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NH-eNews 22/11/23

• Eating strawberries linked to improved cognition and mood in adults with overweight
• Plant-based swaps may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, major review finds
• Are all ultra-processed foods linked to cancer and diabetes?
• Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people

 

NH-eNews 15/11/23

• Putting intensive farming out to pasture: Can alternative proteins reduce farmed animal suffering?
• Could eating avocados help manage blood sugar in diabetes?
• Most everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt, even those on BP drugs
• Food sensitivity may significantly increase risk of cardiovascular disease

 

NH-eNews 08/11/23

• Eating too much salt may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
• Practicing mindfulness can help people make heart-healthy eating choices
• Antioxidant-rich broccoli sprouts support gut health, lower inflammation
• The flat tummy myth: why bloating can be good for you – and when it’s time to worry

 

NH-eNews 01/11/23

• Fruits and vegetables slow kidney decline among people with HIV
• Plant-based diets support athletic performance
• Keto diet may benefit people with breast cancer, study finds
• Adding sugar to coffee, tea may not significantly impact health

 

NH-eNews 25/10/23

• Long COVID patients may benefit from carbohydrate-rich, plant-based diet
• New Harvard study finds that red and processed meat increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
• Is fructose the unifying factor of all mechanisms underlying obesity?
• Women who follow the DASH diet less likely to have cognitive decline later

 

NH-eNews 18/10/23

• ‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?
• The pros and cons of using low-calorie diets to reverse diabetes
• Calorie restriction in humans builds strong muscle and stimulates healthy aging genes
• Link between seasons and eating habits

 

NH-eNews 11/10/23

• Could unsweetened coffee help with weight management?
• Gut health linked to the development of eczema in babies
• Swap red meat for Quorn protein to improve heart health and reduce waist circumference, study finds
• Doctor names delicious fruit that reduces risk of vision loss as 'nutrition is key'

NH-eNews 04/10/23

• Health claims of fish oil supplements disputed
• Obesity may increase severity of menopause symptoms, make hormone therapy less effective
• Can eating ultra-processed food adversely affect YOUR mental health as study shows eating regular takeaways not only damages your waistline
• Fruits and veggies in maternal diet can benefit children’s mental health

NH-eNews 27/09/23

• Is sucralose the healthiest sugar substitute? What the latest research says
• Plant protein linked to reduced risk for gestational diabetes; animal protein associated with higher risk
• Obesity-related death is on the rise, especially among black individuals
• Ginger supplements may be helpful in treating autoimmune disease

NH-eNews 20/09/23

• 66% of diet-related cardiovascular deaths are due to a low consumption of plant-based foods
• Turmeric may effectively reduce stomach acid, treat indigestion 
• Almonds as part of a healthy weight loss diet
• Children with diabetes or prediabetes should not be placed on low-carb diets, paediatricians say

 

NH-eNews 13/09/23

• Ultra-processed foods: the 19 things everyone needs to know
• Both diet and regular soda may increase insulin levels
• Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression -- and new research may explain why
• Keto diet may improve fertility issues caused by PCOS, study finds

NH-eNews 06/09/23

• Big effort needed on UK diet to fight ultra-processed food, say health experts
• Maintaining a stable weight may be linked to exceptional longevity
• Adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits for bottle-fed babies
• Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

NH-eNews 30/08/23

• Ultra-processed food raises risk of heart attack and stroke, two studies show
• Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease
• Here's how alcohol damages your gut and can lead to cancer
• Connections between drinking water quality and increased lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis

NH-eNews 23/08/23

• Anti-obesity drug improves associative learning in people with obesity
• Could a molecule in cruciferous veggies help protect against lung infection?
• Could a urine test help predict the risk for first-time heart failure?
• Nutritionist reveals which TikTok diet trends actually help with weight loss - and which are dangerous
• Sweetened beverages may increase liver cancer and fatal liver disease risk

NH-eNews 16/08/23

• Does a vegetarian diet increase the risk of bone fractures?
• High blood sugar may raise heart disease risk even if you don’t have diabetes
• Fructose intake may drive obesity, leading to other chronic conditions

NH-eNews 09/08/23

• Nutrition meets cancer therapy: How gut microbiome and diet impact immunotherapy success
• Fixing the childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices
• Avoiding added sugars may be key to preventing kidney stones, study finds
• Drinking kombucha may reduce blood sugar levels in people with type-two diabetes
• Does a vegetarian diet increase the risk of bone fractures?

