MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER, Minn. — Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you’ve experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years. Changes in diet are often prescribed to prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones. However, little research is...
Category: <span>Nutrition & Dietics</span>
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A stable gut helps elite athletes perform better
by Anglia Ruskin University Illustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health New research has found that microbial instability in the gut could hinder the performance of elite endurance athletes, and that short-term, high-protein diets are associated with this type of imbalance. Researchers from...
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Diets high in N-3 polyunsaturated fats may help decrease risk of breast cancer
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 27, 2022)—Diet has long been reported to potentially affect breast cancer risk. Growing evidence suggests that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may play a role in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. A new study documents an inverse association between breast cancer risk and n-3 PUFA consumption,...
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Men over 40 who regularly eat sunomono more likely to be in lower blood pressure category
OSAKA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Osaka, Japan – An observational study led by Professor Hiroaki Kanouchi from Osaka Metropolitan University presents the first evidence that eating sunomono – a Japanese vinegared side dish – correlates to lower blood pressure categorization in men. “The benefits of vinegar in a healthy diet are well known. Our research is the first observational...
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Study shows that an individualized eating program helps dieters lose weight, keep it off
by Sharita Forrest, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An individualized diet program that empowers users to create their own plan based on targeted levels of protein and fiber shows promise at helping people lose extra pounds and keep them off. The Individualized Diet Improvement Program is a self-guided approach that involves...
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Study finds people who practice intermittent fasting experience less severe complications from COVID-19
by Intermountain Healthcare Intermittent fasting has previously shown to have a of host of health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Now, researchers from Intermountain Healthcare have found that people who regularly fast are less like to experience severe complications from COVID-19. Credit: Intermountain Healthcare Intermittent fasting has previously shown to...
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Daily avocados improve diet quality, help lower cholesterol levels
by Pennsylvania State University Credit: CC0 Public Domain Eating one avocado a day for six months was found to have no effect on belly fat, liver fat or waist circumference in people with overweight conditions or obesity, according to a new study. However, it did lead to a slight decrease in unhealthy cholesterol levels. In...
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Western diets rich in fructose and fat cause diabetes via glycerate-mediated loss of pancreatic islet cells
by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation Scientists find a new link between fructose and diabetes aggravated by dietary fat. Credit: Cell Metabolism Those who are habitually inclined to consume burgers, fries and soda may think twice about their dietary choices following scientists’ latest findings about high-fat, high-fructose diets. As reported in their recent publication in Cell Metabolism, a...
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Eating problems are common among older home care clients
by University of Eastern Finland Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly 30% of the 250 older care clients studied reported poor appetite, 20% had problems with chewing, 14% had problems with swallowing, and nearly 20% reported eating...
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US, Canadian regulators tie hepatitis cases to strawberries
by Dee-Ann Durbin Fresh-picked strawberries are shown. U.S. and Canadian regulators are investigating a hepatitis outbreak that may be linked to fresh organic strawberries. Credit: AP Photo/File U.S. and Canadian regulators are investigating a hepatitis outbreak that may be linked to fresh organic strawberries. In a joint weekend statement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...