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Urgent action needed to reduce harms of ultra-processed foods to British children
Date: 14/06/2021
During the 17 years of follow up, researchers saw a very consistent increase in all measures of unhealthy weight among children who consumed greater amounts of ultra-processed foods as part of their diet.
Brain alterations detected in obese children
Date: 09/06/2021
This study found two areas of the brain were altered and hyperexcited in obese children - the orbitofrontal cortex and the amygdala. These are the centers that regulate reward and punishment sensations.
Professor clarifies benefits of magnesium supplementation in pregnancy and hormonal disorders
Date: 09/06/2021
Within four weeks of a higher intake of magnesium and vitamin B6, painful symptoms associated with hormonal disorders become less severe, quality of life improved, and the risks of miscarriage were reduced.
Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
Date: 08/06/2021
Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study of mice led by QUT and published by Frontiers in Neuroscience.
Association between blood plasma lipids and risk of Alzheimer's disease
Date: 07/06/2021
The study highlighted that genes related to Alzheimer's disease play a role in influencing lipids that are associated with Alzheimer's disease, reinforcing the consequence of physiological factors—such as inflammation—on brain aging.
Vegan diets in children may bring heart benefits but pose growth risks
Date: 03/06/2021
Our research shows that we need to provide more advice to the public as to how they can eat healthily on plant-based diets. This is particularly relevant for children, as they may have higher nutrient needs while they are growing.
Gut to brain: Nerve cells detect what we eat
Date: 02/06/2021
The different nerve cells in the control center of the vagus nerve innervate different regions of the gut, and control satiety and BloodSugar levels - this could play an important role in future therapeutic strategies against obesity and diabetes
Low levels of omega-3 associated with higher risk of psychosis, says study
Date: 31/05/2021
These results suggest that enhanced dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids among adolescents, such as through oily fish like mackerel, could prevent some people from developing psychosis in their early twenties
Defective gene slows down brain cells
Date: 24/05/2021
Inhibiting the accumulation of a protein, Plastin 3, could eventually alleviate some of the symptoms patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders have.
Infant gut microbiota associated with fine motor skills
Date: 21/05/2021
This study adds to the mounting evidence connecting the gut microbiota with the gut–brain axis, where the initial stages of gut colonization and assemblage may be linked with neurodevelopmental outcomes with potential long-term associations.
CoQ10 for pregnant rats reverses diet-induced retinal damage in offspring
Date: 21/05/2021
New research in rats suggests a common antioxidant supplement may protect the next generation from a leading cause of blindness stemming from a high-sugar diet during pregnancy.
Study shows early preterm births can be decreased with DHA supplementation
Date: 18/05/2021
This study is a potential game changer for obstetricians and their patients - the dramatic decrease in early preterm birth with DHA supplementation will improve short- and long -term outcomes for children.
Western diet may increase risk of gut inflammation, infection
Date: 18/05/2021
This study showed that long-term consumption of a Western-style diet high in fat and sugar impairs the function of immune cells in the gut in ways that could promote inflammatory bowel disease or increase the risk of intestinal infections.
Vitamin B3 as a possible treatment for glaucoma
Date: 17/05/2021
Preventing NAD depletion via administration of nicotinamide (the amide of vitamin B3, a NAD precursor) robustly prevents glaucoma in chronic animal models.
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful
Date: 17/05/2021
The study showed long-term energy drink intake, sugar-free or not, results in heightened blood glucose and bad fats (triglycerides), which are the common feature of diabetes. It also increased body fat without any changes in weight.
Food dyes may cause disease when the immune system is dysregulated, researchers report
Date: 13/05/2021
Artificial food colorants can cause disease when the immune system has become dysregulated.
Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress: study
Date: 13/05/2021
The study's findings emphasize that it's important for people to have a diet rich in fruit and vegetables to potentially minimize stress
Managing children's weight, blood pressure and cholesterol protects brain function mid-life
Date: 10/05/2021
This is the first study to highlight that cardiovascular risk factors accumulated from childhood through mid-life may influence poor cognitive performance at midlife.
Is Your Belly Fat Fogging Your Thinking?
Date: 07/05/2021
Obesity is associated with chronic, body-wide inflammation that slow shrinks brain regions that are used for learning new things and recalling memories.
Titanium dioxide: E171 no longer considered safe when used as a food additive
Date: 06/05/2021
Taking into account all available scientific studies and data, the EFSA's expert Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive.
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