Research Summaries

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02/21/2017
A recent study examined the association between fish consumption, mercury levels, and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
02/21/2017
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02/17/2017
Researchers sought to determine the effects of total dietary fat, subtypes of fat, and food rich in saturated fat on risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
02/17/2017
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02/17/2017
Researchers examined the metabolic mechanisms behind abnormalities that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance.
02/17/2017
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02/14/2017
A study compared the effects of a Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil, with nuts, and a low-fat diet on HDL function with high risk of cardiovascular disease.
02/14/2017
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01/27/2017
In a new study, researchers examined the effects of saturated fat on insulin sensitivity, hepatic glucose metabolism, and lipid metabolism in humans.
01/27/2017
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01/13/2017
A new study highlights a continuing trend in artificial sweetener consumption in children and adults in the United States.
01/13/2017
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01/12/2017
A recent study compared a protein-pacing, low-calorie diet with a "heart healthy" diet for long-term weight loss and reduction of oxidative stress.
01/12/2017
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01/06/2017
A new study examined the association between adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and brain volume in older adults.
01/06/2017
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01/05/2017
In a recent study, researchers reviewed studies on the effects of artificial sweetened beverages to determine the best recommendation for policies to address the global obesity crisis.
01/05/2017
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12/22/2016
Researchers examined the relationship between worsening asthma symptoms and the consumption of cured meat.
12/22/2016