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How a ketogenic diet could reduce autoimmune disease severity through host-microbiome interactions

This study uncovers the ketogenic diet's effects on the microbiome, revealing its potential to mitigate autoimmune diseases through metabolic pathways.

6 Nov 2024

Advances in neutropenia research could pave the way for better treatments

Neutropenia is a condition in which there are not enough neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in the blood.

5 Nov 2024

Lifestyle can shape the composition of oral microbiome, study reveals

Lifestyle can shape the composition of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms within the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists.

5 Nov 2024

Study finds high risk of pediatric tuberculosis in high-burden areas

New findings also indicate that children who live in settings with a high burden of TB have a consistently high annual risk of developing TB infection throughout childhood.

5 Nov 2024

Genetic and environmental drivers shape early type 1 diabetes risk in children

Researchers from the TEDDY study highlight how specific genetic and environmental factors may drive early autoimmunity linked to type 1 diabetes in children, emphasizing distinct patterns for different autoantibodies.

5 Nov 2024

Multi-omics-based classification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors lays groundwork for precision treatment

A recent study offering a comprehensive view of the genome and transcriptome of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has introduced a new, multi-omics-based molecular classification of these tumors.

5 Nov 2024

Study uncovers key role of gut microbiota in regulating stress responses

A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.

5 Nov 2024

Babies born to mothers with PCOS and obesity are smaller in size

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

5 Nov 2024

Research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated biological aging

A study conducted by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM University of Casamassima, shows that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with the acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet.

5 Nov 2024

Global warming nears 1.5°C threshold, escalating health risks worldwide

Record temperatures and pollution are escalating health risks worldwide. This report highlights the urgent need for integrated climate and health strategies.

5 Nov 2024

Shaping sustainable diets: U.K. study finds that smaller portions are key to reducing meat intake

The decline in meat consumption in the UK is driven by smaller portion sizes, suggesting effective strategies for improving public health and the environment.

5 Nov 2024

Study finds regular physical activity slows biological aging in type 2 diabetes patients

Regular physical activity is crucial for slowing biological aging in type 2 diabetes, with specific thresholds identified for optimal health benefits.

5 Nov 2024

Researchers uncover the hidden history of concussion in sports

University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the hidden history of concussion in sport, finding the brain-trauma crisis has a long and complex past.

4 Nov 2024

Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis

Scientists have long suspected the keto diet might be able to calm an overactive immune system and help some people with diseases like multiple sclerosis.

4 Nov 2024

Mortality risk higher for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger ages

Findings indicate younger-onset type 2 diabetes is associated with higher mortality and complications, highlighting the need for focused healthcare strategies.

4 Nov 2024

Ketogenic diets could be better for menstrual health, period

Ketogenic diets show promise in affecting menstrual physiology, with increased cycle frequency and intensity observed in pre-menopausal women with obesity.

4 Nov 2024

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

The study uncovers how acute exercise alleviates insulin resistance in TBC1D4 variant carriers, underscoring the need for personalized diabetes interventions.

4 Nov 2024

Weight stigma hinders effective treatment for women with PCOS

Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needs to reduce weight stigma, because for some people living with it, overly focusing on weight loss can negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing, a Monash University-led systematic review has found.

4 Nov 2024

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children's Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

3 Nov 2024

Cognitive health benefits linked to education and financial stability

Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

3 Nov 2024

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

How a ketogenic diet could reduce autoimmune disease severity through host-microbiome interactions

Advances in neutropenia research could pave the way for better treatments

Lifestyle can shape the composition of oral microbiome, study reveals

Study finds high risk of pediatric tuberculosis in high-burden areas

Genetic and environmental drivers shape early type 1 diabetes risk in children

Multi-omics-based classification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors lays groundwork for precision treatment

Study uncovers key role of gut microbiota in regulating stress responses

Babies born to mothers with PCOS and obesity are smaller in size

Research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated biological aging

Global warming nears 1.5°C threshold, escalating health risks worldwide

Shaping sustainable diets: U.K. study finds that smaller portions are key to reducing meat intake

Study finds regular physical activity slows biological aging in type 2 diabetes patients

Researchers uncover the hidden history of concussion in sports

Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis

Mortality risk higher for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger ages

Ketogenic diets could be better for menstrual health, period

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

Weight stigma hinders effective treatment for women with PCOS

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

Cognitive health benefits linked to education and financial stability

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