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Intestine epithelium-derived exosomes serve as novel mediator in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by excessive hepatic lipid accumulation, poses a high prevalence and can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

11 Dec 2023

Empowering communities: Know Diabetes by Heart initiative awards grants to combat cardiovascular disease

The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association have awarded grants to 10 community organizations to help people living with Type 2 diabetes lower their risk for cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, heart failure and stroke.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

10 Dec 2023

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

10 Dec 2023

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

The potential link between plant-based dietary patterns (plant-based dietary indices, PDI) and genetic risk of obesity.

8 Dec 2023

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

7 Dec 2023

Flaxseed lignans found to influence gut microbiome and breast cancer risk

A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health.

7 Dec 2023

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common cause of death in the U.S. Liver transplantation remains the only treatment for end stage liver disease, but there is a critical shortage of organ donors, necessitating a dire need for new forms of treatment.

7 Dec 2023

Cocoa extract may benefit cognitive function in older adults with poor diets

Cocoa extract has shown a potential protective effect on cognition but randomized clinical trials in older adults have had inconsistent results.

7 Dec 2023

Candidates clashed but avoided talk of abortion at 4th GOP primary debate

Raised voices and sharp words marked Wednesday night's fourth Republican presidential primary debate as four candidates argued about everything from their own electability to the continued front-runner status of former President Donald Trump. Abortion was never mentioned.

7 Dec 2023

Associations between low-inflammatory diets and diabetes risk

Associations between a low-inflammatory diet and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk.

7 Dec 2023

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract (OE) to evaluate its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Dec 2023

New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections

New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.

6 Dec 2023

Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds

If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, 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.

6 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

A study in the journal Nutrients finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlates with improved sperm parameters in men. This observational cross-sectional study, involving 300 non-obese males, revealed that higher adherence to the diet is associated with better sperm motility, morphology, viability, and count, suggesting that diet can be a crucial factor in male fertility.

5 Dec 2023

Individuals with family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish

People with close relatives who have suffered from cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish.

5 Dec 2023

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high blood pressure.

5 Dec 2023

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Intestine epithelium-derived exosomes serve as novel mediator in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism

Empowering communities: Know Diabetes by Heart initiative awards grants to combat cardiovascular disease

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Flaxseed lignans found to influence gut microbiome and breast cancer risk

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Cocoa extract may benefit cognitive function in older adults with poor diets

Candidates clashed but avoided talk of abortion at 4th GOP primary debate

Associations between low-inflammatory diets and diabetes risk

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections

Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

Individuals with family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

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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