How well do low-carb diets work for T2D?
Researchers compared them with low-fat strategies, finding benefits that dipped away over time.
Tag: Nutrition
High-dose vit D may increase chance of falls: study
The results highlights the problem with relying on dietary intake alone to mitigate falls risk, researchers say.
Can biopsy be skipped in diagnosis of coeliac disease?
Almost all adults with very high titres of two antibodies have histology indicative of the disease, authors say.
Swapping red meat for other proteins ‘reduces heart disease risk’
The findings were consistent with how food affects LDL cholesterol levels, researchers say.
Fad diet of nuts leaves woman with rare kidney injury
The patient developed oxalate nephrology after eating high amounts of almonds and chia seeds for IBS relief, reveals case report.
Three vitamins linked to respiratory health: survey
Vitamin C, however, is not one of them, UK researchers say.
We worry more about the environment than our own bodies
Sooner, rather than later, we will be driving electric cars because of the environment. We use energy efficient light bulbs and recyclable packaging for the…
What’s the Sirtfood diet that Adele is singing the praises of?
The diet's premise is that a group of proteins called sirtuins can be accelerated by eating specific foods rich in a class of phytonutrients called…
Lousy sleep – coffee may seem like a good idea … but is it?
A small study suggests drinking coffee on an empty stomach can reduce glucose tolerance.
Serum omega-3 tied to better STEMI prognosis
Beneficial effects were found for both marine and plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids, researchers report.
