A new analysis has integrated findings from 134 studies of the impact of color-coded nutrition labels and warnings found on the front of some food packaging, indicating that these labels do indeed appear to encourage more healthful purchases. Jing Song of Queen Mary University of London, UK, and colleagues present…
Color-coded nutrition info helps food pantry clients choose healthier options
When food pantries provide color-coded nutrition information on their shelves, clients select significantly more healthy options and fewer unhealthy options, according to a new study from researchers at the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity and the Institute for Hunger Research and Solutions at Connecticut Food Bank /…
Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women
As females age, their bodies typically undergo two significant changes that generally occur during adolescence and middle age. The first, known as menarche, is the time during puberty when a girl begins having monthly menstruation cycles, which often tends to range from 8-13 years of age. She enters the second…
New Guidance on Personalized Exercise for BP Control
Recommendations for prescribing exercise to control high blood pressure have been put forward by various medical organizations and expert panels, but finding the bandwidth to craft personalized exercise training for their patients poses a challenge for clinicians. Now, European cardiology societies have issued a consensus statement that offers an algorithm…
In US, Lockdowns Added 2 Pounds per Month
Americans gained nearly 2 pounds per month under COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders in 2020, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Network Open. Those who kept the same lockdown habits could have gained 20 pounds during the past year, the study authors said. “We know that weight gain is…
Causes of hypotonia
Hypotonia results in loss of normal resting muscle tone. It is basically a symptom of some underlying disease. The condition is manifested as reduced resistance to passive movement of joints. Sources of hypotonia The defect may lie at the – Central nervous system Central hypotonia with defects at the brain…
Vaginal Microbiome and Premature Birth
Skip to: What is the Vaginal Microbiome? What is the Association Between the Vaginal Microbiome and Premature Birth? Implications of the Research Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy What is the Vaginal Microbiome? The human microbiota, those microorganisms that normally colonize healthy persons, is considered to hold a vital role in immunity,…
How do Certain Foods Affect the Liver?
Skip to: Why a balanced diet is important for the liver? What should be avoided to maintain a healthy liver? What are the dietary requirements for specific liver diseases? Human Body Organs Anatomy (Liver). Illustration Credit: Magic mine / Shutterstock A healthy and balanced diet is essential for maintaining normal…
Five things nutrition experts want you to know about new federal dietary guidelines
New federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to focus more on eating healthy throughout life, to be flexible in their eating patterns and to cut down on empty calories. The recommendations, released every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, are designed…
Lizzo responds to criticism of her recent smoothie cleanse: ‘Every big girl should do whatever the f*** they want with their bodies’
Pop star Lizzo faced backlash this week on social media for sharing a video of her recent 10-day smoothie cleanse. Critics claimed Lizzo, who is known for her messages of body positivity, was promoting diet culture. The singer responded by clarifying that she never mentioned weight loss, and noted how…
Diets rich in coffee, red wine, and yellow vegetables reduce inflammation and heart disease risk, a study found
New research looks at how much inflammatory foods — including red meat, refined grains, and sugary drinks — increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Study participants who ate the most inflammatory foods had a 46% higher risk of heart disease and 28% higher risk of stroke, compared to…