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Cruciferous vegetables may offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease management

Study evaluates the role of cruciferous vegetables and their bioactive components in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease through in vitro, in vivo, and preliminary clinical investigations, suggesting a promising therapeutic avenue.

21 Apr 2024

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Obesity has become a pressing worldwide health issue, with rates steadily rising over recent decades.

18 Apr 2024

Optimize postprandial glycemic control with tailored exercise prescriptions

Researchers elucidate various exercise parameters influence post-meal glucose responses in healthy and diabetic individuals.

18 Apr 2024

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

The role of yogurt as a nutritious food in preventing and managing diabetes and obesity.

18 Apr 2024

Penn State study examines how a person's telomeres are affected by caloric restriction

Penn State researchers may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery of how diet impacts aging.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viremia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.

17 Apr 2024

1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes developed functional limitations during the pandemic

Researchers found that approximately 1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes and no pre-pandemic functional limitations developed functional limitations for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Researchers highlighted the nutraceutical potential of piquin chili, focusing on its rich content of capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.

17 Apr 2024

Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials

Priya Venkatesan discusses in Nature Medicine how dietary interventions can prevent or delay diseases, highlighting the reemergence of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials.

17 Apr 2024

Managing diabetes with probiotics and synbiotics

Systematic review in Clinical Nutrition analyzed randomized trials to assess the impact of prebiotics and synbiotics on glycemic control in diabetes, revealing significant benefits in fasting glucose, serum insulin, and HbA1C levels.

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

Study examines how increasing plant protein intake affects nutritional adequacy in Americans, revealing shifts in vitamin and mineral sufficiency across age groups as plant-based diets become more prevalent.

15 Apr 2024

Early legume intake linked to better nutrition in toddlers

Study reveals that young children consuming legumes like beans and lentils exhibit improved diet quality, enhancing their nutritional intake significantly during the critical first two years of life.

15 Apr 2024

Poverty and low socioeconomic status affect cognitive development, mental health

What determines mental health, school performance, and even cognitive development? A new review in De Gruyter's Reviews in the Neurosciences suggests that poverty and low socioeconomic status (SES) are key contributory factors.

15 Apr 2024

New research links high MMA levels to abdominal aortic calcification

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Methylmalonic acid (MMA) buildup has recently been suggested to contribute to the onset of both age-related conditions and cardiovascular disorders.

15 Apr 2024

Moderate vitamin E, C, and β-carotene intake reduces type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers review the effect of vitamins C and E, as well as β-carotene, on the risk of type 2 diabetes.

15 Apr 2024

More than Mediterranean: Exploring and acknowledging the benefits of diverse cultural and nutritional heritages

How traditional diets followed by African, Asian, and Latin American communities are associated with diet quality and health.

15 Apr 2024

Breast milk's secret weapon against RSV revealed in new study

Researchers explored how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), suggesting that these components in breast milk may prevent or reduce the severity of RSV infections through multiple mechanisms including gut microbiome modulation and direct antiviral actions.

15 Apr 2024

Nutrition News and Research

Cruciferous vegetables may offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease management

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Optimize postprandial glycemic control with tailored exercise prescriptions

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

Penn State study examines how a person's telomeres are affected by caloric restriction

Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes developed functional limitations during the pandemic

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials

Managing diabetes with probiotics and synbiotics

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

Early legume intake linked to better nutrition in toddlers

Poverty and low socioeconomic status affect cognitive development, mental health

New research links high MMA levels to abdominal aortic calcification

Moderate vitamin E, C, and β-carotene intake reduces type 2 diabetes risk

More than Mediterranean: Exploring and acknowledging the benefits of diverse cultural and nutritional heritages

Breast milk's secret weapon against RSV revealed in new study

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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