Fertility experts in pioneering ‘mediterranean diet’ IVF study

Fertility experts in Southampton are trialling the use of omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D to improve outcomes after in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Less children found to be at risk of low vitamin D levels

Under new guidelines from the Institute of Medicine, the estimated number of children who are at risk of having insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D is drastically reduced from previous estimates, according to a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study.

Economic growth does not guarantee reduction in undernutrition, study finds

Widely held beliefs concerning the relationship of economic growth and the reduction of undernutrition in children have been challenged in a large study of child growth patterns in developing countries, published in The Lancet Global Health.Malnutrition causes the death of 2.6 million children worldwide each year. This amounts to 1 in 3 of all child deaths.

Economic growth has little impact on reducing undernutrition in children

A large study of child growth patterns in 36 developing countries published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found that, contrary to widely held beliefs, economic growth is at best associated with very small, and in some cases no declines in levels of stunting, underweight, and wasting.

Availability of sugar-sweetened beverages in schools increases odds of adolescent obesity

The availability and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in secondary schools is associated with higher adolescent obesity rates in British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to a study published in the open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Carrying extra weight could be healthier for older people

Older people with a BMI (body mass index) in the overweight range live longer, according to the results of a new study. Deakin University’s professor of nutrition and ageing, Caryl Nowson, led a research team that looked at the relationship between BMI and risk of death in people aged 65 years and older.

Elderly women may benefit from higher amounts of protein

Elderly women could benefit from consuming 29 percent more protein than the current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to new research from Purdue University.”Our data suggests that the current dietary protein requirement estimate may be too low and reinforces that more research is needed to identify accurate protein amounts for older adults,” said nutrition science professor Wayne W.

What are the health benefits of peaches?

Peaches are a characteristically fuzzy fruit native to northwest China. They are a member of the stone fruit family, meaning that they have one large middle seed, along with cherries, apricots, plums and nectarines. The inner flesh of a peach can range in color from white to yellow or orange.

Folate levels in young women reduced by UV exposure

Women who are pregnant or trying to fall pregnant and taking a folic acid supplement may be at risk of reducing their folate benefit through sun exposure, a new QUT study has warned.

Researchers trace deadly bacteria in cheese

If food products are not produced in a hygienic environment, consumers can face the threat of dangerous pathogens. This is exactly what happened in 2009 and 2010 when two different strains of Listeria monocytogenes were found in the traditional Austrian curd cheese known as “Quargel”. 34 people were infected, and a total of 8 patients died.

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