Test predicts individual response to nutrition interventions
Photo Cred: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s diet, and produces an individual’s...
Read MoreVariety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk
Photo Cred: Nathan Cowley/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research...
Read MoreCertain chemicals, diet, accelerate epigenomic aging
Photo Cred: Debby Hudson/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) while the liver is developing prematurely aged the liver epigenome, according to a new study published in the...
Read MoreFood fix for health, the planet, and community
Photo Cred: Porapak Apichodilok/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Healthcare providers need to focus on the food system, Mark Hyman, MD, during the virtual 2020 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference....
Read MoreWhat to eat depends on individual
Photo Cred: Magda Ehlers/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition is uniquely positioned for potential confusion, said Chris Gardner, PhD, during the virtual 2020 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference. There...
Read MoreStudy finds high-sodium diet may modulate gut microbiome
Photo Cred: Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Reducing salt intake levels appears to be good for both the gut microbiome and blood pressure, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreNutritional considerations for rheumatoid arthritis
Photo Cred: Iñigo De la Maza/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a devastating disease. My grandfather suffered with RA for years and I remember...
Read MoreStudy shows childhood obesity worse due to COVID-19 lockdowns
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep, and physical activity among children with obesity, according to...
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