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Antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs show efficacy against steatotic liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the world, affecting about one third of the adult population. This disorder is characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells, which has severe liver consequences and is also associated with a high mortality rate from cardiovascular disease.

6 Oct 2025

Study identifies hundreds of genes, including novel ones, governing blood molecule levels

A new study, published today in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new insights on the role of metabolites in health and disease and creating a blueprint for further research.

3 Oct 2025

Elderberry juice boosts key genes for metabolic flexibility in overweight adults

Elderberry juice intake triggers metabolic gene expression changes, enhancing glucose control and fat oxidation in overweight adults during meal challenges.

3 Oct 2025

Free school meals linked to lower childhood blood pressure

Findings reveal that universal free school meals contribute to better blood pressure outcomes in children, addressing obesity and food insecurity effectively.

3 Oct 2025

How gluten harms some people but helps others

New insights reveal gluten's health potential, highlighting beneficial peptides and innovative methods to enhance wheat safety for sensitive individuals.

3 Oct 2025

Healthy lifestyle after bowel screening confirmed to lower disease risk

A new study shows that if you adopt a healthier lifestyle after bowel screening, it can lower your risk of both bowel cancer and other chronic diseases

3 Oct 2025

Second round of exercise boosts muscle growth in mice

New research offers potential good news for those who've lapsed at the gym. The study found that mice that voluntarily ran on an exercise wheel for four weeks, stopped for four weeks and ran again for another four weeks saw unexpected gains.

2 Oct 2025

Prediabetes can go into remission without weight loss

Research shows up to 22% of prediabetic individuals achieve remission without weight loss, emphasizing metabolic health over weight loss in diabetes prevention.

2 Oct 2025

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

A study of 3,600+ participants reveals red meat in high-HEI diets enhances brain-supporting nutrients without disrupting gut health or mental well-being.

2 Oct 2025

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

The addiction to ultraprocessed foods in older Americans is linked to health issues, with over 20% of women aged 50-64 meeting addiction criteria.

1 Oct 2025

Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss

Remission of prediabetes can occur even without weight loss, protecting against type 2 diabetes in up to 22% of individuals. Metabolic improvements, healthier fat distribution, and enhanced β-cell function, not body weight change, drive this benefit.

30 Sep 2025

Inflammation at the heart’s core: What clinicians and families can do now

Chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of cardiovascular disease, even when cholesterol is controlled. The ACC’s 2025 Scientific Statement highlights hsCRP as a routine risk marker and outlines lifestyle and pharmacologic anti-inflammatory strategies for prevention and treatment.

30 Sep 2025

Olive oil intake is linked to lower belly fat and healthier weight

Regular consumption of extra-virgin olive oil was associated with lower BMI and waist circumference in a study of more than 16,000 adults. EVOO also mediated over 60% of the Mediterranean diet’s impact on central obesity while showing an independent association with waist circumference.

30 Sep 2025

Study assesses the efficacy of protein hydrolysis in developing gut-friendly dairy alternatives

A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk on gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation levels. The study found that protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk was as tolerated as A2 milk by lactose-tolerant individuals and better tolerated by lactose-intolerant individuals.

30 Sep 2025

Menopause not linked to increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis

The largest study of its kind has found menopause is not associated with an increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis (MS).

29 Sep 2025

New TOR inhibitor rapalink-1 prolongs chronological lifespan in fission yeast

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, using the simple fission yeast as a model, have shown that new TOR inhibitor rapalink-1 prolongs chronological lifespan.

29 Sep 2025

How maternal microbes shape babies’ gut health and disease risk

Early microbial exposures from maternal microbes, milk components, and the environment shape infant gut development and long-term disease risk. The review highlights mechanisms, preventive levers, and research gaps in supporting healthy microbiome inheritance across generations.

29 Sep 2025

Cannabidiol shows promise for obesity and metabolic syndrome

Cannabidiol (CBD) shows promise in regulating appetite, glucose and lipid metabolism, and inflammation in preclinical models of obesity and metabolic syndrome. However, human evidence is still limited, highlighting the need for rigorous trials before clinical use.

29 Sep 2025

New ACC Scientific Statement highlights inflammation in cardiovascular disease

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) released today its second Scientific Statement, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).

29 Sep 2025

Fresh fruit intake may offsett the harmful effects of air pollution on lung function.

Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

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Latest Diet News and Research

Antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs show efficacy against steatotic liver disease

Study identifies hundreds of genes, including novel ones, governing blood molecule levels

Elderberry juice boosts key genes for metabolic flexibility in overweight adults

Free school meals linked to lower childhood blood pressure

How gluten harms some people but helps others

Healthy lifestyle after bowel screening confirmed to lower disease risk

Second round of exercise boosts muscle growth in mice

Prediabetes can go into remission without weight loss

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss

Inflammation at the heart’s core: What clinicians and families can do now

Olive oil intake is linked to lower belly fat and healthier weight

Study assesses the efficacy of protein hydrolysis in developing gut-friendly dairy alternatives

Menopause not linked to increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis

New TOR inhibitor rapalink-1 prolongs chronological lifespan in fission yeast

How maternal microbes shape babies’ gut health and disease risk

Cannabidiol shows promise for obesity and metabolic syndrome

New ACC Scientific Statement highlights inflammation in cardiovascular disease

Fresh fruit intake may offsett the harmful effects of air pollution on lung function.

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