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Released: 28-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
How Breast Milk Boosts the Brain
Tufts University

A new study by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University suggests that a micronutrient in human breast milk provides significant benefit to the developing brains of newborns, a finding that further illuminates the link between nutrition and brain health and could help improve infant formulas used in circumstances when breastfeeding isn’t possible.

Newswise: Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties are high in healthy compounds
Released: 28-Jul-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties are high in healthy compounds
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and CIATEJ in Guadalajara, Mexico, explored the composition of seed coat extracts from black and pinto bean varieties unique to the Chiapas region of Southern Mexico.

   
Released: 28-Jul-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Cadmium Intake from Six Foods Analyzed by Age Group
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

New exposure study suggests that combined consumption estimates of the metal cadmium in common foods may exceed some government health guidance limits for young groups.

   
Released: 27-Jul-2023 3:15 PM EDT
MIND Diet Study Shows 'Short-Term' Impact on Cognition
RUSH

New research shows the importance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet for reaping the greatest benefit to brain health.

Released: 27-Jul-2023 2:20 PM EDT
Advances in Big Data for Precision Medicine, Novel Technologies to Determine a Pathogen’s Susceptibility to Antibiotics, the Microbiome’s Impact on Childhood Undernutrition, and More Draw Nearly 20,000 Attendees to 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly AACC, welcomed thousands of laboratory experts to the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo from July 23-27. At this year’s special meeting celebrating ADLM’s 75th anniversary, the organization officially rolled out a new name that reflects the association’s role as advocate and champion for a larger community specializing in diagnostics and laboratory medicine, as well as its global reach.

Released: 27-Jul-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Low fiber intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants’ brains
Frontiers

Undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the factors linked to an increased risk of diseases in children as they grow older. Yet, maternal malnutrition remains a problem for women worldwide.

Newswise: Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
Released: 26-Jul-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A new study in mice from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests replacing traditional protein sources with mealworms in high-fat diets could slow weight gain, improve immune response, reduce inflammation, enhance energy metabolism, and beneficially alter the ratio of good to bad cholesterol.

   
Released: 25-Jul-2023 12:50 PM EDT
AI Study Uncovers Olive Oil's Potential in Combating Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Center at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

A recent study has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reveal the remarkable potential of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in the fight against Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers combined AI technology, chemistry, and omics research to identify specific bioactive compounds in EVOO that show promising effects in treating and preventing AD.

Newswise: With Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, East Hollywood Community Garden Kicks Off the Summer
Released: 24-Jul-2023 6:05 PM EDT
With Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, East Hollywood Community Garden Kicks Off the Summer
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Expanding its commitment to the health and well-being of the people in its community, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles sponsored the Summer Kickoff of the East Hollywood Community Garden, and was joined by more than 100 area residents and CHLA team members at the garden’s recent celebration.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Is Snacking Bad for Your Health? It Depends on What and When You Eat
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

In a new study involving more than 1,000 people, researchers examined whether snacking affects health and if the quality of snack foods matters.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Muscadine Wine Shows Promise in Improving Aging Skin
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

According to a new study, women who drank two glasses of dealcoholized muscadine wine daily showed significant improvements in the elasticity and water retention of their skin compared with those who consumed a placebo.

21-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Risk of Forced Labor Is Widespread in U.S. Food Supply, Study Finds
Tufts University

In a study researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab calculated the risk of forced labor across all aspects of the U.S. food supply, excluding seafood. (For a copy of the full research study, please contact [email protected])

   
17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Nutritional Content of Most Milk Alternatives Doesn’t Measure Up to Cow’s Milk
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

More people are drinking milk alternatives made from plant sources such as oats, soy, or almonds, but do plant-based products deliver the same nutrition as cow’s milk? Results from a new study suggest that most don’t.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
These Eight Habits Could Lengthen Your Life by Decades
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age can expect to live substantially longer than those with few or none of these habits.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Upping Your Intake of Omega-3s May Help Protect Your Hearing
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Researchers report that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely correlated with hearing difficulty in a new population-based cross-sectional study.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
What is the Best Dieting Strategy for People with Type 2 Diabetes?
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new randomized controlled study of people with type 2 diabetes showed that study participants who restricted eating to between noon and 8 p.m. daily lost more weight than those who reduced their overall calorie intake by counting calories.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Opting for Olive Oil Could Boost Brain Health
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new study suggests that incorporating olive oil into your diet could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia.

19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Microbiome-Directed Therapies for Undernutrition, Big Data for Precision Medicine, Health Equity, and More to Be Explored at 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

At the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, laboratory experts will present cutting-edge research and technology that is shaping the future of clinical testing and patient care.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
MIND Diet Linked with Better Focus in School-Aged Children
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A diet originally designed to help ward off cognitive decline in adults might also help improve attention in pre-adolescents, according to a new study.



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