Preliminary findings from a new study suggest that people who carry certain genetic variants associated with a preference for sweet or fatty tastes not only tend to eat more of these foods but also have a higher risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes as a result.

According to a new study, the high saturated fat intake that tends to accompany a low-carb diet interacts with genetic factors in ways that can increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, considered a key driver of heart disease risk. The role of genes explains why different individuals can follow the same diet but see different outcomes. 

Published in Nature Communications, the study focuses on the vagus nerve, a major communication link between the digestive system and brain, helping to regulate digestion, hunger and feelings of fullness. Now, researchers have uncovered evidence that signals traveling from the gut through the vagus nerve can also help form memories.

The first known randomized trial of an alcohol-reduction intervention in a humanitarian setting found a significant, sustained effect in lowering alcohol use. 

U.S. Indigenous communities face significant health challenges and disparities. Life expectancy for Native Americans is 70.1 years compared to 78.4 years for the overall U.S. population. Native American adults are among the highest demographics for diabetes prevalence, 15% to 18%, and are about 50% more likely to be obese than white adults. Although Native Americans experience some of the nation's highest rates of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, a new national survey suggests many have not heard about one of the most effective dietary approaches for preventing and even reversing the disease.

Joint accreditation provides a streamlined framework for educating the entire healthcare team together rather than one profession at a time. It also affirms ACLM’s ability to develop high-quality educational experiences that strengthen collaboration, enhance clinical performance, and improve patient outcomes.