Time-restricted eating or calorie control: what’s best for weight loss?
Time-restricted eating and calorie restriction lead to a similar amount of weight loss over a year, according to a US study. Researchers did a 12-month…
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Study backs high-fat diet for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan
Pregnant women who fast during Ramadan are more likely to give birth to smaller babies, but switching to a high-fat diet could mitigate that risk,…
Fast food ups risk of fatty liver, study confirms
People with obesity or diabetes who consume 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food are more likely to develop liver steatosis compared…
High vitamin K intake cuts fracture risk in older women: Australian study
Older women who consume more than 100μg of vitamin K1 each day face half the long-term risk of hip fractures than those with a recommended…
Earlier electrolyte abnormality may signal eating disorder
Nearly one in five patients diagnosed with an eating disorder had a preceding outpatient electrolyte abnormality, Canadian authors say. The researchers assessed whether outpatient electrolyte…
Low carb diet yields greater decrease in HbA1c
Reductions in HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, body weight at six months greater with low-carbohydrate diet versus usual diet in individuals with elevated untreated HbA1c For…
Experts urge GP action on one million patients with mild cognitive impairment
GPs are being urged to prescribe physical activity, memory strategies training and optimal nutrition to patients under Australia’s first expert recommendations for mild cognitive impairment.…
What’s this ‘longevity’ diet, and will it really make you live longer?
You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended life span — but what exactly is it and is it…
Higher artificial sweetener consumption linked to CVD risk
Higher artificial sweetener consumption is associated with an increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study in The BMJ. “Our results indicate that these food…
Cancer risk and ‘feminising’ men? Here’s the truth about soy
Soy is common in many Asian cuisines and is growing more popular in Western countries as many people aim for predominantly plant-based diets. It offers…
