Health
Canada lags behind other countries in providing school food programs to children in need
Canada is at the back of the pack when it comes to students accessing nutrition programs at school, shows a new study.
Jun 13, 2022
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Journal of Nutrition
Oncology & Cancer
Eating red meat may up colorectal cancer risk in Black women
Unprocessed red meat intake is associated with an increased colorectal cancer (CRC) risk in Black women, according to a study published in the May issue of The Journal of Nutrition.
Jun 3, 2022
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Health
Quantifying the live microbes on your plate
Many have hypothesized that bacteria and other "friendly" live microorganisms consumed through the diet can play an important role in health. Reduction in dietary microbe consumption has likely contributed to an "impoverished" ...
May 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Nebraska-led project examines milk as possible cancer fighter
In health care, perhaps no word sends a more chilling message than "cancer." Brain tumors, for example, prove especially resistant to current treatments. Only 5% of patients with that condition survive more than three years ...
May 12, 2022
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Health
Food insecurity risk related to diabetes later in life
Young adults who were at risk of food insecurity had increased incidence of diabetes 10 years later, according to a Washington State University study.
May 9, 2022
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Health
Strawberries are so tempting at Valentine's and any day. Should you give in?
Whether it's their heart shape, their seductive coloring or just the fact they make such sweet company, strawberries often are associated with romance.
Feb 11, 2022
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Cardiology
Nutrient-laden snacks can meaningfully cut cholesterol
(HealthDay)—A suite of ready-to-eat bioactive snacks can meaningfully reduce cholesterol in patients unwilling or unable to take statin drugs, according to a study published Jan. 26 in the Journal of Nutrition.
Jan 26, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Adding juice to baby's diet could set stage for obesity
(HealthDay)—Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Health
Concerning dietary patterns among Latinx linked to greater number of years living in the US
Dietary acculturation may play a stronger role in some heritage groups compared with others according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The University of North Carolina ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Cardiology
Whole grain intake tied to fewer heart disease risk factors
(HealthDay)—Higher intake of whole grains (WG) is associated with smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared with high refined grain (RG) consumption, according to a study ...
Sep 17, 2021
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