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Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences on the metabolism.

24 Apr 2023

Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals.

24 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.

24 Apr 2023

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Researchers determined the association between compensatory and regular restraints and body mass index.

24 Apr 2023

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Researchers investigated whether adhering to the Mediterranean diet with or without limiting calorie intake could improve cognition.

24 Apr 2023

Does wholegrain consumption impact measures of cognitive decline, mood, and anxiety?

Researchers investigated the association between the consumption of whole grains and cognitive decline measures.

21 Apr 2023

Study claims that most Californian supermarket and store checkouts fail to meet healthy checkout standards

Researchers investigated US store checkout food and beverage setups.

21 Apr 2023

RExMap unlocks gut microbiome secrets: Revealing their global influence on health

Groundbreaking RExMap database enables species-level mapping of gut microbes, revealing a core set of fifteen microbes shared by humans across the globe.

21 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

Edible insects: A gut feeling for a sustainable and healthy future

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20 Apr 2023

Short exposure to bright light before night shift may help reduce fatigue and errors

Nurses exposed to 40 minutes of bright light before their night shifts feel less fatigued and make fewer errors at work, according to a study led by McGill University. The nurses also slept better after their shifts.

20 Apr 2023

Immune cells in the duodenum may be responsible for iron absorption problems, study suggests

Approximately one to two milligrams of the trace element must be supplied daily through food and finally absorbed in the duodenum for a balanced iron metabolism.

20 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

Avoiding unhealthy dietary habits could help prevent aggressive prostate cancer

A study published in BJU International found that adhering to healthy diets seems to have no effect on prostate cancer risk, but following an unhealthy diet might increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.

20 Apr 2023

EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?

Researchers aimed to construct a diet score measuring adherence to the healthy reference diet (HRD).

20 Apr 2023

New online tool shows promise for assessing dementia risk

Researchers at UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have developed and evaluated a tool for assessing dementia risk, with promising initial results.

20 Apr 2023

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Researchers explored the nutritional quality of meals at holiday clubs funded by the UK government.

20 Apr 2023

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation.

19 Apr 2023

Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Individuals who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years after giving birth than individuals without depression, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

19 Apr 2023

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing the risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests.

19 Apr 2023

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Does wholegrain consumption impact measures of cognitive decline, mood, and anxiety?

Study claims that most Californian supermarket and store checkouts fail to meet healthy checkout standards

RExMap unlocks gut microbiome secrets: Revealing their global influence on health

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Edible insects: A gut feeling for a sustainable and healthy future

Short exposure to bright light before night shift may help reduce fatigue and errors

Immune cells in the duodenum may be responsible for iron absorption problems, study suggests

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Avoiding unhealthy dietary habits could help prevent aggressive prostate cancer

EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?

New online tool shows promise for assessing dementia risk

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

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