Sugary, fatty Western diets linked to liver disease

Researchers call fatty liver disease a "global health epidemic." A new study finds it's linked to diets that are high in fat and sugar.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
March 16, 2023 • ~4 min

Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you've lived, but it's tricky to measure

Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.

Aditi Gurkar, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
March 15, 2023 • ~10 min

Low-carb diet reduces risk of premature death in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Harvard study finds adhering to a plant-based low-carbohydrate diet was tied to a reduction in overall, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality among people with Type 2 diabetes.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
March 1, 2023 • ~3 min

As veganism grows in popularity, some people are still eating meat with friends – could a 'social omnivore' diet work for you?

More people are opting for a “social omnivore” lifestyle – could it save the planet, your health and your social life?

Elisa Becker, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Oxford • conversation
Feb. 21, 2023 • ~7 min

Healthy lifestyle may cut women’s risk of long COVID by 49%

Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.

Todd Datz • harvard
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~3 min

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline

Researchers are trying to understand whether ultra-processed foods erode brain health in the aging process.

Sara N. Burke, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Cognitive Aging, University of Florida • conversation
Jan. 31, 2023 • ~10 min

Microbes in your food can help or hinder your body's defenses against cancer – how diet influences the conflict between cell 'cooperators' and 'cheaters'

Cancer cells are ‘cheaters’ that do not cooperate with the rest of the body. Certain microbes in your diet can either protect against or promote tumor formation by influencing cell cooperation.

Athena Aktipis, Associate Professor of Psychology, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2023 • ~7 min

People blame and judge parents for children's heavier weights

While excess weight arises from a complex interplay of genes, environment, diet and activity, new research finds Americans hold parents responsible for excess weight in their kids.

Devanshi Patel, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Jan. 26, 2023 • ~6 min

Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn't always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process

The Food Compass system scores foods based on variables like the amounts of refined grains and sugars, processing and healthful ingredients. People who ate better-scoring foods had better overall health.

Renata Micha, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition, Tufts University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2023 • ~11 min

Trying Mediterranean diet? Specialist says start here.

Olive oil – maybe not your mom’s – is a good first step, says Chan School’s Walter Willett. But don’t be afraid to experiment.

Anna Lamb • harvard
Jan. 19, 2023 • ~10 min

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