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In a new study led by Imperial College London, scientists have developed a five-minute urine test that measures the health of a persons diet. The technology can be used to identify the best possible diet for an individual based on his or her unique genetic makeup.

According to the researchers, the test produces an individuals urine fingerprint that includes specific details on diet quality.

Study co-author Dr. Joram Posma is a researcher in Imperials Department of Metabolism, Digestion, and Reproduction.

Diet is a key contributor to human health and disease, though it is notoriously difficult to measure accurately because it relies on an individuals ability to recall what and how much they ate, said Dr. Posma.For instance, asking people to track their diets through apps or diaries can often lead to inaccurate reports about what they really eat.

This research reveals this technology can help provide in-depth information on the quality of a persons diet, and whether it is the right type of diet for their individual biological make-up.

Prior to developing the new testing system, the experts analyzed levels of 46 different metabolites in the urine of 1,848 people in the United States. Metabolites are considered to be an objective indicator of diet quality and are produced as different foods are digested by the body, explained the researchers.

The analysis revealed an association between the metabolites in urine and specific types of foods or nutrients in the diet. Some metabolites correlated with alcohol intake, for example, while others were linked to fructose, glucose and vitamin C. The dietary intake of red meats, chicken, and nutrients such as calcium were also related to certain metabolites.

Furthermore, some health conditions can be identified through compounds found in urine. Formate and sodium are linked with obesity and high blood pressure.

Through careful measurement of peoples diets and collection of their urine excreted over two 24-hour periods we were able to establish links between dietary inputs and urinary output of metabolites that may help improve understanding of how our diets affect health, said study co-author Professor Paul Elliott. Healthful diets have a different pattern of metabolites in the urine than those associated with worse health outcomes.

In a second study, the team used their findings to design a five-minute test. The results showed that the mix of metabolites in urine varies from person to person, even when they have the exact same diet.

Our technology can provide crucial insights into how foods are processed by individuals in different ways and can help health professionals such as dieticians provide dietary advice tailored to individual patients, said study co-author Dr. Isabel Garcia-Perez. She noted that the team now plans to use the diet analysis technology on people at risk of cardiovascular disease.

We show here how different people metabolize the same foods in highly individual ways, explained Professor John Mathers of Newcastle University. This has implications for understanding the development of nutrition-related diseases and for more personalized dietary advice to improve public health.

The study is published in the journal Nature Food.

By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a well-rounded diet is crucial to prolonging your lifespan.

You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise. Its the miracle cure weve all been waiting for, according to the NHS.

Making some small diet or lifestyle changes could help to increase your life expectancy and avoid an early death.

Drinking green tea is one of the best ways to lower your risk of a premature death, it's been revealed.

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"We know there are no guarantees. But genetics account for just 25 percent of a persons longevity. The rest is up to you," said AARP.

"With this collection of some of the most important longevity findings, youll have the road map you need to get to 80, 90, 100 or beyond.

"If coffees not your thing, green tea also has proven longevity cred, likely because it contains powerful antioxidants known as catechins that may help combat diabetes and heart disease.

"In a large study of more than 40,000 Japanese men and women, drinking five or more cups of green tea a day was associated with a 12 percent decrease in mortality among men and a 23 percent decrease among women."

Meanwhile, you could also lower your risk of early death by regularly eating ginger, it's been revealed.

Ginger has been claimed to reduce inflammation in the colon, which has been linked with bowel cancer.

Dried spices provide the highest concentration of antioxidants, whereas freezing them preserves the antioxidants in fresh spices.

Everyone should liberally add a variety of spices to their meals, nutritionists have urged.

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Written, directed, and edited by Aaron Fradkin, Diet is a short horror film certain to give horror fans a five-minute feak-outand a terrifying gut punch! Give it a spin and read more about Diet below.

Synopsis:Be careful what you eat

Diet stars Wes Overby and features Fradkin as Gavin Brackets and Victoria Fratz as The Monster.

Directors Statement:Over the last few months, Victoria (my girlfriend) and I have been putting together these short at-home horror films. And while each project had its own unique thing that excited us, I wanted to play around with the standard structure every horror short seems to follow: Girl home alone gets killed by a monster.

