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Groundbreaking study claims severe autism can be reversed. Experts say it's 'deeply insulting'
Date: 26/07/2024
Study claims that autism symptoms were reversed in twins through personalised lifestyle and environmental interventions.
'Diet' soft drinks to get you through the day? Here’s what that may mean for your health
Date: 19/07/2024
People who drink diet soft drinks regularly and often are more likely to develop certain metabolic conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease) than those who don’t drink diet soft drinks.
Study suggests prenatal diet may play a role in autism
Date: 19/07/2024
These findings highlight the association between prenatal diet and offspring autism-related outcomes and contribute to the evolving understanding of autism etiology.
Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents, finds study
Date: 16/07/2024
"Ultra-processed foods offer convenient and often cheaper solutions to time- and income-poor families, but unfortunately many of these foods also offer poor nutritional value. This could be contributing to the inequalities in health we see emerging across childhood and adolescence."
Autism spectrum disorder associated with altered gut microbiome in children
Date: 10/07/2024
Our findings highlight the potential application of multikingdom and functional gut microbiota markers as non-invasive diagnostic tools in ASD.
Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found to Reduce Aggression
Date: 09/07/2024
Tell me how much omega-3 fatty acids you consume, and I'll tell you your mood.
Sugar May Drive Dementia, German Medical Societies Warn
Date: 06/07/2024
High blood sugar levels damage brain blood vessels and promote deposits on the vessel walls, thus reducing blood flow and nutrient supply to brain cells. This process can cause various limitations, as well as vascular dementia.
From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: with diabetes on the rise, we can’t afford to ignore the evidence any longer
Date: 05/07/2024
An increasing number of countries, including the United Kingdom, have legislated unhealthy food marketing restrictions across a range of settings including on TV, online and in supermarkets. There’s evidence comprehensive policies like these are having positive results.
Depictions of depression are often misleading, study suggests
Date: 28/06/2024
People are commonly given misleading information about depression, a new study in the journal Psychopathology shows. According to the researchers, inaccurate information makes it harder for people to understand the causes of their distress.
Poor metabolic health linked to worse brain health
Date: 19/06/2024
"Poorer metabolic health is thought to play an important role in future risk of developing dementia. Interestingly, our findings show that it is also associated with worse brain health even in individuals without dementia."
Link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease points to potential therapeutic route
Date: 17/06/2024
"Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin and biotin holds promise as a potential therapeutic avenue for alleviating PD symptoms and slowing disease progression."
From womb to world: The role of micronutrients in shaping infant development
Date: 12/06/2024
A new clinical trial provides preliminary evidence that the use of broad-spectrum micronutrients as a treatment for antenatal depression appears to promote healthy infant neurobehaviour, and there was no evidence of the micronutrients increasing harm.
Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging
Date: 12/06/2024
"We know from prior studies of several famines that people exposed in-utero later may develop health problems. Our goal in this study was to test the hypothesis that this increased risk might be related to accelerated biological aging."
Sugar Substitute Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Date: 10/06/2024
High levels of xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener used in many reduced-sugar foods as well as gum and toothpaste, are linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death, says a new study published in the European Heart Journal.
Taxing Sugary Drinks helps low-income residents buy fruits and vegetables - US project shows
Date: 07/06/2024
"Local farmers are able to sell their food and support local economies and soil health. And then people are able to access food that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it."
Researchers find a poor quality diet may lead to brain changes associated with depression and anxiety
Date: 06/06/2024
A first-of-its-kind study into brain chemistry and structure and diet quality of 30 volunteers shows that eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety.
Study shows teens with later sleep schedules are less active, eat more carbohydrates
Date: 05/06/2024
"Circadian misalignment of the sleep-wake cycle, and its associated variability in sleep duration, should be an integral part of interventions targeting poor dietary choices and sedentarism in youth..."
Medical school isn't teaching doctors much about nutrition, according to researchers
Date: 04/06/2024
Nutrition is a key determinant of health. But American physicians aren't receiving effective training to counsel patients on the topic, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers.
For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new study
Date: 03/06/2024
Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and children’s development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression. A new clinical trial shows nutritional supplementation can help.
Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it
Date: 03/06/2024
If there’s one thing doctors agree on, it’s that all of their pregnant patients should take prenatal supplements. As a result, about 3 in 4 expecting mothers follow their doctor’s advice.
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