Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study links Western diet to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer growth

Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, may be fueled by the food on our plates.

10 Dec 2024

Women with PCOS and obesity have smaller babies, study finds

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

10 Dec 2024

A centenarian thrives living alone, active and engaged

"The future is here," the email announced. Hilda Jaffe, then 88, was letting her children know she planned to sell the family home in Verona, New Jersey. She'd decided to begin life anew — on her own — in a one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.

10 Dec 2024

Sweet news: Dark chocolate reduces type 2 diabetes risk

Findings show dark chocolate may lower type 2 diabetes risk, while milk chocolate contributes to weight gain. Implications for dietary choices discussed.

10 Dec 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

Tea, apples, and chocolate proven to support liver health

A flavonoid-rich diet, including apples, tea, and dark chocolate, significantly lowers the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and improves liver health biomarkers. These findings highlight the potential of dietary flavonoids in combating liver fat accumulation and inflammation.

9 Dec 2024

Research uncovers dietary patterns influencing Mediterranean Diet adherence

Portuguese researchers explore olive oil consumption and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, revealing key barriers and consumer patterns. The findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to promote this health-promoting lifestyle.

9 Dec 2024

Exercise enhances memory for up to 24 hours, study finds

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

9 Dec 2024

Parental food preferences linked to children's restaurant choices

A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, examines how the food choice values of parents impact their children's eating behaviors in restaurants.

9 Dec 2024

Mouse study links glyphosate to Alzheimer's-like brain changes and anxiety

Glyphosate exposure in mice exacerbates Alzheimer's-like neuropathologies, increases neuroinflammation, and leaves lasting effects, even after prolonged recovery.

9 Dec 2024

Unprocessed red meat and weight loss: Is it a healthy choice?

Unprocessed red meat can be part of a healthy weight maintenance diet after rapid weight loss, with no adverse effects on metabolism or cardiovascular health. This study finds similar outcomes with diets including 25g or 150g of red meat daily.

9 Dec 2024

Study finds divergent relationship between different sugar sources and cardiovascular disease risk

A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it's a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

9 Dec 2024