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Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Gut microbiota's role in leukemia treatment responses is explored, with evidence suggesting diet and prebiotics may help manage microbiota alterations in patients. Diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gut microbiota composition all intersect, potentially influencing leukemia risks and treatment outcomes.

8 Oct 2023

Sarcopenia doubles risk of cardiovascular death in people with diabetes

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) shows that low muscle mass is associated with a two-fold risk of death from cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes.

6 Oct 2023

Grape consumption improves key markers of eye health in older adults

In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older adults.

6 Oct 2023

A public health problem: The global increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) among adults from 1990 to 2018 in 185 countries.

5 Oct 2023

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition critically analyzes various dietary elements' effects on blood pressure and hypertension, revealing a spectrum of impacts across different food groups and nutrients. While certain diets and foods like DASH, ketogenic, and flaxseed show promise in blood pressure control, the evidence varies widely, urging further research to refine existing hypertension dietary guidelines.

4 Oct 2023

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

From Impossible Burger to "Meatless Mondays," going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

4 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Could dark chocolate improve the gut health of athletes?

The effect of cocoa polyphenols on intestinal permeability.

3 Oct 2023

Drink up but hold the sugar: Unsweetened coffee linked to weight loss, study reveals

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that increasing the intake of unsweetened coffee, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, is associated with reduced weight gain. Adding sugar to coffee, however, could negate these health benefits.

2 Oct 2023

Berlin-Based Lab Instruments Company Knauer Tackles Sustainability

At the same time as the UN Sustainability Summit in New York, laboratory measuring instrument manufacturer KNAUER launched this year's Sustainability Week on September 18, 2023.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 2 Oct 2023

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

The U.S. obesity epidemic continues to have profound impacts on individuals’ health and socioeconomic well-being

30 Sep 2023

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

The DRINK program aims to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increase tap water intake among Belgian schoolchildren through nutrition and sustainability-based interventions. Implemented in 168 schools, the long-term study will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in promoting healthier habits.

28 Sep 2023

Parental job stress linked to children's socioemotional development

Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships.

28 Sep 2023

Swapping meat for Quorn protein could reduce cholesterol and trim waist circumference

People looking to reduce their cholesterol and trim fat from around their waist could try swapping meat for Quorn protein, according to the findings from a new study by Northumbria University, Newcastle, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, which saw positive effects in both areas in just two weeks.

28 Sep 2023

From playgrounds to peace of mind: early childhood activity's influence on middle childhood mental health

In a recent article, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity in early childhood affects mental health in middle-aged children.

28 Sep 2023

Loss of abdominal fat may be key to reversing prediabetes

Prediabetes is a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of heart attack, kidney and eye disease, and several types of cancer. Currently, there is no approved drug therapy for prediabetes available.

27 Sep 2023

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

Spanish researchers use cisgenic engineering to create nutrient-packed tomatoes with higher levels of flavonoids and branched-chain amino acids, providing potential benefits for those on plant-based diets. The study shows promise for enhancing nutritional content in other crops, addressing malnutrition and health deficiencies.

27 Sep 2023

Earthworms boost global crop production by 140 million tons

In a landmark study published in Nature Communications, researchers reveal that earthworms are responsible for a significant increase of 140 million metric tons in global cereal and legume crop production. This underscores their crucial role in agriculture and highlights the importance of sustainable soil management practices.

27 Sep 2023

Study highlights healthy, low-calorie foods to help meet nutritional requirements of pregnant people

Most pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy-;vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids-;from foods alone.

27 Sep 2023

How do micronutrients influence neurological disorders?

The knowledge about micronutrients with regard to selected neurological diseases.

27 Sep 2023

Nutrition News and Research

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Sarcopenia doubles risk of cardiovascular death in people with diabetes

Grape consumption improves key markers of eye health in older adults

A public health problem: The global increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

Could dark chocolate improve the gut health of athletes?

Drink up but hold the sugar: Unsweetened coffee linked to weight loss, study reveals

Berlin-Based Lab Instruments Company Knauer Tackles Sustainability

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

Parental job stress linked to children's socioemotional development

Swapping meat for Quorn protein could reduce cholesterol and trim waist circumference

From playgrounds to peace of mind: early childhood activity's influence on middle childhood mental health

Loss of abdominal fat may be key to reversing prediabetes

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

Earthworms boost global crop production by 140 million tons

Study highlights healthy, low-calorie foods to help meet nutritional requirements of pregnant people

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