October 22, 2014 | Community News, News, reading, Research News
As a registered dietitian, I am often asked: “What do you think about artificial sweeteners?” My answer is always the same: “Since they are artificial and not enough research has been conducted to know for certain if they can be harmful, I suggest using them in moderation, learning to drink beverages that are naturally sugar-free, or using regular sugar instead but in moderation.” New research published in the journal Nature indicates a negative impact of artificial sweeteners on the helpful bacteria that live in our intestines. The findings were intriguing and provide one important piece of the puzzle to help better understand the role of these food additives on health.
September 30, 2014 | Community News, FrontPage, News, soundbite-enews
SoundBites is the NRI’s monthly e-newsletter. This month features Folami Ideraabdullah’s environmental lecture held at Catawba College and Dr. Zeisel’s input on a new research publication about gut microbes.
September 29, 2014 | Community News, FrontPage, News, reading, Research News, Zeisel News
From the desk of: Steve Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D. Gut microbes have been making a lot of news lately. As the name implies, these bacteria reside in the intestine and fulfill a variety of functions essential to our health, specifically ensuring that we digest foods properly....
September 15, 2014 | Community News, Events, FrontPage, News, Research News
The Center for the Environment, Catawba College, in partnership with the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, invites you to a community lecture: For Better or Worse – Consequences of Living with Chemicals presented by Folami Ideraabdullah, Ph.D.
August 25, 2014 | Community News, Kohlmeier, News, Research News, Zeisel News
Nutrition in Medicine (NIM), an online curriculum for medical students developed by NRI faculty member Martin Kohlmeier, M.D., Ph.D., and NRI Director Steven Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., has been recommended by national organizations.
July 28, 2014 | Community News, News, Zeisel News
The effects of nutrition on cancer are still being studied, but research indicates a clear corollary, especially for some cancers. NRI director Dr. Steven H. Zeisel confirms that “what you eat certainly matters” in this article from Zester Daily.
