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January 10, 2024
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COVID-19 less likely among those following plant-based, vegetarian diets

COVID-19 less likely among those following plant-based, vegetarian diets

Individuals who follow a plant-based or vegetarian diet are less likely to contract COVID-19 compared with those who follow an omnivorous diet, according to results published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

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January 05, 2024
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AI nutrition recommendations improved anxiety, depression

AI nutrition recommendations improved anxiety, depression

Artificial intelligence-powered nutrition recommendations based on individuals’ molecular data were associated with significant improvements in anxiety, depression and more, according to studies by a company developing the technology.

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January 03, 2024
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Mediterranean diet named best overall diet for 7th year in a row

Mediterranean diet named best overall diet for 7th year in a row

For the 7th consecutive year, the Mediterranean diet was named the best overall diet by nutritional experts at U.S. News and World Report, the company announced.

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January 02, 2024
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Q&A: Food-as-medicine program increases engagement in preventive health care

Q&A: Food-as-medicine program increases engagement in preventive health care

A food-as-medicine intervention improved several measures of preventive health care, although it did not decrease glycemic levels more than usual care, a study in JAMA Internal Medicine found.

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December 22, 2023
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New AAP guidance on obesity highlights year full of nutrition news

New AAP guidance on obesity highlights year full of nutrition news

As the pediatric obesity crisis continues, its effects on children continue to be examined and investigated.

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December 05, 2023
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How PCPs can address the 'undeniably significant' impact of ultraprocessed foods

How PCPs can address the 'undeniably significant' impact of ultraprocessed foods

Ultraprocessed foods are associated with poor health outcomes, but helping patients reduce their intake can be difficult because of their prevalence, broad definition and affordability, according to experts.

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November 30, 2023
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Consuming energy drinks before pregnancy may raise risk for gestational hypertension

Consuming energy drinks before pregnancy may raise risk for gestational hypertension

Energy drink consumption before pregnancy was associated with an increased risk for gestational hypertension, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

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November 22, 2023
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An overview of infant and toddler formulas: New guidance, new questions

An overview of infant and toddler formulas: New guidance, new questions

For a long time, the only infant formula options available in the United States were cow’s milk-based, soy milk-based or specialty infant formulas.

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November 15, 2023
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Top in endocrinology: Tirzepatide for obesity treatment; successes in time-restricted eating

Top in endocrinology: Tirzepatide for obesity treatment; successes in time-restricted eating

The FDA has recently approved injectable tirzepatide for chronic weight management in adults with overweight or obesity and at least one weight-related condition, such as high BP, type 2 diabetes or higher cholesterol.

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November 08, 2023
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Q&A: How to address eating disorders in type 1 diabetes

Q&A: How to address eating disorders in type 1 diabetes

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES, about how diabetes care and education specialists can address the risk for eating disorders after a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

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