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Nutrient Deficiencies Common in People with Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes suffer from multiple nutrient deficiencies

09 Jul

Cutting Meat Consumption Could Lower Diabetes Rate in US

A new study finds eating less meat – both processed and unprocessed -- could significantly lower diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer rates in the US.

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SUNDAY, May 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Why does sugar taste so good — and why do we want it so badly? Scientists may finally have the answer. 

For the first time, researchers have figured out the structure of the sweet receptor — the tiny part of your tongue that tells your brain when something tastes sweet.

The study, published May 7 in the journal

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What your child eats could play a role in when they start puberty, a new study shows.

Researchers found that girls who ate more inflammatory foods were 15% more likely to get their first period in the next month. On the other hand, a healthier diet lowered the odds by 8%. The findings were published May 6 in the journal

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    • TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.

    But that’s not necessary, a new study has found.

    Nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis, according to findings published May 5 in the

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  • May 6, 2025
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    • Home-delivered meals tailored to people’s chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a new study says.

    In “Food Is Medicine” programs, people with conditions like diabetes, heart disease or cancer receive prepared meals t...

    Cancer survivors can reduce their ongoing risk of death by sticking to diet and exercise guidelines recommended by the American Cancer Society, a new study suggests.

    Non-smoking survivors of obesity-related cancers had an overall lower risk of death if they adopted the ACS lifestyle recommendations following their treatment, according to findings published April 3 in the

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  • April 4, 2025
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    • Splenda doesn’t directly add calories to your diet, but the sweetener still might lead people to pack on pounds, a new study says.

    The sugar substitute might spur on a person’s appetite and feelings of hunger, potentially leading them to overeat, according to results published March 26 in the journal Nature Metab...

    Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve how premature babies are fed, giving them a better chance at normal growth and development, a new study says.

    Currently, preemies in a neonatal intensive care unit are fed by IV, receiving a drip-drop handmade blend of nutrients that doctors call total parenteral nutrition, or TPN.

    This is the only way to feed

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  • March 27, 2025
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    • Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says.

    Women with poor health have nearly five times the risk of heart disease compared to women with ideal health, according to findings scheduled for presentation Saturday at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Chicago.

    By compari...

    How should a person eat in middle age to protect their health as they grow older?

    One diet came out a clear winner in a 30-year study involving more than 105,000 men and women and eight diets, researchers reported in the journal Nature Medicine.

    People whose dietary pattern more closely stuck to the Alternativ...

    People dealing with heart disease, diabetes or obesity are behind the eight ball when it comes to their chances of living longer.

    But they can improve their odds if they start following a healthy plant-based diet, according to a study scheduled for presentation Saturday in Chicago at a meeting...

    Your daily cup of tea might do more than help you relax -- it could also help remove harmful heavy metals from your drinking water, new research suggests.

    A Northwestern University study found that tea leaves can naturally pull lead and other dangerous metals out of water as tea steeps.

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    Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests.

    High levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure decades later, as well as a reduced risk of

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  • March 7, 2025
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    • It’s a cook’s maxim that everything’s better with butter.

    Except your health, a new study suggests.

    People who eat loads of butter have a higher risk of premature death, while those who use mostly plant-based oils like canola or olive oil have a lower-than-average risk, researchers found.

    What’s more, swapping butter out for plant-based oils like canola...

    A diet rich in fish might slow the progression of multiple sclerosis in some patients, a new study says.

    The nutrients found in fish can quell inflammation and protect brain cells, and this might be of particular benefit for MS patients, researchers reported in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry...

    Turns out, Americans may be drinking less coffee, soda and tea, but they’re getting more caffeine than ever.

    A new study of more than 49,000 U.S. adults found that while fewer are sipping caffeinated drinks, those who do are choosing much stronger doses, with coffee taking the lead.

    The result? C...

    Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of veggie juice are still the best drink choices for kids and teens.

    That's the consensus of experts who recently issued healthy beverage recommendations for kids and teens aged 5 to 18.

    The expert panel -- convened by Healthy Eating Re...

    A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests.

    Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women’s Health.

    Frequently eating e...

    High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.

    In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help them compete harder and recover better, researchers reported recently in the journal

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  • February 18, 2025
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    • Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.

    However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling, although not as steeply as elsewhere in America.

    Still, “there are reasons for hope and opportunities to i...

    Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says.

    “We saw that ultra-processed foods contributed to almost half of a child’s total daily energy intake,” senior researcher

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  • February 4, 2025
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    • Calorie labels on restaurant menus are harming people with eating disorders, a new evidence review claims.

    These labels are meant to make it healthier to eat out at restaurants, by informing customers of the calorie content of food choices.

    But people diagnosed with eating disorders tend to respond poorly when presented with a menu featuring calorie labels, researchers reported Jan....

    “Hidden hunger” -- low levels of essential vitamins or minerals -- is common among people with type 2 diabetes, a new evidence review says

    Overall, as many as 45% of type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, researchers reported Jan. 28 ...

    Food stamps and food banks can be key to healthy pregnancies.

    Food assistance programs are effective in helping hungry women avoid pregnancy complications, researchers say in a new study published Jan. 23 in JAMA Network Open.

    Food insecurity in pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of g...

    Patients can improve their odds for a successful surgery by actively preparing for the procedure through diet and exercise, a tactic called “prehabilitation,” a new evidence review shows.

    Surgical patients who prehabbed had fewer complications and shorter hospital sta...

    Chalk up a partial win for health influencers who tout the slimming benefits of sparkling waters.

