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16 January 2019 - The Conversation - Haemochromatosis: disorder that causes body to absorb too much iron from food may be major cause of disease

Many people have never heard of it, but hereditary haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the Western world, with 250,000 people of European ancestry in the UK affected and a million in the US. The faulty genes responsible cause excessive absorption of iron, which sometimes builds up to toxic levels.

16 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Effects of linoleic acid on inflammatory response depend on genes

The effects of linoleic acid on the human body are largely dependent on genes, a new study shows.

16 January 2019 - The Conversation - Why we shouldn’t all be vegan

Consumer beware: when a vegan diet fails, for instance due to poor supplementation, it may result in serious physical and cognitive impairment.

15 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - B-group vitamins can improve concentration among people with first episode psychosis

B-group vitamins may be beneficial for maintaining concentration skills among people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

15 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Herbal antioxidants are becoming increasingly important

The human body is constantly exposed to so-called free radicals, which are a burden on the body. If they get out of hand, the result is oxidative stress, which can promote disease. While this has been treated in the past with the help of antioxidant vitamins and minerals, scientists are now increasingly turning to the use of phytochemicals, representing plant secondary metabolites.

14 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Intestinal bacteria from healthy infants prevent food allergy

New research shows that healthy infants have intestinal bacteria that prevent the development of food allergies.

11 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Sugar's sick secrets: How industry forces have manipulated science to downplay the harm

UCSF researchers are scouring the available research to better understand the link between sugar and human diseases, and fighting biased science by exposing industry tactics and educating the public.

9 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Essential nutrient may help fight Alzheimer's across generations

Researchers investigate the effects of choline, an important nutrient that may hold promise in the war against Alzheimer's Disease.

9 January 2019 - Science Daily - Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods

Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf, suggests new research. Paradoxically, the nearby presence of an indulgent treat such as Snickers or Oreos can cause more people to opt for a healthy food, such as salmon or grapefruit. Context, in other words, affects food choices.

8 January 2019 - The Conversation - Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key

Public health guidelines, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, have long emphasized reducing dietary fat intake, but nutritionists and other health scientists now have more recent evidence that not all fats have adverse effects. Dietary fats differ with regard to their effects on health and risk for chronic diseases, particularly in regard to effects on risk for heart disease.

7 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Exposure to sugary breakfast cereal advertising directly influences children's diets

Many young children have diets of low quality and consume too few fruits and vegetables and too much sugar, salt and fat. High-sugar cereals are heavily promoted to children on TV, encouraging the adoption of poor eating habits.

6 January 2019 - PsychCentral - The Mind-Gut Connection - and Salt?

We have long been told to eat less salt as a high salt diet can lead to high blood pressure, which in turn is a risk factor for a host of health problems including heart disease and stroke. But did you know that, more recently, a high salt diet has been linked to stroke and overall brain health, regardless of the presence of high blood pressure?

5 January 2019 - PsychCentral - Mouse Study: Common Fungus Can Lead to Brain Infection, Memory Problems

A new study finds that the common yeast Candida albicans, a type of fungus, can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response leading to the formation of granuloma-type structures and temporary mild memory impairments in mice. These granulomas share features with plaques found in Alzheimer’s disease.

3 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Could this widely used food additive cause celiac disease?

A review in Frontiers in Pediatrics says a common food additive could both cause and trigger coeliac-related autoimmune attacks, and calls for warnings on food labels pending further tests.

3 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Metabolic syndrome patients need more vitamin C to break cycle of antioxidant depletion

A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says.

3 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - No compelling evidence for health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners

There is no compelling evidence to indicate important health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners, and potential harms cannot be ruled out, suggests a review of published studies in The BMJ.

3 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Could phosphate additives in foods make you less active?

A new study suggests that high levels of inorganic phosphate - a preservative widely used in certain sodas, packaged meats and other processed foods - may be a reason why the U.S. population isn't as physically active as it used to be.

2 January 2019 - Nutraingredients - Could vitamin D help tackle ‘occupational asthma’?

People with occupational asthma could gain significant benefits from nutritional interventions aimed at reducing fat mass and increasing vitamin D status, according to new research.

19 December 2018 - MedicalXpress - Study links nutrients in blood to better brain connectivity, cognition in older adults

A new study links higher levels of several key nutrients in the blood with more efficient brain connectivity and performance on cognitive tests in older adults.