I started thinking of ways to reverse the predictable nature of most horror films while still keeping the things that make them scary. I thought it would be a funny idea if we made a short film that included every cliche in horror where you keep thinking the main character is going to die, but ends up just going about his ordinary life. Until the end when he dies naturally of something excruciatingly mundane (like choking on a carrot). And then, the cherry on top would be to reveal a terrifying monster who sighs with disappointment because she didnt get to fulfill her duty as a scary monster who kills people. It was a lucky accident that my cat, Cheryl decided to jump into a shot and look for carrot treats around Wes (the leads) dead body. I let the camera keep rolling on that.

The entire short was made for the cost of a bag of carrots. We shot over 3 nights on my Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2 and I was able to add in a few new After Effects skills Ive picked up from YouTube lessons to complete the final shot. My friend Wes Overby was visiting that week and we all agreed he would be a perfect fit to break the stereotype. Victoria was the monster and, of course, I gave myself a cameo as Gavin Brackets, the malnourished carrot enthusiast on TV. I love when passion for the story takes over and everyone involved contributes a special nugget for the finished product, which is exactly what happened here.

The biggest reward has been feedback from viewers. As I read all the comments on YouTube and Reddit, I see audiences are split. Half of everyone fully understands the concept, calling it a deconstructionist joke while the other half assumes this is a film about a weird grandma carrot monster. Its definitely a strange film, but as I watch it back I still think its creepy and weird and funny all at the same time.

What did you think of Diet? Let us know in the comments below or onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram! You can also carry on the convo with me personally on Twitter@josh_millican.

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Q My elderly cat Tater Tot is losing his appetite for dry cat food, but he loves the tuna I eat. Now that he's eating only tuna, I guess I should ask if that's OK for him.

A It seems you have two concerns: Tater Tot's recent disinterest in dry food and his all-tuna diet.

I'm suspicious that Tater Tot may be experiencing mouth pain that makes crunching dry food uncomfortable, so I suggest he see his veterinarian as soon as possible.

I also am concerned that he is eating only tuna because this diet is nutritionally incomplete and unbalanced.

Tuna is low in vitamin E, so Tater Tot could develop steatitis (stee-ah-TITE'-is), a painful and sometimes fatal inflammation of the body's fat. In addition, tuna's low vitamin K levels can cause internal bleeding.

Cats require large quantities of B vitamins, but tuna provides only tiny amounts. These deficiencies, combined with possible mercury contamination, can cause muscle weakness, loss of coordination, tremors, seizures and other neurologic problems. Tuna is low in calcium, too.

Tuna also contains inadequate linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that promotes healthy skin. Tuna that is beginning to spoil releases histamine, which can cause skin itchiness and redness.

Conversely, tuna is high in magnesium, which may contribute to feline bladder problems. Moreover, cats fed canned tuna have an increased risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma.

So, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to figure out why Tater Tot refuses his regular dry food. Until then, feed him canned cat food that's nutritionally complete and balanced and save the tuna for yourself.

Q Two wonderful 4-month-old Labrador retriever puppies joined our family recently. I usually put my dogs on a flea preventive this time of year, but these pups seem too young. Is it OK to give them old-fashioned brewer's yeast to prevent fleas?

A Brewer's yeast is safe, but it doesn't repel or kill fleas.

In 1983, the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association published a report titled "Failure of Brewer's Yeast as a Repellent to Fleas on Dogs." Sixty dogs exposed to fleas were given either brewer's yeast or an inactive placebo for seven weeks. The researchers found that the brewer's yeast was no more effective at protecting the dogs from fleas than the inactive placebo.

Fortunately, a number of effective and safe flea/tick preventives are available. They've been used in millions of dogs, and most are approved for use in young puppies.

They fall into three categories: liquids applied to the skin, chewable tablets and certain collars.

Each category has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, if your two pups roughhouse and mouth each other's necks, the flea/tick collars may be a bad choice.

