Health
Concerns over the online market of human breast milk
The sale of human breast milk on the internet poses serious risks to infant health and needs urgent regulation, argue experts in The BMJ today.
Mar 24, 2015
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News tagged with human nutrition
Overweight & Obesity
Too many food choices exacerbate the battle against obesity, researchers find
Some scientists say that when mothers eat poorly during pregnancy, they pass along traits to their children that make them more likely to have poor diets and have related health problems.
Feb 23, 2015
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Health
Small changes to lifestyle can help people LEAP into retirement
Small lifestyle changes involving physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining social networks can set the stage for happier and healthier futures for people after retirement. Led by John Mathers, Professor of Human ...
Feb 6, 2015
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Health
Why counting calories is not all about the numbers
Looking to stay healthy this year? A new regulation may help in your endeavor.
Jan 27, 2015
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Health
Brave new world for food and health coming, nutrition scientists predict
The year 2020 is a mere five years away but will be a turning point defining a new era of nutrition for both consumers and scientists, say nutritionists who met this year at the University of California, Davis.
Dec 19, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Social support critical to women's weight-loss efforts, study finds
Being accountable to another person and receiving social support may be vital in motivating some women to lose weight and keep it off, a new study says.
Nov 6, 2014
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Health
Researchers study whether DVD-delivered fitness plan helps at-risk older adults
Human health researchers have life-saving advice for those over 65: keep moving.
Oct 7, 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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