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Using a salt substitute can help lower blood pressure in rural India

Replacing regular common salt consumed by hypertensive patients in rural areas with a salt substitute can have a significant impact in terms of lowering their blood pressure, a new study by The George Institute for Global Health has revealed.

30 Mar 2021

Long-term, regular use of baby aspirin may reduce risk of colorectal cancer death

Long-term, regular use of baby aspirin-;at least 15 times per month-;prior to a diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) may reduce the risk of death from the disease by limiting the spread of cancerous tumors pre-diagnosis, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer researchers.

29 Mar 2021

Adults carrying MRSA bacteria are twice as likely to die within the next decade

A University of Florida study of middle-aged and older adults finds those who unknowingly carry methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, on their skin are twice as likely to die within the next decade as people who do not have the bacteria.

27 Mar 2021

Researchers identify neural circuit involved in reciprocally regulating weight gain and depression

Research has found that obesity and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety seem to often go hand in hand.

26 Mar 2021

Scientists estimate the amount of peanut protein that will elicit an allergic reaction

An estimated 6 million Americans may suffer from peanut allergies. Tiny amounts of peanut protein can lead to hives, itching, tingling in the mouth, shortness of breath or nausea within minutes.

26 Mar 2021

New ‘SINT1A‘ study explores potential of a probiotic to prevent type 1 diabetes in children

Type 1 diabetes is the most common metabolic disease in children and adolescents worldwide. It can be particularly dangerous as often there is no diagnosis until severe and sometimes life-threatening symptoms have already developed.

26 Mar 2021

High-fiber diet can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake

A short-term intervention in daily fiber consumption can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake, according to a study led by University of California, Irvine researchers. The research was recently published by the American Society for Microbiology.

26 Mar 2021

Children in low- and middle-income countries face an increased risk of delayed development

Child development can be vastly improved by providing pregnant women and caregivers of children with an integrated intervention that consists of improved water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), nutrition, mental health care and lead exposure prevention, says a study conducted in Bangladesh.

26 Mar 2021

Taking fish oil provides health benefits only if you have the right genetic makeup, shows study

Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup.

26 Mar 2021

Study examines the health effects of diet and resistance training in 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.

25 Mar 2021

Frequent consumption of outside meals linked to all-cause mortality

Dining out is a popular activity worldwide, but there has been little research into its association with health outcomes. Investigators looked at the association between eating out and risk of death and concluded that eating out very frequently is significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause death, which warrants further investigation.

25 Mar 2021

New recommendations to improve “mother's own milk” for premature infants

For premature infants who can't breastfeed on their own, "mother's own milk" (MOM) is by far the best nutrition. There's an urgent need for effective ways to increase the relatively low rates of MOM feeding for preterm infants born to Black and Hispanic mothers.

25 Mar 2021

Statement on the worsening humanitarian situation in Tigray region of Ethiopia

Amid a worsening humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, reports of indiscriminate and targeted attacks against civilians, including rape and other horrific forms of sexual violence, continue to surface. This must stop.

24 Mar 2021

Genetic variation that regulates iron metabolism may enhance endurance performance in athletes

A genetic variation that regulates iron metabolism may enhance athletes' endurance performance, researchers at the University of Toronto have shown.

24 Mar 2021

Current food classification systems for processed foods lack consistency and consensus

Current food classification systems for processed foods lack consistency and consensus often leading to confusion and debate even amongst scientists, a new study in the journal Trends in Food Science & Technology, reports.

24 Mar 2021

Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks could raise colorectal cancer risk

Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drink could increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This was the conclusion of a large study undertaken by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, based on questionnaires about food behaviors completed by around 8,000 people in Spain.

23 Mar 2021

Vigorous physical activity can curb adiposity-induced low-grade inflammation in children

According to a recent Finnish study, accumulating more brisk and vigorous physical activity can curb adiposity-induced low-grade inflammation.

23 Mar 2021

Consumption of processed meat associated with increased risk of dementia

Scientists from the University of Leeds's Nutritional Epidemiology Group used data from 500,000 people, discovering that consuming a 25g serving of processed meat a day, the equivalent to one rasher of bacon, is associated with a 44% increased risk of developing the disease.

21 Mar 2021

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021 features the hottest science in prevention of heart disease

Stay tuned for the hottest science in the prevention of heart disease at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

20 Mar 2021

Study reveals worsening health profiles in Gen X and Gen Y

Recent generations show a worrying decline in health compared to their parents and grandparents when they were the same age, a new national study reveals.

19 Mar 2021

Nutrition News and Research

Using a salt substitute can help lower blood pressure in rural India

Long-term, regular use of baby aspirin may reduce risk of colorectal cancer death

Adults carrying MRSA bacteria are twice as likely to die within the next decade

Researchers identify neural circuit involved in reciprocally regulating weight gain and depression

Scientists estimate the amount of peanut protein that will elicit an allergic reaction

New ‘SINT1A‘ study explores potential of a probiotic to prevent type 1 diabetes in children

High-fiber diet can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake

Children in low- and middle-income countries face an increased risk of delayed development

Taking fish oil provides health benefits only if you have the right genetic makeup, shows study

Study examines the health effects of diet and resistance training in middle-aged adults

Frequent consumption of outside meals linked to all-cause mortality

New recommendations to improve “mother's own milk” for premature infants

Statement on the worsening humanitarian situation in Tigray region of Ethiopia

Genetic variation that regulates iron metabolism may enhance endurance performance in athletes

Current food classification systems for processed foods lack consistency and consensus

Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks could raise colorectal cancer risk

Vigorous physical activity can curb adiposity-induced low-grade inflammation in children

Consumption of processed meat associated with increased risk of dementia

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021 features the hottest science in prevention of heart disease

Study reveals worsening health profiles in Gen X and Gen Y

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