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Omega-3-rich fish intake during pregnancy may boost birth weight for babies: European data

Higher intakes of fish during pregnancy may lead to infants with a higher birth weight, as well as reducing the risk of pre-term births, according to data from 19 European birth cohort studies

Cooking meat 'may be dementia risk'

Browning meat in the oven, grill or frying pan produces chemicals which may increase the risk of developing dementia, US researchers suggest.

18 Feb 2014 - Nutraingredients - Omega-3 backed for Alzheimer's disease potential

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids could help to prevent and even reverse the progression of Alzheimer's disease by stimulating newly identified 'resolution pathways', according to research outlining an 'entirely new' approach to the condition.

18 Feb 2014 - MedicalXpress - Diet's impact on Alzheimer's dementia tested

14 Feb 2014 - Nutraingredients - Dr Alex Richardson Q&A: Nutritional Lipids for Mood and Behaviour

Nutraingredients ran an online event on 13 Feb 2014 on Nutritional Lipids and Oils, with Dr Alex Richardson. On the back of huge interest and with little time to answer the many questions posed following her presentation, Nathan Gray has created a second opportunity to hear from Dr Richardson.

13 Feb 2014 - Nutraingredients - Nutritional Lipids and Oils online event

As consumer demand for functional foods and supplements containing healthy lipids and oils continues to soar, global demand for fish oils and omega oils (omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, & omega-9) will continue to climb.

9 Feb 2014 - The Observer - I had the bacteria in my gut analysed. And this may be the future of medicine

Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancer.

BBC News - Vitamins 'effective in treating ADHD symptoms'

Vitamins and minerals could be useful for treating ADHD, research suggests.

7 Feb 2014 - Nutraingredients - Omega-3 rich diet linked to more developed brain networks: Monkey data

Monkeys that consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids have more developed neural networks than those who do not, according to new research

Pregnant mother's fatty diet may alter baby's brain

A high-fat diet during pregnancy has the potential to alter a baby's developing brain and increase its chances of obesity later in life, animal studies suggest.

23 Jan 2014 - Nutraingredients - Omega-3 may help preserve brain volume in old age: Study

22 Jan 2014 - FoodNavigator - Food 'compensation' means diet drinks are not a weight loss solution, warn researchers

Overweight and obese adults who drink sugar-free or diet beverages consume more calories from food than overweight people who drink regular soda, according to new data.

16 Jan 2014 - ScienceDaily - Altering the Community of Gut Bacteria Promotes Health and Increases Lifespan

Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have promoted health and increased lifespan in Drosophila by altering the symbiotic, or commensal, relationship between bacteria and the absorptive cells lining the intestine. The research, appearing in the January 16, 2014 edition of Cell, provides a model for studying many of the dysfunctions that are characteristic of the aging gut and gives credence to the growing supposition that having the right balance of gut bacteria may be key to enjoying a long healthy life.

9 Jan 2014 - The Guardian - Obesity experts campaign to cut sugar in food by up to 30%

Doctors say marketing ploys to cut calories are ineffective, now industry must slowly lower sugar content of processed foods

9 Jan 2014 - BBC News - Campaigners vow to cut sugar in food

A campaign group has been formed to reduce the amount of sugar added to food and soft drinks in an effort to tackle obesity and diabetes in the UK.

7 Jan 2014 - MedXpress - Several forms of Vitamin E protect against memory disorders

05 January 2015 - The Conversation - Why most food labels are wrong about calories

Food labels seem to provide all the information a thoughtful consumer needs, so counting calories should be simple. But things get tricky because food labels tell only half the story.

1 Jan 2014 - BBC News - Vitamin E 'beneficial' in dementia

A daily dose of vitamin E could help people with dementia, research suggests.

19 Dec 2013 - NC Research Campus - Omega-3 Intake Linked to Higher Cognition in Infants, Toddlers and Young Children

Adults may be aware of the amount of omega-3 and other fatty acids in their diet, but most may not be thinking about the impact of fatty acids on their children, especially their cognitive abilities.

17 Dec 2013 - University of New South Wales - Junk food can harm memory in a week

Even a short-term diet of junk food can have a detrimental effect on the brain's cognitive ability, according to UNSW research.