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Released: 6-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Social media giants send mixed signals on muscle-building supplements content
University of Toronto

A new study published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse finds that while user-generated content and advertising content related to illegal muscle-building drugs is prohibited across all social media platforms, legal muscle-building dietary supplements faced few restrictions.

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Released: 6-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
High-intensity Aerobic Exercise Helps Prevent Menopause-related Muscle Power Loss
American Physiological Society (APS)

Menopause causes a decrease in “muscle power,” an indication of muscle function and strength. However, postmenopausal loss of muscle power can be partially prevented by using high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a form of aerobic exercise.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Diet has a major impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Sunlight, Nutrition and Health Research Center

In a detailed study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease November 3, 2023, we can finally see which diets are helpful in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

25-Oct-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes
University of Illinois Chicago

More weight lost among people who fasted, compared to calorie restriction

Released: 24-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Small but mighty: the hidden power of broccoli sprouts
Osaka Metropolitan University

Broccoli sprouts have been discovered to contain seven times more polysulfides than mature broccoli

Newswise: The unsettling revelation? Human actions are shifting this balance
Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 AM EDT
The unsettling revelation? Human actions are shifting this balance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The delicate balance between nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in our environment, known as the N:P ratio, has long been understood in the context of nature and food. But a new study suggests that this balance might have far-reaching impacts on our health, influencing everything from the rise of certain cancers to the spread of infectious diseases like malaria and Zika.

Newswise: Researchers Develop Efficient Mung Bean Peptides-Calcium Chelate: A Promising Alternative to Traditional Calcium Supplements
Released: 18-Oct-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Researchers Develop Efficient Mung Bean Peptides-Calcium Chelate: A Promising Alternative to Traditional Calcium Supplements
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Huge quantities of mung bean starch production result in ecological pollution and protein resource wastage. In response, scientists have devised a solution: MBP-Ca, an efficient calcium supplement derived from mung beans.

Newswise: New institute aims to address gap in nation’s health care system through highly effective yet overlooked nutrition interventions
Released: 18-Oct-2023 1:00 PM EDT
New institute aims to address gap in nation’s health care system through highly effective yet overlooked nutrition interventions
Tufts University

The Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University establishes a university-wide initiative aimed at transforming health care through scalable food-based interventions.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Aston University research identifies four eating behavior patterns in children
Aston University

Children fall broadly into four eating categories, according to new research at Aston University, and parents feed their children differently depending on those categories.

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Released: 18-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
After 50 years of pioneering research in rural Louisiana, study pivots from heart to brain
Tulane University

A study spent 50 years tracking the health of a rural Louisiana town's children into adulthood and found that heart disease starts in childhood. Now the study hopes decades of heart research can unlock the origins of dementia.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
International team of scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could stimulate research, shift attitudes
Virginia Tech

Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain, including scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, published an analysis in a special edition of the British Medical Journal with a timely and controversial recommendation: It’s time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food.

Newswise: Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids
McMaster University

Researchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making it much easier to access information that is critical to cardiovascular and cognitive health, but which has previously been challenging to gather. While the human body can generate most of the fats it needs, it cannot produce adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids and must obtain them from dietary sources. Two key omega-3 fatty acids, called EPA (eicosatetraenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), can be derived only from certain sources, such as fish, seafood, enriched foods, and supplements, but measuring how much gets into the blood has been both difficult and invasive.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Health Receives $3 Million Grant to Make Fresh Produce More Accessible to Families in Need
Released: 12-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Receives $3 Million Grant to Make Fresh Produce More Accessible to Families in Need
Hackensack Meridian Health

Health system is launching the Fresh Match program this fall and partnering with grocery retailers to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to low income families

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Omega-3 Discovery Moves Us Closer to 'Precision Nutrition' for Better Health
University of Virginia Health System

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good health. The findings are an important step toward “precision nutrition” – where a diet tailored to exactly what our bodies need can help us live longer, healthier lives.

Newswise: What Happens to Our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Released: 11-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
What Happens to Our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Tufts University

Researchers from Tufts University explain how our heart and arteries change as we get older and why women and men have different rates of cardiovascular disease

Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
$7.3M Grant to Expand Wheat Pathogen Surveillance
Cornell University

One of the world’s largest crop pathogen surveillance systems is set to expand its capacity to protect wheat productivity in food vulnerable areas of East Africa and South Asia.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Using Different Flours for Sourdough Fosters Different Bacteria – and Flavors
North Carolina State University

A new study of the microbial ecosystem in sourdough finds that using different types of flour fosters distinct bacterial communities, and that these differences contribute to the variation of sourdough aromas and flavors.

