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Regular nut consumption linked with lower prevalence of abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome in seniors

Dr. Gloria Cubas Pharmacist and Dietician-Nutritionist, from the Department of Dietetics of the University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla together with Dr. Pedro Muñoz from the Department of Primary Care Management Teaching of the Cantabrian Health Service (SCS), Dr. Carolina Teresa González Antón from the Unit of Nutrition and Dietetics of the multidisciplinary Centre NEXO (Almería), Dr. Sandra Sumalla, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the European Atlantic University, Dr. Silvia Aparicio Vice-Rector of Academic Organisation and Dr. Iñaki Elío, Director of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the European Atlantic University.

7 Mar 2022

High-fat diet combined with liquid fructose intake accelerates fat accumulation in the liver

A high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease. However, if this diet is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened with liquid fructose, the accumulation of fats in the liver accelerates and hypertriglyceridemia —a cardiovascular risk factor— can appear.

4 Mar 2022

New research helps understand the costs behind popular weight loss diets

When it comes to weight loss, many of us have dabbled in the latest diets. But whether you’re cutting carbs or keeping to keto, new research from the University of South Australia shows that diet trends can cost more than your waistline and leave a hefty hole in your hip pocket.

4 Mar 2022

Consuming wine with meals linked to lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

An analysis of health data for nearly 312,400 current drinkers suggests consuming alcohol, most notably wine, with meals is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

4 Mar 2022

Resistance exercises may be a new way to promote better sleep and improve heart health

Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

3 Mar 2022

Women's diet may play a role in the development of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

Diet may play a role in the development of dangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancy among some Hispanic/Latina women, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

3 Mar 2022

Improvements needed in diagnosis and treatment of people with prediabetes, study says

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to meet the threshold for type 2 diabetes.

3 Mar 2022

Eating patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease, stroke among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Dietary patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease and stroke among various Hispanic/Latino populations in the U.S., according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

3 Mar 2022

Study suggests link between sleep apnea and joint pain in postmenopausal women

The menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for example, are higher in postmenopausal women.

2 Mar 2022

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared to women who begin menopause at the average menopause-onset age of 50 to 51 years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

1 Mar 2022

Buccal cell epigenetic biomarkers may predict preterm birth

A signature found in the cheek cells of mothers and fathers of preterm infants may help develop a test to determine whether a pregnancy may end too early.

1 Mar 2022

Alcohol consumption may be a modifiable risk factor for age-related macular degeneration

Even though Dry January is over, new research suggests you may want to consider keeping the no-alcohol challenge going all year, especially if you're among the nearly 2 million Americans who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a sight-threatening eye condition.

28 Feb 2022

Parents should know their children's cholesterol levels, expert says

Today, the main focus is on lowering high cholesterol levels in adults in order to prevent atherosclerosis. Professor Kirsten Holvenat the Department of Nutrition at the University of Osloissues a clear warning: we start the process of prevention too late, when the narrowing of arteries is already too far advanced. She advocates that parents should know the level of their children's cholesterol.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers emphasize on health-focused rather than a weight-focused approach to treating obesity

It's one of the most polarizing questions among clinicians: Is treating obesity while also reducing weight stigma and eating disorder risk mutually exclusive?

24 Feb 2022

Scientists estimate PFAS concentrations in breast milk and raise the need for more research

A Canada-U.S. research team has estimated concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in breast milk - and raise the need for more research.

24 Feb 2022

Study shows how certain RNA molecules control the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows how certain RNA molecules control the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells, a discovery that could eventually give rise to better cancer treatments. The study is published today in the journal Nature Communications.

23 Feb 2022

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

23 Feb 2022

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Leading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping due to a perceived lack of milk supply.

23 Feb 2022

Higher consumption of vegetables unlikely to affect cardiovascular disease risk, study shows

A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.

21 Feb 2022

New insights could help long-term care facilities enhance infection prevention and control measures

Findings from a study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control provide new insights that could help long-term care facilities assess the cleanliness of high-touch surfaces, and thereby enhance infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent serious diarrheal diseases and deaths among their residents.

17 Feb 2022

Nutrition News and Research

Regular nut consumption linked with lower prevalence of abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome in seniors

High-fat diet combined with liquid fructose intake accelerates fat accumulation in the liver

New research helps understand the costs behind popular weight loss diets

Consuming wine with meals linked to lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Resistance exercises may be a new way to promote better sleep and improve heart health

Women's diet may play a role in the development of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

Improvements needed in diagnosis and treatment of people with prediabetes, study says

Eating patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease, stroke among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Study suggests link between sleep apnea and joint pain in postmenopausal women

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Buccal cell epigenetic biomarkers may predict preterm birth

Alcohol consumption may be a modifiable risk factor for age-related macular degeneration

Parents should know their children's cholesterol levels, expert says

Researchers emphasize on health-focused rather than a weight-focused approach to treating obesity

Scientists estimate PFAS concentrations in breast milk and raise the need for more research

Study shows how certain RNA molecules control the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Higher consumption of vegetables unlikely to affect cardiovascular disease risk, study shows

New insights could help long-term care facilities enhance infection prevention and control measures

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