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Newswise: Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds
Released: 18-Sep-2023 5:30 PM EDT
Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds
University of South Australia

When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they’re high in protein, they’re also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too.

   
Released: 18-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Power meals: Child care-provided meals are associated with improved child and family health
Elsevier

Very young children who attend child care and receive onsite meals and snacks were more likely to be food secure and in good health.

Newswise: Digital Science relaunches Speaker Series with food for thought
Released: 18-Sep-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Digital Science relaunches Speaker Series with food for thought
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science is pleased to announce the return of its long-running Speaker Series, creating a platform for engagement between leading thinkers, their research and the scientifically curious general public.

     
Released: 17-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Elsevier

Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited.

Released: 17-Sep-2023 2:30 PM EDT
A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals by unhealthy snacking
King's College London

A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks, which increases the risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease.

12-Sep-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood affects food choices, weight gain and the microstructure of the brain
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new study finds poor quality of available foods, increased intake of calories from foods high in trans-fatty acids, and environments that do not foster physical activity, disrupt the flexibility of information processing in the brain that is involved in reward, emotion regulation, and cognition.

12-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Certain proteins in breast milk found to be essential for a baby’s healthy gut
Frontiers

Researchers have shown that high concentrations of key proteins in human breast milk, especially osteopontin and κ-casein, are associated with a greater abundance of two species of bacteria in the gut of babies: Clostridium butyricum and Parabacteroides distasonis, known to be beneficial for human health and used as probiotics. These results suggest that proteins in breast milk influence the abundance of beneficial gut microbes in infants, playing an important role in early immune and metabolic development.

Released: 11-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
NIH funds cross-campus effort to train experts in AI and nutrition
Cornell University

Cornell has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a program that combines precision nutrition with advanced data science and analytical methods, equipping students to address complex health challenges like nutrition disparities and diet-related chronic diseases.

Newswise: Liver-Associated and Age-Related Studies Included in the September Issue of AJG
Released: 7-Sep-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Liver-Associated and Age-Related Studies Included in the September Issue of AJG
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Research updates in gastroenterology and hepatology from the September issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the flagship journal of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Released: 31-Aug-2023 4:15 PM EDT
New Grant to Optimize Gut Microbes, Boost Health Benefits of Broccoli
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests gut microbe communities may be responsible for variation in extracting benefits of broccoli and other brassica vegetables. With a new grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the team plans to identify which microbes maximize the benefits of these vegetables.

Released: 30-Aug-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Extreme dietary habits for carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy: findings from a large-scale cohort study in Japan
Nagoya University

A new study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy.

Released: 30-Aug-2023 1:45 PM EDT
Spelt or common wheat? Their diversity of nutritional components prevents identification of one species as the healthiest
University of Cordoba

After comparing 90 varieties of spelt with 9 varieties of modern, common wheat, a study by the UCO concluded that the marked heterogeneity characterizing the nutritional compounds of the different varieties makes it impossible to state that one species is healthier than the other.

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Released: 30-Aug-2023 7:00 AM EDT
High-fat Diet during Pregnancy Changes Respiratory Nerve Development, Increases Asthma Risk in Adult Offspring
American Physiological Society (APS)

Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University identified a potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in offspring. The study is published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology and was chosen as an APSselect article.

Released: 29-Aug-2023 1:25 PM EDT
Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security
American Heart Association (AHA)

Adults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six months increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and had reduced blood pressure, body mass index and blood sugar levels.

Newswise: Produce Prescription Programs Yield Positive Health Benefits for Participants, Study Finds
25-Aug-2023 5:00 AM EDT
Produce Prescription Programs Yield Positive Health Benefits for Participants, Study Finds
Tufts University

Pooled analysis of nine produce prescription programs, which are designed to remove barriers to accessing fruits and vegetables to individuals with diet-related illness, found these programs were associated with positive health benefits, from halving food insecurity to lowering blood pressure.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Early Signs in Gut Bacteria That Could Predict Peanut Allergy Development
Released: 28-Aug-2023 3:50 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Early Signs in Gut Bacteria That Could Predict Peanut Allergy Development
Mount Sinai Health System

Insights could impact approach to managing and preventing condition in children.

