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High blood pressure during pregnancy can increase later risk of cardiovascular disorders

Research published today in the journal Circulation has found that women with high blood pressure in pregnancy, including conditions such as preeclampsia, have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disorders later in life, including stroke and heart failure.

23 Sep 2019

Study finds no clear link between cancer incidence and local food in glassworks areas

There is no clear link between cancer incidence and locally produced food from an area with a history of glass manufacture with contaminated soil, according to a new study from, among others, Linköping University in Sweden.

23 Sep 2019

Tackling the growing problem of heart disease in children with common sense interventions

Heart disease, which was once an illness affecting adults, is now a major concern among children. In fact, many studies have shown that the risks of cardiovascular disease pile up since childhood, hence, starting to educate them about practicing a healthy lifestyle is crucial to prevent the development of chronic and potentially-fatal diseases in the future.

23 Sep 2019

'Edutainment' can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials

Storytelling that educates and entertains - aka "edutainment" - is a powerful communications tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University.

20 Sep 2019

Genetics may predispose some diabetic patients to develop kidney disease

In an unprecedented scale, researchers have begun to unravel the genetics that may predispose some individuals to develop kidney disease once they have diabetes, independent of the degree of blood sugar control.

20 Sep 2019

A single dose of yellow fever vaccine does not offer long-term immunity to children

Yellow fever is a viral infection spread by various species of mosquito and is rife in 34 countries in Africa and 13 in Latin America.

20 Sep 2019

Specific types of dietary fibers promote beneficial microbes in the human gut

Certain human gut microbes with links to health thrive when fed specific types of ingredients in dietary fibers, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

20 Sep 2019

Prescription for healthy food could be the answer to food insecurity

The answer to food insecurity could be as simple as a prescription for healthy food from your health care provider and the means to obtain it, particularly in food deserts, said researchers led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.

20 Sep 2019

Sodium and potassium-rich foods may predict future depression in adolescents

An innovative study finds that sodium and potassium levels- reflections of a person's typical diet - may be predictors of future depression in teens. The first-of-its-kind study is published in Physiological Reports.

19 Sep 2019

Diarrhea linked significantly to weight gain

A study has shown that obesity is linked to chronic diarrhea, independent of other lifestyle or eating habits.

19 Sep 2019

A vegan diet could boost gut microbes that aid weight loss

Switching to a vegan diet could help people lose nearly one pound in weight every week and significantly reduce their risk for diabetes, say researchers.

18 Sep 2019

Anti-cancer effects of lycopene in tomatoes canceled out by iron-rich foods

Tomatoes have proven cancer-fighting properties, but new research suggests that eating them with iron-rich meats can destroy this effect.

18 Sep 2019

Gut bacteria linked to stronger muscles in older people

The gut bacteria are related to muscle mass and physical function, in a relationship called the gut-muscle axis, which has been studied in mouse models and in young adults. A new study looks at the GMA in older adults for the first time.

18 Sep 2019

Altered microbiome in fruit flies can drive evolutionary change

The expression "you are what you eat" has taken on new meaning. In an experiment in fruit flies, or Drosophila melanogaster, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found that adding different species of microbes to the flies' food caused populations to diverge genetically, racking up significant genomic changes in just five generations.

18 Sep 2019

UT Southwestern researchers identify novel mechanism that regulates fat formation

In work suggesting new therapeutic targets to fight obesity, UT Southwestern researchers have identified a novel mechanism that regulates the creation of fat in mammals.

18 Sep 2019

Computer scientist wins $2.3 million to develop AI that patients can use to manage health

Samantha Kleinberg, a computer scientist at Stevens Institute of Technology and pioneer in wearable technologies, has secured roughly $2.3 million in three new grants by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to develop artificial intelligence that provides personalized information to patients so they can take an active part in managing their health.

17 Sep 2019

Study finds dietary fiber components that encourage growth of beneficial gut microbes

Humans choose food based on the way it looks, smells, and tastes. But the microbes in our guts use a different classification system--one that is based on the molecular components that make up different fibers.

17 Sep 2019

ACA and chiropractors encourage people to take steps for better musculoskeletal health

The American Chiropractic Association and chiropractors nationwide are encouraging the public to take steps to better musculoskeletal health during National Chiropractic Health Month this October.

17 Sep 2019

Study: Teen girls who stay up late are more likely to gain weight

Teen girls--but not boys--who prefer to go to bed later are more likely to gain weight, compared to same-age girls who go to bed earlier, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

17 Sep 2019

Tea improves brain circuits, structure and memory

A recent study showed that people who drink tea regularly have brains which function better and also show a greater degree of organization. This could strengthen the case for drinking tea to help prevent dementia. The study is important because, unlike most others which look only at tests of mental ability, it also examined structural brain changes with tea drinking.

16 Sep 2019

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Latest Diet News and Research

High blood pressure during pregnancy can increase later risk of cardiovascular disorders

Study finds no clear link between cancer incidence and local food in glassworks areas

Tackling the growing problem of heart disease in children with common sense interventions

'Edutainment' can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials

Genetics may predispose some diabetic patients to develop kidney disease

A single dose of yellow fever vaccine does not offer long-term immunity to children

Specific types of dietary fibers promote beneficial microbes in the human gut

Prescription for healthy food could be the answer to food insecurity

Sodium and potassium-rich foods may predict future depression in adolescents

Diarrhea linked significantly to weight gain

A vegan diet could boost gut microbes that aid weight loss

Anti-cancer effects of lycopene in tomatoes canceled out by iron-rich foods

Gut bacteria linked to stronger muscles in older people

Altered microbiome in fruit flies can drive evolutionary change

UT Southwestern researchers identify novel mechanism that regulates fat formation

Computer scientist wins $2.3 million to develop AI that patients can use to manage health

Study finds dietary fiber components that encourage growth of beneficial gut microbes

ACA and chiropractors encourage people to take steps for better musculoskeletal health

Study: Teen girls who stay up late are more likely to gain weight

Tea improves brain circuits, structure and memory

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