Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Can cutting back on extra virgin olive oil make your heart healthier?

Two levels of extra virgin olive oil intake in a plant-based diet both reduce LDL cholesterol, with lower intake showing a more significant effect.

25 Jul 2024

New study debunks the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption

Probably everyone has heard the conventional wisdom that a glass of wine a day is good for you--or you've heard some variation of it.

25 Jul 2024

Could a Mediterranean diet be the secret to avoiding gestational diabetes?

The Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Higher adherence to this diet correlates with lower GDM incidence.

25 Jul 2024

UN report shows stagnant hunger rates and rising food insecurity

Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published today by five United Nations specialized agencies.

25 Jul 2024

New study helps better understand the pathology of fatty liver disease MASH

A new study brings researchers closer to better understanding the pathology of the fatty liver disease MASH, which stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.

24 Jul 2024

Boosting ketone levels enhances heart function in mice with HFpEF, study shows

Increasing ketone supply to the heart in mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) allowed their hearts to utilize more ketones and produce more energy, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024.

24 Jul 2024

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how oral and gut microbiomes interact, impacting overall human health. Oral microorganisms can enter the gut, contributing to dysbiosis and various diseases, necessitating further research on these complex interactions.

24 Jul 2024

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

Research reveals the gut microbiota-brain axis as a critical link in understanding and treating neurological disorders through microbial interventions.

23 Jul 2024

Dietary interventions improve mitochondrial function and reduce inflammation in obesity

Study demonstrates that dietary interventions such as calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, and ketogenic diet improve mitochondrial function in monocytes and reduce inflammation in obesity by modulating gut microbiota.

23 Jul 2024

Financial incentives boost meal replacement therapy success in severely obese adolescents

Adolescents with severe obesity who received meal-replacement therapy plus financial incentives experienced a greater reduction in body mass index compared to those who received meal replacement therapy alone, according to recent findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

23 Jul 2024

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

23 Jul 2024

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating.

23 Jul 2024

Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to big pharma’s weight loss drugs

Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself "at my ideal body weight," with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. "I feel fantastic," he said.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

Healthy diet during pregnancy lowers childhood autism risk

A new study found that a healthy prenatal diet reduces the risk of autism and social communication difficulties in children, highlighting the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy. However, it found no significant association between diet and autism-related behavioral traits.

23 Jul 2024