Research Summaries

Diet
Diet
01/06/2017
A new study examined the association between adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and brain volume in older adults.
01/06/2017
Diet
Diet
01/05/2017
In a recent study, researchers reviewed studies on the effects of artificial sweetened beverages to determine the best recommendation for policies to address the global obesity crisis.
01/05/2017
Diet
Diet
12/22/2016
Researchers examined the relationship between worsening asthma symptoms and the consumption of cured meat.
12/22/2016
Diet
Diet
12/21/2016
A new study sought to systematically review guidelines on sugar intake and assess consistency of recommendations, methodological quality of guidelines, and the quality of evidence supporting each...
12/21/2016
Diet
Diet
12/20/2016
Researchers performed a meta-analysis to assess whether red meat consumptions above the daily recommended intake was a factor in raising blood pressure and cholesterol, and increased the risk for...
12/20/2016
Diet
Diet
06/30/2015
A recent article discusses whether the federal government drop its restrictions on total fat consumption in the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
06/30/2015
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Diet
11/10/2014
Researchers examined the effects of medium chain fatty acids—like those found in coconut oil—on premature aging.
11/10/2014