High-fiber diet during pregnancy may protect offspring against asthma

A new study finds a high-fiber diet alters the gut bacteria of pregnant women, leading to the release of anti-inflammatory substances that protect offspring from developing asthma.

A person’s diet, acidity of urine may affect susceptibility to UTIs

The acidity of urine — as well as the presence of small molecules related to diet — may influence how well bacteria can grow in the urinary tract, a new study shows.

Chocolate consumption linked to lower stroke and heart disease risk

Though various health benefits have been linked to eating dark chocolate, a new study suggests there are potential health benefits associated with milk chocolate consumption.

Nuts, peanuts linked to reduced risk of death from cancer, other diseases

A new study finds consuming half a handful of peanuts or nuts daily could reduce the risk of death from cancer, respiratory diseases, diabetes, among a number of other conditions.

Lactobacillus reuteri may have multiple benefits as a probiotic in premature infants

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 could reduce the risk of necrotising enterocolitis and feed intolerance in premature infantsA new study finds that supplementing enteral nutrition with…

Eating more dietary fiber linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study finds that the more fiber people consume – especially from cereals – the lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Obese male mice produce more disease-promoting immune cells than females

Study suggests fatty diets reprogram blood stem cells in male mice, promoting metabolic diseaseObesity may be tougher on male immune systems than females, a new study in mice at the University of…

Study questions beneficial effects of a Nordic diet on cardiovascular events

A new study led from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet shows that although individual components of a healthy so-called Nordic diet previously have been linked to beneficial effects on cardiovascular…

Live liquid bacteria reduces intestinal inflammation in ulcerative colitis

People with ulcerative colitis ¬may benefit from taking the live, multi-strain probiotic drink, Symprove, to reduce intestinal inflammation, according to the results of a new study presented at…

Extra nuts or oil with Mediterranean diet could protect memory

A new study suggests that supplementing the Mediterranean diet with extra helpings of mixed nuts or extra virgin olive oil was improved cognitive function in older adults.

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