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Researchers identify first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia

A nationwide consortium of researchers has identified the first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia, a mysterious liver disease that is the leading cause for liver transplantation in children.

5 Mar 2019

Study estimates health and economic costs of stubble burning air pollution in India

Living in districts with air pollution from intense crop residue burning is a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection, especially among children less than five years, in northern India.

4 Mar 2019

Failty evaluation can help determine patient's physical fitness for nonurgent operation

Frailty, a decline in function and resistance to short-term stress that typically occurs in old age, is linked to more complications after an operation among adults of all ages, according to researchers of a large new study published as an "article in press" on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons website in advance of print.

2 Mar 2019

Tracking daily food consumption using free app leads to weight loss

Without following a particular diet, overweight people who tracked daily food consumption using a free smartphone app lost a significant amount of weight in a new Duke University study.

1 Mar 2019

Lactose-free, reduced-carbohydrate milk does not improve outcomes in severely malnourished children

Treating hospitalized, severely malnourished children with a lactose-free, reduced-carbohydrate milk formula does not improve clinical outcomes, according to a study published February 26 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Robert Bandsma of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, James Berkley of the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya, and colleagues.

28 Feb 2019

Changes in food variety, portion size over time potentially increased obesity epidemic

Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago.

28 Feb 2019

Ultrasonography of calcaneus offers comparable results to those obtained by DXA

In a study that could lead to wide use of inexpensive ultrasound screenings for osteoporosis, researchers found data from ultrasonography of the calcaneus was equal to data gathered using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, which is considered the gold standard for assessing bone health.

26 Feb 2019

Study shows benefits of including red raspberries in the diet of people with pre-diabetes

A study released today from the Illinois Institute of Technology shows the benefits of including red raspberries in the diet of individuals with pre-diabetes and insulin resistance.

26 Feb 2019

Study: Quality of fruits/vegetables at dollar stores just as good as regular grocery store produce

When you hear about dollar discount stores, the first thought that comes to mind likely isn't groceries for you and your family.

22 Feb 2019

Study doesn’t find enough evidence related to effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

The study, carried out by the UGR professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ángel Gil and his research team, has been published in the scientific journal 'Advances in Nutrition'

21 Feb 2019

News study reanalyzes the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

There is currently not enough evidence related to the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on appetite, short‑term intake, and risk of suffering from cancer or diabetes, as shown by a study recently published in the scientific journal 'Advances in Nutrition'.

21 Feb 2019

Unhealthy diet linked to poor mental health

A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality -- regardless of personal characteristics such as gender age, education, age, marital status and income level.

21 Feb 2019

Scientists can monitor brain activity to predict epileptic seizures few minutes in advance

Elizabeth Delacruz can't crawl or toddle around like most youngsters nearing their second birthday.

21 Feb 2019

Over 1 in 3 adults miss the mark on protein, finds study

Walk into any grocery store and you'll find high-protein products dominating shelf space throughout the aisles. The benefits of protein are well established, and it's widely recognized as a key nutrient to a healthy, active lifestyle.

20 Feb 2019

Strong social support may reduce cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

Having good friends can save your life, as a study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative demonstrates how strong social support may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.

20 Feb 2019

Study reveals major sex differences in management of cardiovascular risk factors among U.S. adults

"The good news is that, since the Millennium, there have been reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol levels and in rates of smoking across adults in the United States.

20 Feb 2019

Study suggests new treatment strategy for deadly brain cancer

In a study of mice and human brain tumors researchers at the University of the Michigan, Ann Arbor, searched for new treatments by exploring the reasons why some patients with gliomas live remarkably longer than others.

19 Feb 2019

Female adolescent blood donors more likely to have iron deficiency and related anemia

Female adolescent blood donors are more likely to have low iron stores and iron deficiency anemia than adult female blood donors and nondonors, which could have significant negative consequences on their developing brains, a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests.

19 Feb 2019

Scanning children's teeth may predict future mental health issues

A new study has found that scanning children’s teeth could help to predict their risk of developing mental health problems later in life.

18 Feb 2019

Chilean food regulations are changing food perceptions and purchasing habits, study suggests

Food regulations targeted at reducing obesity make a positive impact on those most likely to purchase the family's food - mothers.

17 Feb 2019

Nutrition News and Research

Researchers identify first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia

Study estimates health and economic costs of stubble burning air pollution in India

Failty evaluation can help determine patient's physical fitness for nonurgent operation

Tracking daily food consumption using free app leads to weight loss

Lactose-free, reduced-carbohydrate milk does not improve outcomes in severely malnourished children

Changes in food variety, portion size over time potentially increased obesity epidemic

Ultrasonography of calcaneus offers comparable results to those obtained by DXA

Study shows benefits of including red raspberries in the diet of people with pre-diabetes

Study: Quality of fruits/vegetables at dollar stores just as good as regular grocery store produce

Study doesn’t find enough evidence related to effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

News study reanalyzes the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

Unhealthy diet linked to poor mental health

Scientists can monitor brain activity to predict epileptic seizures few minutes in advance

Over 1 in 3 adults miss the mark on protein, finds study

Strong social support may reduce cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

Study reveals major sex differences in management of cardiovascular risk factors among U.S. adults

Study suggests new treatment strategy for deadly brain cancer

Female adolescent blood donors more likely to have iron deficiency and related anemia

Scanning children's teeth may predict future mental health issues

Chilean food regulations are changing food perceptions and purchasing habits, study suggests

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