Researchers Look At Potential Benefits, Risks Of Exclusive Breastfeeding During First 6 Months Of Life

A review of existing studies on breastfeeding, published Thursday online in BMJ (British Medical Journal), suggests some findings that contradict the WHO’s 2001 recommendation that mothers “exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of their infants’ lives,” Nature News reports (Gilbert, 1/14)…

Researchers Look At Potential Benefits, Risks Of Exclusive Breastfeeding During First 6 Months Of Life

A review of existing studies on breastfeeding, published Thursday online in BMJ (British Medical Journal), suggests some findings that contradict the WHO’s 2001 recommendation that mothers “exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of their infants’ lives,” Nature News reports (Gilbert, 1/14)…

Trauma In Childhood Could Contribute To Obesity In Adults

Scientific studies often attribute obesity to poor nutrition and lack of activity, but recent research has identified childhood traumatic stress as a potential risk factor for obesity in adulthood. The research, published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, included 148 adult women

Trauma In Childhood Could Contribute To Obesity In Adults

Scientific studies often attribute obesity to poor nutrition and lack of activity, but recent research has identified childhood traumatic stress as a potential risk factor for obesity in adulthood. The research, published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, included 148 adult women. Eric A.

Risky Knowledge Gaps Revealed About The Right Food Supplements During Pregnancy

Nutrients, vitamins, minerals – during pregnancy a woman’s body needs more of them.

Risky Knowledge Gaps Revealed About The Right Food Supplements During Pregnancy

Nutrients, vitamins, minerals – during pregnancy a woman’s body needs more of them. For most nutrients this increase in demand can be covered with a balanced diet. However, mothers-to-be should ingest some nutrients in the form of tablets…

Antioxidants Cause Fertility Problems In Females

Antioxidants are sold over the counter everywhere. They’re added to food, drink and face cream.

Eating More Fruit And Vegetables Is Linked To A Lower Risk Of Dying From Ischaemic Heart Disease

A European study investigating the links between diet and disease has found that people who consume more fruit and vegetables have a lower risk of dying from ischaemic heart disease – the most common form of heart disease and one of the leading causes of death in Europe…