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Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Date: 27/10/2020

This study suggests that sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease


Kid influencers are promoting junk food brands on YouTube—garnering more than a billion views

Date: 26/10/2020

Parents may not realize that kid influencers are often paid by food companies to promote unhealthy food and beverages in their videos. This study is the first to quantify the extent to which junk food product placements appear in YouTube videos from kid influencers


Plant compound reduces cognitive deficits in mouse model of Down syndrome

Date: 23/10/2020

The findings in this study raise the possibility that a treatment to lessen the cognitive deficits seen in Down syndrome could be offered to pregnant women whose fetuses have been diagnosed with Down syndrome


Study: Maternal vitamin D deficiency could impair baby's cognitive development

Date: 22/10/2020

Vitamin D deficiency rates in pregnancy are high and could lead to worse performance in cognitive and language skills for the baby, according to a new study


Preventing respiratory tract infections with food

Date: 21/10/2020

Which foods can prevent respiratory tract infections, or reduce their duration, in children and adults?


More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

Date: 21/10/2020

An international team of researchers has found that tryptophan, an amino acid present in high amounts in turkey, may help people with coeliac disease heal and respond better to a gluten-free diet


ADHD is related to high-sugar, unhealthy diets

Date: 21/10/2020

Is there is a link between ADHD and dietary habits?


Scholars link obesity and disease to dramatic dietary changes

Date: 21/10/2020

Are obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses and more the result of a "mismatch" between the meals we eat and the foods our bodies are prepared for?


Exercise and nutrition regimen benefits physical, cognitive health

Date: 19/10/2020

Can exercise and nutrition improve cognition?


High fructose intake may drive aggressive behaviors, ADHD and bipolar disorder

Date: 16/10/2020

Excessive sugar intake may cause impulsive behavior associated with ADHD, bipolar disorder and even aggression


Poor diet is top contributor to heart disease deaths globally

Date: 16/10/2020

More than two-thirds of deaths from heart disease worldwide could be prevented with healthier diets.


The benefits of DHA & Choline for brain development and function - FOOD MATTERS LIVE

Date: 14/10/2020

Listen to Dr Alex Richardson present a live webcast on the benefits of DHA & Choline for brain development and function at the Food Matters Live virtual conference on Wednesday 14th October at 13.00-13.30


Study examines effects of low-level lead exposure and alcohol consumption

Date: 13/10/2020

Does developmental lead exposure increase motivation to consume alcohol?


Study underscores the gut-brain connection and shows hunger hormone impacts memory

Date: 13/10/2020

A hormone that influences when and how frequently animals eat also appears to affect memory


Only 3% sugar cut out from food products in three years, PHE finds

Date: 07/10/2020

It’s clear from this report that the food industry is unable or unwilling to reformulate voluntarily and it’s now time for a different approach


Webinar - Latest in cutting edge research in Omega-3s

Date: 07/10/2020

This FREE NutraIngredients-USA webinar will delve into the exciting area of the latest in cutting edge research in Omega-3s


Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

Date: 06/10/2020

A "jammer" has been discovered that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing proper regulation of sugar and causing insulin resistance in people with diabetes


Sugary beverages consumed while breastfeeding affect cognitive development in children

Date: 06/10/2020

What a mum eats and drinks during breastfeeding may influence their infant's brain development


Autism triggers nonverbal manifestation of GI symptoms in children

Date: 05/10/2020

Could sensory sensitivity, aggression and sleep disorders be triggered or worsened by gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder?


Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes

Date: 02/10/2020

Can controlling blood sugar levels improve the ability to clearly think in Type 2 diabetic patients?