Food insecurity risk related to diabetes later in life
Longitudinal study finds young adults at risk of food insecurity had an increased incidence of diabetes ten years later. …
Overweight and obesity may exacerbate harmful effects of alcohol on cancer risk
UK study on nearly 400,000 adults suggests overweight and obesity amplify the harmful effects of alcohol on cancer risk. …
Active phase caloric restriction enhances longevity
Timing feedings to match the active period of the circadian cycle extended the life span of lab mice more than three times as much as caloric restriction alone. …
A diet rich in protein, zinc and niacin and low in saturated fat increases blood vessel flexibility
A new study has linked key nutrients, including protein, zinc and niacin, to improvements in blood vessel flexibility. …
Children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat
A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat. …
A novel therapy ameliorates obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet
Subcutaneous administration of a nitric oxide-releasing gel may be an efficient and safe way to prevent and treat multiple metabolic diseases. …
Not all dietary fibers are equal
The health benefits of dietary fiber vary across individuals and may depend on the specific type of fiber and the dose consumed …
New article outlines the characteristics of a ‘longevity diet’
A review of research on animals and humans identifies how nutrition affects aging and a healthy lifespan. …
Sleep deprivation impairs stem cells in the eye’s cornea
Mouse study suggests sleep deprivation negatively affects the stem cells in the cornea, possibly leading to vision impairment in the long run. …
Ketogenic molecule may be useful in preventing and treating colorectal cancer
Beta-hydroxybutyrate, an alternative-energy molecule produced by the body in response to starvation or low-carb diets, strongly suppresses the growth of colorectal cancer tumors …
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