U.S. food supply may be at risk due to government shutdown (HealthDay)—Food inspections have declined due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, potentially putting the nation's food supply at risk. Jan 11, 2019 0 0
Cracking the code on 'cavernous malformations' Although most have never heard the term "cavernous malformation," as many as 1 in 500 people may have this condition, which can cause bleeding, seizures, muscle weakness, and motor and memory problems. Jan 11, 2019 0 2
Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition in Europe: A lot of premature deaths preventable Of the 4.3 million cardiovascular deaths in Europe in 2016, 2.1 million were the result of poor nutrition. The 28 EU member states account for around 900,000, Russia for 600,000 and the Ukraine for 250,000 of these deaths. ... Jan 11, 2019 0 12
Pressure on food budgets linked to poor mental health for at least 100,000 Danish households A major study at the University of Copenhagen reports that food quality is affected when people's food budgets are constrained, as per the definition of insecure or very insecure access to food used in international research. ... Jan 11, 2019 0 0
A better strategy for quitting smoking (HealthDay)—Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do, but studies have found that one strategy in particular can help many people: Start anti-smoking medication well before your intended quit date. Jan 11, 2019 0 3
More proof high-fiber diets help prevent cancers, heart disease (HealthDay)—A large, new analysis helps confirm that eating lots of grains, vegetables and fruit lowers your risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease. Jan 11, 2019 0 1
Expression of a molecule in blood cells predicts atherosclerosis risk Earlier detection of cardiovascular disease is a step closer thanks to the findings of a research team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) led by Francisco Sánchez-Madrid and Pilar Martín. ... Jan 11, 2019 0 2
Activated PMN exosomes are pathogenic entities that cause destruction in the COPD lung University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have found a novel, previously unreported pathogenic entity that is a fundamental link between chronic inflammation and tissue destruction in the lungs of patients with chronic ... Jan 11, 2019 0 62
Why you should stop buying vitamins and get more sleep instead Almost half of all Canadians regularly take at least one nutritional supplement such as vitamins, minerals, fibre supplements, antacids and fish oils. Many of these individuals are healthy and hoping to improve general well-being ... Jan 11, 2019 1 0
Childhood body composition may influence future lung health How well people breathe as adults may depend on the amount of fat mass and lean muscle mass they have as children, according to a new study led by scientists from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center ... Jan 11, 2019 0 0
