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Inflammation during pregnancy impacts child neurodevelopment

When a person experiences an injury or infection, the body's immune system responds with inflammation to start the healing process. However, inflammation can occur in much less helpful circumstances – for example, when a person experiences psychological stress or consistently eats a poor diet high in sugars, fats, and processed foods.

9 Aug 2024

Study identifies brain circuit that balances hunger-driven and pleasure-driven eating

People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.

9 Aug 2024

Study reveals the Mediterranean diet's role in lowering perceived stress

Following the Mediterranean diet versus the traditional Western diet might make you feel like you're under less stress, according to new research conducted by a team from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

8 Aug 2024

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Study found that bran-enriched corn flour significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels in adults with elevated cholesterol, while having minimal impact on gut microbiota composition.

8 Aug 2024

Low-acid diets with fruits and vegetables significantly improve kidney and heart health in hypertension patients

Study found that low-acid diets, particularly those rich in fruits and vegetables, offer significant kidney and cardiovascular protection in patients with primary hypertension, outperforming traditional medical care.

8 Aug 2024

Alcohol use disorders in parents linked to accelerated aging in children

Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that parents who struggle with alcohol use disorders can pass along symptoms of early aging to their children, affecting them well into adulthood.

8 Aug 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Aug 2024

Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment

Researchers present the role of cyclic fasting and fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) in cancer therapy.

8 Aug 2024

A third of NHS shakes and soups diet participants achieve diabetes remission

Researchers assessed insulin-independent diabetes remission by total dietary replacement in England.

8 Aug 2024

Pro-anorexia content on TikTok may harm women's body image and mental health

Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok -; especially those seeing a lot of pro-anorexia content -; feel worse about their appearance, a new study shows.

8 Aug 2024

Coronary atherosclerosis prevalent even in low-risk adults with normal cholesterol levels

Researchers found that coronary atherosclerosis is prevalent in asymptomatic, middle-aged US adults without traditional ASCVD risk factors, and increases with higher levels of LDL-C, non-HDL-C, and apoB.

8 Aug 2024

Study finds association between pesticide exposure and stillbirth risk

Living less than about one-third of a mile from pesticide use prior to conception and during early pregnancy could increase the risk of stillbirths, according to new research led by researchers at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center.

7 Aug 2024

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

A ketogenic diet and reduced free sugar intake both lead to weight loss but have different effects on glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome, with the ketogenic diet showing unfavorable metabolic changes.

7 Aug 2024

Study finds aspirin reduces colon cancer risk, with benefits varying by lifestyle factors

Aspirin can reduce colorectal cancer risk, but its effectiveness varies based on lifestyle factors such as diet, BMI, and smoking. Personalized recommendations are crucial to identify those who would benefit most from aspirin use.

7 Aug 2024

Healthy diet and exercise can mitigate genetic risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk.

7 Aug 2024

Omega-3 fatty acids show potential in protecting brain health in older adults

Researchers assess the role of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in reducing white matter lesion accumulation and neuronal integrity degeneration.

6 Aug 2024

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

A recent study in Nature Medicine reviews the adverse effects of Western diets on human health, highlighting increased risks of chronic diseases and gut dysbiosis. Researchers call for global awareness and promotion of healthier dietary patterns.

6 Aug 2024

Refined corn flour and bran blend significantly lowers LDL cholesterol, study reveals

The findings of the randomized crossover clinical trial, available online now and slated to appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Nutrition, reveal simply swapping in foods made from refined corn flour + corn bran can lower LDL cholesterol concentrations by anywhere from 5% - 13.3% in just four weeks.

6 Aug 2024

Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice

Folate fortification of staple foods has long been practiced in many countries.

6 Aug 2024

Plant-based diet proven to combat hypertension

Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve kidney health due to their base-producing effects. A new study in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier, details the findings from a five-year interventional randomized control trial.

6 Aug 2024

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Inflammation during pregnancy impacts child neurodevelopment

Study identifies brain circuit that balances hunger-driven and pleasure-driven eating

Study reveals the Mediterranean diet's role in lowering perceived stress

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Low-acid diets with fruits and vegetables significantly improve kidney and heart health in hypertension patients

Alcohol use disorders in parents linked to accelerated aging in children

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment

A third of NHS shakes and soups diet participants achieve diabetes remission

Pro-anorexia content on TikTok may harm women's body image and mental health

Coronary atherosclerosis prevalent even in low-risk adults with normal cholesterol levels

Study finds association between pesticide exposure and stillbirth risk

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

Study finds aspirin reduces colon cancer risk, with benefits varying by lifestyle factors

Healthy diet and exercise can mitigate genetic risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds

Omega-3 fatty acids show potential in protecting brain health in older adults

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

Refined corn flour and bran blend significantly lowers LDL cholesterol, study reveals

Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice

Plant-based diet proven to combat hypertension

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