If you live in an area where heartworms are a problem, consider using a liquid applied to the skin that repels not only fleas and ticks but also mosquitoes, which transmit heartworms.

Your veterinarian can recommend a product that will be safe for your pups and effective against fleas and ticks.

Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at

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The longitudinal data found that those with the lowest vitamin K levels had a 19 percent higher risk of death compared to those with higher selves of the vitamin.

This may be attributed to the benefits associated with vitamin K. It is, after all, known to maintain "healthy blood vessels", says lead study author Kyla Shea, Ph.D., from the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

"There is an important protein in vascular tissue that prevents calcium from building up in artery walls, and it requires vitamin K to function," Shea explained.

"Without vitamin K, this protein is less functional, which may increase susceptibility to calcium accumulation in arterial walls."

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Monday, 29 June 2020 Dr. Kosaku Murakami

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects systemic joints. Without appropriate treatment, persistent polyarthritis (any type of arthritis involving five or more joints simultaneously) leads to joint deformity and functional disability in daily life. The precise cause and development of RA is unclear, but the contribution of both genetic and environmental factors has been suggested. Various environmental factors, such as periodontal bacteria and smoking, are reported to be associated with RA in several epidemiological or basic medical studies.

Dietary habits are important environmental factors which are associated with many diseases. However, the relationship between dietary habits and the pathogenesis or clinical course of RA has not been fully understood. In previous reports from Western countries, fish intake improves RA disease activity, whereas high consumption of fats and sugars worsens it. Consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improves disease activity of RA and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA (the most common type of arthritis in teens and kids), and a Mediterranean diet may decrease pain in joints in RA patients.

Dietary culture is much different in East Asian countries and Western countries. There has been an increasing interest in the Japanese diet, which is rich in fishes and vegetables. Epidemiological studies focusing on the Japanese diet have been difficult because of the vast variation in Japanese foods, and there have been few reports in Japan on the association of dietary habits with disease activity and the numbers of patients in those reports were small.

This article adapted and summarized from the original reports on a study to evaluate the relationship between dietary habits of RA patients and their disease activity.

(Editors note: This study has 18 co-authors (see tags below), but we only present the affiliation for the corresponding author, Dr. Kosaku Murakami.)

This study enrolled 441 RA patients who met the classification criteria from Kyoto University Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Alliance.It was based on a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), which is useful for the detection of dietary habits. In this study, a 22-item FFQ was used to clarify the correlation between dietary habits and RA disease activity.

The food items included were meats, fishes, tofu (bean curd), egg, milk, vegetables, fruits, fried foods, cakes, juice, snacks, sweets, miso soup, Japanese-style pickles, ham, frozen foods, small fishes, canned tuna, squid, shellfishes, fish eggs and fish pastes. In the questionnaire, the patients selected a choice from the list of their intake frequency for each food: 1 = less than once a month, 2 = once to three times a month, 3 = once or twice a week, 4 = three or four times a week, 5 = five or six times a week, 6 = once a day, 7 = twice a day, 8 = three times a day. The answers were checked by clinical staffs.

For detailed information on patients and methods; clinical parameters; the food frequency questionnaire; and statistical analyses, refer to the original publication.

In this study, the dietary habits detected for 22-item food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) were collected from 441 RA patients, and their correlations with RA disease activity were statistically analyzed. This patient cohort was characterized by long disease duration, low disease activity and high frequency of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) use.

Data analysis showed that the 22 food items could be categorized into five dietary patterns, as follows: seafoods, vegetables/fruits, meats/fried foods, snacks, and processed foods. Using these factors, multivariate analysis adjusted for clinically significant confounders [variables that influence both the dependent variable and independent variable, causing a false association] showed negative correlation of seafoods and vegetables/fruits with disease activity markers, and indicated that high intake frequency of vegetables and/or seafoods was correlated with low disease activity.

In previous reports from Western countries, high consumption of fishes containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was related to low RA disease activity, whereas greater consumption of fats and sugars was related to high RA disease activity. In another report, it was suggested that high intake of fish might be associated with low disease activity. The results in our study are consistent with the findings in these previous reports.

