Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy.
Sep 5, 2017
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Researcher helps draft 'historic' position paper on nutrition and athletic performance
An assistant professor in the UK College of Health Sciences is the lead author on a paper that is being hailed as the most important single source of information in the field of sports nutrition to date.
Feb 25, 2016
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Study sets ambitious new goals for nutrition science
How can nutrition science help to achieve healthy nutrition for everyone? An urgent question in a world where 795 million people are chronically undernourished (FAO) while 1.9 billion people are overweight or obese (WHO).
Sep 8, 2015
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Pediatrics
Don't let sweet treats leave a sour taste this Easter
Waking to a chocolate egg or two on Easter Sunday is a pleasure most children look forward to, but parents are advised to be moderate and not shower kids with a mountain of chocolate they will be eating for weeks to come.
Mar 23, 2015
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Illinois scientists work with WHO to fortify condiments, seasonings
Two University of Illinois scientists are contributing to World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to fortify condiments and seasonings for use in countries with widespread micronutrient deficiencies.
Aug 25, 2014
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Mitigating the global malnutrition crisis, with a focus on adolescence
The period between conception and a child's 2nd birthday (the first 1,000 days) is a particularly critical time for health interventions. However, there are other key, but neglected, tipping points along the lifecycle when ...
Jun 12, 2014
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Landmark report sets priorities to address malnutrition
With nearly two billion people suffering from malnutrition across the planet, scientists and public health experts came together under an unprecedented alliance spearheaded by The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science at ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Grape consumption associated with healthier eating patterns in US children and adults
In a new observational study published in the Journal of Food Science, researchers looked at the association of grape consumption, in the non-alcoholic forms most commonly consumed – fresh grapes, raisins and 100% grape ...
Aug 2, 2013
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New report says 3.9 million Canadians struggle to afford food
A new report by researchers at the University of Toronto shows that almost four million Canadians are struggling to put the food they need on the table because of food insecurity.
Jul 25, 2013
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Researcher finds not all performance enhancers are illegal
According to a study supervised by Ithaca College's Exercise and Sport Sciences Chair Thomas Swensen, betaine—a nutrient found in shellfish and beets—boosts athletic performance by nearly six percent when added to a sports ...
Jul 8, 2013
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