Newswise: New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger
Released: 28-Aug-2023 2:40 PM EDT
New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger
Osaka Metropolitan University

You may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to your dishes or as a soothing herbal remedy to use for upset stomachs, but researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have uncovered promising findings that Kencur, a tropical plant in the ginger family native to Southeast Asia, possesses anti-cancer effects.

Released: 28-Aug-2023 8:10 AM EDT
Ketogenic diet and its effects on tumour growth and 'wasting syndrome'
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, Director of the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore, together with Assistant Professor Tobias Janowitz, Principal Investigator at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, and an international group of researchers from the USA and UK, have discovered that ketogenic diets delay tumour growth but accelerate cachexia, a wasting syndrome, an unintended side effect that could cause death.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Poor lifestyle of over 60s linked to heightened risk of nursing home care
BMJ

Over 60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles are significantly more likely to require admission to a nursing home than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, suggest the findings of a large population study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Released: 24-Aug-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Preterm babies given certain fatty acids have better vision
University of Gothenburg

Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half.

Released: 23-Aug-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Researcher debunks milk misinformation surrounding opioid use disorder, pregnancy and nursing during Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Virginia Tech

One Virginia Tech researcher wants to spread awareness about the science of breastfeeding, particularly for pregnant women with opioid use disorder and their advocates.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: A new or expectant mother’s guide to breastfeeding
Released: 23-Aug-2023 9:35 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: A new or expectant mother’s guide to breastfeeding
Penn State Health

It’s good for babies and for moms, but if you’re a newbie, how do you get started with breastfeeding? A Penn State Health lactation consultant shares her views.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables and waste less
University of Sheffield

UK households that grow their own fruits and vegetables can improve their diet, reduce waste, and help to increase national food self-sufficiency.

   
Newswise: New primary care model created to dispense nutrition advice
Released: 22-Aug-2023 10:55 AM EDT
New primary care model created to dispense nutrition advice
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Expert advice on nutrition delivered to patients electronically saved physicians time, improved patient satisfaction, and was reimbursable by insurance, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.

Released: 21-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Volunteers Sought for Stroke Study
RUSH

Researchers at RUSH are seeking volunteers to explore how a change in diet may improve brain health after a stroke. The study, called NOURISH — short for Nutrition Effects on Brain Outcomes and Recovery in Stroke After Hospitalization — aims to prevent cognitive and memory decline that is common in stroke survivors.

Newswise: Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s Pathology
Released: 21-Aug-2023 12:35 PM EDT
Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s Pathology
University of California San Diego

New results from researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine suggest that intermittent fasting could be an effective treatment approach for Alzheimer’s disease.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Increasing legumes and reducing red meat is safe for bone health and protein intake
University of Helsinki

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did not negatively affect bone metabolism.

Newswise: A healthy diet, reading, and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children
Released: 17-Aug-2023 1:00 PM EDT
A healthy diet, reading, and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children
University of Eastern Finland

Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving.

   
Released: 15-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Vegan trend in Europe: In Germany, milk substitutes from plants are most popular alternative
University of Hohenheim

Plant-based alternatives to dairy products do not have to copy the original – but in addition to tasting good, they should also have a pleasant mouthfeel and a varied product range, according to the results of a recent acceptance study.

Newswise: Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain
7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Young vegetables known as microgreens are claimed to be superfoods, but how do they compare to mature veggies? Their nutritional profiles and effects on gut bacteria differ, scientists say, yet tests in mice suggest that both could limit weight gain. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2023.

Newswise: Pandemic Weight Gain in Kids Influenced by Family Income
Released: 14-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Pandemic Weight Gain in Kids Influenced by Family Income
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The stress, lack of exercise and poor nutrition resulting from the disruption and isolation of the pandemic shutdown led many children and adolescents to gain excess weight. But weight gain was greatest in low-income youth who already were disproportionately affected by obesity.

