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Obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency

Written by Charlie King | 21 Apr 2024

Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of… read more.

Majority of people with heart disease consume too much sodium

Written by Charlie King | 6 Apr 2024

Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study… read more.

Molecule found in coffee boosts muscle function in older people

Written by Gary Finnegan | 6 Apr 2024

A natural molecule present in coffee could improve muscle health and function, according to a new study. The molecule, trigonelline, also occurs in the human body, in the… read more.

Replacing sugar with sweeteners can improve weight loss control over the long-term in adults in the overweight range, finds European randomised controlled trial

Written by Charlie King | 26 Mar 2024

New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low/no energy sweetened… read more.

Very low calorie diets are safe and acceptable for teenagers with moderate to severe obesity when used short-term and supported by a dietitian, Australian study finds

Written by Charlie King | 22 Mar 2024

Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, new research to be presented at… read more.

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy

Written by Charlie King | 19 Mar 2024

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral… read more.

Infant health suffered during baby formula shortage

Written by Charlie King | 11 Mar 2024

The nationwide baby formula shortage two years ago forced many parents to involuntarily switch brands or types. A recent survey from researchers at the University of California, Davis,… read more.

Atrial fibrillation linked to sweetened beverage use

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 10 Mar 2024

Adults who consume two liters (about 67 ounces) or more of sugar- or artificially sweetened drinks per week are at a significantly higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation,… read more.

Swapping meat for Quorn lowers bad cholesterol by 10-percent

Written by Charlie King | 7 Mar 2024

Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10-percent, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet. New… read more.

Study results show 25% of pregnant people are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from their diet or dietary supplements

Written by Charlie King | 5 Mar 2024

Results from a new nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of… read more.

Small dietary changes can cut your carbon footprint by 25%

Written by Charlie King | 3 Mar 2024

The latest Canada’s Food Guide presents a paradigm shift in nutrition advice, nixing traditional food groups, including meat and dairy, and stressing the importance of plant-based proteins. Yet, the full… read more.

New England Journal of Medicine publishes phase III data showing Xolair (omalizumab) significantly reduced allergic reactions across multiple foods in people With food allergies – Genentech/Roche

Written by Charlie King | 29 Feb 2024

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced data from Stage 1 of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored pivotal Phase III OUtMATCH study evaluating the efficacy and… read more.

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