Research Papers

Individuals who have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and/or obesity are at increased risk of complications with their health such as renal disease…

The aim of this paper was to investigate whether adhering to cancer prevention recommendations such as dietary and lifestyle changes before, during…

Dyslipidemia is defined as abnormalities to lipid (fat) profiles, such as elevated total cholesterol and triglycerides. Abnormalities of lipid profiles are associated…

The purpose of this paper was to assess the role of dietary flavanoids such as quercetin and myricetin in cognitive performance. Cognitive performance…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental condition with common characteristics such as impaired social interaction and repetitive behaviors…

Diabetes is a disease that involves multiple systems of the body and results from insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) and/or deficiencies in insulin secretion (type 1 diabetes)…

A research team from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney found that stress can override the body’s natural response to feeling full, and increase cravings for highly…

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by narrowing airways causing airflow obstruction. Approximately 20 million people in the United States are impacted…

The human gut microbiota is made up of trillions of micro-organisms and can be altered by many factors, such as lifestyle choices and nutrition. The micro-organisms are also…

Mast cells are a type of white blood cell which are located in connective tissue, such as under the skin, in the lungs, intestines and nerves. Mast cells constantly release many chemicals…

Nutrition plays a crucial role in any athlete’s performance, however this review shows that it may also impact visual range. Visual range is assessed by how far someone can…

Cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease and stroke continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide. The first stage of common cardiovascular diseases…

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, many people are still struggling with health consequences since their initial infection. Long-COVID is a term being used in literature…

The purpose of this paper was to determine the prevalence and severity of mast cell activation in long-COVID, which has been hypothesized as a contributing factor to the persistent…

This large-scale study including 3,562 older adults established that a diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss. The participants were randomly assigned to a 3 year…

Countless studies have shown that a high-fat and high-sugar diet is associated with an increased risk of metabolic disease and some clinical studies have implied that eating this way may…

The most fatal cancer in women is breast cancer and it has now overtaken lung cancer as the world’s most diagnosed cancer. A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 14 seconds…

Humans have a biological clock called the circadian rhythm, a process that programs sleep, food, social interactions and heart health. The circadian rhythm is programmed largely by genes…

It is well known that a high saturated fat intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and that diets centered around increasing plants is more beneficial for heart health. A plant-based diet…

Not consuming enough dietary fibre from fruit and vegetables significantly increases the risk for non-communicable diseases, however children worldwide eat far less fruits and vegetables…

Background: Dietary nitrate has a controversial role in human health. For over half a century, the nitrate content of the three major dietary sources – vegetables, meat, and water – has been legislated…

Chemotherapy continues to be the first line therapy for the majority of cancers, despite its harmful side effects which significantly harm the physical and mental wellbeing of patients…

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing in prevalence and is a major concern to global health and well-being. MetS is associated with a number of conditions such as obesity…

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a serious public health concern that is predicted to increase by more than 100 million cases in the next decade. Genetics, lifestyle and dietary…

Mistletoe extract has traditionally been used for patients suffering with cancer to support symptoms and to improve quality of life for decades, however there is limited evidence…

There is currently a theory called the geroscience hypothesis that suggests that slowing or reversing the molecular changes that coincide with aging can delay the onset of multiple chronic…

The gut-brain axis, also known as the brain-gut-microbiome is characterized by communication channels that exist between the gut and brain. Literature has shown that diet…

This study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, examined the role of western diets in joint inflammation and skin disorders such as psoriasis. Psoriasis is an auto-immune…

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between exposure to various pets and food allergies. The authors analysed data from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study…

Depression is a global public health concern characterized by low mood and decreased energy. Depression affects almost 10% of the US population and severely impacts individuals…

This prospective longitudinal study aimed to assess whether there is an association between the quality of a maternal diet and the subsequent diet and body composition of their children…

Autoimmune disease (AD) affects almost 7% of Americans and 5% of Australians and these rates continue to rise. There are a wide range of conditions that present differently…

In this paper published in the journal of Mitochondrian, Dr Robert Naviaux proposes a term named the cell danger response (CDR) for the healing cycle that may be disrupted…

Numerous studies have shown that obesity is associated with chronic inflammation, which can often be mediated with dietary and lifestyle choices. Polyphenols are a group of metabolites found…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition of the central nervous system causing damage to the myelin sheath of nerve cells located in the spine and brain. Research has shown that genetic…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are toxic concentrations of metals in a variety of common household beverages such as soft drinks, plant-based milks…

A research team from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University of Singapore have found that a transporter protein named Mfsd2a plays a critical role in brain health…

This paper looked at the levels of carotenoids and fatty acids in participants’ blood in order to measure adherence to the Mediterranean diet and its role in Type 2 Diabetes…

Researchers from Cologne have tested their hypothesis that the human brain learns to prefer high-fat and high-sugar foods after exposure. To examine this, the researchers administered…

Multiple research papers have demonstrated that brain health and cognitive performance can be supported with both general dietary management as well as specific nutritional therapy…

Since the start of the COVID-19 virus there have been over 6 million deaths reported worldwide. Evidence has suggested that death rates within four weeks of being critically ill from…

Ferroptosis, which is a type of cell death where the body goes into self destruction mode, is implicated in many cancers. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that has an extremely poor prognosis…

Over 500 million adults worldwide had diabetes in 2021 and this number is predicted to rise to over 700 million by 2045. The risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death is…

Despite being a high-quality protein and a great source of nutrients, the consumption of red meat is often discouraged due to its association with an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease…

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have conducted this systematic review which examined 20 studies exploring the diet of women during the preconception and postpartum period..

Due to an increase in rates of obesity in children, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now increasingly seen in children and young adults. This study examines whether the combination…

The human gut microbiome has various functions within the body, including supporting the immune system, the nervous system and influencing the risk of chronic diseases…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by social communication difficulties, repetitive behavior and sensory integration disorder…