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Researchers reconstruct the chewing motion of an early mammal

Paleontologists at the University of Bonn (Germany) have succeeded in reconstructing the chewing motion of an early mammal that lived almost 150 million years ago.

24 Dec 2020

Researchers investigate microbiome-mediated therapies for aging and health span

Texas Biomedical Research Institute Associate Professor Corinna Ross, PhD, is a principal investigator on a $3.38 million National Institutes of Health multi-investigator grant to study "microbiome-mediated therapies for aging and healthspan" in marmosets, which are small monkeys native to South America and are becoming increasingly more important in aging and infectious disease research.

18 Dec 2020

No-meat diet will not solve climate crisis, says environmental scientist

People in industrialized regions like the United States of America or Europe are generally urged to eat less meat and animal-source foods as part of a healthier and lower-emissions diet.

17 Dec 2020

Microplastics found in drinking water

Now, a new study has shown that there are high levels of microplastics in the human diet and that drinking water is a significant source.

17 Dec 2020

Study: Eating avocado as part of daily diet can help improve gut health

Eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health, a new study from University of Illinois shows. Avocados are a healthy food that is high in dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat. However, it was not clear how avocados impact the microbes in the gastrointestinal system or "gut."

16 Dec 2020

Researchers find link between BCO1 enzyme and bad cholesterol level

Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. But to get the full health benefits of this superfood, you need an active enzyme to produce this vitamin.

14 Dec 2020

Periodontal or gum disease recognized as significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify a novel mechanism by which periodontal disease may cause diabetes

11 Dec 2020

Study shed light on how genes affect the risk for coronary artery disease

Researchers at the University of Virginia have shed light on how our genes affect our risk for coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease.

11 Dec 2020

Glyphosate could be used as biomarkers to predict incurring diseases in future generations

Exposure to the widely used weed-killer glyphosate makes genetic changes to rats that can be linked to increased disease in their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a new study has found.

10 Dec 2020

Changes to oral microbiota affect the cardiovascular benefits of sport

Exercise plays a key role in maintaining good physical and mental health throughout life. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that some of the immune system and metabolism benefits provided by sport are related to the thousands of millions of bacteria that colonize the digestive tract, from the mouth to the intestines, known as microbiota.

10 Dec 2020

Obesity allows cancer cells to outcompete tumor-killing immune cells, study finds

Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival.

From Harvard Medical School 10 Dec 2020

Study: Blood type is not associated with effects of plant-based diet on body weight

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine--a nonprofit of 12,000 doctors--debunks the "blood type diet" by finding that blood type was not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations, or glycemic control.

7 Dec 2020

New method proposed to quantify link between consumption of live microbes and better human health

Many everyday foods--from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables--contain live microorganisms.

7 Dec 2020

Mediterranean diet decreases the likelihood of having another heart attack

A clinical study with 1002 patients with heart disease shows the advantages of a Mediterranean diet compared to a low-fat diet.

7 Dec 2020

Blackcurrants have beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response

Blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response, and the required portion size is much smaller than previously thought, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

4 Dec 2020

Drug meant for bacterial infections can combat weight gain

A drug originally developed to treat bacterial infections has proved capable of boosting the metabolism and attenuating the weight gain induced by a fatty diet in tests with mice. The study was conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) with FAPESP's support, and the findings have just been published in the journal Science Advances.

3 Dec 2020

Diet News and Research

Researchers reconstruct the chewing motion of an early mammal

Researchers investigate microbiome-mediated therapies for aging and health span

No-meat diet will not solve climate crisis, says environmental scientist

Microplastics found in drinking water

Study: Eating avocado as part of daily diet can help improve gut health

Researchers find link between BCO1 enzyme and bad cholesterol level

Periodontal or gum disease recognized as significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome

Study shed light on how genes affect the risk for coronary artery disease

Glyphosate could be used as biomarkers to predict incurring diseases in future generations

Changes to oral microbiota affect the cardiovascular benefits of sport

Obesity allows cancer cells to outcompete tumor-killing immune cells, study finds

Study: Blood type is not associated with effects of plant-based diet on body weight

New method proposed to quantify link between consumption of live microbes and better human health

Mediterranean diet decreases the likelihood of having another heart attack

Blackcurrants have beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response

Drug meant for bacterial infections can combat weight gain

Eating dried fruits may be linked with better health

Study highlights factors and strategies to implement sustainable biofuel production

High-protein total diet replacements may be a promising strategy to combat obesity

Study highlights the importance of sustained labeling on food products

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