Could vitamin A deficiency be a cause of type 2 diabetes?

Vitamin A deficiency led to loss of insulin-producing beta cells in a new study of adult mice, causing researchers to believe it may be a driver of type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin D ‘helps immune system to fight colorectal cancer’

A new study has demonstrated in a large human population sample that vitamin D’s immune system-aiding qualities help the body to fight colorectal cancer cells

Replacing a high-carb snack with almonds reduced belly fat and other heart disease risk factors

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a daily snack of 1.

High TV usage linked to increased junk food consumption

Those of us who watch a lot of TV may be more likely to reach for the junk food, finds a new study, which claims this is due to poor knowledge and fatalistic views about nutrition.

Could eating an avocado each day help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol?

Consuming one avocado each day alongside a moderate-fat diet may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol in people who are overweight or obese, a new study finds.

Fast-food consumption in children linked to poorer academic outcomes

A new study found that children who ate fast food in the fifth grade had up to 20% lower test scores in the eighth grade than those who did not eat fast food.

Hit the weights, not the treadmill, to reduce belly fat

January will soon be here, with the popular resolution to lose weight. But a new study suggests lifting weights is more effective than aerobic exercise at reducing abdominal fat.

Diet may influence gut bacteria more than genes, say scientists

A new study shows that diet has a stronger effect on shaping gut microbe mix than genes, with past diets playing as strong a role as present diet.

Wild blueberries may counteract adverse effects of high-fat diet

Bilberries are known to have many healthy properties due to their high levels of anthocyanins. A new study suggests they may also balance some harmful effects of a high-fat diet.

Decreased risk of colorectal cancer linked with higher selenium levels

Although studies in recent years have linked high selenium levels to increased risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests a protective effect against colorectal cancer.

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