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Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds. But there’s a catch
Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds. But there’s a catch

Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said. Read more

Euronews - Dec 12
National study maps where food additives come from in children’s and adults’ diets
National study maps where food additives come from in children’s and adults’ diets

By analysing nationally representative diet data, researchers show that food additives rarely occur alone, with children and teenagers experiencing the highest exposure to complex additive mixtures largely driven by ultra-processed foods. Read more

Medical News - Dec 10
Heavy periods and plant-based diets could boost risk of anaemia in young girls, study finds
Heavy periods and plant-based diets could boost risk of anaemia in young girls, study finds

Teenagers may underestimate the amount of iron they could lose through heavy menstrual bleeding, researchers warned. Read more

Euronews - Dec 04
Your Visual Guide: Here's What 100 Grams of Protein Looks Like on Your Plate for Different Diets
Your Visual Guide: Here's What 100 Grams of Protein Looks Like on Your Plate for Different Diets

This visual guide, which shows 100 grams of protein, makes it easier to tell how much protein is on your plate. Read more

Cnet - Nov 26
Study links higher glycemic index diets with increased lung cancer risk
Study links higher glycemic index diets with increased lung cancer risk

In this study, researchers examined whether people who follow higher-GI or higher-GL diets have different risks of developing lung cancer. Read more

Medical News - Nov 25
How the intersection of modern diets, climate, and food systems is increasing inflammation
How the intersection of modern diets, climate, and food systems is increasing inflammation

The link between highly processed modern-day diets and inflammation-related chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, poor mental health) has been well-established. But what other factors influence the systemic inflammation and rising rates of chronic diseases experien... Read more

Medical Xpress - Nov 17
Cutting key amino acids from mouse diets triggers weight loss through heat burning
Cutting key amino acids from mouse diets triggers weight loss through heat burning

It's not pleasant to shiver from the cold, but for some, it has the appeal of making the body burn more energy as heat than when staying in a warmer environment. According to several studies, exposure to cold is a reliable way to boost energy expenditure in mice and humans. This process of burnin... Read more

Medical Xpress - Nov 10
Scientists explore why black rice deserves a bigger place in modern diets
Scientists explore why black rice deserves a bigger place in modern diets

Researchers reviewed the nutritional composition, therapeutic benefits, and industrial uses of black rice, highlighting its potential as a functional food. The study highlights the role of black rice in managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation, while also advocating for more robust hum... Read more

Medical News - Nov 03
Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

Diets that place greater pressure on the environment, high in meat and low in plant foods, were linked to higher risks of cancer, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes in over 34,000 French adults. Sustainable, plant-rich diets were associated with better health and lower environmental impact. Read more

Medical News - Oct 30
Plant-based diets could curb climate change and infectious diseases, experts say
Plant-based diets could curb climate change and infectious diseases, experts say

A new review in Open Forum Infectious Diseases links animal agriculture to climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease spread. The authors urge healthcare providers to promote plant-based diets as a practical step to protect planetary and public health. Read more

Medical News - Oct 29