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Boston Children's receives NIH grant to co-lead HEALthy Brain and Child Development study

Boston Children's Hospital has been awarded two five-year grants by the National Institutes of Health to co-lead the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study, an ambitious, comprehensive national study of brain development from birth through early childhood.

17 Nov 2021

Enhanced recovery programs improve oncologic surgical care

The increased focus on helping surgical oncology patients recover from surgery sooner and more completely has implications beyond the operating room.

16 Nov 2021

Lesser sodium and higher potassium intake associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk

Lower sodium consumption and higher potassium intake is linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in most people, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.

16 Nov 2021

Study finds beneficial and harmful short-term health effects of caffeinated coffee consumption

Drinking caffeinated coffee appears to have both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects: increased abnormal heartbeats, increased physical activity and reduced sleep duration, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

15 Nov 2021

Asia Pacific region plans to fall back on traditional medicine post-COVID-19

As Asia Pacific emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic the region plans to fall back on traditional and complementary medicine to enhance health care delivery with support from the WHO.

14 Nov 2021

UK people consuming plant-based alternative foods have nearly doubled over ten years

The proportion of UK people reporting eating and drinking plant-based alternative foods such as plant-based milk, vegan sausages and vegetable burgers nearly doubled between 2008-2011 and 2017-2019, according to a new study in Science of the Total Environment.

10 Nov 2021

Older women with sarcopenia less likely to experience hot flashes

The loss of muscle mass is a natural part of aging. Older women with sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and function) are at an increased risk of reduced mobility, diminished quality of life, heart disease, and fall-related injuries.

10 Nov 2021

Women more likely than men to feel stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of BMI

Women were more likely than men to report feeling stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of their body mass index or weight, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

8 Nov 2021

Do traumatic brain injuries in pregnant mothers impact fetal development?

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Jonathan Lifshitz about his latest research into traumatic brain injuries and how they can affect an unborn child's development.

8 Nov 2021

Alzheimer’s Disease – A Global Response to a Global Challenge

Alzheimer’s Disease remains both a current issue and a future challenge. Levels of the disease in the European Union have been predicted to double from the current estimate of 7,853,705 to 14,298,671 by 2050

From Biophys Ltd. 8 Nov 2021

Study examines factors associated with breastfeeding disparities among Black women

As Black women continue to have the lowest breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in the United States, researchers examined factors associated with breastfeeding disparities and inequities through the lens of critical race theory and the social-ecological model in a new Perspective in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier.

8 Nov 2021

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

A new study discusses the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the respiratory and olfactory mucosa of the nasal cavity.

4 Nov 2021

Pregnant women exposed to landscape fire smoke more likely to have low birth weight babies

Women exposed to smoke from landscape fires during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to babies with low or very low birth weights, according to findings published in eLife.

2 Nov 2021

Study paves the way for a better understanding of muscle injury

Researchers from the INCLIVA Health Research Institute, the Clinical Hospital of Valencia, and the University of Valencia (UV) have participated in a study, the results of which have just been published in Science, which paves the way for a better understanding of muscle injury.

2 Nov 2021

Mediterranean diet may lead to consumption of too many environmental contaminants

A Mediterranean diet can provide many health benefits, but you may risk consuming too many environmental contaminants. Organically produced food can be the solution, a new study shows.

2 Nov 2021

Study shows cognitive effects of ready-to-use enhanced therapeutic food in malnourished children

A nutritional supplement popular in the U.S. and added to some types of yogurt, milk and infant formula can significantly improve cognition in severely malnourished children, according to a study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

2 Nov 2021

The impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on digestive health

The UEG Public Affairs Committee has published a position paper to educate policymakers, patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on digestive health.

2 Nov 2021

Nutrition labeling could be a cost-effective way to address poor diet quality and prevent obesity

Warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and menu labeling requirements for chain restaurants could be a cost-effective policy leverage to prevent weight gain and reduce medical expenses, but their impact is expected to fade over time, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

2 Nov 2021

Study finds large inequalities in pregnancy outcomes between ethnic, socioeconomic groups in England

A nationwide study of over 1 million births in the English National Health Service (NHS) between 2015 and 2017, published in The Lancet, has found large inequalities in pregnancy outcomes between ethnic and socioeconomic groups in England.

1 Nov 2021

Study focuses on helping shiftworkers to better manage their eating habits

In Australia, one in every five employees are shift workers. But when you work irregular hours, you eat at irregular hours and this can put you at increased risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

30 Oct 2021

Nutrition News and Research

Boston Children's receives NIH grant to co-lead HEALthy Brain and Child Development study

Enhanced recovery programs improve oncologic surgical care

Lesser sodium and higher potassium intake associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk

Study finds beneficial and harmful short-term health effects of caffeinated coffee consumption

Asia Pacific region plans to fall back on traditional medicine post-COVID-19

UK people consuming plant-based alternative foods have nearly doubled over ten years

Older women with sarcopenia less likely to experience hot flashes

Women more likely than men to feel stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of BMI

Do traumatic brain injuries in pregnant mothers impact fetal development?

Alzheimer’s Disease – A Global Response to a Global Challenge

Study examines factors associated with breastfeeding disparities among Black women

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

Pregnant women exposed to landscape fire smoke more likely to have low birth weight babies

Study paves the way for a better understanding of muscle injury

Mediterranean diet may lead to consumption of too many environmental contaminants

Study shows cognitive effects of ready-to-use enhanced therapeutic food in malnourished children

The impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on digestive health

Nutrition labeling could be a cost-effective way to address poor diet quality and prevent obesity

Study finds large inequalities in pregnancy outcomes between ethnic, socioeconomic groups in England

Study focuses on helping shiftworkers to better manage their eating habits

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