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Certain dietary patterns, especially those rich in fruits and vegetables, may help decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Despite campaigns and educational efforts, the...

This review, recently published in the journal Nutrients, observed if the potential benefits of nut consumption in the prevention and management of overweight and obesity were related to their content...

A study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine observed that people suffering from a peanut allergy may protect themselves from accidental ingestion by building up their tolerance...

Infertility is a major clinical concern, affecting 15% of all reproductive-age couples. Pollution, smoking and trends toward a Western-style diet (generally characterized by processed and refined foods, high in sugar,...

Despite educational efforts and social awareness, the consumption of fruits and vegetables is lower than recommended by health agencies. Even though it has been assured that certain dietary patterns, especially those...

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has launched its Annual Call for Research Projects (300,000 euros) and Annual Call for Promotion and Dissemination Projects to fund research into the...

This study recently published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer observed the association between nut consumption and sporadic colorectal adenoma (non-cancerous tumor).

Diet is a key factor in the prevention, treatment and control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Lifespan has significantly increased in modern society. However, brain diseases are unfortunately on the rise. That includes neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, which is in fact the most common...

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are present in nuts, may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk, by improving vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction.

Obesity in elderly people continues to be a major public health challenge. For this reason, this recent study, published in the journal Nutrients, assessed the effects of chronic walnut consumption...

It was not clear whether body fat factors could mediate the association between nut consumption, glucose/insulin metabolism and inflammatory markers and this is what the study examined.