Neolithic skeleton reveals early history of rickets

Rickets has been identified in a Neolithic skeleton from the Scottish island of Tiree, making it the earliest case of the disease in the UK, according to research announced at the British Science…

Call for curb on the production and sale of cheap salty junk food

A World Health Organization adviser is calling for the government to stop food manufacturers and distributors producing and selling unhealthy, cheap, salty junk food.

City policy makes choosing a healthy beverage easier for Boston residents, employees

Policies supporting access to healthy beverages on city-owned properties can make healthier beverage options more accessible to city residents and employees, a Harvard study suggests.

Back to school: health tips for schoolchildren

In this Spotlight, we take a look at a number of health tips to help children heading back to the classroom stay as healthy as possible.

Photovoice: A useful method to learn about the food environment

Childhood obesity is linked to diet habits and food environment, but gaining information about these topics from children can often be difficult.

Survey reinforces further understanding of dietary deficiencies and optimum nutrition needed

Data from a three-country survey seeking to understand beliefs of adults on the role of diet for optimal health, as well as consumption of key micronutrients including Omega-3 and Vitamin D, will…

International researchers say nutrition science must change to meet world food needs

An international team of researchers, including scientists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech, said nutrition science will have to change drastically to feed an exploding…

Naturally occurring compounds could block protein behind age-related muscle loss

Naturally occurring compounds found in apple peel and green tomatoes could be harnessed to prevent age-related muscle wasting, according to the findings of a new study.

Is cheese good for you?

When it comes to cheese, you will either hear that it is good for you, or that it can harm your health.

Vitamin C ‘as effective as exercise’ for obesity vascular health

A small study on the effects of vitamin C finds the supplement is as effective as exercise against a blood vessel-constricting protein, benefiting cardiovascular health.

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