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21 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

Study suggests that specific foods could provide protection for the gut, by helping bacteria with anti-inflammatory properties to thrive.

18 October 2019 - Futurity - 2 In 5 Young Adults Have Untreated Substance Use Disorder

A growing number of young adults are dealing with a substance use disorder, and in some cases, multiple substance use disorders, and not seeking help, according to a study.

17 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Evidence of behavioral, biological similarities between compulsive overeating and addiction

The chronic cyclic pattern of overeating followed by undereating, reduces the brain's ability to feel reward and may drive compulsive eating.

17 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Lead exposure linked to lower quality sleep in youth

Young people who are exposed to lead may have a harder time getting a good night's sleep, which may affect their cognitive abilities, according to a new study.

17 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Treatment of metabolic dysfunction could be a potential therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers find evidence that metabolic dysfunction is a primary cause of Alzheimer's disease.

16 October 2019 - Nutraingedients - RCT data suggests vitamin D may help elderly populations fight depression

New clinical trial data suggests supplementation with vitamin D3 could help improve depression scores in older adults with moderate to severe depression.

16 October 2019 - Psychology Today - Fatty Acid Levels in the Brain

Study finds relationship between the PUFA arachidonic acid and levels of serotonin transport in key brain areas, linked to the severity of depression symptoms.

15 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - School lunches keep Japan's kids topping nutrition lists

Japan manages a rare feat for a developed country when it comes to feeding its children - high scores for nutrition but very low obesity rates. One major key? School lunches.

15 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - 1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight: UNICEF

A third of the world's nearly 700 million children under five years old are undernourished or overweight and face lifelong health problems as a consequence, according to a grim UN assessment of childhood nutrition.

11 October 2019 - Science Daily - Habitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiency: Evidence from brain connectivity evaluation

Study provides the first compelling evidence that tea drinking positively contributes to brain structure by making network organization more efficient.

10 October 2019 - BBC - Obesity: Ban snacking on public transport, top doctor says

Snacking should be banned on public transport and extra taxes placed on unhealthy foods to tackle child obesity, England's outgoing chief medical officer says.

10 October 2019 - The Conversation - Gut microbes can be picky eaters – here’s why it matters

While we know that people who eat a greater number of different plant-based foods have more diverse, healthier microbiomes, less is known about exactly which bacteria prefer which foods.

9 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Craving junk food after a sleepless night? Blame your nose, which sniffs out high fat, calorie-dense food

Study reveals why we crave more calorie-dense junk foods after a sleepless night.

9 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Autism spectrum disorders linked with excess weight gain in children

A recent meta-analysis revealed that children with autism spectrum disorders had a 41.1% higher risk of developing obesity than other children. On average, 22 out of 100 children with autism were found to have obesity.

9 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - People who eat more meals at home have lower levels of harmful PFAS in their bodies

Preparing meals at home can reduce your exposure to harmful PFAS chemicals that are commonly found in take-out and fast food packaging - study.

9 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - Randomized controlled trial suggests healthier diet may directly reduce depression

Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks - study.

9 October 2019 - The Conversation - Is this study legit? 5 questions to ask when reading news stories of medical research

Not all research is equal, and not every research finding should be interpreted in the same way. Nor do all media headlines reflect what was actually studied or found. So how can you tell?

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