A study of over 7,000 adolescents found that consuming a high-quality diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, was associated with significantly lower wheezing odds among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. This suggests that targeted public health interventions focused on improving access to higher quality foods may be effectiv...
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalAnnals of the American Thoracic Society·DateMar 21, 2022
The green Mediterranean diet induces specific microbial changes in the gut microbiome, enriching with bacteria that positively affect glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. This novel diet also promotes genetic pathways involved in reducing branched-chain amino acids linked to insulin resistance.
SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalGenome Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 10, 2022
A new study found that a ketogenic diet significantly improves MS symptoms, including fatigue, depression, and cognitive function. Patients on the keto diet experienced reductions in neurologic disability and enhanced overall quality of life.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·DateMar 8, 2022
A new analysis by University of Copenhagen researchers found that a Nordic diet has positive health benefits regardless of weight loss. The diet's unique fat composition, high in omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fats, plays a significant role in lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalClinical Nutrition·DateMar 8, 2022
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A new model estimates the impact of dietary changes on life expectancy, suggesting that adopting an optimized diet rich in legumes, whole grains, and nuts can increase lifespan by over a decade. For young adults, this could add up to 10-13 years, while older individuals may still experience significant gains.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 8, 2022
A high-quality diet during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction, according to new research. The study found that individuals with a healthier diet scored higher on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Healthy Eating Index, resulting in reduced risk of FGR and gestational hypertension.
SourceSociety for Maternal-Fetal Medicine·DateFeb 3, 2022
A plant-based diet has been shown to lower the risk of COVID-19 infection and severe illness, with some studies suggesting a 9% lower risk and 73% lower risk among healthcare workers. The 'blue zone' diet, prevalent in Okinawa, Japan, may also provide benefits.
SourcePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine·JournalEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateJan 31, 2022
A green Mediterranean diet rich in polyphenols and low in red and processed meat may slow age-related brain atrophy. The DIRECT PLUS 18-month trial found significant attenuation of brain atrophy among participants who adhered to both diets.
SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 13, 2022
A sustainable diet rich in vegetables and fibre intake may lower the risk of brain bleeding or blood clots. Researchers from Aarhus University found that following Nordic dietary recommendations can lead to a reduced risk of such events, contrary to previous studies suggesting vegetarian diets may be associated with higher risks.
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A study conducted at the University of Turku found that following a healthy diet in early pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes. The research revealed that a diet high in saturated fats and low in essential nutrients increases inflammation and raises the risk of gestational diabetes.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalEuropean Journal of Nutrition·DateDec 29, 2021
A recent study found that adults with increased consumption of legumes, grains, and bread/cereals had reduced symptom severity. Vaccination remains essential, but diet management may play a role in mitigating Covid19's impact.
SourceCentro Universitario de la Costa·JournalBMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health·TypeObservational study·DateDec 16, 2021
A University of California, Riverside study found that diet impacts taste sensitivity and food choice in fruit flies, using macronutrients like sugars and amino acids for survival. Flies adjusted their taste preferences based on dietary imbalances, influencing food choices to regain a balanced diet.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJNeurosci·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2021
A large population study from Lund University found that a sustainable diet is associated with lower risks of premature death. The EAT-Lancet diet, which emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, and pulses, was linked to a 25% lower risk of total mortality and specific causes like cardiovascular disease and cancer.
SourceLund University·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateDec 9, 2021
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consuming a pro-inflammatory diet is associated with a higher risk of developing frailty in middle-aged and older adults. Regularly eating anti-inflammatory foods such as fiber and antioxidants may help prevent frailty, according to researchers.
SourceHebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 7, 2021
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A recent study found that adopting a reduced meat diet can significantly improve human health, animal welfare, and the environment. The researchers compared different diets, including a Mediterranean diet with more fish and seafood, and a vegan diet, to a reference diet based on German Nutrition Society recommendations.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateNov 30, 2021
Researchers found that a Western diet high in fat, cholesterol, and calories led to increased inflammation in mice. Targeting the mucus interface between gut bacteria and small intestine cells with peptide mimetics may prevent systemic inflammation, suggests a new UCLA study.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJournal of Lipid Research·DateNov 23, 2021
A new study reveals that a high-sugar and high-fat diet can disrupt the natural adaptation of the digestive system by accelerating the division and differentiation of intestinal stem cells. This can lead to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and gastrointestinal cancer.
SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalNature Metabolism·DateNov 19, 2021
A clinical trial found that long-term weight loss was similar for those who received 5:2 diet or standard weight management advice, with 18% and 15% of participants losing at least five per cent of their body weight. However, the 5:2 diet group was more likely to recommend the intervention to others or continue with it.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 17, 2021
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A University of Sydney study found that diet has a stronger impact on ageing and metabolic health than three common diabetes drugs. The research suggests changing one's diet can be more effective in improving metabolic health than taking medications.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 16, 2021
New research from the University of South Australia finds that the 5:2 diet is just as effective as a continuous energy-restricted diet in achieving weight loss and preventing type 2 diabetes in women with a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes. The study suggests that this diet offers greater choice and flexibility for women loo...
