Mediterranean Diet News and Research

Latest Mediterranean Diet News and Research

Keto and Mediterranean diets are good for controlling blood glucose levels and aiding weight loss

A low-carbohydrate diet is generally recommended for people who have Type 2 diabetes or who are at risk of developing the disease.

20 Jul 2022

Pfizer’s SARS-CoV-2 vaccine does not affect the honeymoon phase of type 1 diabetes

In a new study, researchers reported that Pfizer’s BNT162b2 vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 does not affect the honeymoon phase of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

13 Jul 2022

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

A recent study discusses the current national nutritional recommendations from the viewpoint of the gut microbiota.

14 Jun 2022

Gut microbiome may be the "black box" of nutrition research

In a recent paper published in the Cell journal, researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada, and the University College Cork, Ireland, analyzed the current nutritional guidelines for gut microbiota.

13 Jun 2022

How does diet affect COVID-19?

Scientists review the current research on how changes in diet can affect infection with SARS-CoV-2.

19 May 2022

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Today, many people struggle to make healthy food and beverage choices in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

10 May 2022

Healthy Mediterranean diet helps young men to beat depression

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects approximately 1 million Australians each year. It is a significant risk factor for suicide, the leading cause of death in young adults.

9 May 2022

Effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes

A new study explores the effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes.

5 May 2022

Mediterranean-style diet could reduce preeclampsia risk by at least 20%

A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study that surveyed a racially diverse group of more than 8,000 women has added to evidence that following a Mediterranean-style diet could lower the risk of preeclampsia by at least 20%.

20 Apr 2022

Cardiovascular risk factors linked to higher risk of depression in older adults

Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk of depression in older adults, according to a new study published April 13 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sandra Martín-Peláez of University of Granada, Spain, and colleagues.

13 Apr 2022

Higher avocado intake associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in US adults

The current study looks at how avocado intake is related to the total CVD, CHD, and stroke risk, using data from two studies, namely, the NHS and the HPFS.

1 Apr 2022

Study supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events

Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

30 Mar 2022

TTUHSC secures $1.87 million grant to investigate the impact of vitamin A depletion on Alzheimer’s disease

Ongoing research suggests that an accumulation of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the area of the brain known as the hippocampal dentate gyrus may begin early on in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

21 Mar 2022

New research helps understand the costs behind popular weight loss diets

When it comes to weight loss, many of us have dabbled in the latest diets. But whether you’re cutting carbs or keeping to keto, new research from the University of South Australia shows that diet trends can cost more than your waistline and leave a hefty hole in your hip pocket.

4 Mar 2022

Eating patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease, stroke among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Dietary patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease and stroke among various Hispanic/Latino populations in the U.S., according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

3 Mar 2022

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality in adults over 65

A greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet which had been assessed through an index made with biomarkers during a 20-year scientific monitoring is associated with a lower mortality in adults over 65.

20 Jan 2022

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

A study found that the Mediterranean diet, when combined with non-smoking and regular physical activity, can lower susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2.

22 Dec 2021

Chronic exposure to particulate matter linked with high blood pressure

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually.

4 Dec 2021

Industrially processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or a fatal stroke

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health concern for their potential adverse effects on health. Now a study by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli (Italy) explores the health effects of a large dietary share of ultra-processed food on people already suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

30 Nov 2021

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

A recent review of research published in the journal Diseases has shown that anti-inflammatory diets can be useful in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or reducing the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

3 Nov 2021

Mediterranean Diet News and Research

Latest Mediterranean Diet News and Research

Keto and Mediterranean diets are good for controlling blood glucose levels and aiding weight loss

Pfizer’s SARS-CoV-2 vaccine does not affect the honeymoon phase of type 1 diabetes

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

Gut microbiome may be the "black box" of nutrition research

How does diet affect COVID-19?

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Healthy Mediterranean diet helps young men to beat depression

Effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes

Mediterranean-style diet could reduce preeclampsia risk by at least 20%

Cardiovascular risk factors linked to higher risk of depression in older adults

Higher avocado intake associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in US adults

Study supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events

TTUHSC secures $1.87 million grant to investigate the impact of vitamin A depletion on Alzheimer’s disease

New research helps understand the costs behind popular weight loss diets

Eating patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease, stroke among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality in adults over 65

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

Chronic exposure to particulate matter linked with high blood pressure

Industrially processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or a fatal stroke

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

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