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$1.9 million grant awarded to explore the effect of antifungal drugs in Crohn's patients

Dr. Iliyan D. Iliev, an associate professor of immunology in medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, co-director of the Microbiome Core and a member of the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Weill Cornell Medicine, is the lead investigator on a grant to Weill Cornell Medicine from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to target pathogenic fungi in patients with Crohn's disease.

15 Jun 2023

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, according to research being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Chronic diseases (NCDs) are a global health epidemic and almost 80% of them occur in low- and middle-income countries.

15 Jun 2023

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Researchers compared the mineral content and absorption of plant-based meat-free (vegan and vegetarian) burgers and beef burgers.

15 Jun 2023

Latent tuberculosis infection results for the United States from the 2019–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

A recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases evaluated latent tuberculosis (TB) infections (LTBIs) in the United States (US) during 2019-20.

15 Jun 2023

Inadequate breastfeeding practices linked to a tenth of childhood diseases

A new study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition addresses stunting of growth, a significant marker of nutritional deficiency in childhood, via a review of child growth and development measures, in relation to human milk components such as micronutrients, macronutrients, and bioactives.

14 Jun 2023

Daily multivitamin supplementation has a positive effect on key nutrition biomarkers in older men

A six-month study of healthy older men demonstrated that daily multivitamin/multimineral supplementation had a positive effect on key nutrition biomarkers.

14 Jun 2023

Revolutionizing food systems: the roadmap for healthy, sustainable diets begins

Study discussed the perspectives to attain healthy and sustainable diets.

14 Jun 2023

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Research compared food consumption patterns in India to the EAT-Lancet reference diet, highlighting variations across income groups, regions, and sectors. It aims to assess the alignment with sustainable and healthy eating recommendations.

14 Jun 2023

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Bergamot fiber (BF), a byproduct of citrus fruit processing, shows antioxidant properties and protects against neurotoxicity induced by amyloid beta protein (Aβ), suggesting potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease treatment and waste reduction.

13 Jun 2023

Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks

Researchers have newly discovered a surprising and potentially significant reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare, elevates cancer risk. The alleged culprit: DNA within the food that's been damaged by the cooking process.

13 Jun 2023

Nutrition News and Research

$1.9 million grant awarded to explore the effect of antifungal drugs in Crohn's patients

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Latent tuberculosis infection results for the United States from the 2019–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Inadequate breastfeeding practices linked to a tenth of childhood diseases

Daily multivitamin supplementation has a positive effect on key nutrition biomarkers in older men

Revolutionizing food systems: the roadmap for healthy, sustainable diets begins

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks

Common weight-loss surgery for obese adolescents and young adults reduces bone strength

Cracking the code: the key to balancing nutrition and environmental responsibility

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

Food shoppers choose lower prices over healthier foods

Turmeric supplement accelerates post-match recovery in elite footballers

Consumers view plant-based meats as healthier, but are they ready to swap steaks for seitan?

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Seaweed farming may help solve global hunger and malnutrition

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