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How does a vegetarian diet impact child development?
Research from St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto suggests that children eating a vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition to children eating...
Is the longevity diet the key to a long and healthy life?
Two researchers from the US have developed the longevity diet, which they believe is the most optimal diet plan for living a longer and...
Low-carb ketogenic diet may prevent colorectal cancer
Scientists have discovered that a molecule produced through following a low-carb ketogenic diet may help suppress the development of colorectal cancer.
Researchers from the Perelman...
Automated nutritional advice app helps people follow a healthier diet
Research from the University of Reading finds that personal nutritional advice from an app could promote healthier choices.
The university’s biomedical engineering and human nutrition...
Scientists discover how to stop unhealthy food cravings
Do you struggle to fight off the temptation of unhealthy food cravings? A team of US researchers may have found the solution, suggesting that...
Mediterranean diet may prevent preeclampsia during pregnancy
A new US study has discovered that following a Mediterranean diet whilst pregnant can reduce the risk of preeclampsia, potentially illustrating how dietary interventions...
Understanding the emotional eating habits of children and their mothers
New research, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, looks at the emotional eating habits of children and their mothers.
Emotional...
Lower risk of diabetes with healthy plant-based diets
A new study finds that following healthy plant-based diets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in generally healthy individuals.
Plant-based diets emphasise...
The science behind pregnancy cravings
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Barcelona has identified the neuronal mechanisms that control pregnancy cravings.
Pregnancy cravings are common and are...
Study finds lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat
Lack of sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption, leading to fat accumulation, especially in the abdominal area.
A new discovery from...
Can consuming artificial sweeteners increase cancer risk?
A new study discovers that some artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk.
Artificial sweeteners are low-calorie or calorie-free chemical substances used as an...
Understanding inflammatory bowel disease for targeted treatment
Scientists have developed a new computational biology method to improve inflammatory bowel disease understanding and targeted treatment.
Data indicates that around 500,000 people in the...
Eating multiple sources of protein may lower blood pressure risk
A Chinese study has found that eating a balanced diet comprised of various sources of protein is potentially effective at reducing the risk of...
Major benefits for MS patients following a ketogenic diet plan
A new study illuminated the link between significant improvements in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and a ketogenic diet plan.
A team of researchers from...
Is liquid fructose intake a risk factor for fatty liver disease?
A new study has illustrated the impact of drinks with liquid fructose and a high-fat diet on short-term fatty liver disease prevalence.
Research carried out...
Cow’s milk may aggravate multiple sclerosis symptoms
A research team from the University of Bonn discovered that cow milk protein may trigger more severe multiple sclerosis symptoms.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune...
Positive results with faecal microbiota therapy for patients with peanut allergies
A study has found that encapsulated stool from donors without peanut allergies altered the immune system and tolerance to peanuts.
Peanut allergies are common, affecting...
The role of a vitamin D2 and D3 supplements in human health
New research from the Universities of Surrey and Brighton has found significant differences between vitamin D2 and D3 supplements.
The study uncovered the differences between...
Eating meat five times or less is associated with lower cancer risk
A new study finds that eating meat five times or less a week reduces overall cancer risk.
Cody Watling and Colleagues from the University of...
Cardiovascular disease risk not reduced by high vegetable consumption
A new collaborative study suggests that consuming a diet rich in vegetables does not lower cardiovascular disease risk.
Performed by researchers from the Nuffield Department...