Vitamin D deficiency could be the reason African American men experience more aggressive prostate cancer at a younger age compared with European American men, new research from Cedars-Sinai Cancer suggests.
Green Bronx Machine, an impact driven, non-profit organization, has been named a Finalist in the 2023 Classy Awards.
Centers of Wellness for Urban Women Presents Free Webinar “How to beat diabetes with a plant-based diet and physical fitness” in conjunction with April Defeat Diabetes Month
Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE, has been named incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics starting July 1, 2023.
A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries estimates poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.
Reducing caloric intake from added sugars is a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030, a national public health initiative led by the US Department of Health and Human Services that sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and wellbeing over the next decade.
Many infant formulas promise a lot. Several products claim that they help develop the brain, increase immunity and promote children's growth and development, among other things.
In a combined experimental and theoretical study, Georgia Tech researchers measured carbon dioxide levels in onggi during kimchi fermentation and developed a mathematical model to show how the gas was generated and moved through the onggi’s porous walls. By bringing the study of fluid mechanics to bear on an ancient technology, their research highlights the work of artisans and provides the missing link for how the traditional earthenware allows for high quality kimchi.
A study led by scientists from Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), part of Main Line Health, indicates vitamin D strengthens the lung lining, preventing COVID-19 as well as other viruses from penetrating the body’s airways to cause infection, and possibly also reducing fluid leakage into the airways, which causes pneumonia.
Scientists that study cognition often use different approaches, tests and even ways of thinking about the area. But a new paper answers a call from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report to address “inconsistent validity and reliability of cognitive test methods.” These limitations constrain the ability to make firm conclusions about diet and cognition over the life course.
To ensure that all babies have access to exclusive feeding with breast milk during their stay at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, the nursing team has created a unique program that provides supplemental nutrition with human donor milk instead of infant formula.
The five members of the Coalition for Plant-Based Foods in Hospitals have produced videos showing the free resources each member offers.
Among Indigenous, rural non-industrial populations inhabiting the tropical forests of lowland Bolivia, researchers report, there appears to be an optimal balance between levels of food consumption and exercise that maximizes healthy brain aging and reduces the risk of disease.
Sleep is one of the most essential human activities — so essential, in fact, that if we don’t get enough sleep for even one night, we may struggle to think, react, and otherwise make it through the day. Yet, despite its importance for function and survival, scientists still don’t fully understand how sleep works.
Complimentary press passes are now available for NUTRITION 2023, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Join us July 22-25 in Boston to hear about the latest developments in nutrition research, practice, and policy.
Dominique Higgins, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, and a team of researchers at Columbia University have found that glioblastoma tumor cells are particularly sensitive to ferroptosis - a type of cell death that can be triggered by removing certain amino acids from the diet.
A June 13-14 gathering of scientific and regulatory experts at the National Press Club
A fasting diet which focuses on eating early in the day could be the key to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, following the largest study in the world to date.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital researchers found childhood cancer survivors have higher mortality than the public, but survivors with a healthy lifestyle and fewer heart disease risk factors had lower risk.
Irvine, Calif., April 5, 2023 — Eating lots of fats increases the risk of metabolic disorders, but the mechanisms behind the problem have not been well understood. Now, University of California, Irvine biologists have made a key finding about how to ward off harmful effects caused by a high-fat diet. Their study appears in Nature Communications.
Following a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Fat molecules serve as energy storage for fat cells. They consist of three fatty acids attached to a backbone of glycerol. They are therefore also called triglycerides. It has long been suspected that molecules do not remain unchanged during their storage period.
Mediterranean and low fat dietary programmes reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomised trials of seven popular dietary programmes published by The BMJ today.
A detailed analysis of consumed food showed there is a need to improve diets in long-term care (LTC) homes to make them healthier for residents.
