Research Summaries

Diet
Diet
09/01/2017
While evidence has suggested an association between obesity and various cancers, the underlying biological mechanisms are not completely understood. A new study investigated these mechanisms further. ...
09/01/2017
Diet
Diet
07/18/2017
Data from 4 large population-based studies, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, detailed the effects of multiple dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean and DASH...
07/18/2017
Diet
Diet
07/13/2017
While studies have examined the associated between diet and mortality, few have evaluated the relationship between diet quality changes over time and the risk of death. In a new study, researchers assessed...
07/13/2017
Diet
Diet
07/13/2017
Restricting fermentable carbohydrates in the diet of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been associated with reduced symptoms in some patients. In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine...
07/13/2017
Diet
Diet
07/10/2017
A recent study examined the association between concentrations of fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin and the success of diet and weight loss interventions using data from 3 randomized trials. For...
07/10/2017
Diet
Diet
05/12/2017
Previous research has shown that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. In a recent study, researchers examined whether the diet also influenced blood...
05/12/2017
Diet
Diet
05/08/2017
Rodent studies have suggested that long-chain n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduced fat mass, but there is limited evidence of this effect in humans. In a new study, researchers sought to investigate the...
05/08/2017
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Diet
03/31/2017
A recent study examined whether the consumption of legumes, particularly lentils, was associated with reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults.
03/31/2017
Diet
Diet
03/07/2017
Researchers investigated whether consuming blueberry concentrate improved brain perfusion, task-related activation, and cognitive function in healthy older adults.
03/07/2017
Diet
Diet
02/24/2017
A meta-analysis determined the dose-response relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and the reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease.
02/24/2017