Nutrition & Life

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with high susceptibility to infections. The authors of this article explore the relationship between vitamin D levels andToxoplasma gondii(T. gondii) infection, on the basis of a nationally representative database. The study data came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)

The first patient version of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention are unveiled today at ESC Congress 2022. The document is based on the longer version aimed at health professionals. It outlines how the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years is determined, how

The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, KHN has learned. Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, including simple activities such as walking, can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). One of the first studies to examine the potential association between daily step counts and diabetes risk was published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Related Stories Study: Associations of steps per day and step

New study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activities which support social wellbeing, but that they are unable to afford. The study from the Centre for Food Policy at City, University of London sheds light on the food buying habits of

Patients critically ill with COVID-19 are at exceptionally high risk for developing healthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPrIs), and nurses and other clinicians should be extra vigilant with assessments and protective interventions, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “Pressure Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention in Patients With COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Unit”

A company called Neurohacker Collective, a Carlsbad, CA-based supplement marketer, said the market is ripe for stress management products.  The company cited new research by the American Psychological Association (APA) that found that 80% of survey respondents are experiencing ‘significant stress.’ War, inflation cited as stress triggers Among the top reasons for increase stress in

The new research was published in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology​.  It was the work of researchers associated with universities and research institutes in London and Manchester in the UK. Western diet causes chronic inflammation The typical Western diet (abbreviated by the researchers as WD) is overly rich in sugar and fats.  It has long been

The Intellectual Property around Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, has been hotly contested for several years. At the center of the disputes are US Patents 8,197,807 (the ‘807 patent) and 8,383,086 (the ‘086 patent) held by the Trustees of Dartmouth College and licensed to ChromaDex. Both entities have vigorously defended the validity

Current market pressures have tipped the ratio of supply and demand off-balance, “leaning towards the direction of demand​” with potential knock-on effects on consumer spending habits in the long-term, Mitja Repše, Director of Finance and Legal at PharmaLinea, told NutraIngredients. Euromonitor’s Global Healthcare Trends: Inflation Surge​ report asserts that inflationary pressures are forcing producers to

Using funds from the American Rescue Plan, USDA is directing $300m through a new Organic Transition Initiative​ to help cover additional crop insurance, provide conservation financial assistance, support market development projects and deliver wrap-around technical assistance. The assistance simultaneously answers and triggers additional calls for support as the number of farmers actively transitioning to organic

Young people who eat healthy breakfasts at home have better psychosocial health, shows a recent study in Frontiers in Nutrition. While previous research has reported the important role of a nutritious breakfast, this is the first study to look at the reported effects of whether kids eat breakfast, as well as where and what they

Could artificial intelligence be used to assist with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder? That’s a question researchers at the University of Arkansas are trying to answer. But they’re taking an unusual tack. Han-Seok Seo, an associate professor with a joint appointment in food science and the UA System Division of Agriculture, and Khoa

Dr Ames has had a wide ranging career.  In early 2020 the journal Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicity and Environmental Mutagenesis​ devoted an entire issue to his career​​, calling him “a brilliant and amazingly productive scientist.”​ “His research has covered a remarkable range – from biochemical and genetic analyses of fundamental molecule mechanisms, to designing a widely

The research was published in the International Journal of Exercise Science​.  It was the work of researchers associated with Purdue University, Northern Illinois University and Boise State University. Despite ubiquity of caffeine, still some disagreement about precise effects Caffeine is one of the mostly widely used dietary ingredients in the world.  The study quoted statistics

Data from a large cohort of pregnant women indicated that 800 mg per day of DHA improved heart rate and heart rate variability in the mothers, compared to a lower 200 mg per day dose of the omega-3. “These novel findings suggest a potential benefit of DHA for pregnant women, which could be especially relevant

Eight weeks of supplementation with LN18178 (Tesnor), a proprietary composition manufactured by India-based Laila Nutraceuticals, led to improvements in aging males’ symptoms (AMS), a way of scoring age-related declines in physical, psychological, and sexual functions. Supplementation with 200 or 400 mg per day doses of LN18178 also led to increases in total testosterone levels of

The companies first partnered in May 2022 with the launch of six products focused on new and expectant mothers including prenatal and postnatal vitamins sold at roughly 1,400 GNC stores nationwide and online through the retailer’s website. The latest expansion will introduce four new products to its women’s health assortment which features other brands including

The rapid transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has immensely affected the global healthcare sector and economy. Additionally, the incidence of long COVID, which involves the persistence of symptoms for more than three months, has significantly affected millions of individuals. Study: Impact

The new research was published  last week in the journal European Child & Adolescent Psychology​.  It was the work of a group of researchers led by Ariadna Pinar-Martí, PhD, of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.  One of her coauthors, Aleix Sala-Vila, is a member of the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) based in Sioux

In a recent study published in the journal Foods, eating grapes can extend life expectancy by five years and reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk in mice fed high-fat diets. Study: Consumption of Grapes Modulates Gene Expression, Reduces Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Extends Longevity in Female C57BL/6J Mice Provided with a High-Fat Western-Pattern Diet.

The immune cells that protect us from infection and cancer seek out a wide array of fuel sources to power their function -; including some long thought to be cellular waste products. The findings, published today in Cell Metabolism, lay the foundation for future personalized dietary recommendations designed to supercharge the immune system and augment