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Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

From apps to instant messages: Which tech solutions help cut sodium intake best?

Behavioral changes through technology-supported interventions could help reduce sodium intake and positively impact health.

20 Mar 2024

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

A new study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth finds that objective information about risk of preeclampsia could be key to driving patient behavior change and creates motivation among pregnant patients to follow provider recommendations on prevention, even among those who are medication-hesitant.

19 Mar 2024

Milk ladder approach offers hope for children with cow's milk allergy

Researchers review milk ladder use for managing cow's milk allergy in children, emphasizing its potential in safely introducing cow's milk to induce tolerance and the need for standardization and further research.

19 Mar 2024

Ketogenic diet delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, shows a ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice.

19 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

Early life sweet drink consumption is significantly linked to greater adiposity and less healthy dietary patterns in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted dietary interventions for young children.

18 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Study reveals daily food environment exposure shapes fast food habits

Study investigates the influence of daily exposure to various food environments on dietary choices, focusing on fast food outlet visits and revealing that proximity to fast food during daily activities significantly impacts consumption patterns.

18 Mar 2024

Kallistatin expression increases after weight loss, study reveals

After weight loss, people with overweight and obesity express more of the protein Kallistatin* in subcutaneous white adipose tissue.

18 Mar 2024

Hope for PDCD and Cure Mito Foundation unveil joint patient registry

Cure Mito Foundation and Hope for PDCD foundation, both patient-led foundations focused on advancing research and supporting families affected by Leigh syndrome and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency (PDCD), respectively, are excited to announce a launch of a PDCD patient registry.

18 Mar 2024

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently.

18 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar for 12 weeks aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

18 Mar 2024

Study reveals safety and acceptability of very low calorie diets in teenagers with obesity

Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024), has found.

18 Mar 2024

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

Review outlines the impact of diabetes on skeletal muscle regeneration, highlighting the need for focused research and innovative therapies to tackle this growing health issue.

17 Mar 2024

Eating fatty food before surgery may affect memory-related cognitive function in older adults

Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults – and, new research in animals suggests, even in young adults.

15 Mar 2024

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

From apps to instant messages: Which tech solutions help cut sodium intake best?

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

Milk ladder approach offers hope for children with cow's milk allergy

Ketogenic diet delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

Study reveals daily food environment exposure shapes fast food habits

Kallistatin expression increases after weight loss, study reveals

Hope for PDCD and Cure Mito Foundation unveil joint patient registry

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Study reveals safety and acceptability of very low calorie diets in teenagers with obesity

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

Eating fatty food before surgery may affect memory-related cognitive function in older adults

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

Exploring olive oil compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol as potential treatments for neuroblastoma

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

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

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