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Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

The effect of a low-calorie, sufficient fiber regimen combined with probiotic supplements and physical activity on health, body composition, and physique.

16 May 2024

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

Modified derivatives of natural products have led to significant therapeutic advances and commercial success in recent times.

15 May 2024

Innovative group training tool for dementia prevention

Solving a quiz as a group while moving around the room at the same time - this combination is the basis of a new tool designed to prevent dementia.

15 May 2024

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients.

15 May 2024

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

A new Northwestern Medicine study shows that technology alone can't replace the human touch to produce meaningful weight loss in obesity treatment.

15 May 2024

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow patients with PAD to live longer lives with better physical function and improved quality of life, according to a new joint guideline published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

14 May 2024

Sustainable weight loss with personalized semaglutide dosing

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has explored the benefits of giving personalised doses of semaglutide to patients taking part in a weight loss programme and tapering them off the medication when they reach their target weight.

14 May 2024

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

A recent study in Nutrition by Northumbria University explored how adherence to a ketogenic diet affects mental health in the general population, finding improvements in calmness, contentedness, alertness, and overall emotional well-being.

14 May 2024

Climate change threatens health in Europe: Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable populations

A recent report in The Lancet Public Health details how climate change affects human health in Europe through 42 indicators, emphasizing the urgency of climate action to protect vulnerable populations and address health inequalities. The report highlights the significant health risks and the need for equitable interventions.

14 May 2024

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

A systematic review published in Gut Microbes found that diet patterns, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and food additives influence gut microbiota. However, the associations were dominated by routinely analyzed nutrients rather than microbiota-relevant nutrients

13 May 2024

Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

A recent study in the British Journal of Cancer evaluated the impact of combined exercise and dietary intervention on fatigue, body composition, and physical function in ovarian cancer patients. The PADOVA trial found that the intervention's effectiveness significantly depends on patient adherence.

13 May 2024

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

The Western diet disrupts gut microbiota and gut barrier function, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases through chronic low-grade inflammation.

13 May 2024

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Study found that personalized dietary programs (PDP) led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health compared to standard dietary advice, with notable reductions in weight, triglyceride levels, and waist circumference.

13 May 2024

Obesity, metabolic syndrome impact breast cancer subtypes and mortality

In the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial, a low-fat diet reduced breast cancer mortality, especially in women with more metabolic syndrome (MetS) components (obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol).

13 May 2024

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive and respiratory cancers) compared with the general population.

13 May 2024

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

13 May 2024

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

The anti-inflammatory effects of wine by analyzing the relationship between urinary tartaric acid concentrations and changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers.

13 May 2024

Study underscores the importance of providing nutritional and weight management support to smokers

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that smokers tend to eat less and have less healthy eating habits than non-smokers, which could help explain why smokers often gain weight when they quit.

13 May 2024

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), reveals the anti-inflammatory power of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in adults living with the low-grade inflammation of obesity, shedding light on its potential to help prevent multiple metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

13 May 2024

Food marketing on Twitch influences adolescent food preferences and purchases

Food and drink advertisements on videogame livestreaming platforms (VGLSPs) like Twitch are associated with more positive attitudes towards, and purchases and intake of, unhealthy foods that are high in fat, salt and/or sugar (HFSS) like energy drinks among adolescents aged 18 or younger, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

13 May 2024

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

Innovative group training tool for dementia prevention

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Sustainable weight loss with personalized semaglutide dosing

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

Climate change threatens health in Europe: Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable populations

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Obesity, metabolic syndrome impact breast cancer subtypes and mortality

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

Study underscores the importance of providing nutritional and weight management support to smokers

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

Food marketing on Twitch influences adolescent food preferences and purchases

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