Eating more ultra-processed foods may elevate the risk of cognitive issues and stroke, with the impact being particularly significant among black individuals. People who eat...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/snack-attack-how-chips-and-soda-impact-brain-health-and-stroke-risk/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-suggests-that-eggs-might-not-actually-be-bad-for-your-heart/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-suggests-that-eggs-might-not-actually-be-bad-for-your-heart/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 04:24:52 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=382162

Subgroup analyses suggest a potential advantage for older adults and individuals with diabetes. Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-suggests-that-eggs-might-not-actually-be-bad-for-your-heart/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/whats-actually-in-your-supplements-scientists-uncover-hidden-ingredients-and-questionable-claims/ https://scitechdaily.com/whats-actually-in-your-supplements-scientists-uncover-hidden-ingredients-and-questionable-claims/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 20:26:21 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=383724

A recent study published in the Analytical Science Journal by Professor Rosalee Hellberg of the Schmid College of Science and Technology, along with students Calin...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/whats-actually-in-your-supplements-scientists-uncover-hidden-ingredients-and-questionable-claims/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/can-omega-3-change-the-way-children-think-and-feel/ https://scitechdaily.com/can-omega-3-change-the-way-children-think-and-feel/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 20:33:22 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=381543

New research aims to answer the question. Researchers at Swansea University are conducting a study to investigate the effects of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior,...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/can-omega-3-change-the-way-children-think-and-feel/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-new-health-benefits-of-mangoes/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-new-health-benefits-of-mangoes/#respond Sun, 12 May 2024 00:05:25 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=381449

New NHANES study shows that diets containing mangos are linked to improved nutrition and higher Healthy Eating Index scores, beneficial for healthy pregnancies. Women who...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-new-health-benefits-of-mangoes/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-discovery-9936-chemicals-found-in-food-packaging-plastic/ https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-discovery-9936-chemicals-found-in-food-packaging-plastic/#comments Sat, 11 May 2024 11:14:26 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=379933

Researchers identified as many as 9,936 distinct chemicals in a single plastic food packaging product. Plastic is a very complex material that can contain many...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-discovery-9936-chemicals-found-in-food-packaging-plastic/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/the-sun-isnt-enough-new-study-revolutionizes-vitamin-d-guidelines/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-sun-isnt-enough-new-study-revolutionizes-vitamin-d-guidelines/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 19:11:14 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=381619

Researchers suggest that their results could be crucial in creating personalized vitamin D supplementation guidelines. A recent study by researchers from Trinity College Dublin, published...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-sun-isnt-enough-new-study-revolutionizes-vitamin-d-guidelines/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-cognitive-benefits-of-creatine/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-cognitive-benefits-of-creatine/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 23:28:35 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=379934

Creatine, a widely used supplement among athletes to enhance physical performance, has been found to also temporarily boost cognitive abilities affected by sleep deprivation. This...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-cognitive-benefits-of-creatine/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/new-hope-for-neurological-disorders-scientists-have-discovered-how-an-essential-nutrient-enters-the-brain/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-hope-for-neurological-disorders-scientists-have-discovered-how-an-essential-nutrient-enters-the-brain/#comments Sat, 04 May 2024 04:33:29 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=381146

Researchers have discovered the process by which dietary choline crosses the blood-brain barrier. This breakthrough has potential applications in enhancing drug delivery to the brain...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-hope-for-neurological-disorders-scientists-have-discovered-how-an-essential-nutrient-enters-the-brain/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/according-to-scientists-making-this-simple-dietary-switch-can-reduce-bad-cholesterol-levels-by-10/ https://scitechdaily.com/according-to-scientists-making-this-simple-dietary-switch-can-reduce-bad-cholesterol-levels-by-10/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:34:27 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=376596

Regularly replacing meat with mycoprotein, like Quorn, can reduce bad cholesterol levels by 10 percent, similar to the effects of adopting a Mediterranean or vegan...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/according-to-scientists-making-this-simple-dietary-switch-can-reduce-bad-cholesterol-levels-by-10/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-artificial-sweetener-can-cause-healthy-gut-bacteria-to-become-diseased/ https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-artificial-sweetener-can-cause-healthy-gut-bacteria-to-become-diseased/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:28 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=378217

Neotame, a new artificial sweetener, harms gut health by damaging bacteria and epithelial cells, raising risks for diseases like sepsis and irritable bowel syndrome. New...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-artificial-sweetener-can-cause-healthy-gut-bacteria-to-become-diseased/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/this-unusual-superfood-is-good-for-the-climate-and-incredibly-high-in-protein/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-unusual-superfood-is-good-for-the-climate-and-incredibly-high-in-protein/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:52:41 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=377842

