Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study reveals a way to help prevent childhood stunting

A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world. A new Stanford-led study shows that adding zinc to farmland soil can help prevent childhood stunting, ...

Medical research

Tropical plant native to China reveals antiobesity potential

Obesity, a major risk factor for various lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension has become widespread worldwide. A multi-institutional research group led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima of the Graduate School ...

Health

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of probiotics continues to accumulate. With new types of probiotics being introduced on the market and health care professionals recommending probiotic use in populations ...

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