Previous reports from Japan have reported that the intake of omega3-PUFAs, fish oil and monounsaturated fatty acids might be associated with low disease activity. The results of these reports are consistent with the findings of our study; it is also relevant that the number of patients in these reports were smaller than the numbers in our study.

Our study and results have strong points. First, the number of patients in our research was larger than that in previous reports, because the FFQs we used were more concise than other well-known FFQs. Second, the five dietary patterns were identified and the multivariate (simultaneous observation and analysis of more than one outcome variable) analysis we used with these patterns revealed the negative correlations of the vegetables/fruits or seafoods with disease activity. A negative correlation of seafoods with disease activity was not detected by the univariate (only one variable) analysis with the individual food items.

These results allow two possible interpretations. First, greater consumption of vegetables and/or seafoods decreases RA disease activity. In previous studies, the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in vegetables, alleviated arthralgia (joint pain) in RA patients. In epidemiological and basic studiesPUFAs and their metabolites, which are rich in seafoods, decreased the severity of arthritis.

Also, protein may play a beneficial role in rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic inflammation of RA leads to sarcopenia (a gradual decline in muscle mass due to aging, leading to decreased functional capacity of muscles), which might be improved by the protein from seafoods. And disease activity might influence dietary habits; for example, a high disease activity of RA might decrease the capacity to cook meals, leading to diminished frequency of vegetable or seafood consumption.

Our study had limitations, including that it could determine the causality or rule out the possibility of unmeasured confounders, such as socioeconomic status. For example, the high use rate of biological DMARDs implies a high-income population, which might lead to small impacts of socioeconomic status on disease activity or dietary habits. Second, this study might be affected by recall bias and inaccurate remembrance of past dietary habits.

Results of this study revealed that high frequency consumption of vegetables and/or seafood was correlated with low disease activity in this Japanese cohort of RA patients. To our best knowledge, few reports from the non-western countries have focused on a comprehensive evaluation of dietary habits and their relationship to disease activity. Our study suggests that more intake of vegetables or seafoods could reduce RA disease activity, but further research ach should be carried out to better clarify the precise impact of dietary habits on disease activity of RA.

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This season of Married to Medicine Los Angeles, weve seen Dr. Kendra Segura work with Jazmin Johnson to adopt some new health and fitness habits. But while chatting with The Daily Dish podcast, Dr. Kendra revealed that things got to be a bit too much for her on the June 21 episode, when Jazmin stepped in to enforce her dietary suggestions at Shaniques surprise birthday party, which you can see in the video above.

I was very sleep deprived at that time. And a lot of things were coming at me. And I wanted to have some of her motivation. You know, I wanted inspiration from her cause I saw how disciplined she was, Dr. Kendra explained, adding that she slowly began to see just what she was in for.

Im thinking, OK, you know what? Ive been doing good for the whole week. And now were chilling. Its a party, its a birthday party. And Im thinking that hey, I worked hard the whole week, now I can have a cheat day, said Dr. Kendra. And for Jazmin and myself, that looks completely different. So as you can see, that really got on my nerves.

Dr. Kendra continued to explain that although she has respect for Jazmins discipline, it was too much, too fast, too soon, for her. She also addressed the cornbread situation in an Instagram post on June 22, in which she shared a video of she and Jazmin hanging out in the car.

Did you catch last nights episode? Sometimes you need a friend that will tell you NO! wrote Dr. Kendra.

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Let's admit it, the sweltering heat has been all things intolerable so far, but thankfully there have been a few summery staples that kept us going anyway. From lemonades to lassi, melons to mangoes, the list is long and intensely satisfying. While we don't know about you, but we definitely have a special bias for mangoes. Vibrant, pulpy and juicy, mango is also called 'King of fruits' and has multiple variants like safeda, alphonso, dussehri, chausa and langda. While the nation is divided over the best variety of mango, but it is safe to say that the nation is, in fact, obsessed with the summer fruit - the innumerable mango-based preparations are proof.

