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More people and fewer wild fish lead to an omega-3 supply gap
Dwindling fish stocks worldwide, combined with a growing population, mean that a substantial number of people on the planet don't get enough of the essential omega-3 fatty acids, a new study underlines.
7 February 2020 - MedicalXpress - Neurobiological mechanisms involved in the loss of control in a study in mice revealed
Researchers have identified for the first time the involvement of certain cortical areas in the brain in the loss of control over food intake.
7 February 2020 - Nutraingredients - Does social media influence the way we eat? One study says yes
Social media users are likely to eat more fruit and vegetables as well as junk food if they think their online peers are doing the same, a new study reports.
5 February 2020 - MedicalXpress - Gluten-free and dairy-free diets: No effect on behavior of children with autism spectrum disorders
Research conducted at the UGR reaffirms that gluten- and casein-free diets are not helpful as a standardised treatment for all children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It may be that those cases with associated gastrointestinal disorders may benefit from such an approach.
5 February 2020 - Futurity - Do ‘forever chemicals’ PFOs and PFOA sap dopamine?
New research with roundworms investigates the effects of “forever chemicals” PFOS and PFOA on dopamine levels.
Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine - found in meat, fish, and dairy products - could slow onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, according to new research.
Should you be worried that food isn't as good for you as it used to be?
The National Diet And Nutrition Survey shows that mineral deficiency is problem for millions of Britons today. This Mail Online article provides a summary of the issue.
Fish oil beats curcumin for brain & heart health biomarker improvements in older people
Supplementation with fish oil, but not curcumin, may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function in older sedentary overweight/obese adults, says a new study from Australia.
29 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Connection between alcohol use and depression could aid treatment
People with alcohol use dependence are almost four times more likely to also have a major depressive disorder - study.
Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy the only safe approach
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to date.
29 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Study: Antioxidant flavonol linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia
People who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all fruits and vegetables as well as tea, may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's dementia years later - study.
30 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants
Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy increases body fat in offspring and disrupts their gut microbiota - study.
Gut feelings: Gut bacteria are linked to our personalities
Study finds that gut microbiome composition and diversity are related to differences in personality, including sociability and neuroticism.
28 January 2020 - MedicalXpress - Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly
Eating walnuts may help slow cognitive decline in at-risk groups of the elderly population, according to a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain.
BBC - How a vegan diet could affect your intelligence
The vegan diet is low in – or, in some cases, entirely devoid of – several important brain nutrients. Could these shortcomings be affecting vegans' abilities to think?
27 January 2020 - MedicalXpress - Turning to the gut to better understand depression
Study asks if the microbes in our digestive track can influence our mental state and, if so, how?
Brain iron levels associated with healthy cognitive development
Iron levels in brain tissue rise during development and are correlated with cognitive abilities, according to recently published research.
Food additives and sweeteners found to impact gut microbiome diversity
Certain additives and artificial sweeteners can change microbial composition, say scientists, who note the altered profile is similar to that seen in those with inflammatory bowel disease or obesity.
27 January 2020 - Eurekalert - Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health
Project is the first to test green algae on symptoms related to human digestion.
26 January 2020 - The Week - How Brexit might impact scientific research in the UK?
What happens to science funding in the UK after Brexit? Will we become "a magnet for scientists from around the world" as the PM asserts?
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