Wholesome wholegrain

Most people are aware that rye bread is healthy, but not many know that what makes bread a healthy food is not only vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre.

Where infants sleep may affect how long they are breastfed

A new study indicates that mothers who frequently sleep, or bed-share, with their infants consistently breastfeed for longer than mothers who do not bed-share.

Prunetin prolongs lifespan in male fruit flies and enhances overall health

Here’s a reason for men to eat their lima beans–If research in male fruit flies holds up, it might help you live longer.

Eating chocolate during pregnancy may benefit fetal growth, development

Expectant mothers who eat 30 g of chocolate daily – regardless of flavanol content – may be helping their child’s growth and development, a new study suggests.

Milk, vitamin supplements and exercise raise children’s vitamin D levels

Sufficient intake of fortified dairy products is of significant importance for the serum vitamin D level in primary school children, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

Study: Vacations can lead to weight gain, contribute to ‘creeping obesity’

A week’s vacation may leave many adults with a heavier midsection–extra weight that can hang around even six weeks post-vacation.

Case study: despite bright spots, most campus food unhealthy

Only 12 percent of entrées and 36 percent of main dish salads served in and around California Polytechnic State University were found to be healthy, according to researchers at the university.

Obesity associated with ADHD in females

Obesity and ADHD have been found to coincide in females, says a new study that has followed participants from 1976-2010, suggesting a need for greater awareness of the risks.

Routine antibiotics should be reconsidered for malnourished children

A new study suggests that the current recommendation to treat severely malnourished children with routine antibiotics does not increase the likelihood of nutritional recovery in uncomplicated cases.

Energy drinks: adverse heart reactions linked to more than two per day

A new study highlights the dangers of consuming more than two energy drinks per day, with patients presenting to the hospital with palpitations and chest pain.

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