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Pregnancy

Low fibre intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants' brains

"Our results show that nutritional guidance for pregnant mothers is crucial to reduce the risk of future health problems for their children"


Adolescent anger

Australia's health care system must change to address 'rising tide' of youth mental ill health, say psychiatrists

The recent National Study of Mental Health and Well-being revealed that the prevalence of mental disorders in 16- to 24-year-olds has risen by 50%—from 26% in 2007 to 39% in 2021.


vegan salad

Professor warns of micronutrient deficiency risks in 'sustainable' diets

Plant-focused diets, such as that recommended by EAT- Lancet to address environmental sustainability, may place consumers at risk of various micronutrient deficiencies.


More FAB news

MIND diet trial finds no significant cognitive improvements or changes in brain morphology

Changes in cognition and brain MRI outcomes from baseline to year three did not differ significantly between those who followed the MIND diet and those who followed the control diet with mild caloric restriction.


Vitamin B12

Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae

Vitamins for vegans made from algae could soon prove to be the most effective solution to replacing an important nutrient missing from plant-based diets.


Autism

More children missing developmental milestones

Nearly 9 out of every 100 U.S. children are now diagnosed with a developmental disability, according to updated figures from the CDC.


Overweight

Obesity and Mental Health: A Surprisingly Strong Connection

A new large-scale study finds obesity often precedes mental-health disorders


bread

The truth about emulsifiers: are they destroying our gut health?

The E numbers in food make bread softer and ice-cream silkier. But there is growing concern about how they might affect our microbiome.


Baby

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely – report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

The report is a wake-up call. The problem of preterm birth needs concerted efforts from governments and donors.


Depression

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

In the current study, researchers report the significant benefits of SEAD on depression. This positive association may be due to the increased zinc, omega-3 fatty acid, and magnesium content present within SEAD food products.


gut biome

New research clarifies connection between autism and the microbiome

"Before this, we had smoke indicating the microbiome was involved in autism, and now we have fire."


Liver

Liver fibrosis linked to reduced cognitive ability and brain volume

"There was a significant negative correlation between liver fibrosis and multiple cognitive functions, including working memory, prospective memory, and processing speed,"


milk

Full-fat or low-fat cheese and milk? A dietitian on which is better

If you consume dairy products, it’s likely that there’s no need to worry too much about the fat content.


Gut Biome

Starches common in processed grains can curb helpful gut bacteria

The team's proof-of-concept experiments reinforce the value of considering trade-offs between plant traits bred for food functionality—including the processing benefits of waxy starches—and their potential health-related consequences.


Liver

Researchers show the importance of the liver-brain axis in Alzheimer's disease

The study marks a significant advance in the understanding of Alzheimer's disease and underlines the need to expand the scope of research beyond the brain, considering the influence of peripheral organs and systemic factors.


Supermarket shelf

Health organisations call on retailers to commit to restrictions on multibuy promotions

Leading health charities, food campaigners and medical bodies have written to the UK's major food and drink retailers urging them to implement the regulations on junk food multibuy promotions, despite a government U-turn on the policy.


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ADHD

Dietary Interventions for ADHD: Emerging Research and Considerations

What is the connection between ADHD diagnosis and a Western dietary pattern?


Gut Brain Axis

How Obesity Is Linked to Our Brain and Gut Activity

Most people who lose weight eventually regain it. These new findings may help explain why this is the case.


Food choices

Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste

Our ability to sense sweetness, as well as other tastes, involves a delicate dance between our genetic makeup and the foods we encounter from the womb to the dinner table.