Research Summaries

Diet
Diet
09/08/2017
Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a common disorder. In a recent study, researchers investigated whether non-pharmacologic strategies, such as dietary interventions, were as efficacious as proton pump inhibitors...
09/08/2017
Diet
Diet
09/07/2017
It is well known that sugar intake is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other cardiometabolic disorders. However, previous studies have indicated that de novo lipogenesis may be a modifiable...
09/07/2017
Diet
Diet
09/06/2017
Previous research has suggested an association between red meat consumption and type 2 diabetes. A recent study sought to explore this relationship further, evaluating the effects of red meat, poultry,...
09/06/2017
Diet
Diet
09/01/2017
While evidence has suggested an association between obesity and various cancers, the underlying biological mechanisms are not completely understood. A new study investigated these mechanisms further. ...
09/01/2017
Diet
Diet
07/18/2017
Data from 4 large population-based studies, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, detailed the effects of multiple dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean and DASH...
07/18/2017
Diet
Diet
07/13/2017
While studies have examined the associated between diet and mortality, few have evaluated the relationship between diet quality changes over time and the risk of death. In a new study, researchers assessed...
07/13/2017
Diet
Diet
07/13/2017
Restricting fermentable carbohydrates in the diet of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been associated with reduced symptoms in some patients. In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine...
07/13/2017
Diet
Diet
07/10/2017
A recent study examined the association between concentrations of fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin and the success of diet and weight loss interventions using data from 3 randomized trials. For...
07/10/2017
Diet
Diet
05/12/2017
Previous research has shown that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. In a recent study, researchers examined whether the diet also influenced blood...
05/12/2017
Diet
Diet
05/08/2017
Rodent studies have suggested that long-chain n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduced fat mass, but there is limited evidence of this effect in humans. In a new study, researchers sought to investigate the...
05/08/2017