Sugary drink consumption, birth weight and adult lifestyle linked to type 2 diabetes risk

Regular sugary drink consumption and a combination of low birth weight and unhealthy lifestyle in adulthood have been linked to greater risk of type 2 diabetes in two new studies.

Dignity in dementia: new research reveals the challenges of providing good nutrition in care homes

Bournemouth University researcher to present results at American Alzheimer’s Association International ConferenceUnexplained weight loss is often seen in people with dementia, which can lead…

Dairy products boost effectiveness of probiotics

The success of probiotics for boosting human health may depend partly upon the food, beverage, or other material carrying the probiotics, according to research published on July 10th in Applied and…

New study reveals improved way to interpret high-throughput biological data

This study has developed a unique bioinformatics approach for identifying associations between molecules from a range of vast data sources.

Drastic action on sugar consumption recommended

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) have passed on final recommendations to the Government relating to sugar and also fibre and wholegrains as part of their Carbohydrates and…

Restaurant food ‘just as unhealthy as fast food’

Eating out at restaurants and fast-food outlets alike results in consuming around 200 more calories a day than eating at home, according to the results of a new study.

Some like it sweet, others not so much: It’s partly in the genes

Twin study suggests a common genetic pathway underlies sweet taste perception of natural and non-caloric sweetenersA new study from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions suggests that…

Sitting time not associated with poorer diets in US adults

Distracted eating,’ advertisements may explain link between TV viewing and dietPreviously identified associations between TV viewing and a less healthful diet may stem from exposure to…

Eating the wrong wild mushroom can destroy your liver

Misidentification of edible wild mushrooms is common say researchers who describe a case of a woman whose liver failed after eating foraged wild mushrooms she thought were edible.

Taxing the dose of calories in sugary drinks could help reduce obesity

A tax on sugary drinks that depends on the number of calories or amount of sugar per liter could help fight obesity, suggests new research published in Social Science & Medicine.

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