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High oleic acid diet could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats

Eating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid – a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil – could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports.

5 Jun 2025

Type 2 diabetes drug shows improvements for patients with progressive liver disease

The sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin, widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, also shows improvements for patients with progressive liver disease, finds a clinical trial from China published by The BMJ today.

5 Jun 2025

Back-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetes

This review examines dietary interventions that can improve cardiometabolic health, highlighting the role of whole foods in reducing heart disease and diabetes.

4 Jun 2025

Scientists explain how eating a rainbow of foods lowers your risk for chronic illness

Consuming a variety of flavonoid-rich foods can lower all-cause mortality and chronic disease risks, emphasizing the importance of dietary diversity.

4 Jun 2025

Rethinking healthcare through the science of aging

A new editorial was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 29, 2025, titled "Rethinking healthcare through aging biology."

4 Jun 2025

Switching to a low fat diet slows pancreatic precancer development in mice

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, killing 87% of patients within five years. Previous studies have shown that obesity can increase pancreatic cancer risk by around 50%.

4 Jun 2025

Scientists develop new system for classifying processed foods

Recent years have seen growing scrutiny and debate around processed foods, but researchers have struggled to pin down what aspects of food processing are most relevant to health.

3 Jun 2025

Plant-based portfolio diet linked to fewer heart-related deaths

The portfolio diet significantly lowers heart disease risk, with long-term benefits for cardiovascular health and all-cause mortality in diverse populations.

3 Jun 2025

Daily bean consumption linked to improved heart and metabolic health

A new study suggests that regularly eating a cup of beans a day may offer measurable benefits for heart and metabolic health.

3 Jun 2025

Eating mangos daily may help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Each year, 1.3 million women enter menopause-a life stage during which heart disease risk rises significantly.

3 Jun 2025

Phytosterols in plant-based foods linked to lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Heart disease and type 2 diabetes rank among the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and eating a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods can help to prevent or delay both of these conditions.

3 Jun 2025

MIND diet linked to lower risk of dementia across diverse populations

As the U.S. population ages and dementia cases rise, many people are asking whether it is possible to prevent this devastating disease.

3 Jun 2025

How soy and gut microbes alter cancer treatment results

Researchers have discovered that plant-derived phytochemicals and their gut microbiome metabolites control the effectiveness of PI3K inhibitors in cancer therapy. The study reveals that dietary components, especially soy compounds processed by gut bacteria, can alter drug metabolism and impact treatment outcomes.

2 Jun 2025

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

High oleic acid diet could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats

Type 2 diabetes drug shows improvements for patients with progressive liver disease

Back-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetes

Scientists explain how eating a rainbow of foods lowers your risk for chronic illness

Rethinking healthcare through the science of aging

Switching to a low fat diet slows pancreatic precancer development in mice

Scientists develop new system for classifying processed foods

Plant-based portfolio diet linked to fewer heart-related deaths

Daily bean consumption linked to improved heart and metabolic health

Eating mangos daily may help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Phytosterols in plant-based foods linked to lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

MIND diet linked to lower risk of dementia across diverse populations

How soy and gut microbes alter cancer treatment results

High-fiber plant-based diet could benefit patients at risk for developing multiple myeloma

Review shows how extra virgin olive oil transforms heart health

Morning coffee helps women stay sharp and strong as they age

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow.

Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages

Healthy food choices found to be key in reducing heart disease risk

Linoleic acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

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Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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