A recent one BMC medicine study assesses adherence to World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) recommendations and their impact on cancer incidence in the UK. Study: Adherence to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) cancer prevention recommendations and risk of 14 lifestyle-related cancers in the … Read more
How many fast food restaurants do you come across every day and what does that have to do with your health? A lot ofsays Abigail Horn, chief scientist at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI). Horn led a multidisciplinary team with researchers from three USC schools (Viterbi School of Engineering; Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers evaluate the mediating effects of physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and diet quality on the association between loneliness and diabetes. Study: The association between loneliness and diabetes is mediated by physical activity and BMI, but not by diet quality. Image credits: asylsun … Read more
In a recent study published in Nature, researchers developed a library of blood nutrient molecules and conducted screens to find nutritional components that influence anti-tumor immunity. Study: Trans-vaccenic acid reprograms CD8+ T cells and antitumor immunity. Image credits: Anusorn Nakdee/Shutterstock.com Background Dietary nutrients are closely linked to human physiological processes, as they provide energy, biosynthesize … Read more
In a recent review in the magazine Food sciences and nutritiona team of researchers has summarized current medical knowledge about the role that certain common foods play in strengthening the immune system. The extensive article discussed the benefits of consuming fruits, vegetables, herbs, animal products and other foods for maintaining a healthy immune system. Study: … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted interviews and online surveys with hospital cafe staff to explore support and implementation variables for the Meat-Free Mondays (MFMs) movement. More than half of the 194 survey participants actively contributed to the movement, and almost 60% supported the movement. The research … Read more