Obesity now more prevalent worldwide than underweight

In the last 40 years, the average human has gained the equivalent of 1.5 kg per decade, although low weight remains a major public health concern in poorer regions.

Vitamin D toxicity rare in people who take supplements, Mayo Clinic researchers report

Over the last decade, numerous studies have shown that many Americans have low vitamin D levels and as a result, vitamin D supplement use has climbed in recent years.

Quality of U.S. diet improves, gap widens for quality between rich and poor

The quality of the U.S.

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.

Compound in grape seed extract ‘kills prostate cancer cells’

New research suggests that a component found in grape seed extract is effective in killing prostate cancer cells. This is according to a study published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.Investigators from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have analyzed the potential of grape seed extract (GSE) for its anti-cancer properties over the last 10 years.

Scientists develop new way to detect threatening nanoparticles in food

Over the last few years, the use of nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries has increased.

Cutting Out Certain Dietary Elements Before Surgery May Protect The Body Against Stress

According to a new study, the last few meals before surgery might make a difference in recovery after surgery.

Potential Schizophrenia Prevention Through Choline Supplementation During Pregnancy

Choline, an essential nutrient similar to the B vitamin and found in foods such as liver, muscle meats, fish, nuts and eggs, when given as a dietary supplement in the last two trimesters of pregnancy and in early infancy, is showing a lower rate of physiological schizophrenic risk factors in infants 33 days old…

What Is The Best And Worst Place To Be A Mother Worldwide?

According to Save the Children’s 13th State of the World’s Mothers report, Norway is the best place to be a mother in the entire world, and Niger is the worst, overtaking Afghanistan, which for the last two years was classified as the worst place to be a mother. The U.S, as of now, is ranked number 25…

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