Newswise: Sweet Victory: Sensor Detects Adulteration in Honey
5-Oct-2023 3:10 PM EDT
Sweet Victory: Sensor Detects Adulteration in Honey
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

In Review of Scientific Instruments, scientists developed a microwave microstrip line planar resonator sensor tool to detect water adulteration in honey. The tool is compact, cost-effective, and easily fabricated. The microstrip line resonator sensor is fabricated on a dielectric substrate, which is an insulator that can efficiently support electrostatic fields, such as ceramic or glass. The team tested honey samples with varying water content and found that the sensor's resonance frequency consistently decreases with increased added water content.

Newswise: Copycat nutrient leaves pancreatic tumors starving
7-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Copycat nutrient leaves pancreatic tumors starving
Sanford Burnham Prebys

A study led by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys suggests an entirely new approach to treat pancreatic cancer. The research shows that feeding tumors a copycat of an important nutrient starves them of the fuel they need to survive and grow.

Released: 6-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Can masculine marketing convince more men to eat vegan?
Frontiers

Eating more plant-based meals is better for our health and better for the planet. But cultural preferences are significant barriers to reducing meat consumption - especially for men, who are underrepresented among vegans and vegetarians.

Newswise: You Are What Your Food Influencer Is Eating: UNLV Social Media Experts Team on Mukbang Study
Released: 4-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
You Are What Your Food Influencer Is Eating: UNLV Social Media Experts Team on Mukbang Study
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Ever find yourself inexplicably sucked into (another!) video of social media influencer downing a massive feast of 100 different kinds of shrimp? You can't scroll past. And before you know it, you're craving crustaceans, making reservations at that new seafood restaurant, and searching for recipes.  We've got one word for you: mukbang.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Pandemic boosted gardening, hunting in NYS
Cornell University

A survey of New York state residents found that nearly half of respondents increased the amount of time they spent on wild and backyard food in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic – confirming anecdotes about increases in activities such as sourdough baking, fishing and gardening.

Newswise: Adoption of vegan dog and cat diets could have environmental benefits
27-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Adoption of vegan dog and cat diets could have environmental benefits
PLOS

A new analysis estimates a variety of potential benefits for environmental sustainability—for instance, reduced freshwater consumption and greenhouse gas emissions—that could result from switching all pet dogs and cats in the US or around the world to nutritionally sound, vegan diets.

Newswise: UAH Nursing researcher to study cardiometabolic disease among Black women in the Deep South
Released: 3-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UAH Nursing researcher to study cardiometabolic disease among Black women in the Deep South
University of Alabama Huntsville

A researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been awarded a $179,000 subcontract to explore community-based strategies for reducing high-burden chronic disease like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer as part of an overall award totaling $4.2 million.

Newswise: To Eat or Not to Eat: Targeting autophagy to enhance memory immune responses
Released: 3-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
To Eat or Not to Eat: Targeting autophagy to enhance memory immune responses
Osaka University

Memory B cells depend on autophagy for their survival, but the protein Rubicon is thought to hinder this process. Researchers from Osaka University have discovered a shorter isoform of Rubicon called RUBCN100, which enhances autophagy in B cells.

28-Sep-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Globally, Consumption of Sugary Drinks Increased at Least 16% Since 1990
Tufts University

The decision to reach for a sugar sweetened beverage is heavily influenced by where you live, Tufts University researchers report in a new study that provides a snapshot of how adults in 185 countries imbibe sugar-sweetened beverages.

Newswise: UC San Diego Human Milk Institute Names its Executive Director
Released: 2-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Human Milk Institute Names its Executive Director
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego Human Milk Institute names Mitra Hooshmand, PhD, as its Executive Director. Hooshman will lead strategy and operations at the innovative research institute.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Joint IAFNS-USDA Webinar Series Tackles Gut Health, Immune Function
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Collaborative webinars to focus on key scientific trends and findings related to gut microbiome and nutrition, and the interaction of diet, stress and immune function.

28-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Discrimination alters brain-gut ‘crosstalk,’ prompting poor food choices and increased health risks
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

People frequently exposed to racial or ethnic discrimination may be more susceptible to obesity and related health risks in part because of a stress response that changes biological processes and how we process food cues according to UCLA research.

Released: 29-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
الداء البطني مقابل عدم تحمل الغلوتين: خبير مايو كلينك هيلثكير يوضح الفرق
Mayo Clinic

مع ازدياد خيارات الطعام الخالي من الغلوتين، قد يصعُب تقرير ما إذا كان يجب إضافة الغلوتين إلى نظامك الغذائي أم لا. يقول الدكتور سرمد سامي، بكالوريوس الطب والجراحة، طبيب الجهاز الهضمي في مايو كلينك هيلثكير في لندن، أنه لا توجد ضرورة بالنسبة لمعظم الأشخاص لاستبعاد الأطعمة التي تحتوي على الغلوتين بشكل كامل، إذ لا توجد فائدة صحية مثبتة من وراء ذلك. ويشرح الدكتور سامي في هذا التنبيه السبب ويوضح الفرق بين حالتين طبيتين متعلقتين بالغلوتين هما: الداء البطني وعدم تحمل الغلوتين.

