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Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Consuming a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogs may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce their risk of developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy treatment.

15 Mar 2023

Study identifies abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity in early elementary-aged Latino youth

In the United States, low-income, Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity with 25.8% of Latino youth aged 2-19 considered to have obesity, which is approximately two times more likely when compared to their non-Latino white counterparts.

14 Mar 2023

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023 puts spotlight on heart disease prevention strategies

Get ready for practice-changing science at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

14 Mar 2023

Hypothalamic inflammation and obesity, study suggests a pathological mechanism

In a recent review published in the European Journal of Endocrinology, researchers discussed current research on the relationship between human obesity and inflammation of the hypothalamus.

14 Mar 2023

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

In a recent article published in the journal Cureus, researchers at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of California Irvine reviewed the impact of applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — stress management, plant-based nutrition, avoidance of risky substances, physical activity, social connections, and restorative sleep — on neurocognitive decline and dementia.

14 Mar 2023

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at North Carolina State University reviewed studies on underutilized sources of plant proteins and discussed strategies to enhance yields, extract nutrients and influence the demand and acceptance of new protein sources, especially green leaf biomass.

14 Mar 2023

A review on two novel eating disorders

Researchers review existing data on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and atypical-type anorexia nervosa (AN).

13 Mar 2023

Weaponizing microbes to stave off conflicts across the globe

Microorganisms should be 'weaponized' to stave off conflicts across the globe, according to a team of eminent microbiologists.

10 Mar 2023

$3 million grant supports an ambitious effort to improve children’s health around the world

An international team of researchers has received $3 million to support an ambitious effort to understand how early gut development can profoundly shape children's health throughout life.

10 Mar 2023

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Researchers investigate the relationship between dietary polyphenol intake and metabolic syndrome.

10 Mar 2023

Natural by-product of olive oil production could support exercise

New research has found that a natural by-product of olive oil production could potentially have antioxidant benefits and support exercise.

9 Mar 2023

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

The link between symptoms of COVID-19 and physical inactivity is increasingly evident.

8 Mar 2023

Many hospitals struggle to successfully implement enhanced recovery programs for surgery

Enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) provide hospitals with the highest-quality resources to improve patient care for surgery, but many hospitals still struggle to successfully implement these programs and may need more structured resources to boost compliance rates, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

8 Mar 2023

Poor sleep associated with different durations of compromised cardiovascular health

Poor sleep could lead to between two and seven years worth of heightened heart disease risk and even premature death, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sydney in collaboration with Southern Denmark University.

8 Mar 2023

Increased prevalence of overweight and obesity among Swedish children during the pandemic

Overweight and obesity among four-year-olds increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Uppsala University involving over 200,000 children in Sweden.

8 Mar 2023

Does treatment status relate to other diseases in gout patients?

A new study shows how urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is related to such conditions as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

8 Mar 2023

New scoring system rates quality of carbohydrate foods

Researchers presented the feasibility of carbohydrate food quality score modeling to compare the quality of various products.

7 Mar 2023

Intermittent fasting's impact on bone health

Although several studies have indicated intermittent fasting (IF) promotes weight loss and improves metabolic health, its effect on bone health is unclear. Recently, scientists reviewed existing literature and summarized the effect of varied forms of IF, such as the 5:2 diet, alternate day fasting (ADF), and time-restricted eating/feeding (TRE/TRF), on bone health. This review is available in the British Journal of Nutrition.

7 Mar 2023

What is the impact of consuming walnuts on the dietary intake of total polyphenols?

Researchers performed secondary analyses of the Walnuts and Healthy Aging study (WAHA) data.

7 Mar 2023

Do seasonal changes in food types lead to changes in the composition and structure of gut microbiota?

Researchers assessed the impact of diet or macronutrient consumption on the function and structure of gut microbiota.

6 Mar 2023

Nutrition News and Research

Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Study identifies abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity in early elementary-aged Latino youth

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023 puts spotlight on heart disease prevention strategies

Hypothalamic inflammation and obesity, study suggests a pathological mechanism

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

A review on two novel eating disorders

Weaponizing microbes to stave off conflicts across the globe

$3 million grant supports an ambitious effort to improve children’s health around the world

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Natural by-product of olive oil production could support exercise

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

Many hospitals struggle to successfully implement enhanced recovery programs for surgery

Poor sleep associated with different durations of compromised cardiovascular health

Increased prevalence of overweight and obesity among Swedish children during the pandemic

Does treatment status relate to other diseases in gout patients?

New scoring system rates quality of carbohydrate foods

Intermittent fasting's impact on bone health

What is the impact of consuming walnuts on the dietary intake of total polyphenols?

Do seasonal changes in food types lead to changes in the composition and structure of gut microbiota?

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