“There’s no doubt we can produce enough food for the world’s population - humanity is strategic enough to achieve that. The question is whether - because of war and conflict and corruption and destabilization - we do,” said World Food Programme leader David Beasley in an interview with Time magazine earlier this year.
Bioactive compounds present mostly in fruit and vegetables perform different bodily functions relating to health and well-being. Their effects are considered antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiaging and anticancer, among others.
Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the benefits of “good bacteria” is easier said than done.
From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.
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Nearly double the number of young adults under 55 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer than a decade ago. This most recent significant increase in CRC among the younger population, Dr. Xavier Llor says, is more associated with a patient’s environment, including all sorts of exposures, and diet.
New research from Cal Poly Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.
IAFNS free research webinar on the relationship between dietary sweetness and weight takes place April 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET.
In today’s pet food market, there are products to match nearly every lifestyle, value system, and price point pet owners demand, including vegan formulations. New University of Illinois research shows at least two human-grade, lightly cooked vegan diets provide adequate nutrition for dogs.
As footy kicks off for state women’s leagues, researchers are encouraging teams to take a closer look at athlete nutrition, as new research shows that many elite athletes are not getting enough energy to meet their needs in pre-season training or competition.
A new study examining the gene expression of gut microbes suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix of microbes found in our gut.
Ochsner Health Dietitian offers valuable insight on the best prenatal vitamins for 2023
Education Management Solutions (EMS), a leading provider of education and competency management software solutions for healthcare, announced today a new five-year client partnership with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) to track student competency advancement and in-field evaluations for more than 600 member programs.
Columbia Engineering researchers explore the benefits and drawbacks of 3D-printed food technology, cooking 3D-printed food with lasers as part of the system, how 3D-printed food compares to the “normal” food we eat, and the future landscape of our kitchens.
It is recognised that low fruit and vegetable consumption is a major, modifiable, risk factor associated with raised blood pressure.
Rutgers research could help develop treatments to reduce cravings for unhealthy food.
Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridioides difficile, Candida auris, Drug-resistant Shigella. These bacteria not only have difficult names to pronounce, but they are also difficult to fight off. These bacteria may infect humans and animals, and the infections they cause are harder to treat than those caused by non-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat.
New study suggests that limiting carbohydrates is associated with high prevalence of cardiometabolic disease, especially when dietary fat intake is high.
Las setas comestibles se pueden encontrar en muchos platos, desde omelets hasta salteados, en los que suelen pasar desapercibidas. Las setas comestibles no solo son versátiles, sino que también aportan muchos beneficios a la salud, que van desde la salud del cerebro hasta la prevención del cáncer. Son naturalmente bajas en sodio y grasa, dos elementos que pueden afectar la salud cardíaca cuando se eleva la presión arterial.
يُضاف الفطر إلى الكثير من الأطباق، من البيض الأومليت إلى الخضروات المقلية سريعًا، مما يجعلنا لا ننتبه له غالبًا. الفطر متعدد الاستخدامات، كما يحتوي على مجموعة متنوعة من الفوائد الصحية تتراوح من صحة الدماغ إلى الوقاية من السرطان. فهو يحتوي على مستويات منخفضة من الصوديوم والدهون بشكل طبيعي، وهما عنصران يمكن أن يؤثرا على صحة القلب عن طريق رفع ضغط الدم.
Os cogumelos podem ser encontrados em muitos pratos, de omeletes e refogados, no entanto, eles passam despercebidos com certa frequência. Além de serem versáteis, os cogumelos também oferecem uma série de benefícios à saúde, de saúde ao cérebro a prevenção contra o câncer. Além disso, eles apresentam naturalmente baixo teor de gordura e sódio, dois elementos que podem afetar a saúde cardíaca pelo aumento da pressão arterial.
Consuming a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogs may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce their risk of developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy treatment.
An estimated 53 million people in the U.S. turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table in 2021. In recent decades, food banks have adopted policies and practices to make sure people not only have access to food but also healthy and nutritious food.
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