Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

High blood pressure risk elevated by tellurium contaminant in foods

The likelihood of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with higher levels of tellurium, a contaminant transferred from mining and manufacturing activities to foods.

31 Jul 2024

BYU researchers develop first national glycemic index database for U.S. diets

Karen Della Corte, BYU nutrition and dietetics professor, recently authored a new study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, that developed a national glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) database to offer insights into the evolving quality of carbohydrates consumed in the United States, something that hadn't been done previously.

31 Jul 2024

Advanced technology and AI used to diagnose rare diseases and birth abnormalities

Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Lawson Health Research Institute are using advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose rare diseases and prenatal exposure-related birth abnormalities in two studies published today in American Journal of Human Genetics and Genetics in Medicine.

31 Jul 2024

Vegan diet may slow aging

Vegan diets showed short-term benefits on epigenetic aging compared to omnivorous diets in healthy twins, with reduced epigenetic age metrics observed in the vegan group. However, telomere length and overall mitotic clock values remained unchanged for both diets.

31 Jul 2024

Study finds high levels of heavy metals in U.S. cocoa products

A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic products.

31 Jul 2024

From Waste to Taste: The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Maria Marco discusses her research on the health benefits, safety, and waste reduction potential of fermented foods, and the microbial processes involved in their production.

From Pittcon 31 Jul 2024

Probiotic LGG reduces necrotizing enterocolitis risk in preterm infants

The strain-specific effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) in preterm infants through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs.

31 Jul 2024

Adolescents with cow's milk allergy show comparable dairy consumption to peers

Whether adolescents who suffered from cow’s milk allergy during their infancy but were now tolerant to cow’s milk. continued to consume lower amounts of dairy

31 Jul 2024

Can diet alter your biological age?

Research shows that healthy diets lower epigenetic age while added sugar accelerates aging in midlife Black and White women.

31 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle habits dramatically cut long-term COVID-19 risks

Research shows that maintaining a healthy lifestyle significantly reduces the risk of severe long-term complications, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.

30 Jul 2024

Penn researchers find a way to tease apart genetic and environmental effects of disease risk

Every disease is shaped by a genetic component as well as environmental factors like air pollution, climate and socioeconomic status.

30 Jul 2024

Review identifies factors behind physicians' reluctance to use addiction treatments

Despite the high prevalence of addiction and substance use disorders in the United States, the number of physicians adopting evidence-based substance use disorder interventions in their clinical practice remains low.

30 Jul 2024

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifaceted disorder that impacts approximately 20–25% of the global population.

30 Jul 2024

Exploring the role of diet and supplements in cancer prevention

Cancer is a complex, multifactorial disease with a substantial global burden. Recent years have seen a surge in research focusing on preventive measures, particularly through diet and supplements.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) to investigate the effectiveness of curcumin in lowering depression among obese individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM).

30 Jul 2024

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

Researchers reviewed studies on dietary impacts of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity and T2D patients, finding significant caloric reduction but limited evaluation of dietary composition.

29 Jul 2024

Physical activity offsets sedentary mortality risks in diabetes patients

Adults with diabetes who meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity may offset the risk of mortality that is associated with excessive sitting time, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

29 Jul 2024

Duke-NUS study finds peer influence and incentives boost healthier grocery choices

Amid the rise of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, a novel study by Duke-NUS Medical School offers a fresh perspective on encouraging healthier grocery shopping.

29 Jul 2024

New cardiovascular risk calculator could alter treatment for millions

A recently unveiled cardiovascular disease risk calculator that measures a patient's risk for heart attack and stroke is better calibrated and more precise than its previous version, but if current treatment guidelines for cholesterol and blood pressure therapy remain unchanged, the new calculator may have unintended consequences, according to research from Harvard Medical School.

29 Jul 2024

Study finds link between healthy diet with less sugar and younger biological age

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a younger biological age at the cellular level.

29 Jul 2024