Scientists identify compounds that may enhance antitumor activity of vitamin D

Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) research on the most potent form of vitamin D, commonly called calcitriol, offers new insights into approaches that may enhance the antitumor activity of this…

Improved lifestyle led to decreased cholesterol and less cardiac death

Cholesterol levels – the most common risk factor for heart attacks – have decreased in northern Sweden over the last 20 years.

University of Kentucky researcher helps draft ‘historic’ position paper on nutrition and athletic performance

An assistant professor in the UK College of Health Sciences is the lead author on a paper that is being hailed as the most important single source of information in the field of sports nutrition to…

Potatoes and pregnancy: a recipe for diabetes?

The potato is one of the most commonly consumed food items on the planet. However, new research shows that pregnant women should be slightly more cautious around this tuber.

Study examines prevalence of severe malnutrition among women in low and middle income countries

Among women in 60 low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of body mass index (BMI) lower than 16 (the most severe category of adult malnutrition) was about 2 percent, and was associated…

A slim by design breakfast

Breakfast preferences of healthy-weight people.Time and again we’ve been told: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Low-fat diets are not the best way to achieve weight loss

A new meta-analysis of 53 studies on dieting produces a surprising result: low-fat diets are not the most effective way of losing weight and keeping it off.

Coffee consumption ‘does not raise risk for common form of irregular heartbeat’

A new study of nearly 250,00 participants finds there is no link between the most common form of irregular heartbeat – atrial fibrillation – and coffee consumption.

Almost a fifth of children’s fruit intake comes from apples

Whole fruits contribute to over 50% of children’s fruit intake in the US, new research finds, with apples the most common fruit of choice.

Larger-sized portions, packages and tableware lead to higher consumption of food and drink, Cochrane review finds

A new review has produced the most conclusive evidence to date that people consume more food or non-alcoholic drinks when offered larger sized portions or when they use larger items of tableware.

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