Exposure to low-level arsenic in the womb revealed by infant toenails

Infant toenails are a reliable way to estimate arsenic exposure before birth, a Dartmouth College study shows.The findings appear in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.

In people with diabetes, consuming whey protein before meals could help improve blood glucose control

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that consuming whey protein before a regular breakfast reduces the blood sugar…

Rise in US obesity likely due to decline in exercise, not over-eating

In the last 20 years, while calorie intake has not changed much, obesity among Americans has continued to rise, in line with a decline in exercise, especially among young women.

Rise in US obesity likely due to decline in exercise, not over-eating

In the last 20 years, while calorie intake has not changed much, obesity among Americans has continued to rise, in line with a decline in exercise, especially among young women.

Why high-protein weight loss diets can work

Scientists have shown that instead of counting calories for weight loss, we would do better to boost the protein content of our diet.

Hospital patients being screened for malnutrition but nutrition care is lacking

A new study gives hospitals overall good marks for conducting nutrition screenings within 24 hours of a patient’s admission, but finds that many need to improve other practices to be more effective.

Risk of stomach fistulas increased by prolonged use of stomach feeding tubes in children

Pediatric patients with intestinal failure often need gastrostomy tubes, or feeding tubes inserted into an opening created in the stomach, for long-term nutrition.

Geriatric health assessment should include nutrition screening

As older adults typically have one or more chronic health condition that can affect dietary intake, malnutrition has been identified as a serious problem in older adults.

TV gives children a ‘bad example’ on food

Assessing the frequency and type of food and drink portrayals in children’s TV, researchers have found programs to be a bad influence on kids, failing to set a healthy example.

Polyphenols could yield small benefit for people with PAD

In a small study, people with artery problems in their legs walked a little longer and farther when they ate dark chocolate – a food rich in polyphenols, according to new research in Journal of the…

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