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Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

This study is the first to show that some of the sweeteners most commonly found in food and drinkâ€”saccharin, sucralose and aspartameâ€”can make normal and 'healthy' gut bacteria become pathogenic.

Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, research shows

A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a new groundbreaking paper.

Study shows brain differences in interpreting physical signals in mental health disorders

The study showed that for patients with bipolar, anxiety, major depression, anorexia and schizophrenia, part of the cerebral cortex called the dorsal mid-insula showed different brain activation when processing pain, hunger and other interoceptive signals when compared to the control group.

Switching from Western diet to a balanced diet may reduce skin, joint inflammation

These findings reveal that patients with psoriatic skin and joint disease should consider changing to a healthier dietary pattern.

Obesity in teens raises adult diabetes risk, even after weight loss

A new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s.

Low-fiber, high-fat diets adversely impact the gut

Researchers used a mouse model to determine the key dietary factors affecting the gut microbiome and how they contribute to obesity and other metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Urgent action needed to reduce harms of ultra-processed foods to British children

During the 17 years of follow up, researchers saw a very consistent increase in all measures of unhealthy weight among children who consumed greater amounts of ultra-processed foods as part of their diet.

Brain alterations detected in obese children

This study found two areas of the brain were altered and hyperexcited in obese children - the orbitofrontal cortex and the amygdala. These are the centers that regulate reward and punishment sensations.

Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems

Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study of mice led by QUT and published by Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Association between blood plasma lipids and risk of Alzheimer's disease

The study highlighted that genes related to Alzheimer's disease play a role in influencing lipids that are associated with Alzheimer's disease, reinforcing the consequence of physiological factorsâ€”such as inflammationâ€”on brain aging.

Vegan diets in children may bring heart benefits but pose growth risks

Our research shows that we need to provide more advice to the public as to how they can eat healthily on plant-based diets. This is particularly relevant for children, as they may have higher nutrient needs while they are growing.

Gut to brain: Nerve cells detect what we eat

The different nerve cells in the control center of the vagus nerve innervate different regions of the gut, and control satiety and BloodSugar levels - this could play an important role in future therapeutic strategies against obesity and diabetes

Low levels of omega-3 associated with higher risk of psychosis, says study

These results suggest that enhanced dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids among adolescents, such as through oily fish like mackerel, could prevent some people from developing psychosis in their early twenties

Defective gene slows down brain cells

Inhibiting the accumulation of a protein, Plastin 3, could eventually alleviate some of the symptoms patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders have.

CoQ10 for pregnant rats reverses diet-induced retinal damage in offspring

New research in rats suggests a common antioxidant supplement may protect the next generation from a leading cause of blindness stemming from a high-sugar diet during pregnancy.

Infant gut microbiota associated with fine motor skills

This study adds to the mounting evidence connecting the gut microbiota with the gutâ€“brain axis, where the initial stages of gut colonization and assemblage may be linked with neurodevelopmental outcomes with potential long-term associations.

Study shows early preterm births can be decreased with DHA supplementation

This study is a potential game changer for obstetricians and their patients - the dramatic decrease in early preterm birth with DHA supplementation will improve short- and long -term outcomes for children.

Western diet may increase risk of gut inflammation, infection

This study showed that long-term consumption of a Western-style diet high in fat and sugar impairs the function of immune cells in the gut in ways that could promote inflammatory bowel disease or increase the risk of intestinal infections.

Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful

The study showed long-term energy drink intake, sugar-free or not, results in heightened blood glucose and bad fats (triglycerides), which are the common feature of diabetes. It also increased body fat without any changes in weight.

Vitamin B3 as a possible treatment for glaucoma

Preventing NAD depletion via administration of nicotinamide (the amide of vitamin B3, a NAD precursor) robustly prevents glaucoma in chronic animal models.

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