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Seed oils are best choice for improving cholesterol

If you want to lower your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, called LDL or, colloquially, "bad cholesterol," the research is clear about one thing: You should exchange saturated fats with unsaturated fat. If you want to know what you should use to sauté your dinner, that's a harder question to answer. Many of the studies establishing that mono- and polyunsaturated fats are better for blood lipids than saturated fats swapped out one food source at a time, making it hard to tell which of a plethora of vegetable oils might be most beneficial.

9 Oct 2018

Research explores how community efforts can help fight childhood obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five US school-age children and young people ages 6 to 19 years suffers from obesity, a tripling of such numbers since the 1970s.

9 Oct 2018

Prenatal inflammation may explain why some infants are more prone to neonatal sepsis

Each year 15 million infants are born preterm and face high risks of short- and long-term complications, including sepsis, severe inflammation of the gut, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

9 Oct 2018

Complexity of work environment limits nurses from achieving a healthy lifestyle

Research among nurses reports fewer than 10 percent meet physical activity guidelines and eat a healthy diet. The American Nurses Association underscored this issue by declaring 2017 as the Year of the Healthy Nurse.

8 Oct 2018

Researchers identify neurons essential for normal sleep

Two decades ago, Clifford B. Saper, MD/PhD, Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and colleagues discovered a set of nerve cells they thought might be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing it to sleep.

8 Oct 2018

Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone health, concludes study

Despite recommendations from governmental bodies around the world, vitamin D supplements do not benefit bone health. The conclusion follows one of the largest reviews ever of vitamin D.

5 Oct 2018

Energy drink users have greater exposure to digital marketing than non-users, shows study

Energy drinks represent a new category of nonalcoholic beverage with global sales of over USD 50 billion. Containing caffeine as a main ingredient, energy drinks are a central part of partying and sporting culture.

5 Oct 2018

Tarragon and bitter melon supplements may be less helpful for women than men

Russian tarragon and bitter melon supplements may be less helpful for women than men when it comes to combating metabolic syndrome, whose symptoms include high blood sugar, high blood pressure and excess fat around the waist.

5 Oct 2018

Working with Next Health World Innovation Forum to build a healthier future

The Innovation Forum is partnering with the Milner Therapeutics Institute in 2019 for the Next Health World Innovation Forum – a new international healthcare conference taking place from 26-27 June 2019, in Cambridge, UK.

4 Oct 2018

Newly discovered compounds may explain whole grain health benefits

Scientists have discovered new compounds that may explain whole grain health benefits, reports a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland.

3 Oct 2018

Researchers insert just enough human DNA into mice to study preterm birth

Preterm birth remains a global epidemic linked to a lifetime of potential health complications. It also is difficult to study in living creatures--especially the uniquely precise biology of preterm birth in humans.

3 Oct 2018

New data highlights GPs’ vital role to support parents with feeding concerns

High levels of anxiety, feelings of guilt and loneliness leave some new parents feeling overwhelmed. New data from leading child health and nutrition experts the Infant & Toddler Forum highlights the vital role GPs can play in supporting parents through that important first year.

3 Oct 2018

Nutrition News and Research

Seed oils are best choice for improving cholesterol

Research explores how community efforts can help fight childhood obesity

Prenatal inflammation may explain why some infants are more prone to neonatal sepsis

Complexity of work environment limits nurses from achieving a healthy lifestyle

Researchers identify neurons essential for normal sleep

Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone health, concludes study

Energy drink users have greater exposure to digital marketing than non-users, shows study

Tarragon and bitter melon supplements may be less helpful for women than men

Working with Next Health World Innovation Forum to build a healthier future

Newly discovered compounds may explain whole grain health benefits

Researchers insert just enough human DNA into mice to study preterm birth

New data highlights GPs’ vital role to support parents with feeding concerns

USDA scientist tries to naturally enhance minerals of wheat flours

Researchers study how proliferation of gluten-free industry affects people with celiac disease

Sexual harassment and assault may have negative health consequences, finds study

Pesticides used in food, tobacco products place children and smokers in potential risk

New best practice recommendations to verify NG feeding tube location in pediatrics

Simple way to measure abdominal obesity index

Bacteria living inside the nose linked to type, severity of cold symptoms

Research findings could bring relief to millions of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

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