Offspring of mice fed imbalanced diets shown to be neurologically ‘programmed’ for obesity
Credit: Nobuyuki Sakayori, Hiroshima University Pregnant mice fed a diet high in omega-6 fats and low in omega-3 fats produce ...
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Antibiotics affect breast milk microbiota in mothers of preterm infants: University of Toronto study
Credit: Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto and The Hospital ...
IoT results-oriented exercise system for social distancing with field sensors, no gym needed
Credit: Copyright © 2020 American Physiological Society A common notion is to walk 10,000 steps a day to improve ones' ...
Scientists discover key regulator of neuron function and survival
Preclinical study in Cell Reports points to possible treatment for epileptic seizuresCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI - Scientists studying neuronal energy ...
Growth hormone plays key role in early puberty, breast cancer risk
Groundbreaking findings based on following 180+ girls for 14 yearsCredit: Cincinnati Children's When girls reach puberty at an unusually early ...
College students access eating disorders therapy via phone app
Multi-university study shows app can help students reduce symptoms, ease depressionCredit: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT AND WELLNESS More ...
Study examines the heart risks and benefits of today’s most popular fad diets
Researchers examine claims associated with keto and intermittent fastingCredit: National Jewish Health In a review of existing scientific studies on ...
Harold Hamm Diabetes Center researchers earn grant to study liver disease in children
Credit: OU Medicine OKLAHOMA CITY -- More than 30% of children who are obese will eventually be diagnosed with non-alcoholic ...
Göttingen professors share their expert opinions on more sustainable nutrition
Germany's Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) submits recommendations to the Federal Minister of ...
Study to ID brain neurons that control metabolism
Results could lead to new medications, diets that improve healthCredit: Cristal Hill and Christopher Morrison BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - A ...
How protein protects against fatty liver
Credit: DIfE Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. ...
High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds
Erin Smith PhD student Department of Paediatrics and Child Health University of Otago, Wellington An increased level of fructose intake ...
This online calculator can predict your stroke risk, study finds
Credit: UVA Health Doctors can predict patients' risk for ischemic stroke based on the severity of their metabolic syndrome, a ...
Human milk based fortifiers improve health outcomes for the smallest premature babies
Researchers compare traditional cows milk based fortifiers with human milk based alternativeCredit: MU Sinclair School of Nursing COLUMBIA, Mo. - ...
Identifying molecular targets to prevent obesity-induced cardiovascular diseases
University of Houston researcher receives $2.2 million grant from National Institutes of HealthCredit: University of Houston In the early stages ...
Newly discovered mutation could point to heart disease therapeutic target
Research points to potential to reduce triglyceride levels without the risk of unpleasant and serious side effects in the intestines ...
Consumption of a blueberry enriched diet by women for six weeks alters determinants of human muscle progenitor cell function
Credit: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council FOLSOM, Calif. - August 5, 2020 - A new research study, published in the Journal ...
Food menu fit for pandemic times
Ethical eating with health, environment in mindCredit: Flinders University In the midst of a global pandemic, eating well in a ...
Iron study combats anaemia with cutting-edge computer simulation
Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia A new iron intervention study has determined which of the world's low-and-middle income ...
Fatty liver disease despite a normal weight
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba identify differences in the clinical features of non-obese patients with non-alcoholic fatter liver disease ...