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9 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - High-fat, high-carbohydrate diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance
High-fat diets contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which regulates body weight homeostasis and metabolism - study
World's largest evidence review: Nutritional supplements for mental health
There is now a vast body of research examining the benefit of nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders.
6 September 2019 - Science Daily - Study shows how serotonin and a popular anti-depressant affect the gut's microbiota
A new study in mice strongly suggests that serotonin and drugs that target serotonin, such as anti-depressants, can have a major effect on the gut's microbiota - the 100 trillion or so bacteria and other microbes that live in the human body's intestines.
6 September 2019 - Science Daily - Sugar alters compounds that impact brain health in fruit flies
When fruit flies are exposed to a high sugar diet, key metabolites associated with brain health become depleted, according to a new study.
5 September 2019 - The Guardian - Tax on snacks would have 'huge impact' on obesity, say experts
A 20% levy on cakes and sweets would be more effective than taxing sugary drinks, according to experts.
5 September 2019 - Science Daily - Gut bacteria may be linked to high blood pressure and depression
A study of the gut microbiome suggests that high blood pressure with depression may be a completely different disease than high blood pressure without depression. The gut may be targeted someday to prevent, diagnose and selectively treat different forms of high blood pressure with or without depression.
4 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - Poor oral health linked to cognitive decline, perceived stress, studies find
Poor oral health is associated with decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline.
4 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - Snack tax may be more effective than a sugary drink tax to tackle obesity
Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks, suggests a BMJ study.
Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress
An international team has looked into the possibility of crosstalk between eating and mood and discovered a brain circuit in mouse models that connects the feeding and the mood centers of the brain.
Bristol teenager loses sight and hearing due to processed food diet
Sad case of 19 year old 'fussy eater' highlights hidden dangers of poor nutrition.
Poor diet causes blindness in a young 'fussy eater'
A poor diet caused a young patient's blindness, according to a case report published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
3 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - Scientists link 'hunger hormone' to memory in Alzheimer's study
Resistance to the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin in the brain is linked to the cognitive impairments and memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease - study
3 September 2019 - The Guardian - Soft drinks, including sugar-free, linked to increased risk of early death
People who regularly consume soft drinks have a higher risk of an early death, researchers have found, with the trend seen for both sugared and artificially sweetened drinks.
3 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - Diet's effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer's risk
Following a certain type of diet could affect the gut microbiome in ways that decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease - new study.
3 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - Vitamin D: How much is too much of a good thing?
Research suggests there is no benefit in taking high doses of vitamin D
3 September 2019 - MedicalXpress - New insights: Dementia, risk, risk reduction, and translation into practice
Depression, obesity and hypertension are amongst the exacerbating factors for dementia - evidence from studies worldwide.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5, and was previously referred to as “Selective Eating Disorder.”
29 August 2019 - Nutraingredients - New gut-brain connection discovery helps explain overeating
A previously unknown gut-brain connection revealed in mice could help explain why humans continue eating and gain weight.
Study links low vitamin D levels in young kids to aggression in adolescents
New study suggests vitamin D deficiency might lead to aggressive behavior in adolescents.
Suggested move to plant-based diets risks worsening brain health nutrient deficiency
The pressure to move to plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet has several nutritional drawbacks. This article looks at how it will worse the already-low intake of essential nutrient choline, involved in brain health.
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