Diet and Lifestyle
Green areas in cities promote wellbeing
An interdisciplinary study suggests green spaces in urban areas can directly improve the wellbeing of people. …
Read Full ArticleCompound in breast milk fights harmful bacteria
Researchers have identified a compound in human breast milk that fights infections by harmful bacteria while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive. …
Read Full ArticleHigh fiber diet associated with reduced CV risk in hypertension, type 2 diabetes patients
Patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes who consume a high fiber diet had improvement in their blood pressure, cholesterol and fasting glucose, …
Read Full ArticleType 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, …
Read Full ArticleHigh-fat diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance
A recent study has discovered that high-fat diets contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which regulates body weight homeostasis and metabolism. …
Read Full ArticleMany older hospitalized patients with cancer experience malnutrition
Results from a new study indicate that older hospitalized patients with cancer may have a high risk of being malnourished and experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite and nausea, …
Read Full ArticleFatty foods necessary for vitamin E absorption, but not right away
A fresh look at how to best determine dietary guidelines for vitamin E has produced a surprising new finding: Though the vitamin is fat-soluble, you don’t have to consume fat along with it for the body to absorb it. …
Read Full ArticleNew study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
New study shows positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women on a low-fat diet. …
Read Full ArticleSoft drinks associated with risk of death in population-based study in 10 European countries
Greater consumption of soft drinks, including both sugar- and artificially sweetened, was associated with increased risk of overall death in a population-based study …
Read Full ArticleMouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise
Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, …
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