A major population study reveals that diets high in ultra-processed foods are tied to poorer mental health, and uncovers biological markers that help explain the link. Study: Associations of Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Its Circulating Metabolomic Signature with Mental Disorders in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the … Read more
Two meals, three sequences, one finding: meal type, not the order of eating, shapes how long we chew and eat. Bento meals increased duration and chewing, while pizza prompted faster, shorter eating. Study: The Meal Type Rather than the Meal Sequence Affects the Meal Duration, Number of Chews, and Chewing Tempo. Image Credit: Aedka Studio / Shutterstock … Read more
A new study reveals that ultra-processed food consumption may significantly raise the risk of depression in women, while men appear less affected after early adulthood. Could sex-specific diet advice be the future of mental health prevention? Dietary Patterns and Major Depression: Results from 15,262 Participants (International ALIMENTAL Study). Image Credit: Kwangmoozaa / Shutterstock For ages, dietary patterns … Read more
New research from the ORIGINS study shows that while toddlers in Australia meet many dietary targets, some, especially those who are breastfed, are falling short on critical nutrients like iodine. Study: ORIGINS: Nutritional Profile of Children Aged One Year in a Longitudinal Birth Cohort. Image Credit: Evgeniia Primavera / Shutterstock The diet consumed during the first year … Read more
Vitamin D’s anti-cancer powers go beyond bones, new findings reveal how it suppresses inflammation, boosts immune surveillance, and disrupts tumor development to guard against colorectal cancer. Study: Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Immunological Mechanisms, Inflammatory Pathways, and Nutritional Implications. Image Credit: crystal light / Shutterstock.com A recent study in the journal Nutrients reviews the role of vitamin … Read more
Could a 45-minute weekly digital coach be the key to reversing diabetes? New study of 130k+ adults shows dramatic risk reduction and remission rates, without pills or extreme diets. Study: Lifestyle Modification in Prediabetes and Diabetes: A Large Population Analysis. Image Credit: RSplaneta / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the … Read more
A new study reveals that moderate consumption of total and non-heme iron may reduce colorectal and colon cancer risk in South Korea, highlighting the role of plant-based iron in cancer prevention. Study: Iron Consumption and Colorectal Cancer in Korean Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent Nutrients study investigates the … Read more
A six-week pilot study reveals that tailored diets powered by artificial intelligence may enhance gut microbiome diversity and reduce diet-related health risks, though more research is needed. Study: The Influence of an AI-Driven Personalized Nutrition Program on the Human Gut Microbiome and Its Health Implications. Image Credit: Davor Gabor / Shutterstock.com Artificial intelligence (AI)-based personalized nutrition … Read more
Can food really be your best medicine? A new review maps how tailored diets could transform public health—if science can keep up with the hype. Food as medicine intervention pyramid. Review: Advances in Food-as-Medicine interventions and their impact on future food production, processing, and supply chains In a recent review published in the journal Advances in … Read more
All states should adopt updated screening protocols so more newborns with cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed in the first weeks of life, when interventions can have the greatest benefit, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines published April 2 in the International Journal of Neonatal Screening. Current newborn screening protocols vary across states. Some states use outdated … Read more