New research has revealed that pythons are an efficient, low-emission, and climate-resilient source of food, demonstrating superior feed-to-protein conversion rates compared to chickens or cattle....]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-unusual-superfood-is-good-for-the-climate-and-incredibly-high-in-protein/feed/ 4 https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-some-plant-based-steaks-and-cold-cuts-are-lacking-in-protein/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-some-plant-based-steaks-and-cold-cuts-are-lacking-in-protein/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:43:00 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=377511

Plant-based meats have impressively mimicked a range of animal products, from beef to seafood. However, the question remains: how do they stack up nutritionally? According...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-some-plant-based-steaks-and-cold-cuts-are-lacking-in-protein/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/the-power-of-an-avocado-scientists-discover-simple-trick-to-improve-diet-quality/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-power-of-an-avocado-scientists-discover-simple-trick-to-improve-diet-quality/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:25:04 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=370905

Consuming an avocado daily could improve overall diet quality, according to a team led by researchers in Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Sciences. Poor diet...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-power-of-an-avocado-scientists-discover-simple-trick-to-improve-diet-quality/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/turning-back-the-biological-clock-with-antioxidant-supplements/ https://scitechdaily.com/turning-back-the-biological-clock-with-antioxidant-supplements/#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:15:41 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=373700

Scientists find that mice administered with blended antioxidant supplement showed significant improvements in spatial cognition, short-term memory, and muscle durability. Age-related decline in cognitive and...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/turning-back-the-biological-clock-with-antioxidant-supplements/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-brain-health-through-the-science-of-nutrition/ https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-brain-health-through-the-science-of-nutrition/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:15:24 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=372747

Nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining brain health in older adults, with the MIND diet offering cognitive benefits and personalized dietary discussions enhancing overall...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-brain-health-through-the-science-of-nutrition/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/study-reveals-simple-diet-change-could-save-750000-lives-per-year-by-2050/ https://scitechdaily.com/study-reveals-simple-diet-change-could-save-750000-lives-per-year-by-2050/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:01:25 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=373696

Adopting forage fish diet would be especially helpful in the Global South, say researchers. Swapping red meat for ‘forage fish’, such as herring, sardines, and...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/study-reveals-simple-diet-change-could-save-750000-lives-per-year-by-2050/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/brain-inflammation-and-memory-loss-connecting-the-dots-between-diet-and-surgery/ https://scitechdaily.com/brain-inflammation-and-memory-loss-connecting-the-dots-between-diet-and-surgery/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:47:13 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=371158

A high-fat diet combined with surgery leads to long-term memory impairment due to brain inflammation, which can be prevented by DHA supplements, according to a...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/brain-inflammation-and-memory-loss-connecting-the-dots-between-diet-and-surgery/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-iron-twist-the-unexpected-driver-of-long-covid/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-iron-twist-the-unexpected-driver-of-long-covid/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:58:13 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=369575

Iron levels and inflammation after COVID-19 infection are linked to long COVID, with research indicating that early intervention in iron regulation could mitigate long-term symptoms....]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-iron-twist-the-unexpected-driver-of-long-covid/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-simple-way-to-run-faster-new-research-reveals-that-cranberries-can-boost-athletic-performance/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-simple-way-to-run-faster-new-research-reveals-that-cranberries-can-boost-athletic-performance/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:35:52 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=369082

Scientists report improvements in speed, blood lactate, and oxygen levels following daily consumption of extracts. Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-simple-way-to-run-faster-new-research-reveals-that-cranberries-can-boost-athletic-performance/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/warning-sweetened-drinks-linked-to-irregular-heart-rhythms/ https://scitechdaily.com/warning-sweetened-drinks-linked-to-irregular-heart-rhythms/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:49:06 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=363493

Drinking sugar- or artificially sweetened beverages was associated with increased risk of irregular heart rhythms, finds a study in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. An analysis...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/warning-sweetened-drinks-linked-to-irregular-heart-rhythms/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/is-food-as-medicine-a-game-changer-for-diabetes/ https://scitechdaily.com/is-food-as-medicine-a-game-changer-for-diabetes/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:05:46 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=360749

Study of rigorous trial shows mixed results, suggests need to keep examining how nutrition can combat a pervasive disease. How much can healthy eating improve...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/is-food-as-medicine-a-game-changer-for-diabetes/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-identified-the-best-healthy-fruit-snack/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-identified-the-best-healthy-fruit-snack/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:11:15 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=363243

Ditch the gummies – Research from UMass Amherst reveals that dried fruit tops the chart for nutritional value. Next time you’re packing lunch for your...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-identified-the-best-healthy-fruit-snack/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death/ https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:23:17 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=367600

Research Highlights: A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death/feed/ 6