Bloomington, Ind. and Chicago, Ill. — Results from a new study show that risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes were similar when participants consumed a healthy US-style eating pattern with and without an additional 5.3 ounces of lean beef. The added beef replaced carbohydrates, primarily refined starches. All participants were considered at risk for...
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Female athletes at risk for nutritional deficiencies
Lack of proper nutrition education may affect female athletes’ performance and long-term health, says Rutgers researcher RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Two decades of research among female athletes over the age of 13 years shows that a lack of nutrition knowledge about what they need to eat to stay healthy and compete may contribute to poor performance, low...
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New mobile health tool measures hemoglobin without drawing blood
WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a way to use smartphone images of a person’s eyelids to assess blood hemoglobin levels. The ability to perform one of the most common clinical lab tests without a blood draw could help reduce the need for in-person clinic visits, make it easier to monitor patients who are in critical...
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Is seltzer water healthy?
by Rahel Mathews, The Conversation My health conscious friends and colleagues tell me that they need an alternative to soda but plain water is too boring. They, like many people, are turning to sparkling water and flavored seltzer water. Carbonated waters are being promoted as the low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to soda. In a 12-month...
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Why is nutrition so hard to study?
Is dairy good or bad for health? Is cholesterol evil? Does red meat kill or cure? Is the ketogenic diet a godsend or a health hazard? Can the vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or raw food diet extend disease-free life? Nutrition is a maze. In this article, we ask why. Nutrition is wrapped in multiple confusions. Why...
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Current medical education may not sufficiently train doctors on nutrition – from STAT:
A review of 24 studies from all around the world finds that nutritional education is not well-incorporated into the medical school curriculum. The findings could mean that doctors in training are not sufficiently trained to help patients with nutrition-related care, which often affects other aspects of health. The studies included in the review asked recent...
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Following a healthy plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk
by JAMA Internal Medicine People who follow predominantly plant-based diets with greater adherence may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who follow these diets with lower adherence, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The researchers also found that the association was stronger for...
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Nutritional supplements and diets not always protective, research suggests
by West Virginia University Do the nutritional supplements people take or the diets they adhere to actually protect them against cardiovascular problems and death? Maybe not, suggests a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials by Safi Khan, an assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine. His findings appear in the Annals of Internal Medicine. He and his colleagues analyzed...
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Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition
by American Society for Nutrition Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep, and many do not consume the recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests the two factors may be connected. The research is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults....
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Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults
HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Key takeaways: Compared with vitamins, dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy were associated with nearly three times the risk of severe medical events in children and young adults. Efforts aimed at reducing access and consumption of these types of dietary supplements, implementing proactive enforcement of regulations, and providing clear warnings at the point of purchase are needed. Boston,...