Scientists aim to stop harmful gut bacteria triggering Alzheimer’s
University of South AustraliaAustralian scientists are exploring how harmful gut bacteria from a poor diet can access the brain and trigger early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Australian scientists are exploring how harmful gut bacteria from a poor diet can access the brain and trigger early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Join Green Bronx Machine and Stephen Ritz in partnership with Picture Motion, tonight, Tuesday, April 23rd , 7 PM EST, for a free, transformative virtual event to celebrate Generation Growth Day and the groundbreaking documentary film Generation Growth. This special day aims to unite advocates, experts, and leaders from the education and health food community to explore and discuss the profound impacts of the Green Bronx Machine program.
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
The lipids in some herbal teas have been identified in detail for the first time, preparing the ground for investigating their contribution to the health benefits of the teas.
Many cancers can be prevented, and others can be detected early in their development, treated and cured.
An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk.
New research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can’t risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance.
L-Nutra Inc., a leading nutrition technology company developing evidence-based Nutrition for Longevity and Nutrition as Medicine programs, is excited to announce the release of a groundbreaking longevity and healthy aging study published in Nature Communications, a prestigious Nature portfolio journal.
Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, wrote perspective piece on how medically tailored meals address health consequences of food insecurity.
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.
By: Jenny Ralph | Published: February 20, 2024 | 9:14 am | SHARE: Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to garner public attention and engage in support for those affected by eating disorders. For 2024, the National Eating Disorders Association has designated Feb. 26-March 3 as EDAW.Eating disorders research is rapidly evolving and examines many psychological and biological factors that may impact individuals and society.
Varun Shivdasani, Performance Chef at Loughborough University's Elite Athlete Centre, discusses how he prepares nutritious meals on a budget, the importance of making cooking a family-friendly activity, and the future of precision nutrition. Time Stamps: 00:00 - 03:53 - Introduction to guest, the topic and background 03:54 - 05:56 - An average week as a performance chef 05:57 - 10:09 - Performance and nutrition 10:10 - 11:52 - Setting the menu 11:53 - 16:53 - Do you need a large budget for a balanced meal? 16:54 - 26:29 - Tips for eating well 26:30 - 30:56 - Precision nutrition 30:57 - 34:05 - What’s next in the world of food prep? 34:07 - 36.54 - Outro
At the Department of Chemistry at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, PhD student Belal Abu Salha developed a process of coating fruits and veggies with edible nanoparticles using sonochemistry, and extended the shelf life of strawberries by 15 days.
From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture.
Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting.
Cambiar de una dieta poco saludable y un estilo de vida sedentario a una alimentación saludable y ejercicios puede ser abrumador.
IAFNS enters its fourth year as a science-focused nonprofit uniquely positioned to mobilize government, industry and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable research.
Nutritious meal kits and no-prep meals improved food security and perceived dietary quality among clients of a Dallas food pantry, according to a pilot study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The Food Pyramid that many of us learned about in school is now ancient history. That old guideline on food groups and servings has been replaced by MyPlate.
Despite ongoing concerns about the health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia, these sweeteners are increasingly found in a variety of foods and beverages, including those aimed at children.
Ainda que a maioria das gripes, resfriados e outras doenças comuns possam ser tratadas em casa, a Dra. Angela Mattke, pediatra no Centro Infantil da Mayo Clinic, explica que os pais devem ficar atentos a três sinais que indicam que a criança doente precisa fazer uma visita a um profissional de cuidados em saúde.
With one smile, 18-year-old Payton Ebertshauer of London can light up any room.
ST. LOUIS, MO., January 17, 2023 — The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced today that Penny Pennington has been elected chair of the Danforth Center Board of Directors.
New research shows that observing facial expressions of others eating raw broccoli can influence our own liking of the vegetable.
Soy compounds called isoflavones are among the plant-derived compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to a new meta-analysis co-directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The results were published Jan. 10 in the journal JNCI Cancer Spectrum.
Research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia.
Monoacylglycerols (MAGs) and diacylglycerols (DAGs) are nonionic molecules found in minor amounts in oils and fats, exhibiting hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.
Adjuvant therapies to help infertile women conceive by IVF - especially those whose treatments have been unsuccessful in the past - are now a common feature both before and during the treatment cycle. Now, a new analysis of the evidence for many nutritional supplements and diets thought to improve outcome in IVF has concluded that adopting a Mediterranean diet during treatment would offer a single ‘straightforward approach’ with good evidence of benefit in contrast to that of a Western diet.
Experts at Newcastle University, UK, have been researching the different characteristics and compounds of festive trimmings and have found that some of the side-dishes offer significant benefits.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world according to the Global Burden of Disease study, with 18.6 million annual deaths in 2019, of which around 7.9 are attributable to diet. This means that diet plays a major role in the development and progression of these diseases.
Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant.
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Durante la celebración de las fiestas, la comida ocupa un lugar central en las reuniones con amigos y familias. Andrea Delgado, una dietista de Mayo Clinic de Rochester, Minnesota, afirma que si presta atención a la cantidad de comida que come y la frecuencia, puede tomar decisiones de alimentación saludable durante las fiestas.
Durante as festas de final de ano, a comida costuma estar no centro das atenções nas reuniões de amigos e entes queridos.
A new study published in the journal Gut has shed light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis, a common condition characterized by the formation of gallstones.
While some may roast their turkey in the oven this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, others may take a more dangerous route — deep frying. Joshua Carson, MD, regional director of Loyola Medicine's Burn Center warns cooks to be extra cautious around the holidays to prevent burn injuries. Loyola's Burn Center is the largest in Illinois and a regional leader in treating adult and pediatric burns.
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Meu médico recomendou incluir mais frutas e vegetais na minha dieta. Aumentei o consumo pouco a pouco ao longo dos últimos dois meses, entretanto, ultimamente, comecei a sentir aumento de gases e inchaço abdominal. Existem frutas que devem ser evitadas para limitar o incômodo abdominal? Como posso adotar uma dieta mais saudável e evitar o desconforto?
السادة مايو كلينك: أوصاني الطبيب بإضافة المزيد من الفاكهة والخضروات إلى حميتي الغذائية. وحرصتُ على زيادة حصتي منها تدريجيًا على مدار الشهرَين الماضيَين، ولكن مؤخرًا بدأتُ أشعر بزيادة الغازات والانتفاخات. هل توجد أطعمة معيّنة يجب تجنّبها للحد من تهيّج المعدة؟ كيف يمكنني أن أتبنى حمية غذائية صحية مع البُعد عن الاضطرابات؟
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Mi médico me recomendó que incluyera más frutas y verduras en mi alimentación. En los últimos dos meses he ido aumentando la cantidad de a poco, pero últimamente tengo más gases e hinchazón. ¿Hay que evitar determinados alimentos para reducir el dolor abdominal? ¿Cómo puedo tener una alimentación más saludable sin sentir molestias?
The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.
Following the signing of the California Food Safety Act, which bans the use of four common food additives linked to health problems, URI Professor of Nutrition Kathleen Melanson lends her expertise to help explain what these ingredients are, what consumers should be aware of, as well as some simple tips to help avoid them.
Novel noninvasive method allows for precise diagnosis of feeding intolerance severity
Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi have isolated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains with high levels of resistance to phages from kimchi fermented at low temperatures for a long period of time. They have also identified the defense mechanism of the LAB strains against phages, viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria.