There are hundreds of genes that influence fat storage and metabolism. So, do we have any control over our weight? Here’s what experts have to say. Sometimes it’s bad genes, not just a poor diet, that lead an individual to gain weight more easily than others. Scientists have discovered that genetic mutations that…
These are the best diets to facilitate weight loss at a healthy rate (1 to 2 pounds a week) and maintain it for the long term. When it comes to losing weight, the key is finding an approach that feels doable for the long haul. Quick fixes and crash diets may promise dramatic…
With blood tests to diagnose and stage the disease, doctors could tailor treatments to each patient’s particular condition. A blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s and measures the degree of dementia. It was developed by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (USA) and Lund University (Sweden). The new test can also provide information about…
This innovative treatment is part of a pioneering trial at Keio University in Japan. A man with a physical and motor disability has become self-sufficient after receiving an injection of reprogrammed stem cells at the site of his spinal cord injury. This innovative treatment is part of a pioneering trial led by Japanese neuroscientist Hideyuki…
They explain the association between the human microbiome and diabetes Understanding how the microbiome affects metabolism could potentially lead to microbe-based treatments to prevent type 1 diabetes. The human microbiome (the genomes of microorganisms that reside within the human body) varies between individuals, populations, and environments, and is known to influence human health…
Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Background Despite the well documented consequences of obesity during childhood and adolescence and future risks of excess body mass on non-communicable diseases in adulthood, coordinated global…
Obesity levels are increasing worldwide. Spain is one of the most affected countries: in 2050, children under 14 years of age will be in fourth place worldwide and almost half will be overweight. Our lifestyle determines what we will be in a few decades: six out of ten adults and a third of children…
RESULTS of the survey for nutrition professionals A few days ago I published a survey addressed to nutrition professionals with the aim of identifying the main difficulties and concerns we face. The questions were addressed to nutritionists who work or have worked in a practice, either self-employed or employed. …
Coffee, one of the most consumed beverages in the world, not only awakens our senses, but also has a positive impact on our gut health. A recent study has shown that coffee consumption can influence the gut microbiome, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria. This study has revealed a surprising connection between coffee consumption…
Highlights Prebiotic intake improved and changed immunologic indicators and intestinal microbiota structure in colorectal patients in the perioperative period. Prebiotics increased the abundance of some commensal microbiota containing opportunistic pathogens in CRC patients. Surgical stress decreased the abundance of most intestinal microbiota in the intestinal tract but increased the abundance of some opportunistic pathogens and commensals microbiota. Bacteroides is a relevant bacteria for further research…
Researchers have discovered that an active compound in this food could relieve muscle discomfort and improve recovery. This is how its properties can be used. After a workout, the body enters a recovery phase in which repairing muscle tissue and replenishing energy is essential. There are various nutritional strategies that promote this…
Dietary Beliefs and Their Association with Overweight and Obesity in the Spanish Child Population Abstract Background/Objectives: Childhood obesity is a multifactorial chronic disease that represents one of the main preventable causes of morbidity and mortality. This study analyzes how nutritional beliefs influence eating habits and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Spanish children…