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Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

A professionally-diverse panel of medical and nutrition experts have proposed a set of recommended nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees.

30 Sep 2024

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Researchers assess the role of liraglutide in regulating iron metabolism in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis.

30 Sep 2024

Phytoene increases lifespan, reduces oxidative stress and amyloid toxicity

Research indicates phytoene from microalgae protects against oxidative stress and beta-amyloid toxicity, suggesting its potential in promoting healthy aging.

30 Sep 2024

Over 80% of women are iron deficient by their third trimester

Iron deficiency is prevalent among pregnant women, impacting health outcomes. This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and nutrition during pregnancy.

30 Sep 2024

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Research indicates that high flavonoid intake is linked to a lower risk of NAFLD, with apples and tea showing significant protective effects on liver health.

30 Sep 2024

Owlstone Medical launches Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas® to unlock disease biomarkers in human breath

The Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas offers a comprehensive catalog of volatile organic compounds, enhancing understanding of breath biomarkers in health and disease.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 30 Sep 2024

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Researchers mapped the biological influences on 4,775 plasma proteins, revealing the interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with key implications for disease biomarkers and drug targets.

30 Sep 2024

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Researchers find that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may not be directly responsible for poor health outcomes, with lifestyle factors playing a significant role. More experimental research is needed to establish causality.

30 Sep 2024

Diet and gut dysbiosis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Review highlights how gut dysbiosis and dietary factors are linked to rheumatoid arthritis, influencing disease progression and inflammation. Researchers explore how specific diets may help modulate the gut microbiome to improve symptoms.

29 Sep 2024

New study reveals growing disparities in preterm birth rates

Preterm births have increased by more than 10 percent over the past decade, with racial and socioeconomic disparities persisting over time, according to a new study analyzing more than five million births.

27 Sep 2024

New position statement highlights importance of breastfeeding in emergencies

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released a pioneering position statement that provides comprehensive, global recommendations on protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding in emergency situations.

27 Sep 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding linked to lower asthma risk in infants

Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization at birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando.

27 Sep 2024

Liver receptor mutations linked to liver dysfunction, cholesterol accumulation, and hepatitis

Damaging LXRα variants are linked to liver cholesterol buildup and hepatitis, emphasizing the receptor's importance in cholesterol sensing and liver function.

27 Sep 2024

Iron deficiency common among pregnant women despite supplements

When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support fetal development as well as her own increased iron needs.

26 Sep 2024

Gut bacteria influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the balance of bacteria in the gut can influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice.

26 Sep 2024

Study offers new insight into the link between oral microbiome and head and neck cancers

More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows.

26 Sep 2024

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Since 1990, the rise in childhood overweight and obesity has surged across every continent, almost doubling in prevalence. While the United States has the highest prevalence, other nations are not far behind.

26 Sep 2024

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

With $784,369 from the NIH, UNCG researchers will implement a pilot trial that aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants by supporting mothers in breastfeeding.

26 Sep 2024

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

Researchers from Germany and France uncover how ultra-processed foods impact metabolism in adolescents and young adults by analyzing urine and plasma biomarkers. Their findings suggest potential health risks linked to frequent consumption of processed foods.

26 Sep 2024

Carotenoid phytoene shows potential in slowing Alzheimer’s plaque formation and increasing lifespan

Researchers from the Colour and Food Quality group at the Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Seville), in collaboration with Dr. Marina Ezcurra's group at the University of Kent (UK), have shown that the carotenoid phytoene increases the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and can slow the onset of paralysis associated with the formation of amyloid plaques in a model of Alzheimer's disease.

26 Sep 2024

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Phytoene increases lifespan, reduces oxidative stress and amyloid toxicity

Over 80% of women are iron deficient by their third trimester

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Owlstone Medical launches Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas® to unlock disease biomarkers in human breath

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Diet and gut dysbiosis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

New study reveals growing disparities in preterm birth rates

New position statement highlights importance of breastfeeding in emergencies

Exclusive breastfeeding linked to lower asthma risk in infants

Liver receptor mutations linked to liver dysfunction, cholesterol accumulation, and hepatitis

Iron deficiency common among pregnant women despite supplements

Gut bacteria influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice

Study offers new insight into the link between oral microbiome and head and neck cancers

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

Carotenoid phytoene shows potential in slowing Alzheimer’s plaque formation and increasing lifespan

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