Food & Health
Ultra-Processed Foods Increase the Risk of Death i
Ultra-Processed Foods Increase the Risk of Death in Type 2 Diabetes

Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes, highlighting the importance of dietary interventions in diabetes management.

April 2024

Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program in the US
Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program in the US

Implementation of a fruit and vegetable prescription program in the US led to increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as improvements in blood pressure, body mass index, and blood glucose levels, highlighting the effectiveness of such interventions in promoting healthy dietary behaviors.

April 2024

Physical Activity and Diet Quality in Non-Alcoholi
Physical Activity and Diet Quality in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Significant associations found between physical activity, diet quality, and mortality in adults with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

April 2024

Semaglutide in Heart Failure with Preserved EF and
Semaglutide in Heart Failure with Preserved EF and Obesity

Semaglutide demonstrates efficacy in reducing symptoms and physical limitations in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction and obesity, indicating its potential as a treatment option.

April 2024

Hyperglycemia and Obesity
Hyperglycemia and Obesity

Diabetes and obesity exhibit a close relationship, with hyperglycemia often accompanying obesity-related metabolic disturbances.

April 2024

Prevention of Food Allergies in Childhood
Prevention of Food Allergies in Childhood

A study evaluating maternal interventions during pregnancy and breastfeeding as a preventive measure against food allergies in childhood, aiming to identify strategies to reduce the incidence of food allergy in pediatric populations.

April 2024

Visceral Adiposity and Exacerbation of Inflammator
Visceral Adiposity and Exacerbation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Visceral adiposity may be a more meaningful measure of obesity in the context of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as it has been associated with disease exacerbation. This article discusses the relationship between visceral adiposity and IBD.

April 2024

Digestive Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease

Motility disorders are common in patients with Parkinson’s disease and may precede the onset of motor symptoms, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and management of gastrointestinal issues in this population.

April 2024

Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Blood Pressure
Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Blood Pressure

Each additional alcoholic drink consumed over the years is associated with an increase in blood pressure, according to a new analysis published in the journal Hypertension, highlighting the importance of alcohol moderation for cardiovascular health.

April 2024

Think Phenotype, Not Just BMI

Growing evidence suggests that BMI alone may not accurately predict mortality risk. This article emphasizes the importance of considering other factors, such as phenotype, when assessing health outcomes associated with obesity.

April 2024