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Time to inform the public about the adverse effects of ultra-processed foods, researchers say

The authors urge governments to take ambitious and decisive action, with immediate public health outreach to help citizens identify ultra-processed foods and limit their exposure. In the paper's final sentence, the authors state the urgency of action directly, "Everyone's health is at stake."

Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function

Infants with so-called "stunted growth," often caused by poor nutrition or ill-health, had significantly poorer cognitive abilities at both 6-9 months, and 1 year of age than their typically-developing counterparts.

Study shows the microbiome of fruit and vegetables positively influences diversity in the gut

This study revealed evidence that fruit and vegetable-derived microbes could be found in the human gut and contribute to gut microbiome diversity.

Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later: Study

Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study finds.

Put these foods on your grocery list for better vision

"Some nutrients keep the eye healthy overall, and some have been found to reduce the risk of eye diseases..."

Research identifies four eating behaviour patterns in children

"Parents can use this research to help them understand what type of eating pattern their child presents. Then based on the child's eating profile the parent can adapt their feeding strategies to the child..."

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Gut microbes and Alzheimer's disease - potential causal link identified by new animal study

For the first time, researchers have found that Alzheimer's symptoms can be transferred to a healthy young organism via the gut microbiota, confirming its role in the disease

This Is Your Brain on Junk Food

We canâ€™t change the genes we were born with, but we can change our microbial genes. That provides a powerful lever to lift our health and our mood.

International team of scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could shift attitudes, stimulate research

Ultra-processed food addiction is estimated to occur in 14% of adults and 12% of children and is associated with bio-psychological mechanisms of addiction and clinically significant problems.

Grape consumption found to benefit eye health in human study of older adults

"Our study is the first to show that grape consumption beneficially impacts eye health in humans which is very exciting, especially with a growing aging population..."

Less Dairy Leads to Decline in Iodine Concentrations

With iodine playing a key role in foetal brain development and growth, its deficiency in pregnancy is especially concerning, as it can have potentially adverse effects on child cognitive impairment.

Consumption of Ultra Processed Food and Mental Wellbeing Outcomes

Higher self-reported frequency of UPF consumption linked with poorer mental health and wellbeing

Breastfeeding is associated with lower levels of body fat at the age of nine

"Infant feeding patterns, especially shorter breastfeeding duration, early soda introduction and their joint effect, may influence body fat levels later in childhood."

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Researchers find link between plastic additive and autism, ADHD

Previous studies found associations between children with autism and exposure to BPA. This study has found that the reason for the link is decreased efficiency in a key step involved in BPA detoxification.

In-depth review reveals dietary lipid intervention as potential strategy to prevent brain aging

As the global burden of aging-related brain diseases, particularly dementia, continues to rise, this research offers promising insights into potential nutritional interventions that could improve brain function during aging.

Saturated fat may interfere with creating memories in the aged brain - while omega-3 are protective

New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain the link between a high-fat diet and impaired memoryâ€”especially as we age.

Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body

"We are aware of the risks of mental health conditions in autistic people, but this new research identifies their risks of physical health conditions too. We need to urgently re-evaluate current health care systems to improve support for autistic people."

Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of depression, research finds

This is the first large study to suggest that consuming ultra-processed foods and drinks, particularly those that include artificial sweeteners, could increase the instance of depression

Ignorance to sex differences may explain why nutrition interventions fail in research

The authors note that to enhance the effectiveness of dietary recommendations and treatments, future research should consistently include both men and women in their studies.

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