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New study shows tree nuts may play a role in both weight loss and weight maintenance
New findings published in Nutrients
One cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease.
Dr. Katherine Saunders wins inaugural Women at Weill Investment Competition
The inaugural Women at Weill investment competition recently selected Intellihealth, a comprehensive medical obesity treatment…
Fasting lowers blood pressure by reshaping the gut microbiota
Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, a condition that raises the…
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Compound found in some vegetables may reduce diabetes-related kidney damage
Phenethyl isothiocyanate, derived from watercress and other cruciferous vegetables, shows benefits in rats
Designing healthy diets – with computer analysis
A new mathematical model for the interaction of bacteria in the gut could help design…
Study strengthens links between red meat and heart disease
Sophia Antipolis – 15 April 2021: An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found…
CNIO researchers discover that a drug already in use in humans corrects obesity in mice
The approach, with ,no side effects, was to treat obesity as an inflammatory disease
Schedule announced for NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE
Press passes now available for the year’s biggest virtual nutrition meeting
Family child care home providers with high diet self-efficacy are better equipped to manage stress
For individuals who care for other people’s children in their home, building self-efficacy for healthy eating is an important component of health promotion and can buffer the impact of stress on diet quality, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Leptin puts the brakes on eating via novel neurocircuit
Energy balance includes modulation of dopamine reward signaling
Weight loss changes people’s responsiveness to food marketing: study
Obesity rates have increased dramatically in developed countries over the past 40 years — and…
Diet and exercise may increase efficacy of chemotherapy for children with cancer
Pilot study suggests nutrition improves success of pediatric leukemia treatment; national trial to launch this year
Diet + exercise + chemo = increased survival in youth with leukemia
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study finds risk of detectable cancer cells decreased by 70% after one month of treatment in patients with ALL
New approach for the development of a drug treatment for obesity and the resulting diseases
The protein Asc-1 regulates whether fat-burning beige or fat-storing white adipocytes are formed, which can…
Diets high in heat-treated foods increase risk of chronic kidney disease, rat study shows
Processed foods drive intestinal barrier permeability and microvascular diseases
Exercise may help slow cognitive decline in some people with Parkinson’s disease
MINNEAPOLIS – For people with Parkinson’s disease, problems with thinking and memory skills are among…
How comorbidities increase risks for COVID patients
Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased…
Sugar not so nice for your child’s brain development
New research shows how high consumption affects learning, memory
Kids’ metabolic health can be improved with exercise during pregnancy: here’s why
BOSTON – (March 25, 2021) – A mechanism has been identified that explains how physical…
TGen-ASU review suggests added sugars are contributing to liver disease among children
Reduction in global consumption of added fructose would yield a positive impact
Common medications contain animal byproducts, study finds
No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals
Correcting altered brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression
Research has found that obesity and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety seem to…
How much peanut does it take to trigger an allergic reaction?
University of Cincinnati toxicologist says finding an ‘eliciting dose’ may help those who suffer mild or moderate allergic reactions to peanut
Rutgers study: Bariatric surgery significantly reduces cancer risk for certain patients
Researchers explore weight loss’ significant impact on cancer risk
More protein doesn’t mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults
A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a high-protein diet increased strength or muscle mass more than consuming a moderate amount of protein while training.
More protein doesn’t mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no…
When fly larvae are hungry
Does this situation appear familiar to you? You go shopping on an empty stomach and…
Moderate daily caffeine intake during pregnancy may lead to smaller birth size
Pregnant women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of as little as half a cup of…
Positive self-image and self-esteem protects against weight gain in adolescence
A new study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that the way young people view their bodies have a great impact on their BMI.
Positive self-image and self-esteem protects against weight gain in adolescence
A new study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that the way young people…
Association found between consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks and colorectal cancer risk
Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drink could increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This…
Nine potentially harmful stimulants found in supplements listing deterenol as ingredient
Study finds hidden pharmaceutical cocktails never tested in humans in 17 supplement products available in the United States
Physical activity helps curb low-grade inflammation in children
Low physical activity, unhealthy diet quality, and being overweight is the most unfavourable combination
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity
A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socialising and work.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool program less likely to be obese in adulthood
WHAT: Children in high-poverty neighborhoods who participated in a comprehensive preschool program that provided parents…
A strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning
Drinking a strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning, new study finds
New study implicates disease-driving B cells in fatty liver disease development
University of Minnesota Medical School research suggests a Western diet and changes in gut microbes turn pathogen-fighting B-cells into ‘disease-promoters’
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity
A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found…
Aging-US: Adiposity & Muscle Function: a community-based cross-sectional study
Dr. Wei-Shiung Yang from The National Taiwan University Hospital said, “The impact of muscle mass or muscle strength on functional disability has attracted high levels of attention in the medical community”
Weight changes during pandemic-related shelter-in-place
What The Study Did: Researchers investigated whether shelter-in-place orders in the United States during the…
Spanish-speaking children experience higher rate of obesity than English-speaking children
Childhood obesity also more prevalent among U.S. households with low socioeconomic status
Genetic evidence suggests men can develop PCOS-like condition
Study indicates PCOS may not be primarily a female reproductive disorder
‘Hunger hormone’ ghrelin affects monetary decision making
High ghrelin levels in healthy females predict more impulsive choices, researchers say
Semaglutide reduces excess body fat in people with obesity
Findings suggest drug has potential to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke
Maintaining Body Weight Won’t Save Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Stable Body Weight May Hide Loss of Muscle, 40 Percent Higher Risk of Premature Death
Researchers call for access to Ivermectin for young children
Millions of children weighing less than 15kg are currently denied access to Ivermectin treatment due…
Dieting suppresses ‘cellular engines’, weight loss surgery gives boost to mitochondria
Dieting impairs the energy-producing machinery of fat tissue, potentially resulting in weight regain