New AI model helps understand virus spread from animals to humans
(University of Gothenburg) A new model that applies artificial intelligence to carbohydrates improves the understanding of the infection process and could help predict which viruses are likely to spread from animals to humans. This is reported in a recent study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - June 15, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Diets Compared for Mild-to-Moderate Crohn Disease in Adults
WEDNESDAY, June 9, 2021 -- The specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) is not superior to the Mediterranean diet (MD) for the remission of symptoms in adults with mild-to-moderate Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published online May 26 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 9, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
SACN report on Lower Carbohydrate Diets for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
A new report, by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and co-badged with Diabetes UK, has reviewed the evidence on lower carbohydrate for adults with type 2 diabetes. The report compares the effects of lower with higher carbohydrate diets on weight, blood sugar management, blood fats and medication use. The conclusions and recommendations of the report are based on a robust assessment of the evidence from randomised controlled trials.SACN has concluded that:For adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, there are beneficial effects of a lower carbohydrate diet for up to six months for so...
Source: The Nutrition Society - June 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lulu Yacob Source Type: news
Fewer Than 1 in 10 American Adults Get Enough Dietary Fiber
TUESDAY, June 8, 2021 – If you ' re like most American adults, it might be time to reach for a piece of fruit, a plate of vegetables or a bowl of whole grains.
Only 7% of adults get enough fiber, a type of carbohydrate that passes through the body... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 8, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health benefits of low protein-high carbohydrate diets depend on carb type
(University of Sydney) In a pre-clinical study that helps settle the debate on the pros and cons of carbs, Australian researchers have found the quality and type of carbohydrates eaten in combination with reduced protein levels severely impacts health outcomes. Researchers at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre conducted the largest ever study of nutrient interactions by examining the health of mice on 33 different diets containing various combinations of protein to carbs, and different sources of carbohydrate. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 7, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Switching to Plant Protein for Dinner May Reduce CVD Risk
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- Overconsuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast is associated with a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online May 26 in the The... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 4, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
It's never too early to begin healthy eating habits
(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) Researchers found that when health workers were trained to promote infant healthy feeding practices to pregnant women their children consumed less fats and carbohydrates at 3 years of age and had lower measures of body fat at the age of 6. The study is the first to show that the roots for obesity start in the first year of life, after mothers stop breastfeeding. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 1, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
A lower-carb diet is an effective short-term option for type 2 diabetes
The report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), co-chaired with Diabetes UK, suggests that a diet lower in carbohydrates is an effective option up to 6 months for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - May 27, 2021 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Carbohydrate 'cage' allows precise drug delivery to the gastrointestinal tract
(Canadian Glycomics Network) More Canadians suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than anywhere else in the world, yet current treatments often have debilitating side effects and are not always effective. More Canadians suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than anywhere else in the world, yet current treatments often have debilitating side effects and are not always effective. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
UMD researchers study metabolism and liver function in embryonic chickens and hatchlings
(University of Maryland) University of Maryland is improving poultry production and welfare. During their first week, chickens undergo a metabolic switch from the fat-rich diet embryos grow in to a high carbohydrate diet. This is a natural transition in chicks, whereas a high fat diet in humans leads to metabolic consequences such as fatty liver disease and diabetes. Researchers hope to gain insights into how the liver works to help prevent metabolic disease in animals and humans. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 6, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Mutant corn gene boosts sugar in seeds, leaves, may lead to breeding better crop
(Penn State) An abnormal build up of carbohydrates -- sugars and starches -- in the kernels and leaves of a mutant line of corn can be traced to one misregulated gene, and that discovery offers clues about how the plant deals with stress. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 3, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Inflammatory diet linked to testosterone deficiency in men
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Consuming a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods - including foods that contain refined carbohydrates and sugar as well as polyunsaturated fats - may be associated with increased odds of developing testosterone deficiency among men, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology ® , Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 21, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Bloating: The FODMAP diet could help reduce a bloated stomach - what is it?
BLOATING might be remedied by following a FODMAP diet; this stands for "fermentable, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols". The diet involves avoiding these carbohydrates known to trigger a bloated belly. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Visceral fat: Olives contain monounsaturated fat which helps to get rid of belly fat
VISCERAL fat loss will always come down to diet and exercise. Under the scope of diet, one which is rich in the right kinds of fat could help to target this type of fat. Whilst carbohydrates increase fat deposits around the middle, monounsaturated fats help to counteract this by depositing chemicals breaking down fat from the belly area. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What is a glycemic index diet?
The glycemic index is a system of assigning a number to carbohydrate-containing foods according to how much each food increases blood sugar. Examples of foods with low, middle and high glycemic index values include the following: Low: Green vegetables, most fruits, raw carrots, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils and bran breakfast cerealsMedium: Sweet corn; bananas; raw pineapple; raisins; oat breakfast [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 25, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
