Nutrition
Randomized trial finds certain processed hard fats did not worsen short-term heart risk markers
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A small randomized crossover study found no meaningful differences in cholesterol or other short‑term cardiometabolic markers when healthy adults consumed either palmitic‑rich or stearic‑rich interesterified fats for six weeks apiece.
Lancet review questions gluten as main driver of most ‘gluten sensitivity’ symptoms
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A University of Melbourne–led review published in The Lancet on October 22, 2025, argues that many symptoms attributed to non‑coeliac gluten sensitivity are more often linked to FODMAPs, other wheat components, and gut–brain interactions than to gluten itself. The authors call for better diagnostics, individualized care, and a shift away from unnecessary gluten avoidance.
MIT study finds cysteine boosts gut repair in mice
Researchers at MIT have discovered that the amino acid cysteine can enhance the small intestine's ability to heal itself. In experiments with mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells to promote tissue regeneration after damage from radiation or chemotherapy. The findings, published in Nature, suggest potential dietary strategies to mitigate treatment side effects.
Neurons use fat—not just sugar—for energy, study ties pathway to rare brain disorder
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Researchers in Australia and Finland report that neurons can fuel themselves with fat as well as sugar, challenging long‑held assumptions about brain energy. The discovery, published in Nature Metabolism, links a lipid‑processing enzyme to a rare hereditary spastic paraplegia and suggests that targeted fatty acid supplements may restore cellular energy in laboratory models.
International agencies decry malnutrition crisis in northern Nigeria
International non-governmental organizations have urged Nigeria's government and partners to act swiftly to save 600,000 severely malnourished children in northern states. The appeal came during the 16th Africa Food Security and Nutrition Day commemoration. Without intervention, 96,000 children risk death from October to December 2025.
Protein Caesar salad version helps with weight loss
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October 29, 2025 15:13Finnish study shows omega-3 benefits vary by individual
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October 22, 2025 18:01Vitamin D supplements slow telomere shortening in new study
October 22, 2025 08:42New guidelines identify effective diets for chronic constipation
October 20, 2025 00:10Study finds diet sodas raise liver disease risk as much as sugary ones
October 20, 2025 00:10Study shows lipids fuel triple-negative breast cancer growth
October 20, 2025 00:01New iron supplement treats anemia without gut irritation
October 19, 2025 00:14Study debunks link between calcium supplements and dementia
Gut methane may shape how many calories people absorb from fiber, ASU study finds
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Arizona State University researchers report that people who produce more methane in the gut tend to extract more metabolizable energy from a fiber‑rich diet, pointing to microbiome differences that could inform personalized nutrition. The work appears in The ISME Journal (2025) and was highlighted by ASU on October 24, 2025.
Keto diet shows brain health benefits in female mice with Alzheimer's risk gene
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet improves gut bacteria and brain energy levels in female mice carrying the APOE4 gene, a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The study highlights gender-specific effects, with males showing no similar benefits. These findings suggest potential for personalized nutrition to prevent cognitive decline.
Bananas may reduce flavanol absorption in smoothies, UC Davis-linked study finds
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A small UC Davis–affiliated trial reports that a banana-based smoothie markedly lowered the body’s uptake of flavan-3-ols—about 84% less at peak plasma levels than after a control capsule—an effect the researchers link to the fruit’s polyphenol oxidase enzyme.
Study connects ultra-processed foods to brain changes
An international study of nearly 30,000 people has linked frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods to differences in brain structure. These changes may contribute to overeating and food addiction, though causation remains unproven. Researchers emphasize the need for further evidence on how food additives affect the brain.
Study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to better same‑day sleep
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Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University report that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day was associated with better sleep that night in healthy young adults. Meeting a five‑cup daily intake used to represent CDC recommendations was linked to an estimated 16% improvement in sleep quality, based on objective measures. The authors describe this as the first study to show a same‑day association between diet and objectively measured sleep.