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U of U Health awarded funding to establish new Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has awarded U of U Health funding to establish a new Utah-based Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health as part of its national initiative to improve workplace wellness and safety through innovative collaborative work.

21 Sep 2021

Missing out on recommended sleep could lead to poorer snacking choices

Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices than those made by people who meet shut-eye guidelines, a new study suggests.

20 Sep 2021

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's journal Hypertension.

20 Sep 2021

Research receives $1.2 million to give Australian children the best nutritional start in life

A digital toolkit for early childcare workers, parents and families designed to ensure nutritious food is provided to children under five is being developed by University of Queensland researchers.

16 Sep 2021

Study explores empowerment approach to reduce childhood obesity in Australia

Empowering families with skills, resources and knowledge to improve their lifestyle is the focus of a University of Queensland study into reducing childhood obesity.

16 Sep 2021

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

People of advanced age who are overweight or obese with a higher level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet preserve their cognitive performance and even improve their abilities after three years, according to a new study.

16 Sep 2021

New review highlights several opportunities for improving ginsenoside production

Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce aging.

16 Sep 2021

Study identifies factors that may influence patient's likelihood to get bariatric surgeries

According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity, however the majority who are eligible for the procedure never advance to surgery.

16 Sep 2021

Nutrition and exercise program shows promise in young adults with intellectual disabilities

Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.

15 Sep 2021

Family's socio-economic status may influence children's composition of gut microbiome

Findings of a nationwide study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, suggest that a family's socio-economic status may influence children's composition of gut microbiome -; the mix of microscopic organisms within the digestive tract.

14 Sep 2021

Study introduces new surgical procedure to treat patients with congenital intestinal malrotation

A Cleveland Clinic study has introduced a new surgical procedure to treat both children and adults with congenital intestinal malrotation, an inherited disorder that can cause the intestines to twist.

14 Sep 2021

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 circulation in schools is limited

A new study discusses existing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in an educational setting.

13 Sep 2021

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

13 Sep 2021

Study reveals blood metabolites associated with dementia

Scientists in Japan have identified metabolic compounds within the blood that are associated with dementia.

12 Sep 2021

Behavioral change strategies could help curb short birth spacing in Africa

Chichi Okafor, a 30-year-old Nigerian woman, unexpectedly became pregnant again before her daughter turned six months old.

9 Sep 2021

Healthy plant-based foods may lower COVID-19 risk and severity

Although metabolic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of COVID-19, as well as an increased risk of experiencing serious symptoms once infected, the impact of diet on these risks is unknown.

9 Sep 2021

Common nutrition apps are devoid of content features dedicated to behavior change

Many consumers seek technology to support weight management efforts. Fortunately, there are many free and paid versions of nutrition smartphone apps that possess an abundance of features dedicated to dietary intake, anthropometrics, and physical activity.

8 Sep 2021

Study shows relation between good sleep-time recovery and health-promoting food habits

Good sleep-time recovery is associated with a health-promoting diet and health-promoting eating habits, as well as with lower consumption of alcohol, according to a new study investigating psychological and physiological well-being among working-age Finnish adults.

8 Sep 2021

Understanding platelets in COVID-19 may help identify diagnostic markers and treatments

Researchers in the United States and Japan have provided novel insights into the pathologic mechanisms underlying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that may aid the identification of potential diagnostic biomarkers and treatment targets.

8 Sep 2021

Study pinpoints an entirely new approach for treatment of biliary atresia

Biliary atresia is the largest cause of end-stage liver fibrosis in children and the main reason children need liver transplants. Despite many years of worldwide research, scientists have not yet found a way to prevent the condition.

7 Sep 2021

Nutrition News and Research

U of U Health awarded funding to establish new Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health

Missing out on recommended sleep could lead to poorer snacking choices

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Research receives $1.2 million to give Australian children the best nutritional start in life

Study explores empowerment approach to reduce childhood obesity in Australia

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

New review highlights several opportunities for improving ginsenoside production

Study identifies factors that may influence patient's likelihood to get bariatric surgeries

Nutrition and exercise program shows promise in young adults with intellectual disabilities

Family's socio-economic status may influence children's composition of gut microbiome

Study introduces new surgical procedure to treat patients with congenital intestinal malrotation

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 circulation in schools is limited

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Study reveals blood metabolites associated with dementia

Behavioral change strategies could help curb short birth spacing in Africa

Healthy plant-based foods may lower COVID-19 risk and severity

Common nutrition apps are devoid of content features dedicated to behavior change

Study shows relation between good sleep-time recovery and health-promoting food habits

Understanding platelets in COVID-19 may help identify diagnostic markers and treatments

Study pinpoints an entirely new approach for treatment of biliary atresia

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