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15 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Vegetable-rich diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients by raising good cholesterol
Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) - or good cholesterol - may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, according to a new study.
15 August 2019 - Nutraingredients - Edible flowers can contribute to daily dose of vitamin E, study suggests
A flower a day keeps the doctor away? Study highlights two flowers - borage and centaurea - as a source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids, and more.
14 August 2019 - MedicalXpress - Why young men aren't eating their five-a-day
From not being able to cook to not liking the taste of vegetables - a new study reveals why young men in the UK are not eating their 'five-a-day'.
14 August 2019 - Livestrong.com - 7 Myths About Dietary Fats You Should Stop Believing Right Now
Fat is an essential part of our diets. But it's also largely misunderstood.
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.
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