Released: 29-Sep-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Revised Framework for Reviewing Potential Carcinogens to Reduce Animal Testing
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

More reliance on modeling and test tube-based data to lower reliance on test animals.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Latest version of the Healthy Eating Index covers toddler diet quality
Released: 27-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Latest version of the Healthy Eating Index covers toddler diet quality
Elsevier

In four articles in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, leading nutrition experts describe and evaluate the latest versions of the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), issued to correspond to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

Released: 27-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Understanding of mechanisms behind post-exercise lack of appetite can open new paths to obesity treatment
Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

The complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance – food intake versus energy expenditure – is still a challenge for science, especially in light of the rising worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Saturated fat may interfere with creating memories in aged brain
Ohio State University

New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain the link between a high-fat diet and impaired memory – especially as we age.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Coeliac disease vs gluten intolerance: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains the difference
Mayo Clinic

As gluten-free food options increase, it can be difficult to decide whether to include gluten in your diet or not. For most people, there is no need to completely eliminate foods containing gluten and no proven benefit from doing so, says Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Newswise: World’s First CRM by KRISS Unlocks Precise Acrylamide Measurement in Infant Formula
Released: 26-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
World’s First CRM by KRISS Unlocks Precise Acrylamide Measurement in Infant Formula
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Hyun-min Park) has developed a Certified Reference Material (CRM)* for the accurate analysis of low levels of acrylamide in infant formula.

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Released: 26-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
New Report Shows Food is Medicine Interventions Would Save U.S. Lives and Billions of Dollars
Tufts University

The "True Cost of Food: Food is Medicine Case Study" quantifies the potential health and economic benefits of Food is Medicine efforts, which refer to food-based nutrition interventions integrated into the healthcare system to treat or prevent chronic diet-related disease.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Coeliac disease vs gluten intolerance: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains the difference
Mayo Clinic

As gluten-free food options increase, it can be difficult to decide whether to include gluten in your diet or not. For most people, there is no need to completely eliminate foods containing gluten and no proven benefit from doing so, says Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Uniformed Services University Recognizes Renown DoD Nutritionist by Renaming Human Performance Lab in her Honor
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Dr. Patricia Deuster dedicated her 40-year career to the military and optimizing performance for the warfighter. Now, the Human Performance Lab (HPL) at the Uniformed Services University (USU) is dedicated to her. USU renamed the lab in her honor, and commemorated her service and the lab’s renaming with a ceremony Sept. 25.

Newswise: Single Cell Protein: an alternative eco-friendly protein source derived from microorganisms
Released: 23-Sep-2023 10:20 AM EDT
Single Cell Protein: an alternative eco-friendly protein source derived from microorganisms
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Single Cell Protein (SCP) is an alternative and eco-friendly protein source from microorganisms which can be produced by utilizing agro-industrial wastes. SCP presents multiple applications, including animal feed, human food, packaging and is characterized by a rich nutritional profile.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Food insecurity linked to muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescent and young adults
University of Toronto

Food insecurity, a significant and persistent problem affecting many Canadians due to economic disparities and limited access to nutritious food, has long-lasting repercussions on physical and mental health.

Released: 20-Sep-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Food as Medicine: How Strawberries Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV research shows that a simple serving of strawberries each day can boost cardiometabolic health without the need for medication.

Newswise: Iron supplements provided in prenatal visits improved outcomes
Released: 19-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Iron supplements provided in prenatal visits improved outcomes
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Giving free prenatal iron supplements to medically underserved pregnant patients rather than only recommending them significantly reduced anemia and postpartum blood transfusions, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health report in a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Newswise: Research Recap: Modified Atkins Diet and Health-Related Quality of Life - Dr. Magnhild Kverneland
Released: 19-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Research Recap: Modified Atkins Diet and Health-Related Quality of Life - Dr. Magnhild Kverneland
International League Against Epilepsy

Diet treatments are often used with the aim of reducing seizure frequency and severity — but they may have other benefits as well. Joy Mazur spoke with Dr. Magnhild Kverneland about the possible effect of dietary treatments on emotional symptoms and their correlation with health-related quality of life.

Released: 19-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Cholesterol and Inflammation Demonstrate Alzheimer’s Link
Alzheimer's Center at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

A recent study shows that a protein called ABCA7 plays a functional role as a potential biological link between cholesterol and inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease. The new work was published online August 25 in the journal Cells.

Newswise: Early treatment of child obesity is effective
Released: 19-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Early treatment of child obesity is effective
Karolinska Institute

The early treatment of obesity in children is effective in both the short and long term, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report in a study published in The International Journal of Obesity.



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