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Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.

4 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Study evaluated the impact of daily coffee extract supplementation on cognitive function over two years in older adults, finding no significant improvement in global or domain-specific cognitive function compared to a placebo, but suggestive benefits in those with poorer baseline diet quality.

3 Jan 2024

Spicing up the fight: Saffron's powerful impact on prostate cancer revealed

Saffron-treated prostate cancer (PCa) cells.

3 Jan 2024

Large-scale study uncovers modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia

Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia.

26 Dec 2023

MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices

Christmas and New Year is a time when we particularly want to keep well and stay safe. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has set out 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices.

21 Dec 2023

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.

20 Dec 2023

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

A Nutrients journal study models the impact of dietary changes on triglyceride levels in women of reproductive age, showing significant reductions with increased intake of minimally processed foods and omega-3-rich foods.

20 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Adjuvant therapies to help infertile women conceive by IVF - especially those whose treatments have been unsuccessful in the past - are now a common feature both before and during the treatment cycle.

20 Dec 2023

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

A study in the journal Genes highlights how a leaky gut can lead to depressive disorders through changes in gut microbiota-derived metabolites, emphasizing the role of diet, environmental factors, and probiotics in managing these conditions.

18 Dec 2023

Food deserts and budget constraints hinder healthy choices for SNAP recipients

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation's largest nutrition program, helping 41 million participants afford "nutritious food essential to health and well-being."

15 Dec 2023

U.S. adults get a third of daily added sugar from snacking, research shows

Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day's calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests.

15 Dec 2023

Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signalling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women.

15 Dec 2023

Can vitamin C reduce the severity of the common cold?

The effect of vitamin C supplementation on common cold severity and duration.

13 Dec 2023

Daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers and bone loss effects

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signaling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women.

12 Dec 2023

Synbiotic formula shows promise in reducing long COVID symptoms

Study finds that the synbiotic preparation SIM01 significantly reduces post-acute COVID-19 syndrome symptoms in patients, including fatigue, memory issues, and gastrointestinal distress, indicating its potential as a treatment for long COVID.

11 Dec 2023

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12 – an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) – and multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease in which the body's immune system attacks the CNS and which can produce neurodegeneration.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Researchers secondary analyzed the NiPPeR randomized clinical trial (RCT) data to assess maternal vitamin levels pre-conception, during pregnancy, and post-delivery and also explored the impact of vitamin supplementation before and during gestation.

11 Dec 2023

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Spicing up the fight: Saffron's powerful impact on prostate cancer revealed

Large-scale study uncovers modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia

MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

Food deserts and budget constraints hinder healthy choices for SNAP recipients

U.S. adults get a third of daily added sugar from snacking, research shows

Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

Can vitamin C reduce the severity of the common cold?

Daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers and bone loss effects

Synbiotic formula shows promise in reducing long COVID symptoms

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

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