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High rate of UK teens skipping meals because of poverty, survey suggests

Teenagers in the UK are skipping more meals because of poverty than in many other Western European countries, a survey suggests.

Twin study shows that vegan diets improve cardiometabolic health

A new study has helped distinguish the effects of diet from those of genetics for health. Researchers took healthy adult twin pairs and assigned one twin to follow a plant-based and the other to follow an omnivorous diet for eight weeks. At the end of the study, the plant-based group had better cholesterol and fasting insulin and lost more weight than their omnivorous twin counterparts.

High intake of amino acids from meat, milk tied to higher type 2 diabetes risk

A new study shows that high consumption of certain types of amino acids is linked to a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes increases risk of colorectal cancer

New research suggests that the elevated blood sugar levels seen in type 2 diabetes increases the risk of colorectal cancer.

Ultra-processed foods and higher risk of mouth, throat and esophagus cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and esophagus), according to a new study. 

Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people

Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms related to the impact of the diet on cognitive health in the aging population.