    New research out of Japan affirms that carbonated water may, indeed, promote weight loss by lowering blood sugar levels, allowing cells to burn fat between meals for energy more efficiently.

    But don't buy a smaller wardrobe just yet. The findings suggest that any benefit is small. ...

    It's easy these days to see how many calories a cheeseburger will set you back, or how many added sugars are in a jar of pasta sauce.

    But nutrition labels haven't been as helpful at helping people cut calories as might have been hoped, according to a new evidence review published ...

    Could eating more fiber be the key to a healthier gut? Research suggests the answer is yes.

    The findings, published recently in the journal Nature Microbiology, analyzed gut microbiomes from more than 12,000 people in 45 countries. It found that individuals with higher levels of beneficial gut bacterium called F...

    It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think.

    A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders -- especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties -- may contain high levels of

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  • January 20, 2025
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    • A slice of tasty, stretchy, creamy cheese may soon be easier to come by for those on a dairy-free diet.

    Researchers in Canada are working to create plant-based cheeses with all the taste and texture of traditional, dairy cheese but with healthier and more sustainable ingred...

    Steak, hamburgers, beef ribs and hot dogs are bad for the aging brain.

    Folks who eat lots of red and processed meat are more likely to develop dementia, researchers reported.

    Eating more than one serving of red meat a day -- 3 ounces, about the size of a bar of soap -- is associated with a 16% increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers found.

    And eating more than a daily...

    U.S. teenagers still struggle to make healthy choices when it comes to diet, exercise and sleep, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says.

    Specifically, the percentage of students eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting at least 8 hours of sleep was lower in 2023 than in 2013.

    “Overall, U.S. high school students did not engage in adequate levels o...

    Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers.

    Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal Nature Mental Health.

    In particular, reduced maturation of the c...

    The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.

    Under the

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  • January 7, 2025
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    • Adding cereal to a baby’s bottle is a habit that’s been around for a long time to help introduce solid foods while also supplementing a mom’s breast milk.

    But this practice can cause babies to pack on some pounds early in life, however, a new study says.

    Infants were about 50% more likely to experience rapid weight gain if they were fed milk cereal drinks during th...

    Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people's health for decades, a new study warns.

    More than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods, which contain high levels of sugar, salt, fat and o...

    Taking even high doses of supplementary vitamin D won't lower an older person's odds for type 2 diabetes, new research confirms.

    Vitamin D supplements may have other benefits, but in otherwise healthy folks with sufficient levels of the nutrient, "our findings do not suggest benefits of long-term mo...

    The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil supplements might help protect people from cancer, a new study claims.

    Study participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of colon, stomach, lung and other digestive tract cancers, researchers found.

    Likewise, high omega-6 levels l...

    Text messages and other online feedback can help prevent obesity in very young children, a new study demonstrates.

    Kids had a healthier weight-for-height growth curve during their first two years if parents were offered electronic feedback on feeding habits, playtime and exercise, researchers found.

    “What is kind of exciting from our study is we prevented those children who wo...

    Sugar overload is a real danger on Halloween, as piles of candy prove a powerful temptation to both Trick-or-Treaters and the folks handing out the goodies.

    Too many sweet treats can instigate a blood sugar spike followed by a hard crash, causing folks to become irritable and experience symptoms like dizziness, upset stomach, tiredness and headache, said

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  • October 31, 2024
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    • Don’t automatically throw out that old COVID-19 at-home test you just came across in your medicine cabinet.

    It might still be good, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    Some over-the-counter COVID tests have had their expiration dates extended beyond the date displayed on p...

    Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells to respond as they should to blood sugar.

    Now, new research suggests that switching to a low-carbohydrate diet might correct that beta cell dysfunction, boosting patients' health.

    "People with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet can recover their beta cells, an outcome that cannot be achieved with medic...

    A healthy diet can help keep prostate cancer in check, a new study finds.

    The better a man eats, the less likely his low-grade prostate cancer will progress to a more dangerous state, researchers reported Oct. 17 in the journal

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  • October 21, 2024
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    • Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction.

    It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women ingest zearalenone as part of their daily die...

    Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests.

    Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps begin breaking down starch in the mouth -- the first step in digesting carb-laden foods like bread and pasta, researchers said.

    The duplication of this gene might have occurred a...

    THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Moms-to-be have long known about breast milk's multiple benefits. Now, a global study confirms that antibodies passed from to baby in breast milk can indeed shield against disease.

    Immune system antibodies against one common infection, rotavirus,...

    A new law just passed in California makes it the first state to tell public schools they may no longer serve foods that contain six artificial dyes linked to health and behavior problems among children.

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California School Foo...

    If you think it isn't important to start breastfeeding your newborn while still in the hospital, think again.

    New research shows that infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization right after birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood.

    The findings, to be presented Sunday at the American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting in Orlando...

    Four out of five pregnant women will become deficient in an essential nutrient, iron, by their third trimester, a new study finds.

    The researchers and other experts are now advocating that iron levels be routinely checked during a pregnancy for the safety of a mother and her baby.

    Right now, guidelines from the

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  • September 26, 2024
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    • That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach into food during the packaging process.

    Of that number, 79 chemicals are known to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and endocrine and reproductive issues, a team of international researchers reported Tuesday in the 

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  • September 17, 2024
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    • Folks dieting to drop pounds should consider eating a fistful of nuts here and there, a new review suggests.

    People who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily as part of a calorie-cutting diet wound up losing more weight than those on the same diet without nuts, researchers said.<...

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