Research shows a few beneficial organisms could play key role in treating type 2 diabetes
PORTLAND, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have found that a few organisms in the gut microbiome play a
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Study of 50,000 people finds brown fat may protect against numerous chronic diseases
Brown fat is that magical tissue that you would want more of. Unlike white fat, which stores calories, brown fat
Read moreASN applauds release of 2020 Dietary Guidelines
Integral Role of ASN and ASN Members in DGA Development Exemplifies ASN’s Leadership in the Field of Nutrition Science
Read moreUOC to study whether intermittent fasting slows down ageing in postmenopausal women
Faculty of Health Sciences researchers Salvador Macip and Marta Massip are leading a three-year research project funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation
Read more2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend grains at all life stages
Guidelines maintain existing serving size for whole and enriched grains
Read moreLight flips genetic switch in bacteria inside transparent worms
Light-controlled genes could reveal how gut bacteria impact health
Read moreScreen time, emotional health among parents’ top concerns for children during pandemic
National poll: Cyberbullying, depression and unhealthy habits on parents’ top 10 list of worries; Black families rank racism as No.1 concern and COVID-19 as No.2
Read moreCurrent food production systems could mean far-reaching habitat loss
The global food system could drive rapid and widespread biodiversity loss if not changed, new research has found. Findings published
Read moreUVA tests ‘radically different’ approach to managing type 2 diabetes
A researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is testing what he calls a “radically different” approach to
Read moreJoin us virtually: 2021 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®
Dec. 18, 2020 — The Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®, the premier conference for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) health care providers
Read moreExercise for low back pain beneficial but no one agrees on why
Exercise is scientifically proven to provide relief from chronic low back pain (CLBP), but a new UNSW Sydney systematic review shows researchers are still unsure as to why it’s beneficial.
Read moreTalking to kids about weight: What the internet says and why researchers are wary
Researchers from WELL Center at Drexel University reviewed numerous independently published guidelines for having conversations with children about weight status for consistency, actionability and scientific support.
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