Feather Moore
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Freelance writer on how food & nutrition intersect with chronic conditions. Follow me for the latest research on these conditions and other interesting topics.
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Wow! Important info.
#Medsky🧪 #pedsky #publichealth @cureusmedical.bsky.social Pediatric #venoussinusthrombosis (VST) can be a life-threatening complication of severe iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) caused by excessive cow’s milk consumption.
www.cureus.com/articles/493...
www.cureus.com/articles/493...
Pediatric Venous Sinus Thrombosis Secondary to Cow’s Milk-Induced Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Iron-deficiency anemia is a well-established but underrecognized risk factor for venous sinus thrombosis in both pediatric and adult populations. In young children, excessive cow’s milk consumption is...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Wow! Important info.
There is a need to address misconceptions about protein quality, particularly among men, by reformulating plant-based protein as a performance enhancing rather than a restrictive factor.
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Gender Differences in Protein Consumption and Body Composition: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Dietary Choices
Introduction: Gender differences in eating habits and protein consumption patterns are determined by cultural, socio-economic, and behavioural factors. Men tend to consume more meat, while women prefe...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
There is a need to address misconceptions about protein quality, particularly among men, by reformulating plant-based protein as a performance enhancing rather than a restrictive factor.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Study: Protein, vit. B1, calcium, and iron intake were positively associated with colorectal cancer; vit. D and copper were positively associated with gastric cancer; and lycopene, vit. B2, calcium, iron, and zinc were positively associated with liver cancer. www.frontiersin.org/journals/nut...
October 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Study: Protein, vit. B1, calcium, and iron intake were positively associated with colorectal cancer; vit. D and copper were positively associated with gastric cancer; and lycopene, vit. B2, calcium, iron, and zinc were positively associated with liver cancer. www.frontiersin.org/journals/nut...
Healthy diets were associated with a reduced risk for incident diverticulitis in women. Consumption of nuts and seeds was NOT associated with diverticulitis risk. www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/.... #diverticulitis
Diet and Risk for Incident Diverticulitis in Women: A Prospective Cohort Study: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 178, No 6
Background: Patients with diverticulitis often attempt to control their diet with a particular focus on avoiding nuts and seeds. However, whether dietary patterns or dietary intake of nuts and seeds a...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Healthy diets were associated with a reduced risk for incident diverticulitis in women. Consumption of nuts and seeds was NOT associated with diverticulitis risk. www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/.... #diverticulitis
The fiber and polyphenol‐rich food intake presumably favors the gut microbiota and the immune system, relevant in SLE pathophysiology. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The Anti‐Lupus Plate: Mapping Nutritional Interventions to Inflammatory Pathways in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A complicated autoimmune illness known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is typified by multi‐organ dysfunction and ongoing inflammatory processes. Although medication is still the mainstay of man...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The fiber and polyphenol‐rich food intake presumably favors the gut microbiota and the immune system, relevant in SLE pathophysiology. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Increasing evidence suggests that diet could play a pivotal role in regulating inflammation and immune responses in chronic disease, including autoimmune disease. In SLE, dietary factors can affect critical molecular pathways contributing to disease pathogenesis. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The Anti‐Lupus Plate: Mapping Nutritional Interventions to Inflammatory Pathways in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A complicated autoimmune illness known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is typified by multi‐organ dysfunction and ongoing inflammatory processes. Although medication is still the mainstay of man...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Increasing evidence suggests that diet could play a pivotal role in regulating inflammation and immune responses in chronic disease, including autoimmune disease. In SLE, dietary factors can affect critical molecular pathways contributing to disease pathogenesis. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
IBS patients with self-perceived gluten sensitivity reacted similarly to gluten, wheat, and sham challenges. … expectations played a major role in symptom generation, and that only some of these patients could benefit from gluten or wheat restriction. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Effect of gluten and wheat on symptoms and behaviours in adults with irritable bowel syndrome: a single-centre, randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled crossover trial
IBS patients with self-perceived gluten sensitivity reacted similarly to gluten, wheat,
and sham challenges. These findings suggest that expectations played a major role
in symptom generation, and tha...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
