Todays Newsbites

Psyllium Fiber May Relieve Chronic Constipation

If you are constipated, dietary fiber and fluid intake may help. For those who suffer from chronic constipation, fiber supplements may be necessary. A...

Red Meat Associated with Increased CVD Risk Through the Gut Microbiome

A recent study by Tufts researchers and colleagues looked at the dietary habits of nearly 4,000 participants aged 65 and older and measured the...

News Bites October 2022

Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Works as Well as Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes Control  In a controlled trial comparing a well-formulated ketogenic diet with a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean-style...

NewsBites: September 2022

There is No Proof Dietary Supplements Help Prevent CVD or Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released recommendations discouraging the use of...

Newsbites: August 2022

Diet May Impact Antimicrobial Resistance Antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but resistance to these drugs in on the rise. Antimicrobial resistance is considered likely...

Newsbites July 2022: Some Benefit to Low- and No-Calorie Sweetened Beverages over 
Sugar-Sweetened

If you love your sugar-sweetened sodas, teas, coffees, or fruit drinks, a recent analysis found replacing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with low- and no-calorie sweetened...

Newsbites July 2022: Study Offers More Support for Benefits of Physical Activity in Older...

A randomized controlled trial found that physical performance in adults 65 and older was significantly improved by group physical activity and behavioral health sessions....

Newsbites July 2022: Extreme Heat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

A recent review article called attention to the connection between extreme heat and cardiovascular health. Research suggests individuals with cardiovascular disease are at four...

Newsbites: April 2022

Less Sodium, More Potassium Associated with a Lower Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study released at the end of 2021 found that higher intake...

Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss

Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated behavior change and dietary counselling for weight loss to relatively...