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Eating Your Way To Risk? The Major Impact of Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease

IOS Press — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:04:23 +0000

Research shows plant-based diets reduce Alzheimer’s risk, contrasting with the harmful impact of Western diets rich in meats and processed foods. Rising U.S. obesity trends...

Scientists Discover Surprisingly Simple Potential Solution for Bone Marrow Transplant Complications

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:10:16 +0000

Research indicates the potential to prevent the occurrence of Graft versus Host Disease. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified...

Improved Physical Function – Scientists Discover New Potential Health Benefit of Drinking Coffee or Tea

National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:53:31 +0000

Consumption of coffee and tea during middle age may be linked to a lower chance of experiencing physical frailty in later life. A study in...

New Study: Ginger Supplementation Shows Promise in Autoimmune Disease Treatment

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:29:57 +0000

New research examined the effects of ginger supplementation on the functioning of white blood cells in individuals. Recent findings highlight the significance of ginger supplements...

Special Vegan Diet Found To Decrease Hot Flashes by 95%

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:08:55 +0000

A new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has revealed that a low-fat vegan diet that includes soy fosters changes in the gut...

Eating in a 10-Hour Window Linked to Increased Mood and Energy

King's College London — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:33:50 +0000

Eating within a ten-hour window is linked to increased energy and mood, along with reduced hunger, according to findings from the UK’s largest community science...

Neuronal Nightmare: The Troubling Connection Between Sugar, Obesity, and Brain Degeneration

PLOS — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:14:58 +0000

High-sugar diet in fruit flies leads to insulin resistance in the brain and impairs cleanup of neuronal waste. Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the...

Breaking the Cycle – Early Treatment of Child Obesity Is Effective According to New Research

Karolinska Institute — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:13:33 +0000

Recent research from the Karolinska Institute, published in The International Journal of Obesity, has demonstrated that early intervention in treating childhood obesity is effective in...

The Inflammatory Question: Red Meat Might Not Be So Bad for You After All

Baylor College of Medicine — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:59:34 +0000

Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of diet on inflammation is an area of growing...

Obesity Unraveled: Scientists Propose Unifying Theory

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:04:24 +0000

Recent research led by CU Anschutz researcher Richard Johnson, MD, unifies a number of hypotheses behind the dietary cause of obesity that once seemed incompatible....

Eating Strawberries Every Day Could Reduce Middle-Aged Individuals’ Risk of Dementia

University of Cincinnati — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:47:26 +0000

Recent research conducted by the University of Cincinnati suggests that eating strawberries every day may lower the chances of developing dementia for certain middle-aged populations....

Researchers Warn: Eating Too Much Salt Could Increase Your Risk of Diabetes

Tulane University — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:41:16 +0000

A study has, for the first time, linked frequent salt consumption to Type 2 diabetes. Those at risk for Type 2 diabetes may already know...

Is Intermittent Fasting Safe and Effective for Diabetics?

University of Illinois Chicago — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:57:36 +0000

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, has been shown to aid individuals with Type 2 diabetes in weight loss and blood sugar control according...

Beat the Clock, Beat Diabetes: How Breakfast Timing Influences Your Risk

Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:19:39 +0000

A study that followed more than 100,000 participants for seven years suggests eating breakfast after 9 a.m. increases type 2 diabetes risk by 59%, highlighting...

Parents Beware – Boredom Could Be Causing Your Kid To Eat Significantly More

Aston University — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:48:31 +0000

A recent study conducted at Aston University revealed that children as young as four consume 79% more calories when they’re bored compared to when they’re...

Scientists Discover Even More Reasons To Eat Fiber

University of Minnesota — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:38:47 +0000

Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall health. New findings from the University of Minnesota provide further...

Probiotic Breakthrough: New Strains Found To Battle High Blood Pressure

American Society for Microbiology — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:19:32 +0000

Approximately 40% of adults worldwide are estimated to suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a condition that predisposes them to cardiovascular disease...

Cooking Up Cravings: Researchers Uncover Why Some Foods Make Us Hungry for More

Buck Institute for Research on Aging — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:08:34 +0000

Buck researchers uncover a mechanism that may explain why eating tasty but unhealthy foods makes us hungry for more. People overeat and become overweight for...

Eating Almonds for Weight Loss? Groundbreaking New Study Reveals the Truth

University of South Australia — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:03:17 +0000

Nuts often face criticism in weight loss discussions due to their high-fat content despite being protein-rich, leading many individuals aiming to lose weight to avoid...

Harvard Scientists Find That Eating Red Meat Could Increase Your Risk of Diabetes

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:19:56 +0000

Switching from red meat to plant-derived protein sources could lower the risk of diabetes and offer environmental benefits. Consuming as few as two servings of...

Scientists Shed New Light on the Protein Diet Paradox

eLife — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:50:17 +0000

Researchers shed light on the paradox: while high-protein diets enhance athletic performance, they can contribute to health issues and shortened lifespan in non-athletes. Strength training...

New Research Reveals That Intermittent Fasting Could Combat Alzheimer’s

University of California - San Diego — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:18:41 +0000

Mice following a time-restricted eating regimen exhibited improved memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls. One of the hallmarks...

New Research Reveals How Plant-Derived Nutrients Can Affect the Gut and Brain

University of Leipzig — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:38:35 +0000

The study examines the connection in overweight adults. Prebiotics help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria by acting as their food source. These non-digestible...

Could a Special Diet Alleviate Long COVID?

University of Southern California — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:03:01 +0000

Keck Medicine of USC initiated a clinical trial to explore whether a dietary approach aimed at decreasing inflammation could alleviate the condition currently without a...