NH-eNews 02/08/23

• Type 2 diabetes: Ultra-processed foods may cancel out benefits of Mediterranean diet
• One drink a day could raise blood pressure – study
• Serving -size labelling leaves many confused - Which? survey
• Maternal fibre intake improves childhood development
• Review of studies confirms plant-based diets improve cardiovascular health

NH-eNews 26/07/23

• Thousands of first time mums in pre-eclampsia study
• Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality
• Dementia: Olive oil could boost brain health, according to new study
• Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question
• 6 key food groups that may help lower cardiovascular risk
• One third of normal-weight individuals are obese, according to study based on body fat percentage

NH-eNews 19/07/23

• Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae
• Elevated blood sugar, lower gray matter volume linked to depression
• Eating for two? Leave weight advice to the experts during pregnancy

NH-eNews 12/07/23

• Aspartame: popular sweetener could be classified as a possible carcinogen by WHO – but there’s no cause for panic
• Global diet study challenges advice to limit high-fat dairy foods
• A new study casts further doubt on the value of body mass index (BMI) alone as a sole predictor of all-cause mortality
• Not eating enough of these six foods may lead to heart disease and an early grave, global study warns
• Eating for two? Leave weight advice to the experts during pregnancy

NH-eNews 06/07/23

• Plant-based diets reduce mortality among lung cancer patients
• Could monthly vitamin D supplements help prevent heart attack
• Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity
• Is your morning coffee really an energy boost or just a placebo?
• Eating for two? Leave weight advice to the experts during pregnancy

NH-eNews 28/06/2023

• Diet high in omega-3 fatty acids linked to slower ALS progression in new study
• Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women
• A low-fat vegan diet can reverse Type 2 diabetes
• Mediterranean Diet Reduces Depression Risk
• A plant-based diet improves osteoarthritis symptoms

NH-eNews 21/06/2023

• Mediterranean diets improve male fertility
• Keto diet in cancer: A double-edged sword?
• Fewer meals may prevent Type 2 diabetes, obesity
• Vegetarian diets improve kidney function
• Why eating too much red meat, deep-fried foods is bad for you

NH-eNews 14/06/2023

• Could eating more nuts help boost memory later in life?
• Expanding our understanding of gut feelings
• Plant-based diets support well-being and mental health among cancer patients
• Red meat, sugar may be causing colorectal cancer in younger adults
• Plant-based diets improve sleep quality

NH-eNews 07/06/2023

• Sucralose, a common sweetener, is 'genotoxic' and causes damage to our DNA, study finds
• 16 genes have been identified that cause life-threatening spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), particularly in women under the age of 60
• Finding ways to ease pressure on the NHS: Does Brazil's community health model trialled in London have the answer?
• Multivitamins help improve memory loss in older adults
• Heavy drinkers could lose muscle mass later in life
• Skin patch could help children at risk of severe peanut allergy

NH-eNews 31/05/2023

• Plant foods high in flavonoids reduce risk of death, even in middle age
• Ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk, long-term study shows
• Obesity linked to gastrointestinal cancers
  
  

NH-eNews 24/05/2023

• Plant-based diets improve daytime sleepiness for people with nighttime breathing disorders
• A diet that can treat your high blood pressure
• Plant-based diets high in fruit reduce inflammation in postmenopausal women
  
  

NH-eNews 17/05/2023

• Parkinson's may start from gut bacteria, researchers say
• Adopting a Mediterranean diet has the same benefit as 4,000 extra steps per day
• Meat does have a place in a healthy diet – but there is a catch
• Low carb diets INCREASE your risk of an early death
• A diet that can treat your high blood pressure
  
  

NH-eNews 10/05/2023

• Healthy, low-fat diets support healthy and disease-free ageing
• Give your smoothies an antioxidant boost with these 4 ingredients
• Phytochemicals in plant foods reduce risk of frailty and heart disease
• Researchers develop model for how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids
• Elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks

NH-enews 03/05/2023

• New European recommendations for diabetes management emphasise plant-based diets
• Eating French fries and other fried foods linked to higher risk of anxiety and depression
• What makes 'junk food' junk?
• Meat is crucial for human health, scientists say as they call for end to the 'zealotry' pushing vegetarian and vegan diets
• Gut microbiome appears to fluctuate throughout the day and across seasons