Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Night owls have a higher BMI, larger waists, more hidden body fat and are almost 50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) than those who go to bed earlier, new research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk

New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), shows that eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood is associated with a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D).

9 Sep 2024

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

9 Sep 2024

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Insulin resistance is associated with 31 different diseases and, in women, is also linked to higher odds of an early death, a study of data on hundreds of thousands of people in the UK being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Cosmochemistry techniques shed light on potential new Alzheimer's disease biomarker

The study identifies lower potassium isotope ratios in Alzheimer's patients, suggesting δ41K as a viable biomarker for early detection of the disease.

9 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Research shows elevated metformin in diabetic foot ulcer exudates when combined with insulin, highlighting potential for improved wound healing therapies.

9 Sep 2024

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Children's skincare products are linked to urinary phthalate levels.

9 Sep 2024

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Research identifies a neurobiological model supporting a ketogenic diet as a therapeutic approach for anorexia nervosa, addressing both metabolic and psychological factors.

9 Sep 2024

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Review highlights the potential health benefits of raw white garlic consumption, particularly in improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and reducing chronic disease risks.

8 Sep 2024

Cruciferous vegetables proven to lower blood pressure more than root vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.

6 Sep 2024

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Researchers evaluate whether ultra-processed food and Mediterranean diet scores were associated with frailty and cardiometabolic disease in older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Global study explores the connection between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers evaluate the association between the consumption of unprocessed red meat, processed meat, and poultry, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Sep 2024

Fermented foods' health impacts analyzed in groundbreaking European study

Review evaluates the health benefits and risks of fermented foods using a systematic approach, setting a foundation for future studies on their role in nutrition and public health.

6 Sep 2024

FDA set to regulate arsenic and cadmium in baby food

Rice and spinach are staples for babies' and young children's diets, but toxic metals and metalloids found in those foods can cause severe health impacts.

6 Sep 2024

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Early intermittent hyperlipidemia significantly accelerates atherosclerosis by disrupting macrophage function, highlighting the need for early cholesterol management.

6 Sep 2024

Study explores link between food insecurity, gestational diabetes risk among American Indian and Alaska Native females

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of consistent access to sufficient food for an active, healthy life, has been exacerbated in Tribal communities by systemic anti-indigenous racism, including policies that disrupt traditional food practices and access.

5 Sep 2024

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Study reveals that well-designed low-carbohydrate diets can meet or exceed essential nutrient requirements while promoting favorable fatty acid and sodium-to-potassium ratios, which may reduce chronic disease risks.

5 Sep 2024

Weight-loss surgery offers better control of high blood pressure compared to medications

People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle management, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Gut bacteria may influence immunotherapy success in mesothelioma patients

A cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient's immune system is successful in fighting mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer.

5 Sep 2024

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 and simultaneously published today in the journal Hypertension.

5 Sep 2024

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Cosmochemistry techniques shed light on potential new Alzheimer's disease biomarker

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Cruciferous vegetables proven to lower blood pressure more than root vegetables

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Global study explores the connection between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk

Fermented foods' health impacts analyzed in groundbreaking European study

FDA set to regulate arsenic and cadmium in baby food

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Study explores link between food insecurity, gestational diabetes risk among American Indian and Alaska Native females

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Weight-loss surgery offers better control of high blood pressure compared to medications

Gut bacteria may influence immunotherapy success in mesothelioma patients

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

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