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Researchers achieve new step towards treatment of myotubular myopathy using gene therapy

A team of researchers in France, led by Dr. Ana Buj-Bello (Genethon/Inserm) and teams at the University of Washington and Harvard Medical School in the United States, achieved a new step towards the treatment of myotubular myopathy by gene therapy.

5 Apr 2017

Multivitamin use not linked to risk of major cardiovascular disease events

More than half of older American adults take a daily multivitamin supplement, but evidence of any clear health benefits is scarce.

5 Apr 2017

Insilico Medicine announces launch of intelligently-formulated nutraceuticals in Europe

Insilico Medicine, Inc, a big data analytics company applying latest advances in deep learning to drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research today announced that the line of nutraceuticals developed in collaboration with Life Extension will be available across Europe.

5 Apr 2017

Eating potassium-rich foods could be key to lowering blood pressure

Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas -; and even coffee -; could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

5 Apr 2017

Low normalized grip strength linked to cardiometabolic diseases and disabilities in adults

A simple test to determine a person's grip strength may be a predictor of developing metabolic disorders in middle or older age, a new cross-continental study has found.

5 Apr 2017

Oral tumeric spray by BetterYou honored at the Natural and Organic Awards 2017

Harnessing the well-documented healing properties of Turmeric with superior absorption, the world’s first Turmeric Oral Spray has been honoured at one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies.

From BetterYou Ltd 4 Apr 2017

Parents' income and educational level linked to children's physical activity, screen time

Parents' income and educational level are associated with their children's physical activity and screen time, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

3 Apr 2017

Study reports rising thyroid cancer incidence among Hispanics, African Americans and young people

In the United States, thyroid cancer incidence is rising among young people as well as Hispanics and African Americans, a new study reports. Results of this research will be presented in a poster Monday, April 3, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Legumes are a food group rich in B vitamins, contain different beneficial minerals (calcium, potassium and magnesium) and sizeable amounts of fibre and are regarded as a low-glycemic index food, which means that blood glucose levels increase only slowly after consumption.

30 Mar 2017

School bullies and their victims more likely to be preoccupied with weight loss, research shows

Professor Dieter Wolke and Dr Kirsty Lee, in the Department of Psychology, discovered that teenagers who are involved in bullying in any way -- from bullies, to their victims, to those who both bully and get bullied -- are more likely to develop concerns about their eating and exercise behaviours, and become preoccupied with losing weight.

29 Mar 2017

Eating peanuts with high-fat meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases

Eating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases which can lead to heart attacks and stroke, according to an international team of researchers at The Pennsylvania State University.

29 Mar 2017

Infantile vitamin B1 deficiency affects motor function, balance in children

A new Tel Aviv University study published in Maternal and Child Nutrition found that infantile Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency severely affected the motor function of preschoolers who were fed faulty formula in the first year of their lives.

29 Mar 2017

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant.

29 Mar 2017

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

In a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies published in BMC Medicine, researchers looked at the association of nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), total cancer, and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults.

29 Mar 2017

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.

28 Mar 2017

New probiotic may help combat negative health effects of adrenaline surges

U.S. sailors and Marines face continuous periods of excessive stress in "fight-or-flight" situations, triggering surges of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters, often known as an adrenaline rush.

28 Mar 2017

Popular cookbooks offer readers little useful advice about reducing food-safety risks, study finds

Liver damage caused by low protein diet can be repaired, study finds

Damage caused to the liver by a low protein diet can be repaired, a new study just published in the prestigious journal 'Nutrition' has found.

27 Mar 2017

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

62% of school-age children and 85% of pregnant women in Israel have low iodine intakes, according to the country's first national iodine survey. Government funding and legislation, and a government-regulated program of salt or food iodization, are essential to reducing the deficiency, which poses a high risk of impaired neurological development.

27 Mar 2017

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children's feelings.

27 Mar 2017

Nutrition News and Research

Researchers achieve new step towards treatment of myotubular myopathy using gene therapy

Multivitamin use not linked to risk of major cardiovascular disease events

Insilico Medicine announces launch of intelligently-formulated nutraceuticals in Europe

Eating potassium-rich foods could be key to lowering blood pressure

Low normalized grip strength linked to cardiometabolic diseases and disabilities in adults

Oral tumeric spray by BetterYou honored at the Natural and Organic Awards 2017

Parents' income and educational level linked to children's physical activity, screen time

Study reports rising thyroid cancer incidence among Hispanics, African Americans and young people

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

School bullies and their victims more likely to be preoccupied with weight loss, research shows

Eating peanuts with high-fat meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases

Infantile vitamin B1 deficiency affects motor function, balance in children

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

New probiotic may help combat negative health effects of adrenaline surges

Popular cookbooks offer readers little useful advice about reducing food-safety risks, study finds

Liver damage caused by low protein diet can be repaired, study finds

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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