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Chemical found in common sweetener damages DNA

A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is "genotoxic," meaning it breaks up DNA.


Could low iron be making mental health symptoms worse?

"Iron supplements are inexpensive and can really make a significant impact in someone's mental health if they're deficient."


Low-flavanol diet drives age-related memory loss, large study finds

Dietary consumption of flavanols, a food constituent found in certain fruits and vegetables, can be etiologically linked to age-related memory decline.


Vitamin D alters developing neurons in the brain's dopamine circuit, finds study

Early alterations to dopamine neuron differentiation and function may be the neurodevelopmental origin of dopamine dysfunction later in adults who develop schizophrenia.


New study finds diet, in particular pro-inflammatory diet increases relapse rate for multiple sclerosis patients

"An anti-inflammatory diet can be an excellent complement to medications by promoting a less inflammatory environment. "


Taking a daily multivitamin appears to boost brains of adults over 60, but more study is needed

Multivitamin supplementation holds promise as a safe and accessible approach to maintaining cognitive health in older age.


A student's poor eating habits can lead to a lifetime of illness, says researcher

These findings underscore the importance of addressing obesity related eating behaviours in programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease among university students.


The Mediterranean diet: Good for your health and your wallet, says study

"This research shows how a Mediterranean diet can be a cost-effective option, letting people prioritize both their health and their pocket."


A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

A randomized clinical trial found that higher-than-standard vitamin D3 supplementation in the first 2 years of life decreased children's risks for 'internalizing' mental health problems - anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal - at ages 6 to 8 years.


Eating too much ultra-processed food could induce depression

New research shows a link between diets high in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of depression


Study shows how human immune cells react to non-nutritive sweeteners

"Our results suggest that even an average non-nutritive sweetener intake can affect immune cells in the blood."


A somewhat systematic review of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses about nutrition and Alzheimer's

The results show that the western diet pattern is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's Disease. In contrast, the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, and supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics are protective factors.


WHO: Artificial sweeteners have no weight-loss benefit, may raise health risks

The World Health Organization has come out against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to control weight or limit noncommunicable sickness.


Western Diet Identified as Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease, Scientists Warn

"The results showed that nutritional interventions are capable of slowing down the rate of progression of Alzheimer's disease, improving cognitive function, and improving the quality of life of these patients."


WHO warns against using artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.


Higher rates of autism and ADHD in American children may reflect poor diet and toxic exposures

Numerous clinical trial data indicate heavy metal exposures and poor diet are the primary epigenetic factors responsible for the autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder epidemics.


Study finds 'concerning' links between BMI and children's brain health

Pre-teen children with overweight or obesity show notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to those with normal body-mass index (BMI), new research shows.


Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

Ultra-processed food may impact gut microbiota, potentially causing metabolic imbalances and inflammation, increasing the likelihood of disrupting the neural network.


How alcohol consumption contributes to chronic pain

Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms—one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal.


Fat molecules linked to sleep problems in children with autism

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may causally contribute to sleep disturbances.