Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value -- no more food diaries or guesswork. This futuristic scenario is now much closer to reality, thanks to an AI system developed by NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers that promises a new tool for the millions of people who want to manage … [Read more...]
Nutrition & Wellness
Fish-Rich Diet May Slow Multiple Sclerosis Disability Progression
Higher consumption of oily fish such as tuna and salmon or lean fish like cod and perch is associated with a reduced risk for disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study confirmed. Investigators observed the positive associations across three different disability measures, suggesting that diets high in fish may offer benefits across different … [Read more...]
Freshwater Alga could be the Next Superfood that Feeds the World
A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next 'superfood' -- helping scientists to tackle global food security challenges while promoting environmental sustainability, a new study reveals. Chlorella Vulgaris is a freshwater microalga rich in protein, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Unlike conventional agriculture, which requires extensive … [Read more...]
Suboptimal dietary patterns may accelerate biological aging as early as young adulthood
Humans do not always age biologically at the same rate as their chronological age. Faster biological aging compared to chronological age has been linked to higher risks of disease and mortality. According to a recent study, a diet low in vegetables and fruits and high in red meat, fast food, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks was associated with accelerated biological aging even … [Read more...]
Beneficial Prenatal Vitamins to Reduce Risk of Infant Death
Dongqing Wang, an assistant professor of Global and Community Health at George Mason's College of Public Health, is pioneering research in prenatal nutritional interventions. His latest report identifies prenatal supplements that reduce health risks to small and vulnerable babies. This research was published in the The Lancet Global Health journal and funded by the Bill and … [Read more...]
Omega-3s Can Slow Down Aging Process
Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans. Taking vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids has also shown promising results in slowing biological aging in animals. However, it was unclear whether these measures would also work in humans. The therapies … [Read more...]
Frequent Fizzy or Fruit Drinks and High Coffee Consumption Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings from global research studies co-led by University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University Canada and an international network of stroke researchers. The research also found that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day also increases … [Read more...]
One in Three Americans has a Dysfunctional Metabolism, but Intermittent Fasting could help
More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. In a new clinical trial, researchers at the Salk Institute and … [Read more...]
Sport-Related Stress may Affect Whether College Athletes eat Enough Calories
Studies have long shown that unhealthy attitudes about eating -- like desiring a thinner body or deliberately restricting caloric intake -- can lead to the underconsumption of nutrients, the team said. College athletes may face pressures to maintain specific body types for competitive reasons, so they can be especially vulnerable to these phenomena, according to the … [Read more...]
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Childhood obesity can contribute to the development of common immune-mediated skin diseases (IMSDs), such as alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, new research finds. Maintaining a healthy weight could potentially help lower the chances of developing these skin conditions. A novel study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier, details the … [Read more...]
Hepatic disease: A Camu-Camu Fruit Extract to Reduce Liver Fat
A research team from Université Laval has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects over seven million people in Canada. This exotic fruit reduces liver fat levels. Over 12 weeks, thirty participants took either camu-camu extract or a placebo at different times in this randomized clinical trial. Participants underwent magnetic … [Read more...]
Significant Link Found Between Heme Iron, Found in Red Meat and Other Animal Products, and Type 2 diabetes risk
Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products -- as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods -- was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. While the link between heme iron and T2D has been reported previously, the … [Read more...]
Ketogenic Diet may reduce friendly gut bacteria and raise cholesterol levels
Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the research from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism involved 53 healthy adults for up to 12 weeks. Participants followed either a moderate sugar diet (control), a low-sugar diet (less than 5% of calories from sugar), or a ketogenic (keto) low-carbohydrate diet (less than 8% of calories from carbohydrates). Key findings … [Read more...]
Healthy Adults Under Age of 75 Urged to Take Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D use and blood vitamin D levels have been associated with many common diseases. However, whether vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of these diseases and what vitamin D blood levels are needed for better health have been debated for years. In this new guideline, the panel of experts established guidelines for vitamin D use and testing for vitamin D levels in … [Read more...]
Medical School isn’t Teaching Doctors Much About Nutrition
Nutrition is a key determinant of health. But American physicians aren't receiving effective training to counsel patients on the topic, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers. Current medical training focuses on weight and body mass index (BMI), exacerbating anti-obesity bias and increasing the risk of eating disorders, the authors said. And it … [Read more...]