IBS patients with self-perceived gluten sensitivity reacted similarly to gluten, wheat, and sham challenges. … expectations played a major role in symptom generation, and that only some of these patients could benefit from gluten or wheat restriction. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Analysis of over 1.5 million patient records indicates that certain autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, are linked to increased risk of digestive tract cancers. doi.org/g9wt2n
Autoimmune diseases linked to cancers of the digestive tract
In a comprehensive study, researchers from the Department of Epidemiology at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Augsburg have provided reliable evidence for a link between chronic inflammatory diseases and the development of tumors in the digestive tract.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Analysis of over 1.5 million patient records indicates that certain autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, are linked to increased risk of digestive tract cancers. doi.org/g9wt2n
Due: 7/31 Elevance Health Foundation’s grantmaking efforts are to demonstrate measurable and positive change in four key focus areas:
Maternal/Infant Health
Food as Medicine
Behavioral Health
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Community Resiliency & Disaster Relief
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July 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Due: 7/31 Elevance Health Foundation’s grantmaking efforts are to demonstrate measurable and positive change in four key focus areas:
Maternal/Infant Health
Food as Medicine
Behavioral Health
Community Resiliency & Disaster Relief
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Maternal/Infant Health
Food as Medicine
Behavioral Health
Community Resiliency & Disaster Relief
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…. high alcohol intake frequency increases UTI risk are consistent with existing literature … alcohol consumption impairs immune function and disrupts the gut barrier, leading to increased gut permeability, systemic inflammation … pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #urinaryhealth #uti
Dietary influences on urinary tract infections: unraveling the gut microbiota connection - Food & Function (RSC Publishing) DOI:10.1039/D4FO03271C
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July 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
…. high alcohol intake frequency increases UTI risk are consistent with existing literature … alcohol consumption impairs immune function and disrupts the gut barrier, leading to increased gut permeability, systemic inflammation … pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #urinaryhealth #uti
Regional, high-quality diets, such as the French, Mediterranean Diet, the Nordic diet, and the Japanese-style diet observed inverse associations with all-cause mortality, all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. #cancer nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Adherence to French dietary guidelines is associated with a reduced risk of mortality in the E3N French prospective cohort - Nutrition Journal
Background Diet is a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases which are the major causes of death worldwide. French dietary guidelines, updated in 2017, provide recommendations for a healt...
nutritionj.biomedcentral.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Regional, high-quality diets, such as the French, Mediterranean Diet, the Nordic diet, and the Japanese-style diet observed inverse associations with all-cause mortality, all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. #cancer nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
These results indicate that quinoa possibly control hyperglycemia and could inhibit the absorption of glucose in the small intestine. Quinoa’s functions include antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer activities, and lowering blood glucose and cholesterol levels. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
July 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
These results indicate that quinoa possibly control hyperglycemia and could inhibit the absorption of glucose in the small intestine. Quinoa’s functions include antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer activities, and lowering blood glucose and cholesterol levels. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Dietary Effects on Pain Symptoms in Patients with Fibromyalgia- Systematic Review and Future Directions: All of the plant-based diet and anti-inflammatory diet studies found statistically significant improvement in pain measurements. #fibromyalgia pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Dietary Effects on Pain Symptoms in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Systematic Review and Future Directions
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is recognized for its difficulty to diagnose and its subjective symptomatology. There is neither a known cure nor a recommended therapeutic diet to aid in the multidiscipli...
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July 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Dietary Effects on Pain Symptoms in Patients with Fibromyalgia- Systematic Review and Future Directions: All of the plant-based diet and anti-inflammatory diet studies found statistically significant improvement in pain measurements. #fibromyalgia pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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New co-authored by @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org:"This analysis of a 12-wk RCT showed that the participants following a low-fat #vegan diet reduced the consumption of animal foods, which was associated with weight loss and increased insulin sensitivity." #type1diabetes
www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S093...
