Health
Are pregnant women getting enough key nutrients?
A research study at Massey University aims to uncover more about the dietary habits of pregnant women in New Zealand.
Sep 22, 2014
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News tagged with human nutrition
Health
Illinois scientists work with WHO to fortify condiments, seasonings
Two University of Illinois scientists are contributing to World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to fortify condiments and seasonings for use in countries with widespread micronutrient deficiencies.
Aug 25, 2014
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Health
Study shows promise for antioxidants extracted from grape seeds, skin
(Medical Xpress)—Soaking muscadine grape seeds or skins in a solution of enzymes can boost antioxidants extracted from the fruit, creating possible new uses for grape leftovers, which are loaded with nutrients, a University ...
Jun 18, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Obesity in men could dictate future colon screenings
Obesity is a known risk factor for many cancers including colon cancer, yet the reasons behind the colon cancer link have often remained unclear.
Feb 4, 2014
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Health
Breastfeeding provides babies with iodine
Iodine is essential for the human body. This trace element is especially crucial for infants in order to ensure healthy development. Iodine deficiency can disrupt growth and damage the nervous system. In iodine-poor regions, ...
Nov 25, 2013
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Health
Schools help kids choose carrots over candy bars
When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve.
Nov 13, 2013
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Health
New research finds high tungsten levels double stroke risk
High levels of tungsten in the body could double the risk of suffering a stroke, a new study published in the open access journal PLOS ONE has found.
Nov 11, 2013
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Health
Landmark report sets priorities to address malnutrition
With nearly two billion people suffering from malnutrition across the planet, scientists and public health experts came together under an unprecedented alliance spearheaded by The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science at ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Health
Hours of sleep and body fat linked for teenage boys, study shows
Researchers in human nutrition at the University of Otago have found that teenage boys who sleep less have more body fat when compared to girls, whose sleep deprivation has no discernible effect on their body fat ratios.
Sep 19, 2013
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Health
Eating 'beetroot bread' could lower risk of heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—New research from the University of Reading has shown that eating four slices of bread containing beetroot lowers blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels, significantly improving heart ...
Sep 4, 2013
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