Speaking of mango-based preparations, one has to admit that there is no limit to which you can experiment with mangoes. From desserts to jams, smoothies and salads, you can rustle up a range of delicacies with a few mango chunks.

(Also Read:5 Offbeat Mango Delights To Try This Summer Season)

There have been certain myths surrounding mango's inconspicuous link with weight gain. However, celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija on a live session with NDTV Food, set the recordstraight. She said that eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is an incredible weight loss strategy. And eating mangoes in moderation does no harm to your weight loss goals either, the fruit is a storehouse of antioxidants and minerals and you should go for it.

If you are wondering how exactly can you incorporate mango in your weight loss diet, then we are here to help.This mango chia pudding, for instance, could be a fun addition to your breakfast or evening snacks. Packed with goodness of yogurt and chia seeds, the pudding is profuse with protein. Protein as you must know helps build muscle; in addition to that, it helps satiate you. If you feel full, you would refrain from mindless munching and thus shed those extra pounds a little more easily.

(Also Read:Top 5 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds)

Chia seeds come loaded with some of the most essential nutrients including iron, calcium, thiamin, manganese, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, B vitamins, folate and riboflavin.

This cheesecake-like pudding is layered with yogurt mixed with chunky chia, biscuit crumbs, freshly cut mangos and garnished with mint leaves. Every bite promises a burst of freshness and delectable textures. If you want to rule out the biscuit layer you can.

Do try it at home and let us know how you liked it in the comments below!

(This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.)

About Sushmita SenguptaSharing a strong penchant for food, Sushmita loves all things good, cheesy and greasy. Her other favourite pastime activities other than discussing food includes, reading, watching movies and binge-watching TV shows.

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A heart attack can be fatal and, even if it's not, it can take months to recover from, and may put you at risk of another one. Be mindful of what you eat to reduce your chances of an attack.

The NHS confirms that the leading cause of a heart attack is cardiovascular disease, specifically coronary heart disease (CHD).

An unhealthy diet contributes to fatty deposits of cholesterol clogging the arteries.

And, should cholesterol block the arteries supplying blood, nutrients and oxygen, to the heart, it can trigger a heart attack.

Harvard Medical School posed the question: "Are there associations of different healthy eating patterns with long-term risk of cardiovascular disease?"

The research team went on to investigate individual eating habits, using data from the Nurses Health Study, Nurses Health Study II, and Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

Accumulative data was collected on 165,794 women and 43,339 men, which ranged from 1984 to 2017.

For this study, the researchers focused on dietary scores of four healthy eating patterns recommended by experts; these were:

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Despite different scoring methods, the healthy diets all focused on a higher intake of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes and nuts.

Looking through questionnaires, the participants had been asked to document their dietary habits every two to four years.

The lengthy analysis found that a greater adherence to any of the healthy eating scores that focused on nutritious foods benefitted from a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Those who mostly adhered to healthy diets had up to a 21 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to the group that didn't adhere to healthy eating habits.

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Frank Hu, chair of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said: "There is no one-size-fits-all diet that is best for everyone."

However, "one can combine foods in a variety of flexible ways to achieve healthy eating patterns", Hu added.

Published in the JAMA international Medicine journal, Hu commented: "This data provides further evidence to support current dietary guidelines.

"Following healthy eating patterns confers long-term health benefits on cardiovascular disease prevention."

Whole grains

The American Heart Association explains that "whole grain contains the entire grain the bran, germ and endosperm".

Whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fibre, which can help improve blood cholesterol thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and a heart attack.

Check nutritional labels when in the supermarket to look out for "whole grain" products.

Common whole grain foods include: oatmeal, brown rice, wild rice, whole wheat, graham flour, whole grain corn and whole grain barley.

Fruits and vegetables

The Harvard School of Public Health addresses that a variety of fruit and vegetables is just as important as quantity.

It's best to mix and match colours everyday, ranging from dark, leafy greens to bright red fruits and yellow vegetables.

The organisation attested: "There is compelling evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease."

Include legumes, such as black beans, lentils and pinto, into your heart healthy diet, alongside nuts, such as almonds.

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