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2021
A University of Illinois Chicago clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of a healthy diet on asthma management in adults. Participants with uncontrolled asthma will be assigned to either an education-only group or a group receiving dietary counseling and guidance on the DASH eating plan, a diet approach proven for hypertension mana...
Researchers found that regular cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in mice helped counteract the negative effects of a high-fat, high-calorie diet. The study suggests that this diet may have potential as 'medicine' to prevent obesity and heart disease.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2021
Researchers found a higher MIND diet score associated with better memory and thinking skills, independently of Alzheimer's disease pathology. The diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly, with potential benefits for brain health.
SourceRush University Medical Center·JournalJournal of Alzheimer’s Disease·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 21, 2021
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A team of University of California, Irvine scientists discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate mitochondrial dysfunction that drives diet-induced obesity. They found that a small molecule, SH-BC-893, can correct metabolic disease even when mice continue to consume an unhealthy Western diet.
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalEMBO Molecular Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 11, 2021
A HKU team has developed a framework to determine the diet of fossil birds, allowing scientists to better understand ancient avian behavior. By combining various techniques, including medicine and materials science, the researchers identified previously unrecognized agreements on the diet of certain species.
SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalBiological Reviews·DateAug 10, 2021
Researchers found that a nutritionally rich, plant-centered diet is beneficial for cardiovascular health. A plant-centered diet is not necessarily vegetarian, and individuals can include animal products in moderation from time to time.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateAug 4, 2021
A study published in Cell found that a 10-week fermented-food diet increased gut microbiome diversity and decreased molecular signs of inflammation in healthy adults. The diet, which included foods like yogurt and kimchi, also showed stronger effects on immune cells and inflammatory proteins.
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A modified ketogenic diet was found to be safe and feasible for people with brain tumors called astrocytomas. The diet led to changes in metabolism in the body and brain, including decreased hemoglobin A1c levels, increased lean body mass, and alterations in brain metabolites.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateJul 7, 2021
Regularly consuming a Southern-style diet characterized by added fats, fried foods, eggs, organ meats, processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages may increase the risk of sudden cardiac death. In contrast, following a Mediterranean diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and legumes can decrease this risk.
A new study by NIH-funded researchers found that a diet higher in fatty fish and lower in vegetable oils can reduce the number of migraines and intensity of pain. Participants experienced a 30-40% reduction in headache hours per day compared to those on a control diet.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Aging·JournalThe BMJ·DateJun 30, 2021
A recent trial found that consuming a diet high in omega 3 fatty acids significantly reduces headache frequency and severity compared to a typical diet. The study, published in The BMJ, suggests that increasing omega 3 intake can lead to reduced levels of pain-reducing oxylipins and improved quality of life for those with migraines.
A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that a Western diet rich in sugar and fat disrupts gut microorganisms, leading to psoriasis flares. Switching to a balanced diet restores gut health and suppresses skin inflammation, offering a potential solution for managing the condition.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology·DateJun 22, 2021
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Research from Binghamton University found that mental distress is lower in summer compared to fall. Good quality diet, good sleep quality, and higher exercise frequency are all associated with better mental well-being. Seasonal changes impact diet quality and mental health.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders Reports·DateJun 22, 2021
Research by Oregon State University suggests that compounds xanthohumol and tetrahydroxanthohumol can mitigate diet-induced accumulation of fat in the liver. The compounds act as antagonists for PPARγ, reducing fat storage and inflammation in the liver.
Two studies find that a plant-based diet protects rats from hypertension and preeclampsia, even when exposed to high-salt diets. The researchers believe that dietary alterations can shift the gut microbiota, reducing disease incidence.
SourceMedical College of Georgia at Augusta University·JournalPregnancy Hypertension·DateJun 14, 2021
Researchers found that diet can alter the breast microbiome to affect breast cancer risk. The study, published in Cancer Research, showed that a high-fat diet led to more aggressive tumors and reduced effectiveness of fish oil supplements.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalCancer Research·DateJun 3, 2021
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Researchers discovered that a Western diet high in fat and cholesterol can lead to obesity, diabetes, and Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which progresses to liver cancer, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. Switching to a normal chow diet improves NASH and liver fibrosis, prevents cancer progression and mortality.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology·DateJun 1, 2021
A low-calorie ketogenic diet has been found to increase total testosterone and sex hormone (SHBG) levels in overweight men. After four weeks on the diet, body weight, fat mass, and BMI decreased significantly, while testosterone and SHBG levels substantially increased.
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that a diet proven to lower elevated blood pressure, known as the DASH diet, reduces inflammation and heart injury. The findings also showed that a low-sodium diet can improve cardiovascular risk factors in a relatively short time period.
SourceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateMay 24, 2021
A new diet that restricts methionine has shown promising results in improving biomarkers of metabolic health, potentially slowing the aging process. The palatable oxidized casein diet could be a solution to offset major components of metabolic disease.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournaliScience·DateMay 20, 2021
Researchers found that a Western diet high in fat and sugar impairs intestinal immune cell function in mice, leading to increased gut permeability and chronic inflammation. Switching to a standard diet reverses the impairment.
SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalCell Host & Microbe·DateMay 18, 2021
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A new study suggests that consuming a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil can help prevent protein build-up and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's disease. The research found that individuals who followed the Mediterranean diet more closely had lower levels of amyloid and tau biomarkers and improved cogn...
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateMay 5, 2021
A new study published in PLOS Pathogens found that mice fed a Western-style diet high in processed foods and low in fiber developed persistent infections that led to inflammation and insulin resistance. The researchers suggest that altering gut microbiota through diet may be a means of promoting health.
SourceGeorgia State University·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateApr 28, 2021
A new study published in Physiology & Behavior found that exercise and a healthy diet in childhood leads to adults with reduced anxiety levels and increased brain mass. The research also revealed that early-life exercise reduces anxious behaviors in adulthood.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysiology & Behavior·DateApr 9, 2021
A new study found that family child care home providers with high diet self-efficacy can buffer the impact of stress on their diet quality. Those with low self-efficacy are negatively affected by stress and have a poorer diet quality.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of Nutrition Education and Behavior·DateApr 7, 2021
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A study published in eLife found that selenium supplementation protects against diet-induced obesity in mice, reducing levels of energy-regulating hormones IGF-1 and leptin. The researchers also observed increased healthspan in yeast grown under selenium-supplemented conditions.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet found that reducing apolipoprotein CIII levels can protect against high-fat diet-induced obesity, insulin resistance and liver damage. The study showed that a treatment targeting apoCIII reversed metabolic derangements in mice.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 12, 2021
The Healthy Diet Index is a tool developed by Finnish nutrition experts to assess diet quality. It was found to associate with the intake of energy nutrients, fibre, and several vitamins and minerals, and to be linked to lower body mass index, waist circumference, and blood glucose levels in both men and women.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·DateMar 11, 2021
A diet high in healthful plant-based food may reduce the risk of ischemic stroke, with participants who consumed more plant-based foods showing an 8% lower risk. Researchers found no association between vegetarian diets and stroke risk, but noted that the quality of plant-based foods was a key factor.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateMar 10, 2021
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A new study uses multiple approaches to investigate the diet of ancient dogs in the Americas, revealing a diverse diet including maize, walnuts, grapes, fish, and duck. The analysis also sheds light on human-dog dietary overlap, providing insights into human health and diet.
SourceCarl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·JournalScientific Reports·DateFeb 24, 2021
Emerging evidence suggests ketone bodies exert protective effects on patients with heart disease, potentially providing a safer alternative to the keto diet. Increasing circulating ketone levels through multiple mechanisms may offer therapeutic advantages in reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateFeb 23, 2021
A study published in BMC Medicine found that mothers who consumed a low-quality diet high in inflammation-associated foods during pregnancy had children with lower levels of muscle mass and higher risk of obesity in late childhood. Promoting healthy diets during pregnancy may help prevent childhood obesity.
SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBMC Medicine·DateFeb 21, 2021
A traditional Tanzanian diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables has been shown to have a beneficial effect on inflammation and immune system functioning. In contrast, an urban Western-style diet with more saturated fats and processed foods led to increased inflammatory proteins.
SourceRadboud University Medical Center·JournalNature Immunology·DateFeb 11, 2021
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A Mediterranean-style diet rich in green leafy vegetables and low in meat is associated with higher scores on memory and thinking tests among adults in their late 70s. However, the study found no link between the diet and better brain health or markers of healthy ageing.
A new study found that a vegan diet is more effective than the Mediterranean diet for improving health markers and boosting weight loss. Participants who followed a low-fat vegan diet lost an average of 6 kg and had significant reductions in visceral fat, total and LDL cholesterol levels.
SourcePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine·JournalJournal of the American College of Nutrition·DateFeb 5, 2021
A new study by UC Riverside researchers found that a high-fat and sugar diet in childhood can alter the gut microbiome of mice for life. The study suggests that early-life diet has more long-lasting effects on the microbiome than exercise, highlighting the importance of nutrition during critical developmental periods.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·DateFeb 3, 2021
A new University of Illinois study shows human-grade dog food is more digestible and produces less waste. Dogs fed human-grade diets had significantly less poop than those on traditional kibble, with some producing as little as 1.5 times less poop.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Animal Science·DateFeb 3, 2021
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A recent study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine found that a vegan diet significantly alters the metabolism of young children, leading to lower levels of vitamins A and D, cholesterol forms, essential amino acids, and docosahexaenoic acid. However, folate levels were surprisingly high in these children.
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalEMBO Molecular Medicine·DateJan 21, 2021
A small, highly controlled study at the National Institutes of Health compared the effects of a low-fat, plant-based diet to a low-carb, animal-based diet on calorie intake, hormone levels, body weight, and more. Participants lost weight on both diets, but only the low-fat diet led to a significant loss of body fat.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases·JournalNature Medicine·DateJan 21, 2021
The study found that the green Mediterranean diet resulted in the greatest reduction of hepatic fat, with participants experiencing dramatic reductions in fatty liver. The modified diet included high intake of walnuts and Mankai, as well as less red meat.
SourceAmerican Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalGut·DateJan 18, 2021