Breastfeeding Drive And Support Encouraged By Surgeon General

Many mothers need more than just being told that breast is best, they need proper support to overcome some of the obstacles commonly encountered when trying to breastfeed their newborns, says U.S. Surgeon General Regina M

Also In Global Health News: Food Inflation Drop In India; Cholera In Chad; HIV Testing In Bangladesh

Food Inflation Eases Slightly In India “India said Thursday that annual food inflation eased marginally for a second straight week after surging to nearly 18 percent last month, providing relief to consumers and policymakers,” Agence France-Presse reports. For the week ending Jan. 8, food inflation decreased to 15.52 percent from 16.91 percent the previous week…

Also In Global Health News: Food Inflation Drop In India; Cholera In Chad; HIV Testing In Bangladesh

Food Inflation Eases Slightly In India “India said Thursday that annual food inflation eased marginally for a second straight week after surging to nearly 18 percent last month, providing relief to consumers and policymakers,” Agence France-Presse reports. For the week ending Jan

Vitamin E May Increase The Life Expectancy Of Males Who Have High Dietary Vitamin C Intake And Smoke Less Than A Pack Per Day

Depending on the level of smoking and dietary vitamin C intake, vitamin E supplementation may extend the life-span of restricted groups of men, according to a study published in the Age and Ageing. Several large randomized trials of humans found that vitamin E supplementation does not reduce mortality…

Vitamin E May Increase The Life Expectancy Of Males Who Have High Dietary Vitamin C Intake And Smoke Less Than A Pack Per Day

Depending on the level of smoking and dietary vitamin C intake, vitamin E supplementation may extend the life-span of restricted groups of men, according to a study published in the Age and Ageing. Several large randomized trials of humans found that vitamin E supplementation does not reduce mortality…

How To Stick To Your Healthy Eating Resolution

It’s now been a few weeks since we have made our New Year’s resolutions to eat better and finally lose those last five pounds or more. It’s time to check in and see if you’ve set yourself up for success this year. Brittany Glassett, registered dietitian at Porter Adventist Hospital has a few tips to keep in mind when setting – and keeping – new goals…

How To Stick To Your Healthy Eating Resolution

It’s now been a few weeks since we have made our New Year’s resolutions to eat better and finally lose those last five pounds or more. It’s time to check in and see if you’ve set yourself up for success this year

Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour Suitable For Celiac Patients, Study Finds

Baked goods made from hydrolyzed wheat flour are not toxic to celiac disease patients, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. Celiac disease occurs in the digestive system when people cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, which is found primarily in wheat…

Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour Suitable For Celiac Patients, Study Finds

Baked goods made from hydrolyzed wheat flour are not toxic to celiac disease patients, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. Celiac disease occurs in the digestive system when people cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, which is found primarily in wheat…