Beyond food prices: Study reveals multiple barriers to micronutrient-rich diets among vulnerable consumers
Having access to enough food does not necessarily mean having access to a nutritionally adequate diet.
Oct 7, 2026
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Chemical Actions and Uses: News and Research on Micronutrients
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What helps women eat well? Control over money, time and decisions matters
Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don't get enough of at least one micronutrient. These are the vitamins and minerals, such as iron, that the body ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Naturally shed baby teeth may hold the key to understanding how early-life exposures shape health
"Primary teeth provide a unique timeline of early life," Dr. Synnøve Stokke Jensen at the University of Bergen says. "They preserve information from pregnancy and childhood that cannot be captured retrospectively in other ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?
You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most of us don't eat enough of them.
Jun 20, 2026
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What's the deal with ... banana water?
If a can of coconut water and a banana smoothie had a baby, it might be banana water. The latest plant-based hydration beverage on the market is being touted as "the peel good beverage" that offers "a bunch of nutrients." ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Air pollution during pregnancy associated with slower brain maturation in newborns
A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns. It is the first study to analyze brain development within the first month ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Do kids really need vitamin supplements?
Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you'll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children.
Oct 6, 2025
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Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health?
Sep 30, 2025
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From sulfur to selenium, calcium to copper, here's what your body's made of, and why it matters
In my youth, I spent an unreasonable amount of time questioning why A-level chemistry was a prerequisite for medical school. Why was it as essential as biology? Why did I need to learn about electrons and entropy? The penny ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Interrogating the wellness trend of mineral salts
In the last few years, there has been a shift in the way we view salt when it comes to our health.
Mar 12, 2025
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