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August 28, 2024
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Intermittent fasting bests standard diet in lowering liver fat content in MASLD, obesity

Intermittent fasting bests standard diet in lowering liver fat content in MASLD, obesity

An intermittent calorie restriction diet was “safe and more effective” in reducing hepatic steatosis at 12 weeks vs. a standard of care diet in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, particularly among those with obesity.

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Steven V. Edelman, MD

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August 06, 2024
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High-sugar diet may worsen cognition, cardiometabolic health

High-sugar diet may worsen cognition, cardiometabolic health

PHILADELPHIA — Consuming a high-sugar diet over 10 days was associated with memory issues as well as negative cardiometabolic health compared with a low-sugar diet, according to a poster presentation.

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August 03, 2024
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Chocolate consumption could intensify acne lesions

Chocolate consumption could intensify acne lesions

Consumption of chocolate correlated with an increase in acne lesions, even with an anti-inflammatory diet, according to a study.

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August 02, 2024
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Healio wins APEX award for its ‘Food Is Medicine’ nutrition guide

Healio wins APEX award for its ‘Food Is Medicine’ nutrition guide

The Healio news staff received an APEX award in the category of One-of-a-Kind Publications – Electronic for its special report on nutrition.

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July 22, 2024
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Poor diet, high BMI risk factors for meibomian gland atrophy, tortuosity in children

Poor diet, high BMI risk factors for meibomian gland atrophy, tortuosity in children

Abnormalities in meibomian gland morphology appear common in children, with unhealthy diet, reduced outdoor activity and high BMI among reported risk factors, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

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Gout
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Lifestyle Factors

Robert Terkeltaub, MD; N. Lawrence Edwards, MD, MACP, MACR; Puja Khanna, MD, MPH

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July 12, 2024
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Delaying diabetes through diet, exercise for 4 years reduces risk for death

Delaying diabetes through diet, exercise for 4 years reduces risk for death

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.

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July 12, 2024
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Mediterranean diet could lower BP, atherogenic lipids for children and adolescents

Mediterranean diet could lower BP, atherogenic lipids for children and adolescents

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.

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July 12, 2024
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AI-driven app shows ‘benefits across the board’ for managing cancer symptoms through diet

AI-driven app shows ‘benefits across the board’ for managing cancer symptoms through diet

CHICAGO — Most individuals with cancer who used an AI-based nutritional platform reported the application helped them regulate their diets and improved their quality of life, according to study results presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

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