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Vegan diet, processed foods, and type 1 diabetes: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
Plant-based diets lead to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity. However, some
plant foods are highly processed, raising the question as to their effect on body
weight and insulin sensitivity.
www.nmcd-journal.com
July 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
New co-authored by @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org:"This analysis of a 12-wk RCT showed that the participants following a low-fat #vegan diet reduced the consumption of animal foods, which was associated with weight loss and increased insulin sensitivity." #type1diabetes
www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S093...
www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S093...
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The US has a ready-made setup to test different nutrition approaches - the states. It will be interesting to see if the changes in Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska have any effect.
The current situation is so bad that individual states should be encouraged to do trials like this.
#Health #Nutrition
The current situation is so bad that individual states should be encouraged to do trials like this.
#Health #Nutrition
The NIH-FDA Nutrition Regulatory Science Program aims to connect research and policy to address diet-related health issues, amid expert concerns over implementation details and funding sufficiency.
#MedSky #MedEd #Nutrition
#MedSky #MedEd #Nutrition
New NIH-FDA Partnership Targets Nutrition Research Gaps
This Medical News article discusses the US government’s announcement of a joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program and what experts say will be essential for its success.
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July 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The US has a ready-made setup to test different nutrition approaches - the states. It will be interesting to see if the changes in Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska have any effect.
The current situation is so bad that individual states should be encouraged to do trials like this.
#Health #Nutrition
The current situation is so bad that individual states should be encouraged to do trials like this.
#Health #Nutrition
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Just published! ECCO Consensus on Diet Management of IBD: includes recommendations on diet therapies for disease management, nutrition optimization, and IBD prevention. Have you read them?
What do you think? academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/adv...
What do you think? academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/adv...
July 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Just published! ECCO Consensus on Diet Management of IBD: includes recommendations on diet therapies for disease management, nutrition optimization, and IBD prevention. Have you read them?
What do you think? academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/adv...
What do you think? academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/adv...
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How the Mediterranean diet may help boost brain health
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2177080/how-the-mediterranean-diet-may-help-boost-brain-health/
Adhering to the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, finds yet another study—one scientists say …
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2177080/how-the-mediterranean-diet-may-help-boost-brain-health/
Adhering to the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, finds yet another study—one scientists say …
How the Mediterranean diet may help boost brain health - Dining and Cooking
Adhering to the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, finds yet another study—one scientists say provides the
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July 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
How the Mediterranean diet may help boost brain health
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2177080/how-the-mediterranean-diet-may-help-boost-brain-health/
Adhering to the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, finds yet another study—one scientists say …
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2177080/how-the-mediterranean-diet-may-help-boost-brain-health/
Adhering to the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, finds yet another study—one scientists say …
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👶💡You are what she ate? A new study suggests your facial features might be shaped not just by genetics—but by the mother’s diet during pregnancy… in mice, at least. 🧬🐭
Could the same be true for humans? 🤔
📖 Read the latest blog post ➡️ eusci.org.uk/2025/07/07/y...
Could the same be true for humans? 🤔
📖 Read the latest blog post ➡️ eusci.org.uk/2025/07/07/y...
July 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
👶💡You are what she ate? A new study suggests your facial features might be shaped not just by genetics—but by the mother’s diet during pregnancy… in mice, at least. 🧬🐭
Could the same be true for humans? 🤔
📖 Read the latest blog post ➡️ eusci.org.uk/2025/07/07/y...
Could the same be true for humans? 🤔
📖 Read the latest blog post ➡️ eusci.org.uk/2025/07/07/y...
Higher serum levels of linoleic acid and total omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids were associated with more favorable levels of BMI and biomarkers of glucose homeostasis.
#diabetes #endocrinology #autoimmune
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#diabetes #endocrinology #autoimmune
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July 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Higher serum levels of linoleic acid and total omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids were associated with more favorable levels of BMI and biomarkers of glucose homeostasis.
