Nutrition and Fitness News

Switching to a Mediterranean diet during childhood and adolescence was associated with modest reductions in BP and an improved profile, which may extend to better heart health during adulthood, researchers reported.

CHICAGO — Antioxidant therapies showed varying levels of effectiveness when used as a treatment for COVID-19, according to results of a recent systematic review and meta-analysis presented at NUTRITION.

A higher risk for developing psoriasis was found in subjects who were fed formula as infants compared with those who were breastfed for at least the first 4 months of life, according to a Swedish study.

CHICAGO — Drinking more than eight cups of coffee per day significantly increased the risk for prostate cancer among men who smoke tobacco, according to research presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.

CHICAGO — Vitamin D levels may be associated with mental health — particularly, depressive symptoms, according to research presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.

CHICAGO — In this video, an expert at NUTRITION discusses ongoing research investigating the role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and inflammation.

Individuals who follow a diet of healthy plant foods demonstrate a lower risk for gout, while those with a greater intake of unhealthy plant foods had a higher risk, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

CHICAGO — Just 10 minutes of daily moderate exercise may lower inflammation and, subsequently, risk for disease, according to research from the annual NUTRITION meeting.

CHICAGO — The NIH is rethinking the way nutrition research is conducted, Andrew A. Bremer, MD, PhD, MAS, director of the NIH Office of Nutrition Research, said at NUTRITION.

CHICAGO — Adhering to a healthy diet by midlife can influence a patient’s quality of life in their senior years, including helping them stay mentally sharp for longer, according to research from the annual NUTRITION meeting.