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The 5:2 diet may provide a less overwhelming option for women with gestational diabetes

Weight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off can be a challenge, especially for mothers with a new baby.

2 Nov 2021

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

29 Oct 2021

Feeding Cows Seaweed to Reduce Climate Change

We spoke to Professor Ermias Kebreab about his latest research into methane emissions and how, by feeding cows seaweed, we could potentially reduce them.

From The University of California, Davis 27 Oct 2021

Specific amino acids act against neurodegenerative processes, says study

Dementia is a condition that involves severe loss of cognitive function.

26 Oct 2021

New insights into the role of fat cells in cognitive decline and neurodegeneration

Findings published this week reveal new insights into the role of fat cells in cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, according to a study that involves the oxidant amplification loop led by Marshall University scientists.

22 Oct 2021

Mitochondria of diabetic patients can't keep track of time, study finds

Almost all cells regulate their biological processes over a 24-hour period, otherwise called a cell's circadian rhythm. To do so, cells use a biological clock that cycles different genes on and off throughout the day and night.

21 Oct 2021

'Switching on' Sight using Gene Therapy

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Raymond Wong about his latest research into eye health and we could potentially 'switch on' sight using gene therapy.

20 Oct 2021

Study explores dietary supplementation with vitamin D to support cows’ immune function

Known as a crucial component in the body's ability to absorb and retain calcium, essential to processes such as the development and maintenance of healthy bones, vitamin D has also been found to play important roles in immune defense.

18 Oct 2021

Research identifies genes that influence the outcomes of physical activity

Recent research identified that genes carry out a vital role in how human bodies respond to exercise. The study has also pinpointed various genes that influence the outcomes of different types of physical activity.

15 Oct 2021

Eating mushrooms may benefit a person's mental health, study reveals

Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person's mental health.

From Penn State University 13 Oct 2021

Eating whole grain rye products is a better option than wheat for weight loss, finds study

Eating whole grain rye products instead of refined wheat alternatives can offer worthwhile health benefits. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently published a study showing that people who ate high-fibre products made from whole grain rye lost more body fat and overall weight than those who ate corresponding products made from refined wheat.

13 Oct 2021

Study details metabolic processes employed by SARS-CoV-2 to attack lung tissue

Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet discovered certain metabolic mechanisms that SARS-CoV-2 employs to attack lung tissue.

13 Oct 2021

Researchers identify 14 genes responsible for obesity

Promising news in the effort to develop drugs to treat obesity: University of Virginia scientists have identified 14 genes that can cause and three that can prevent weight gain. The findings pave the way for treatments to combat a health problem that affects more than 40% of American adults.

4 Oct 2021

People of high socioeconomic status have outsized responsibility to tackle climate change

A paper published today in the journal Nature Energy identifies five ways that people of high socioeconomic status have a disproportionate impact on global greenhouse gas emissions - and therefore an outsized responsibility to facilitate progress in climate change mitigation.

1 Oct 2021

Study reports high-fat diet increases the incidence of colorectal cancer

Recent research states that the occurrence of colorectal cancer is increased by a high-fat diet.

1 Oct 2021

Intermittent fasting slows aging and increases longevity in fruit flies, study shows

Whether intermittent fasting is called the 5:2 diet or the 16/8 method, celebrities swear that these eating regimens are a great way to lose weight. Fasting is now trendy, but real science backs up claims that fasting two days a week or restricting eating to an eight-hour window each day leads to weight loss.

30 Sep 2021

Diet News and Research

The 5:2 diet may provide a less overwhelming option for women with gestational diabetes

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Feeding Cows Seaweed to Reduce Climate Change

Specific amino acids act against neurodegenerative processes, says study

New insights into the role of fat cells in cognitive decline and neurodegeneration

Mitochondria of diabetic patients can't keep track of time, study finds

'Switching on' Sight using Gene Therapy

Study explores dietary supplementation with vitamin D to support cows’ immune function

Research identifies genes that influence the outcomes of physical activity

Eating mushrooms may benefit a person's mental health, study reveals

Eating whole grain rye products is a better option than wheat for weight loss, finds study

Study details metabolic processes employed by SARS-CoV-2 to attack lung tissue

Researchers identify 14 genes responsible for obesity

People of high socioeconomic status have outsized responsibility to tackle climate change

Study reports high-fat diet increases the incidence of colorectal cancer

Intermittent fasting slows aging and increases longevity in fruit flies, study shows

Study examines effects of artificial sweetener on brain activity and appetite response

Research provides new insights into growth hormone receptor gene's evolutionary history

Study explores the benefits of the MIND diet for older adults

Healthy diet improves weight and reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

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