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Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

How different ways of defining iron deficiency (ID) impact the prevalence estimates of this common disorder among women.

12 Jun 2024

Waist-to-height ratio surpasses conventional metrics in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

Research shows waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) outperforms body fat percentage (BF%) and other central obesity measures in predicting ischemic cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

12 Jun 2024

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Researchers in Italy review how antioxidants from biological matrices can protect against reproductive issues caused by high-fat diets in women.

11 Jun 2024

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

New PREVENT risk equations could reduce statin use by 40%, study finds

If national guidelines are revised to incorporate a new risk equation, about 40% fewer people could meet criteria for cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart disease, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and University of Michigan.

10 Jun 2024

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental impact, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

10 Jun 2024

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

New research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most beneficial in lowering daily blood sugar levels, according to a study published in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

10 Jun 2024

Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity

Researchers used Mendelian randomization to identify causal links between gut microbes and childhood obesity, revealing key microbial players that influence pediatric adiposity.

10 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Study highlights rising rates of food and water insecurity among U.S. children

Between 2005 and 2020, the number of children facing simultaneous water and food insecurity in the United States more than doubled.

7 Jun 2024

Researchers create digital babies to better understand infants' health

Researchers at University of Galway have created digital babies to better understand infants' health in their critical first 180 days of life.

7 Jun 2024

New soft-robotic device restores natural esophageal motion for improved digestion

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a wirelessly activated device that mimics the wavelike muscular function in the esophagus and small intestine responsible for transporting food and viscous fluids for digestion.

7 Jun 2024

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

A recent study highlights the critical need for child-specific adaptation measures in climate change policies, revealing significant gaps in addressing children's health and mental well-being.

7 Jun 2024

Injectable fish oil emulsion reduces brain damage in newborn rodents

An injectable emulsion containing two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil markedly reduced brain damage in newborn rodents after a disruption in the flow of oxygen to the brain near birth, a study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found.

6 Jun 2024

Phase III trial highlights benefits of intensity modulated proton therapy for oropharyngeal cancer

According to preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase III trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieved similar clinical outcomes and offered significant patient benefits when compared to traditional intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) as part of chemoradiation treatment for patients with oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancer.

6 Jun 2024

Nutrition News and Research

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

Waist-to-height ratio surpasses conventional metrics in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

New PREVENT risk equations could reduce statin use by 40%, study finds

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study highlights rising rates of food and water insecurity among U.S. children

Researchers create digital babies to better understand infants' health

New soft-robotic device restores natural esophageal motion for improved digestion

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

Injectable fish oil emulsion reduces brain damage in newborn rodents

Phase III trial highlights benefits of intensity modulated proton therapy for oropharyngeal cancer

America's looming heart crisis: Study forecasts alarming rise in cardiovascular disease and stroke by 2050

Study links PFAS exposure to increased cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

Elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness linked to poorer cognitive function in adolescents

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