long-term health.

3 Oct 2024

How does a vegan diet in pregnancy affect mother and baby?

A systematic review explores the impact of a vegan diet on maternal and fetal outcomes, revealing mixed results on birth weight and nutrient intake, calling for further research.

2 Oct 2024

Plant polyphenols: The secret to living longer and healthy aging?

Plant polyphenols show promise in combating aging, supporting mitochondrial health and reducing inflammation, potentially improving quality of life for seniors.

2 Oct 2024

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

1 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover new disease-linked microbial species through pan-body microbiome analysis

Researchers in Germany conducted a pan-body microbiome analysis, uncovering new microbial species and potential therapies linked to diseases, with implications for diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.

1 Oct 2024

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

A professionally-diverse panel of medical and nutrition experts have proposed a set of recommended nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees.

30 Sep 2024

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Researchers assess the role of liraglutide in regulating iron metabolism in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis.

30 Sep 2024

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Research indicates that high flavonoid intake is linked to a lower risk of NAFLD, with apples and tea showing significant protective effects on liver health.

30 Sep 2024

Owlstone Medical launches Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas® to unlock disease biomarkers in human breath

The Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas offers a comprehensive catalog of volatile organic compounds, enhancing understanding of breath biomarkers in health and disease.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 30 Sep 2024

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Researchers mapped the biological influences on 4,775 plasma proteins, revealing the interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with key implications for disease biomarkers and drug targets.

30 Sep 2024

Diet and gut dysbiosis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Review highlights how gut dysbiosis and dietary factors are linked to rheumatoid arthritis, influencing disease progression and inflammation. Researchers explore how specific diets may help modulate the gut microbiome to improve symptoms.

29 Sep 2024

Liver receptor mutations linked to liver dysfunction, cholesterol accumulation, and hepatitis

Damaging LXRα variants are linked to liver cholesterol buildup and hepatitis, emphasizing the receptor's importance in cholesterol sensing and liver function.

27 Sep 2024

Gut bacteria influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the balance of bacteria in the gut can influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice.

26 Sep 2024

Study offers new insight into the link between oral microbiome and head and neck cancers

More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows.

26 Sep 2024

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Since 1990, the rise in childhood overweight and obesity has surged across every continent, almost doubling in prevalence. While the United States has the highest prevalence, other nations are not far behind.

26 Sep 2024

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

Researchers from Germany and France uncover how ultra-processed foods impact metabolism in adolescents and young adults by analyzing urine and plasma biomarkers. Their findings suggest potential health risks linked to frequent consumption of processed foods.

26 Sep 2024

High rate of iron deficiency among pregnant women in Ireland revealed

Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by their third trimester, a University College Cork (UCC) study reveals.

26 Sep 2024

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Could eating eggs prevent dementia?

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

Mediterranean diet significantly lowers heart failure risk, especially in women

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

How does a vegan diet in pregnancy affect mother and baby?

Plant polyphenols: The secret to living longer and healthy aging?

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

Researchers uncover new disease-linked microbial species through pan-body microbiome analysis

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Owlstone Medical launches Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas® to unlock disease biomarkers in human breath

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Diet and gut dysbiosis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Liver receptor mutations linked to liver dysfunction, cholesterol accumulation, and hepatitis

Gut bacteria influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice

Study offers new insight into the link between oral microbiome and head and neck cancers

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

High rate of iron deficiency among pregnant women in Ireland revealed

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