Childcare Pick-Up: A 1-Hour Window to Build Healthier Eating Habits
Millions of working parents know the routine: bustle the kids off to childcare in the morning, work all day, then fight the daily traffic jams to get the kids back home. Something to drink, maybe a snack to munch, can help ease the commute. Understandably, few parents take the time to think about the nutrients or calories involved, but experts at Cincinnati Children's … [Read more...]
Nutrient Research Reveals Pathway for Treating Brain Disorders
A University of Queensland researcher has found molecular doorways that could be used to help deliver drugs into the brain to treat neurological disorders. Dr Rosemary Cater from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience led a team which discovered that an essential nutrient called choline is transported into the brain by a protein called FLVCR2. "Choline is a vitamin-like … [Read more...]
Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Migraine
People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology®Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The acid-reducing drugs includeproton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and … [Read more...]
Healthy Diets Increase The Economic and Physical Feasibility of 1.5°C
A global shift to a healthier, more sustainable diet could be a huge lever to limit global warming to 1.5°C, researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) find. The resulting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions would increase the available carbon budget compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, and allow to achieve the same climate outcome … [Read more...]
Eggs May not be Bad for Your Heart After all
Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate to eat them amid concerns that eggs may raise cholesterol levels and be bad for heart health. However, results from a prospective, controlled trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session show that over a four-month period cholesterol levels were similar among … [Read more...]
Genes Dictate Taste: Study Finds Genetic Links to Food Preferences
In the present systematic review, researchers evaluated the genetic influence on dietary preferences among adults. In August 2022, the team searched the Cochrane Library, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, OpenGrey, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases for relevant studies evaluating the impact of genotypes on food choices, preferences, and intake among healthy adults, … [Read more...]
Ketogenic Diet: Role in Curbing Cravings in Alcohol use Disorder Patients
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, a group of researchers investigated whether a ketogenic diet (KD) reduces a neurobiological craving signature (NCS) and self-reported alcohol wanting in patients undergoing inpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). About the study: The present study provides a secondary analysis of functional … [Read more...]
Gut Microbiota Influence Severity of Respiratory Viral Infection
The composition of microbiota found in the gut influences how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, according to researchers from the Center for Translational Antiviral Research in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University. The findings, published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, report that … [Read more...]
Furry fruit improves mental health — fast
Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be. In a study, published in The British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found the furry fruit improved vitality and mood in as little as four days. Co-author Professor Tamlin Conner, of the Department of Psychology, says the … [Read more...]
Dietary Restriction Slows Brain Aging and Increases lifespan
Restricting calories is known to improve health and increase lifespan, but much of how it does so remains a mystery, especially in regard to how it protects the brain. Buck scientists have uncovered a role for a gene called OXR1 that is necessary for the lifespan extension seen with dietary restriction and is essential for healthy brain aging. "When people restrict the … [Read more...]
Algae as a Surprising Meat Alternative and Source of Environmentally Friendly Protein
With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein -- algae. The University of Exeter study has been published in The Journal of Nutrition and is the first of its kind to demonstrate that the ingestion of two of the most commercially available algal species are rich in protein which … [Read more...]
Participants in School-Based Gardening and Food Programs Benefit From Lasting Impacts on Dietary Behaviors
To encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among youth, experiential food education programs such as gardening and cooking lessons have increased across both community and school settings. A recent research article in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, revealed how this early learning positively influenced food decisions as children grew … [Read more...]
US Adults Eat a Meal’s Worth of Calories of Snacks in a Day
Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day's calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzing data from surveys of over 20,000 people found that Americans averaged about 400 to 500 calories in snacks a day - often more than what they consumed at breakfast - that offered little nutritional … [Read more...]
Study Unveils a Role of Mitochondria in Dietary Fat Processing
The maintenance of a balanced lipid homeostasis is critical for our health. While consumption of excessive amounts of fatty foods contributes to metabolic diseases such as obesity and atherosclerosis, fat is an indispensable component of our diet. Digested lipids supply the body with essential building blocks and facilitate the absorption of important vitamins. In a new study … [Read more...]
Dietary Shifts to Less Processed Foods Significantly Lower Triglycerides in Women
During reproductive age, poor nutrition quality increases obesity rates and, as a result, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Dyslipidemia also impacts health, particularly among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In pregnant women, elevated triglycerides increase the risk of gestational diabetes, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and CVD … [Read more...]
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