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NH-eNews 28/08/24 

• Soy milk better than cow’s milk for cardiovascular health
• Risk of type 2 diabetes increases with meat consumption of any type
• New study links using semaglutide drugs like Ozempic to suicidal thoughts
• Can Manuka honey help treat breast cancer?

NH-eNews 07/8/24

• A vegan diet may have genetic-level benefits for ageing
• Replacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help lower dementia risk
• Diet with low amounts of extra virgin olive oil may be best for the heart
• Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

 

NH-eNews 31/07/24

• A healthy diet with less sugar is linked to younger biological age
• Study in identical twins: vegan diets may reduce biological age estimates

NH-eNews 24/07/24

• Carbs vs. fat vs. protein: Which one triggers more insulin release?
• Children in UK getting shorter due to malnutrition in ‘national embarrassment’

NH-eNews 17/07/24

• Greater attention needs to be paid to malnutrition in the sick and elderly, researchers say
• Blood fat profiles confirm health benefits of replacing butter with high-quality plant oils
• Delaying diabetes for 4 years via lifestyle changes lowers heart disease, death risk
• Carbs vs. fat vs. protein: Which one triggers more insulin release?

NH-eNews 10/07/24

• Anthocyanins boost memory
• Vegetarian diets protective against COVID-19
• ZOE and personalised nutrition: does the evidence on glucose tracking add up? – podcast
• Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of death by 10%

 

NH-eNews 03/07/24

• Healthy childhood diet can ‘keep mind sharp into 70s’ and ward off dementia
• Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?
• Plant-based diets beneficial for athletes
• Children in UK getting shorter due to malnutrition in ‘national embarrassment’

NH-eNews 26/06/24

• Circulating microRNAs likely as effective as A1C for predicting type 2 diabetes in youth
• Nitrates and nitrites from animal sources increase disease risk while plant-based sources reduce risk
• Drinking coffee may help lower death risk from being sedentary
• How keto diets may help boost memory, brain health later in life

NH-eNews 19/06/24

• Can you really reverse type 2 diabetes? Here's what experts say
• Can your smartwatch detect if you have early Parkinson’s disease?
• Could pomegranates help aid memory and ease Alzheimer’s symptoms?
• A high-fat diet may fuel anxiety

 

NH-eNews 13/06/24

• Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?
• Can eating chili peppers actually increase obesity risk?
• Eczema: Too much sodium may increase atopic dermatitis risk
• Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

NH-eNews 06/06/24

• Parkinson's: Caffeine may lower risk but doesn't slow progression
• Higher testosterone levels may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in men under 65
• Healthy adults under age of 75 urged to take recommended daily allowance of vitamin D
• Mediterranean diet tied to one-fifth lower risk of early death in women

NH-eNews 29/05/24

• Drugs like Ozempic could protect kidney health in people with heart disease, obesity
• Ketogenic diets may accelerate ageing of the heart and kidneys
• Health and economic benefits of breastfeeding quantified
• Eating more ultra-processed foods tied to cognitive decline, stroke, according to study

NH-eNews 22/05/24

• Plant-based diets are protective against cardiovascular disease and cancer
• Ketogenic diet may help lower stress and boost mental health, researchers say
• Why are men with diabetes at higher risk of complication than women?
• ‘Personalising stuff that doesn’t matter’: the trouble with the Zoe nutrition app

NH-eNews 15/05/24

• Weight loss jab 'could reduce heart attack risk'
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome affect breast cancer risks differently, study reports
• Changing eating times to repair the 'body clock' may aid healthy aging
• Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause

 

NH-eNews 08/04/24

• How exactly does a high-fat diet increase Alzheimer's risk?
• Diet and metabolic health may influence flu vaccine effectiveness
• Seafood, eggs, and meat may help lower the risk of bipolar disorder
• Improved nutrition, sanitation linked to beneficial changes in child stress and epigenetic programming

NH-eNews 02/04/2024

• Component of keto diet plus immunotherapy may reduce prostate cancer
• Regularly eating avocado linked to lower diabetes risk in women
• Vitamin D may balance gut microbiome to give cancer immunotherapy a boost
• Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find

NH-eNews 25/04/2024

• Dietary treatment more effective than medicines in IBS
• Roasted green tea, a Japanese staple, could boost cognitive performance

• Western diet may cause long-lasting memory damage to growing brains

• Replacing dinner calcium with breakfast intake could reduce heart disease risk, study finds

