Diet

Adherence to the American Heart Association dietary pattern prior to conception may be associated with a lower likelihood of pregnancy loss during infertility treatment, according to a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

People with a history of kidney stones had a similar diet overall to those who have never had nephrolithiasis but drank more diet soda and ate fewer vegetables, according to a study in a Swiss population.

A higher percentage of energy intake from added sugars may be linked to an increased prevalence of kidney stones, according to recently published data.

Eating more ultra-processed foods may be associated with chronic kidney disease progression and higher risk for all-cause mortality in adults with CKD, data show.

From 1999 to March 2020, adults in the United States saw improvements in several lifestyle factors but declines in others, highlighting the need for lifestyle improvement efforts with a focus on equity, according to researchers.

Maintaining a large plant protein-based diet was associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease, according to recently published data.

Among adults with difficult asthma and obesity, more improvement in asthma control and quality of life was found with a weight management program vs. usual care at week 16, according to results published in CHEST.

Higher dietary nitrate intake from vegetables was associated with a reduced risk for dementia, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

A diet for adults that emphasizes certain foods with neuroprotective benefits may also be beneficial for children, a study presented at Nutrition 2023 found.

BOSTON — Researchers have identified around 500 genes that directly influence the foods people eat.