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UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota
The U.S. obesity epidemic continues to have profound impacts on individuals’ health and socioeconomic well-being. Hispanic communities—constituting close to 19%…
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Sensors that monitor salivary metabolic changes to rapidly diagnose diabetes
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers developed a sensor for non-invasive glucose determination in body fluids such…
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Ramadan fasting reshapes gut microbiome
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Microbiology, scientists from the Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University in Istanbul, Turkey,…
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How well do Americans eat for the planet? New index reveals gaps and opportunities in sustainable diets
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a group of researchers utilized the newly developed…
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Early feeding practices key to shaping lifelong oral microbiome
A recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology explores how the oral microbiome develops in infants, focusing on…
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Toddler diet quality covered in the latest version of the Healthy Eating Index
In four articles in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, leading nutrition experts describe and evaluate the…
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Smart capsules: the future of gut health diagnosis and monitoring?
In a recent review published in the journal Gut, researchers discussed using smart and robotic capsules for sampling and sensing…
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Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk
In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, researchers used a long-term, large cohort study design to…
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COVID-19 pushed upstate New Yorkers to embrace backyard farming
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers at Cornell University evaluated the impact of coronavirus disease…
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Almonds can be part of a healthy weight loss diet, research shows
When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they’re high in protein, they’re also…
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Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explored the published literature about hemp seeds to understand their nutritional…
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Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention
In a recent review published in Foods, a group of authors assessed the influence of Brazilian native fruits and their…
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Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies
In a recent report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers compiled information on the devastating health consequences and…
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Is sucralose the safer sweetener for your gut health?
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, a group of researchers evaluated the impact of sucrose versus sucralose…
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Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure
In a recent study published in the eBioMedicine journal, researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility. Study:…
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The anti-metastatic and anti-proliferation impact of dandelion extract on breast cancer cells
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the anti-metastatic and anti-proliferative properties of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA)…
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The science behind lifestyle’s role in preventing depression
Given the rising rates of depression, a recent paper in Nature Mental Health looks at the effect of a range…
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Adult food literacy program effective in producing positive changes across dietary behaviors
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its…
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Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers explored the effect of adjustable lifestyle habits on…
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Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors
A recent Cell Death and Disease study evaluated the effect of ketogenic dietary intervention on neuroendocrine tumors. Study: Metabolic intervention by low…
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Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, and frequent social connection…
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How your sugar fix affects your vitamins: Surprising link between added sugar and nutrient intake
A study published in the journal Nutrients describes the impact of added sugar intake from different sources on the intake…
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Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults
The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized,…
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Emulsifiers and heart health: a prospective cohort study reveals associations
In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers examined the relationships between the intake of food emulsifiers and cardiovascular disease…
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Can brown fat really keep you slim? New study digs into the science of diet-induced thermogenesis
In a recent study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, researchers discuss diet-induced thermogenesis and determine…
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High dietary intake of added sugars could increase the risk of coronary heart disease
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers examined the associations between individual dietary sugar…
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Low-fat vegan diet can lead to a savings of more than $500 a year
Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a…
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Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?
In a recent article published in the Frontiers in Public Health Journal, researchers evaluated whether adopting a healthy diet, such as…
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Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Aging reduces metabolism and clearance, which leads to an increase in oxidative and inflammatory stress in the body. An individual’s…
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Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet
Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new KI study published in the…
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Link between daily diet soda and aspartame intake in early life with autism in males
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the association between maternal daily consumption of diet sodas or aspartame…
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Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is becoming a common pregnancy complication worldwide. Its management has been the focus of much research.…
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Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma
New research points to a novel potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in the offspring.…
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How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges
A cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet – including whole…
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Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk
A recent Nutrients journal study evaluated how the combination of Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) supplement and dairy foods affected the gut microbiome in…
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Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer
In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers evaluated associations of breast cancer incidence with different dietary phosphate levels. Study: High…
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High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota
In a recent study published in the Nature Communications Journal, researchers explored the role of diet in controlling the structure…
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An update on the health benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet (MD), which is widely recognized as one of the healthiest…
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MFGM and milk protein may improve physical functioning of the elderly, study shows
Leading Finnish dairy company Valio collaborated with top nutritional scientists in a new study about the effects of MFGM and…
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The role played by the gut microbiome in metabolizing selected sweeteners
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers summarized the current evidence on the role of the gut microbiome in…
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NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women
The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded a R01 $3 million grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic)…
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Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity in Chinese adults
In a recent article published in BMC Public Health, researchers analyzed China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) data collected between 2004 and…
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Prolonged pain after myocardial infarctions associated with increase in risk of all-cause mortality
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers from Sweden examined the association between…
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Could plant-based diets help treat cardiovascular diseases?
In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers identified a knowledge gap about the molecular mechanisms by which plant-based diets…
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What is the effect of a workplace-based nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to Mediterranean diet principles at 12 months?
A recent JAMA Network Open study assessed the impact of nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to the Mediterranean diet among US…
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The cognitive effects of the MIND diet
A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the effects of a three-year dietary intervention on…
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Vegetarianism: what are the health benefits?
In a recent special issue published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the health benefits of vegetarian diets. Study: Vegetarians: Past,…
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The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers conducted a large cohort prospective study to investigate the associations between…
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Healthy diet and organized sports linked to better reasoning skills in children
Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study conducted at the…
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The mutual health benefits resulting from the relationship between owners and their dogs
In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers highlighted the mutual health benefits for dogs and their…
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