 

NH-eNews 18/04/2024

• Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
• UK COVID takeaway habits endure as fast food calorie intake remains high
• Swapping table salt for salt substitutes may lower the risk of dying early
• The truth about protein: how to get enough – at every age

 

NH-eNews 11/04/2024

• Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness
• Ulcerative colitis remission with a plant-based diet
• Can intermittent fasting protect gut health as we age?
• Obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate brain ageing, lead to cognitive decline

NH-eNews 04/04/2024

• A whole food, plant-based diet improves quality of life for women with breast cancer
• Vegan diet reduces insulin requirements for type 1 diabetes
• Heavy drinking may significantly raise heart disease risk, especially for females
• An avocado a day may improve diet quality, researchers suggest

 

NH-eNews 27/03/2024

• Keto diet may help delay onset of memory loss in Alzheimer’s
• Frequently reusing frying oil may accelerate brain damage
• Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Cow produces human insulin in milk
• Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

NH-eNews 20/03/24

• Fruits and vegetables may prevent childhood asthma
• Can herbs and spices influence the health of the gut microbiome?
• What type of keto diet might boost lung cancer prevention?
• Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy

NH-eNews 13/03/24

• A wholefood plant-based diet improves health in women with metastatic breast cancer
• Swapping meat for mushroom protein may be better for reducing cholesterol
• FDA allowing labels that claim yoghurt can help reduce type 2 diabetes risk
• Why the double standards on ultra-processed foods? Because some have better PR than others

NH-eNews 06/03/24

• More than a billion people obese worldwide, research suggests
• Ultra-processed foods increase multiple health risks
• Fruits and vegetables reduce risk of preeclampsia
• Mediterranean diet, fish intake, tied to lower depression risk in women

NH-eNews 28/03/24

• Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood asthma
• Processed meat linked to increase in colorectal cancer in people under 50
• Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely
• Avid appetite in childhood linked to later eating disorder symptoms

 

NH-eNews 21/02/24

• One million have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes in England
• Does migraine increase the risk of IBD?
• Heart attacks could be predicted by a blood test

NH-eNews 07/02/24

• Foodborne illnesses are more common than previously realized
• Scientists find compounds in salmon that may lower cholesterol, heart disease risk
• Could eating more fermented foods help improve mental health?
• Understanding rapid weight loss in older women: Message from the heart

NH-eNews 31/01/24

• Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says

• Replace meat with plants to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer

• Plant-based sources of vitamin A linked to lower risk of liver disease

• Vegan diets may raise risk of preeclampsia and low birth weight, study says

NH-eNews 24/01/24

• Drinking fruit juice daily may lead to weight gain, particularly in children
• Plant-based protein supports healthy ageing
• Could dark chocolate have a blood pressure-lowering effect?
• Third major study finds evidence that daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive ageing in older adults

NH-eNews 17/01/24

• A vegan diet improves insulin resistance in just two days
• Plant-based diets are protective against COVID-19
• Can eating more tomatoes daily help lower high blood pressure?
• How do low carbohydrate diets affect weight in the long run?

 

NH-eNews 10/01/24

• Diverse gut microbiomes help prevent infection
• Rare food allergy may affect more children than previously thought
• A vegan diet could save you money now and in the future
• Beware the mix of food and fear – the truth about ultra-processed foods is still emerging

NH-eNews 03/01/24

• Estrogen treatment for hot flashes increases dementia risk
• Medication shows promise in treating childhood disease that can making eating difficult
• What is a fasting-mimicking diet, and how does it benefit cardiovascular health?
• Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain

NH-eNews 12/12/23

• When one spouse has hypertension, the other may well, too
• Cocoa extract supplement found to have benefits for cognition in older adults
• Meat and whole grains affect the genetic risk for obesity
• Eating more plants and less meat may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

NH-eNews 06/12/23

• High rate of UK teens skipping meals because of poverty, survey suggests
• Twin study shows that vegan diets improve cardiometabolic health
• High intake of amino acids from meat, milk tied to higher type 2 diabetes risk
• Diabetes increases risk of colorectal cancer

NH-eNews 29/11/23

• A vegan diet alters gut bacteria associated with menopausal hot flashes
• Pass the yoghurt: can probiotics help negate the toxicity of plastic in our stomachs?
• Which foods may increase, and which may lower bowel cancer risk?
• Ultra-processed foods and higher risk of mouth, throat and esophagus cancers

 

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