Stem cells offer potential for eco-friendly meat

The scientific progress that has made it possible to dream of a future in which faulty organs could be regrown from stem cells also holds potential as an ethical and greener source for meat.

Ape ancestors’ teeth provide glimpse into their diets and environments

Newly analyzed tooth samples from the great apes of the Miocene indicate that the same dietary specialization that allowed the apes to move from Africa to Eurasia may have led to their extinction…

Olive oil, greens explain Mediterranean diet’s beneficial effect on blood pressure

New mouse study suggests eating unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables – found in the Mediterranean diet – triggers a mechanism that protects against high blood pressure.

Metabolic syndrome disorders, diet may boost prostate cancer risk

Three new studies featuring the impact of dietary and lifestyle factors on prostate cancer were presented during the 109th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA).

Adverse vascular effects of air pollution may be ameliorated by olive oil supplements

Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society…

Lifestyle interventions are better than genetic tests for preventing type 2 diabetes

Targeted interventions based on genetic risk may not be the best approach for preventing type 2 diabetes and instead universal strategies to prevent obesity should be prioritized, according to new…

Acute heart failure survival predicted by negative iron balance

Negative iron balance predicts survival in patients with acute heart failure, according to research presented for the first time at the Heart Failure Congress 2014 in Athens, Greece.

Animal model may help improve understanding of omega fatty acids’ impact on human health

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have developed a transgenic mouse that synthesizes both the omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids within its tissues on a diet of carbohydrates…

HIV patient nutrition more vital than once assumed

Access to HIV medication has significantly reduced the number of AIDS related deaths in Africa.

Two large meals better than 6 small meals (same calories) for controlling weight and blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes

Research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that two large meals (breakfast and lunch), rather than six small meals with the same…

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