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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

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

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

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

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

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

Loss of Gα13 in B-cells linked to increased lymphoma risk due to dietary glutamine

Researchers find that the deletion of Gα13 in B-cells increases lymphoma risk by enhancing proliferation in gut-associated lymph nodes. Dietary glutamine significantly promotes these effects, highlighting a crucial link between diet and cancer.

29 Jul 2024

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

With bird flu virus detected in cow's milk, U.S. health authorities have warned the public against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and have reiterated a general warning that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can make you sick.

29 Jul 2024

Pharmacist cautions against self-medicating with ozempic for dementia risk reduction

“According to the latest figures released by the NHS, dementia diagnosis is at a record high in England.

29 Jul 2024

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

In a recent review, researchers explored advances in molecular nutrition, focusing on pharmaceutical and dietary interventions for energy balance and their interactions with the gut microbiome. They also discussed emerging dietary patterns and the implications of microbiome research on nutrition.

28 Jul 2024

Eight-week vegan diet linked to epigenetic age reduction in identical twins

Eating a vegan diet for eight weeks is associated with reductions in biological age estimations based on levels of DNA methylation -; a type of chemical modification of DNA (known as an epigenetic modification) that alters gene expression but not DNA itself.

28 Jul 2024

Are your ‘takeaway’ coffees exceeding daily recommended levels for caffeine intake?

The caffeine content in various popular coffee servings to assess their safety regarding recommended daily intake limits.

26 Jul 2024

New study links beans to improved diets in children

New research showing the association between greater pulse consumption and significant health-related outcomes in American children will be presented during the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior's (SNEB) International Conference 2024 in Knoxville, TN.

26 Jul 2024

New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

A new paper surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the disease, suggesting that an understanding of these dynamics is key to developing targeted interventions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and managing its complications.

25 Jul 2024

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Vegan diet may slow aging

From Waste to Taste: The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

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

Can diet alter your biological age?

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

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

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Exploring the role of diet and supplements in cancer prevention

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

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

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

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

Loss of Gα13 in B-cells linked to increased lymphoma risk due to dietary glutamine

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

Pharmacist cautions against self-medicating with ozempic for dementia risk reduction

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

Eight-week vegan diet linked to epigenetic age reduction in identical twins

Are your ‘takeaway’ coffees exceeding daily recommended levels for caffeine intake?

New study links beans to improved diets in children

New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Diet News and Research

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