Newswise: Eat your vegetables to protect your brain
Released: 14-Aug-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Eat your vegetables to protect your brain
Virginia Tech

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease by a Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty member shows that brain levels of dietary lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and vitamin E in those with Alzheimer’s disease are half those in normal brains. Higher dietary levels of lutein and zeaxanthin have been strongly linked to better cognitive functions and lower risk for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Released: 14-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Abstracts Due Nov. 13 for IAFNS 3rd Annual Science Innovation Showcase
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Everyone is invited to participate in this exchange of science related to innovative ingredients, products and processes in the food and beverage ecosystem.

Released: 11-Aug-2023 11:40 AM EDT
Sampling Strategy Research Shows How to Improve Safety Checks of Powdered Products
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

New research on powdered products safety checks shows that some methods are more powerful at catching contaminants than others.

10-Aug-2023 5:00 PM EDT
More Than 2 Million Additional Americans Faced Food Insufficiency Following Drawdown of Pandemic-Related SNAP Benefits, Penn Medicine Study Finds
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

The recent discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits, known as the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, led to a substantial increase in food insufficiency in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Newswise: Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
Released: 11-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
Texas A&M AgriLife

A new study by Texas A&M AgriLife revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a “superfood.”

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 2:45 PM EDT
As Kids Go Back To School, Parents Prepare For A Healthy School Year
Hackensack Meridian Health

Medical experts offer tips on various back to school health concerns to prepare for a healthy successful school year.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Font size can 'nudge' customers toward healthier food choices
Washington State University

Restaurants can persuade patrons to choose healthier foods by adjusting the font size of numbers attached to nutritional information on menus, according to a study.

   
4-Aug-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Sugars in breastmilk could help treat infections, prevent preterm births
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Certain sugars naturally found in breastmilk could help prevent infections before a baby arrives. Researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have found that these sugars can stop a common prenatal infection in human tissues and pregnant mice.

   
Released: 8-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Mind what you eat and drink. Food and Water Safety stories for media.
Newswise

The latest headlines from the Food and Water Safety channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 8-Aug-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Well-designed digital health platforms can improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers
Elsevier

Findings of a new study show digital health serves as an additional health service resource, which increases the healthcare provider’s abilities to collect current visual and objective data, thereby decreasing patient and caregiver burden and medical expenses.

Newswise: Study Finds Doctors' Recommendations Associated with Healthy Behaviors Among Brazilians with Hypertension
Released: 8-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Study Finds Doctors' Recommendations Associated with Healthy Behaviors Among Brazilians with Hypertension
School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sheds light on the impact of doctors' recommendations on healthy behaviors among individuals with hypertension in Brazil.

Newswise: Roles of Chlorogenic acid in Regulating Growth Performance and Immune Function of Broilers
Released: 8-Aug-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Roles of Chlorogenic acid in Regulating Growth Performance and Immune Function of Broilers
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Intensive production can cause immunological stress in commercial broilers, leading to growth retardation and intestinal damage. In this study, multi-omics analyses reveal that chlorogenic acid (CGA) improves the growth performance, intestinal barrier function and immune function of dexamethasone-treated immunologically-stressed broilers by regulating gut microbiota, gut microbiota metabolites and jejunal proteins.

Released: 7-Aug-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Le jeûne pendant le Ramadan peut réduire la fréquence des crises
International League Against Epilepsy

Pour les musulmans épileptiques, le jeûne intermittent n'est pas seulement une pratique religieuse très appréciée, mais une méthode possible pour améliorer le contrôle des crises. Les résultats d'une étude récente pourraient guider les professionnels de l'épilepsie dans leurs conseils aux musulmans qui souhaitent participer au Ramadan.

Newswise: Out with the life coach, in with the chatbot
Released: 7-Aug-2023 8:15 AM EDT
Out with the life coach, in with the chatbot
University of South Australia

A first systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, researchers at the University of South Australia show that chatbots are an effective tool to significantly improve physical activity, diet and sleep, in a step to get ready for the warmer months ahead.

   
31-Jul-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones
Frontiers

In an observational study, researchers showed that consuming more added sugars is consistently associated with greater odds of developing kidney stones in the US, especially for ethnicities such as Native Americans or Asians, or for people with a relatively higher income. The mechanisms of this relationship, and whether it is directly causal, aren’t yet known.



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