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“Researchers followed adults for 30 years as part of two large, long-running health studies in the U.S. They looked at how closely people followed eight well-known dietary patterns, including the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI)—a scoring system that reflects how well someone's diet aligns with current nutrition guidelines.”

“While the study cannot prove cause and effect, it adds to growing evidence that nutrition, particularly from antioxidant-rich plants, plays a key role in mental well-being. Lutein and zeaxanthin also boost eye health. Learn more in this clip featuring Dr. Bruce Ames.”

“Findings from a new study indicate that boys born to obese women perform poorly in measures of motor skills and intelligence compared to children born to healthy weight women. The study involved 368 children born to low-income African American or Dominican women living in the United States.”

“The accumulation of iron in these regions occurred earlier in females. These findings highlight the importance of proper nutrition during development and suggest that iron supplementation may be beneficial, especially during adolescence. Link to full study.”

“The authors of the study randomized the patients to take either a supplement containing omega-3 fatty acids (1,050 milligrams of eicosapentaenoic acid and 150 mg/d of docosahexaenoic acid) or a placebo daily for eight weeks.”

“The trial investigated whether replacing saturated fat with vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated fat) reduced coronary heart disease and death by lowering serum cholesterol.”

“Another player in the establishment of the infant gut microbiota is nutrition. Breastfeeding promotes a healthy gut microbial composition to confer lifelong health. Learn more about breast milk and breastfeeding in our overview article.”

“Stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. It is among the deadliest cancers, claiming the lives of nearly 800,000 people every year. Lifestyle factors, such as diet, nutrition, and alcohol, are the primary risk factors for the disease.”

“In addition, physical inactivity and poor nutrition, common among people with dementia, can accelerate bone loss. Scientists don't fully understand the extent to which bone loss is present before the onset of dementia, however.”

“Of interest were vitamin K's effects on the calcification of coronary arteries, other blood vessels, and heart valves, as well as vascular stiffness and a protein related to calcification called dp-ucMGP.”