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31 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Prenatal famine drives DNA methylation and adult health six decades later
DNA methylation, known to enable the activity of genes and be involved in development and metabolism, plays a key role in the link between prenatal famine exposure and body mass index and adult metabolic health, according to researchers.
31 January 2018 - The Conversation - Low carb, Paleo or fasting – which diet is best?
Which diet is the most effective for sustained weight loss – not to mention good health?
30 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - How to eat well for a healthy brain in later life
A new international report gives the clearest evidence to date on the impact of diet on brain health in older adults.
29 January 2018 - Nutraingredients - Traditional Japanese diet components may improve mental health: Population study
Rice consumption may have a positive impact on mental health, with other foods central to the traditional Japanese diet acting as mediators, according to researchers in Japan.
25 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Vitamin D supplements could ease painful IBS symptoms
Vitamin D supplements could help to ease painful Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.
25 January 2018 - EurekAlert - Study links low carbohydrate intake to increased risk of birth defects
Study underscores importance of dietary folic acid for pregnant women and those who could become pregnant.
22 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Nutrients in child's first 1,000 days key for neurodevelopment
Infant nutrition: The provision of adequate nutrients and healthy eating during a child's first 1,000 days is important for optimal neurodevelopment, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement.
19 January 2018 - Science Daily - The human body's golden gate to iron traffic
New findings could change how iron metabolism in the human body is understood, and open new horizons for research and therapeutics for inflammatory diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease.
19 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Frequent family meals promote good nutritional health in children
Breakfast at home: for the positive effects of family meals, it doesn't matter at what time of the day parents and children sit down together for a meal.
18 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Wine is good for you - to a point
While many see wine as the healthy choice, noting its antioxidant power, research shows benefits of alcohol are pretty equal across the board – whether it's a shot of liquor, a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. Also, the antioxidants in wine can be overrated.
17 January 2018 - Nutraingredients - Probiotics in pregnancy could protect against against childhood obesity
Intake of probiotics during pregnancy and breast feeding has been shown to modify genes related to obesity in both themselves and their infants, say researchers.
17 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Prebiotics in infant formula could improve learning and memory and alter brain chemistry
In a recent study from the Piglet Nutrition and Cognition Lab at U of I, scientists worked with piglets to show prebiotics included in infant formula can enhance memory and exploratory behaviour.
15 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Teens likely to crave junk food after watching TV ads
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks, according to a report by Cancer Research UK.
12 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Does eating more fish protect you from depression?
According to the world health organisation (WHO), depression is the greatest single cause of disability worldwide. Therefore, understanding mechanisms leading to depression and how to minimise its risks is very important.
11 January 2018 - The Conversation - Sugar: six easy ways to encourage children to eat less
A new campaign from Public Health England is urging parents to limit snacks for children to two a day, and 100 calories a piece.
9 January 2018 - Nutraingredients - Gut bacteria could counteract depressive tendencies: Animal data
Certain strains of lactic acid bacteria could help prevent the type of depression linked to unhealthy lifestyles, according to researchers in Denmark.
9 January 2018 - Science Daily - Sleeping for longer leads to a healthier diet
Sleeping for longer each night is a simple lifestyle intervention that could help reduce intake of sugary foods and lead to a generally healthier diet, according to a new study.
7 January 2018 - Diagnosis Diet - Your Brain on Plants: Micronutrients and Mental Health
Do vegetarian and vegan diets contain the micronutrients our brains need to function properly? Or do they put people at risk for serious deficiencies that increase the likelihood of developing psychiatric disorders?
5 January 2018 - Nutraingredients - Childhood Omega-3 intake linked to better sleep and higher IQ scores
Weekly consumption of fish may drive both improved sleep and enhanced cognitive ability in children, according to new data.
4 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Eating more foods with choline during pregnancy could boost baby's brain
When expectant mothers consume sufficient amounts of the nutrient choline during pregnancy, their offspring gain enduring cognitive benefits, a new Cornell University study suggests.
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