BMJ Group retracts trial on apple cider vinegar and weight loss

Journalists and others should no longer reference or use the study findings in future reporting BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. The small clinical trial was published in the open access ...

Taste and price, not calories, key drivers for online takeaway orders, survey suggests

These orders tend to be favoured by younger adults and those living with obesity Limited impact of calorie labelling calls for extra strategies to promote healthier food choices Taste and price, rather than calorie content, seem to be the key considerations for those ordering takeaways online, despite calorie labelling legislation ...

Low calorie diets linked to heightened risk of depressive symptoms

Men and the overweight may be especially vulnerable to effects of restrictive eating Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Men and those who are overweight may be especially vulnerable to ...

Lack of essential vitamins and minerals common in people with type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D most common ‘missing’ micronutrient; women at greater risk of ‘hidden hunger’ Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the ...

Retracted: Apple cider vinegar aids weight management in obesity, small clinical trial suggests

Please note that this research paper has been retracted. Journalists and others should no longer reference or use the study findings in future reporting. The retraction was prompted by concerns raised about the quality of the work, including the approach to statistical analysis of the data; implausible statistical values; the ...

Predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to 39% lower odds of covid-19

Diet high in vegetables, legumes, nuts, and low in dairy and meat may be protective A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings prompt the researchers to suggest that ...

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women’s risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

Women seem to be 5 times as likely as men to put on a lot of weight in wake of quitting  The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman’s risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, ...

Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life

And it’s associated with an increased risk of stroke before the age of 65  Starting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, finds US research published online in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & ...

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