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Patients with psoriasis, specifically those with a high BMI, had lower concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids and elevated concentrations of saturated fatty acid, which correlate to greater disease severity, according to a study.

CHICAGO — There is no harm in adding wild blueberries to a weight-loss regimen — in fact, they may even help to curb food cravings and preserve lean body mass, according to results of a small, randomized study presented at NUTRITION.

CHICAGO — Daily avocado intake for half a year did not significantly improve overall cardiovascular health, but it was associated with improvements in certain components, research presented at NUTRITION showed.

Pregnant women seeking an exercise routine that can potentially alleviate some pregnancy symptoms and improve delivery outcomes might be surprised to learn that resistance training, performed with guidance, could be an easy option.

Reductions in unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption by 30% over a decade led to substantial reductions in chronic diseases and mortality among adults in the United States, a microsimulation study showed.

Supplementation with a formulation comprised of collagen and vitamin C improved the signs of aging including dermis density, texture and wrinkles, according to a study.

CHICAGO — An hourlong session at NUTRITION spotlighted several studies that investigated different approaches to enhancing exercise performance by manipulating diet and nutrition.

Salt reduction in patients who have high daily sodium intake and are at high risk for atrial fibrillation may lower risk for incident AF, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

CHICAGO — A higher intake of protein, particularly soy, a half-hour before bed was tied to improved sleep quality in older adults, according to the results of a study presented at NUTRITION.

People who delayed diabetes through diet and exercise for at least 4 years after their prediabetes diagnosis had a lower risk for death and other adverse outcomes vs. those who were diagnosed with diabetes during that time, a study showed.