#diabetes #endocrinology #autoimmune
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#diabetes #endocrinology #autoimmune
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A graded effect of maternal hyperglycaemia on offspring’s metabolic risk #diabetes @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Association between maternal glucose levels in pregnancy and offspring’s metabolism and adiposity: an 18-year birth cohort study - Diabetologia
Aims/hypothesis The study aimed to explore the association between maternal glucose levels in pregnancy and offspring’s metabolism and adiposity at approximately 18 years of age. Methods Pregnant wome...
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July 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A graded effect of maternal hyperglycaemia on offspring’s metabolic risk #diabetes @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Lupus: A higher intake of dietary omega polyunsaturated fatty acids improves sleep quality. Moreover, insomnia has been linked to elevated energy, trans fat, and sodium intake, coupled with reduced vegetable consumption. www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13...
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July 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Lupus: A higher intake of dietary omega polyunsaturated fatty acids improves sleep quality. Moreover, insomnia has been linked to elevated energy, trans fat, and sodium intake, coupled with reduced vegetable consumption. www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13...
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Spotlight in @cp-immunity.bsky.social
Three manuscripts in @nature.com @cellcellpress.bsky.social @science.org conclude that one population of RORγt+ “dendritic cells” (DCs) is essential for both food- and microbe-specific pTreg cell responses in the intestine
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Three manuscripts in @nature.com @cellcellpress.bsky.social @science.org conclude that one population of RORγt+ “dendritic cells” (DCs) is essential for both food- and microbe-specific pTreg cell responses in the intestine
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
July 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Spotlight in @cp-immunity.bsky.social
Three manuscripts in @nature.com @cellcellpress.bsky.social @science.org conclude that one population of RORγt+ “dendritic cells” (DCs) is essential for both food- and microbe-specific pTreg cell responses in the intestine
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
Three manuscripts in @nature.com @cellcellpress.bsky.social @science.org conclude that one population of RORγt+ “dendritic cells” (DCs) is essential for both food- and microbe-specific pTreg cell responses in the intestine
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
This single-blinded, randomised controlled trials provides high-quality data supporting the use of a low FODMAP diet to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in patients with endometriosis.
#endometriosis #women #health #gynecology #obgyn
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#endometriosis #women #health #gynecology #obgyn
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Clinical Trial: Effect of a 28‐Day Low FODMAP Diet on Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Endometriosis (EndoFOD)—A Randomised, Controlled Crossover Feeding Study
In this randomised controlled crossover feeding study, 35 women with endometriosis and poorly controlled gastrointestinal symptoms were randomised to either a supplied low FODMAP diet for 4 weeks or ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This single-blinded, randomised controlled trials provides high-quality data supporting the use of a low FODMAP diet to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in patients with endometriosis.
#endometriosis #women #health #gynecology #obgyn
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#endometriosis #women #health #gynecology #obgyn
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Lactobacillus obtained from undernourished mice had a significantly reduced capacity to bind immunoglobulin A (IgA). Lactobacillus may have mechanisms for evading IgA… the nutritional environment may also regulate the IgA coating of Lactobacillus in vaginas. www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
Frontiers | IgA and the gut-vagina axis
The microbiome in the reproductive tract influences both women's and their offspring's health [1][2][3][4]. A highly diverse gut microbiota is consid...
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July 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Lactobacillus obtained from undernourished mice had a significantly reduced capacity to bind immunoglobulin A (IgA). Lactobacillus may have mechanisms for evading IgA… the nutritional environment may also regulate the IgA coating of Lactobacillus in vaginas. www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
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Fecal calprotectin, part of many stool tests, is highly sensitive and specific for assessing disease severity for patients with ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Predictive accuracy of fecal calprotectin in assessing clinical activity and disease severity in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease - BMC Gastroenterology
Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic disorder characterized by repeated relapses and remissions. Endoscopy, the gold standard for diagnosis and monitoring of these patients is ...
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July 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fecal calprotectin, part of many stool tests, is highly sensitive and specific for assessing disease severity for patients with ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....