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New expert consensus reviews benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health

A new expert consensus endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and the International Osteoporosis Foundation has reviewed the benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health, based on analyses of major research studies.

15 May 2018

Essential fats in diet may regulate protein secretion in muscles by altering gene expression

A new study reveals that essential fats in the diet may play a role in regulating protein secretion in the muscles by changing the way genes associated with secretion act.

15 May 2018

Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome: How HCP’s can Support Patients with Rare Diseases

Dr Robert Cramb gives an introduction to the rare disease FCS, and how HCP's can best advise and support patients with the condition.

15 May 2018

Scientists examine vitamin D levels in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

New research charts vitamin D levels and variations in genes that determine vitamin D status in UK children diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

15 May 2018

Depression screening should be at the forefront of CAD treatment, say researchers

For clinicians providing comprehensive care to patients with coronary artery disease, proactive depression screening may not always rank high on the list of first-priority concerns.

15 May 2018

Choices of protein intake have significant impact on infant growth, finds study

A new study by CU School of Medicine researchers has determined that choices of protein intake from solid foods has a significant impact on infant growth during the first year of life.

14 May 2018

New study to explore link between diet, intestinal microbiota and cognitive decline

Are abnormal intestinal microorganisms a risk factor for developing cognitive impairment? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are trying to answer that question with a new study that will explore how the intestinal microbiota – the bacteria in the intestine –influence the progression of cognitive decline and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

14 May 2018

Weighty issues on dog food safety

People are becoming more aware of what they put into their mouths and shifting from processed foods to natural and home-made foods. As for themselves they are more inclined to give their pet dogs these natural foods as well and are leaning towards a “raw meat” diet. These are often combined with pre-prepared foods that can be easily frozen and reheated for convenience.

13 May 2018

Healthy diet linked to lower risk of acquired hearing loss in women

Hearing loss affects approximately 48 million Americans. Some evidence suggests that diet may influence risk of hearing loss. Previous studies have looked at how specific nutrients affect risk, but the relation of overall diet and risk of developing hearing loss was unclear.

11 May 2018

Food recognition study sheds new light on how the semantic memory works

Repeated life-long experience models our semantic memory, i.e. our knowledge related to objects and events. This also relates to our eating habits: the type of food we have eaten the most during our life, is the one we recognise with the greatest accuracy

11 May 2018

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

A new study has revealed the mechanism behind the anti-obesity effects of melatonin, a hormone that is released by the pineal gland in the brain overnight.

11 May 2018

Good bacteria is bad news for atherosclerosis

Researchers have discovered that the microbiome heavily influences hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

11 May 2018

New study links oral antibiotics with increased risk of kidney stones

The potential to promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria isn't the only reason to avoid using antibiotics when possible.

11 May 2018

Researchers manipulate bacterial species in the gut using diet

Scientists from Stanford University School of Medicine have shown that by manipulating diet in a mouse model, it is possible to favor the engraftment of a specific bacterial strain over others.

10 May 2018

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide powerful opportunity to evaluate heart health

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide a golden opportunity to evaluate a woman's heart health, according to a new joint advisory from the American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists which stresses the benefits of collaborative care between OB/GYN specialists and cardiologists.

10 May 2018

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

New expert consensus reviews benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health

Essential fats in diet may regulate protein secretion in muscles by altering gene expression

Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome: How HCP’s can Support Patients with Rare Diseases

Scientists examine vitamin D levels in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Depression screening should be at the forefront of CAD treatment, say researchers

Choices of protein intake have significant impact on infant growth, finds study

New study to explore link between diet, intestinal microbiota and cognitive decline

Weighty issues on dog food safety

Healthy diet linked to lower risk of acquired hearing loss in women

Food recognition study sheds new light on how the semantic memory works

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

Good bacteria is bad news for atherosclerosis

New study links oral antibiotics with increased risk of kidney stones

Researchers manipulate bacterial species in the gut using diet

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide powerful opportunity to evaluate heart health

Simple changes to diet could help reduce osteoarthritis symptoms

New movement monitoring technology helps detect elders at increased risk of falling

Very low carbohydrate diet may improve blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes

Diet may affect brain development in premature babies

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