Measuring arm circumference is a more reliable indicator of malnutrition

Children with diarrhea misdiagnosed more often if weight is sole criterionAdam C. Levine, M.D.

Study questions beneficial effects of a Nordic diet on cardiovascular events

A new study led from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet shows that although individual components of a healthy so-called Nordic diet previously have been linked to beneficial effects on cardiovascular…

Asian family research answers questions on fatty acid in brain

New research conducted in a rural community in Pakistan highlights the crucial role that essential fatty acids play in human brain growth and function.

Europe needs a better infrastructure for food and health research

Europe needs a world-class research infrastructure to help researchers better understand the relationship between food, nutrition and health.

Snacking on protein can improve appetite control and diet quality in teens

Soy-protein snacks promote feelings of fullness and reduce unhealthy eating habits in young peopleSome study participants ate a chocolate-peanut-caramel-flavored pudding snack formulated with…

How our gut changes across the life course

Scientists and clinicians on the Norwich Research Park have carried out the first detailed study of how our intestinal tract changes as we age, and how this determines our overall health.

Drinking chamomile decreases risk of death in older Mexican American women

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found that drinking chamomile tea was associated with a decreased risk of death from all causes in Mexican-American women…

Phages transducing antibiotic resistance detected in chicken meat

Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria poses a global threat to public health. Common antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infectious diseases because pathogens acquire resistance genes.

Coffee linked to reduced risk of erectile dysfunction

Men who drink two to three cups of coffee daily may be less likely to develop erectile dysfunction, according to a new research from the University of Texas.

Skipping meals tied to increased belly fat, prediabetes

A study shows mice that ate all their daily food in a single meal every day and fasted in between gained fat in their abdomens and developed insulin resistance in their livers.

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