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14 August 2019 - Science Daily - Association between celiac disease risk and gluten intake confirmed

An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing celiac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume. The new study is observational and therefore does not prove causation; however, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to date.

14 August 2019 - The Hippocratic Post - The Common Points between Carnivorous Inuit & Indian Vegetarians

The contrast between the traditional Inuit diet on the one hand, and dietary habits on the Indian subcontinent on the other, underlines the extraordinary adaptability of human beings where nutritional needs are concerned. The importance of these considerations must be evaluated at a time when many groups of activists promote a great diversity of well-defined diets.

13 August 2019 - Nutraingredients - Keto diet claims vs reality: What the science says

The keto diet is often not the performance boosting mechanism it is claimed to be, according to one expert.

13 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - New study links high-fat diet and gut bacteria to insulin resistance

Research reveals how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of diabetes.

12 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Calcium is key to age-related memory loss

In this study, lowering intracellular calcium in the brains of ageing mice rejuvenated their synapses, with potential significance for age-related health issues in humans.

12 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Gut-brain connection helps explain how overeating leads to obesity

Study reveals a gut-brain connection that helps explain how eating too much 'switches off' satiety signals, leading to obesity.

8 August 2019 - The Conversation - Parents’ drug, alcohol and tobacco use negatively impacts all areas of child well-being – new study

We all know that the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs harms our own health. But many people are not aware that their use of these substances can sometimes also affect the health and well-being of others – including their own children.

8 August 2019 - MPR - Does Vitamin D Supplementation Reduce ADHD Symptoms?

Study suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate ADHD symptoms.

7 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease

In this study, sponsored by Wiley's, patients with Parkinson's disease had significantly lower levels of vitamin D in their blood. Also, patients with lower vitamin D levels were more likely to fall, and to experience sleep problems, depression, and anxiety.

6 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Dietary choline associated with reduced risk of dementia

Dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine - sourced mainly from eggs and meat - is associated with a reduced risk of dementia, and enhanced cognitive performance.

6 August 2019 - Nutraingredients - ‘Intriguing’: Prebiotics may protect against detrimental effects of early life stress

Early life stress, such as maternal separation, may cause long-term alterations to brain neurochemistry and the gut microbiome. The potential is there to modulate these detrimental effects using interventions such as prebiotics.

2 August 2019 - Nutraingredients - Danish Food Agency increases iodine in salt to combat rising deficiency

The Danish Food Agency is to increase the amount of iodine in salt in a move that looks to address a deficiency in pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as in the country’s general population.

2 August 2019 - Science Daily - People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed

Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms, finds a new study looking at whether different types of chocolate are associated with mood disorders.

2 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Sesame allergy is more common than previously known

Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the U.S., more than previously known, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

1 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - How hangovers reduce brain function

Hangovers reduce brain function and memory, according to new research.

1 August 2019 - The Conversation - Are there certain foods you can eat to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease?

The oxidative stress associated with Alzheimer's disease can be reduced by physical activity and a hefty dose of antioxidants in the diet.

1 August 2019 - Nutraingredients - Blueberries aid healthy ageing, studies suggest

A collection of new studies provides insight into how consumption of blueberries can contribute to healthy ageing.

1 August 2019 - Science Daily - Strong evidence for causal link between obesity and multiple diseases

New research presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions.

31 July 2019 - MedicalXpress - Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby's brain development

Research finds that choline, an essential micronutrient, can prevent fetal brain developmental problems that can occur when mothers use marijuana while pregnant.

29 July 2019 - MedicalXpress - Midwives and nurse-midwives may underestimate the dangers of prenatal alcohol use

No amount of alcohol use during pregnancy has been proven safe, and yet many nurses who provide prenatal care are failing to communicate the dangers.

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