Diet of Solid Fats, Refined Grains, and Cheese Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- A dietary pattern of solid fats, refined grains, and cheese is associated with increased odds of any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and preeclampsia, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Six easy ways to cut UPFs from your diet, according to top experts
There are a few simple tricks to cut UPFs from your diet from checking ingredients to whipping up your own takeaways, says Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of Unprocess Your Life. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

' Ultra-Processed' Foods Harm Your Health in More Than 30 Different Ways
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- Ultra-processed foods can cause dozens of terrible health problems among people who eat them too often, a new review warns. Researchers linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of 32 separate... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Full list of health dangers from popular ultra-processed foods like fizzy drinks and cakes, from cancer to diabetes and depression
MailOnline details the full list of 32 health issues linked to a diet high in ultra-processed foods identified in a major review involving over 10million people by an international team of experts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Revealed: Britain eats more ultra-processed foods than anywhere else in Europe, with junk like cakes, sweets and biscuits making up almost 60 PER CENT of an adult's average diet
Data shows the UK consumes more ultra processed foods (UPFs) - a category that includes cakes, sweets and biscuits - than anywhere else in Europe. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dr Michael Mosley recommends diet that could reverse type 2 diabetes within weeks
The dietary regimen helped the health guru lose nearly nine kilograms and bring his blood sugar levels back to a healthy range within weeks. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ultra-processed food linked to 32 harmful effects to health, review finds
World ’s largest review finds direct associations with higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early deathUltra-processed food (UPF) is directly linked to 32 harmful effects to health, including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death, according to the world ’s largest review of its kind.The findings from the first comprehensive umbrella review of evidence come amid rapidly rising global consumption of UPF such as cereals, protein bars, fizzy drinks, ready meals and fast food.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 28, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Health Nutrition Food Diets and dieting Medical research Science World news Source Type: news

MyFitStrip Granted U.S. Patent on Enhancing Nitric Oxide Bioavailability
Nitric oxide is an important signaling molecule produced in the human body. It plays a vital role in innate immunity, cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we lose the ability to make it. Dietary inorganic nitrate formulas (which can be derived... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PLW Source Type: news

I did the keto diet for years. But I had to quit for my health
I have been overweight pretty much my entire life. It started at age eight, but back then it was called "husky". Over the decades, I tried all the diets and every new fad that came along—shots, drinks, pills, shakes—but I couldn't find anything that sustainably worked for me. Everything worked for…#obese #rny #sugar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Beans on toast might help you lose weight (yes, really!)
Slimmers on a diet containing 40g a day of resistant starch lost about 6lbs in eight weeks. Some shredded even more, Chinese researchers found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review
  Medicina (Kaunas).2024 Feb 13;60(2):319. doi: 10.3390/medicina60020319. Abstract Food and fluid supply is fundamental for optimal athletic performance but can also be a risk factor for caries, dental erosion, and periodontal diseases, which in turn can impair athletic performance. Many studies have reported a high prevalence of oral diseases in elite athletes, notably dental caries 20-84%, dental erosion 42-59%, gingivitis 58-77%, and periodontal disease 15-41%, caused by frequent consumption of sugars/carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fats, or deficient protein intake. There are three possible...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 27, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Three foods to include in your diet to live longer, according to study
Compounds in these foods were shown to lower the risk of dying from Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Here ’s What Americans Think of Weight Loss Drugs
Not every major medical innovation breaks through to the general public. But the buzzy weight loss drugs for people with obesity or Type 2 diabetes certainly have. About 75% of Americans have heard of Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands of anti-obesity drugs, according to the results of a new Pew Research Center survey. (Wegovy and Zepbound are specifically approved to treat obesity, while Ozempic and Mounjaro are approved to treat people with Type 2 diabetes and can help them lose weight.) [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The survey included more than 10,000 people of different ages, genders, races, ethni...
Source: TIME: Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

'I'm a doctor - here are five surprising foods that lower cholesterol’
Healthy dietary choices can go a long way in managing your cholesterol levels, with five foods being especially potent. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Low-GI Diet Mirrors Benefits of Fiber and Whole Grain Boost Low-GI Diet Mirrors Benefits of Fiber and Whole Grain Boost
A low-glycemic index diet is linked to a lower risk for diabetes and related chronic diseases, on par with the widely accepted benefits of whole grains and fibers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 26, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news