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Released: 31-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Gen Z Wants Health Providers to Ask About Food, Housing, Safety & More
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Most members of Generation Z say they want their health care providers to ask about these things, and most want providers to offer information or referrals for services to address these concerns, according to a new poll.

   
Released: 27-May-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Easy, Flexible Access to Produce, Resources Boosts Healthy Eating for Central Texas Kids
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

What children eat affects their lifelong health. But influencing their habits can be difficult, especially for underserved families with fewer resources.

Released: 27-May-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Protein Supplement Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
Newcastle University

Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.

Released: 27-May-2022 8:45 AM EDT
Homemade Recipes Aren’t a Safe Solution for Baby Formula Shortage
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers Poison Control Center expert discusses how parents can safely navigate feeding infants amid the scarcity of baby formula

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Tips for Safely Navigating the Baby Formula Shortage
Released: 25-May-2022 10:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Tips for Safely Navigating the Baby Formula Shortage
Penn State Health

A nationwide shortage of baby formula has many parents anxious. Pediatricians with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital share the dos and don’ts of navigating the shortage safely.

20-May-2022 10:30 AM EDT
Seven Healthy Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Those with Genetic Risk
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19-May-2022 12:45 PM EDT
Breastfeeding duration associated with cognition
PLOS

Link between breastfeeding duration and cognitive test scores later in childhood persists even after controlling for socioeconomics and maternal intelligence.

Released: 25-May-2022 1:10 PM EDT
Weight-loss survey on Mayo Clinic Diet polled more than 200,000 people in the U.S.
Mayo Clinic

The New Mayo Clinic Diet, the official dietary program developed by Mayo Clinic, released key findings this week from its Diet Mindset Assessment. This survey of over 200,000 consumers in the U.S. provided insights into their mindsets when beginning a new diet program. Survey information was compiled and reviewed by Digital Wellness, a world-leading digital health platform that powers the world's most renowned and trusted weight-loss brands.

Newswise: New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Released: 25-May-2022 10:10 AM EDT
New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that a longer period of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with decreased odds of current asthma.

Released: 24-May-2022 6:35 PM EDT
How Eating Eggs Can Boost Heart Health
eLife

Researchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood, publishing their results today in eLife.

Released: 24-May-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Meeting Preview: Hot Topics at NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Join top nutrition researchers and practitioners for a dynamic virtual program at NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE. The flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition features research announcements, expert discussions and more.

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Released: 24-May-2022 7:05 AM EDT
“New York Yankees Healthy Home Plate Program” Partners with “Tower Farms” and “Green Bronx Machine” to Teach Local Young People About the Importance of Nutrition and Ways to Prepare Healthy, Affordable Meals
Green Bronx Machine and New York Yankees

The New York Yankees today announced that the Yankee Stadium Tower Garden will be unveiled Monday, May 23 at 1:45 p.m. at Yankee Stadium’s Gate 2. Participating in the event will be community leaders, Yankees executives, local students and Yankees pitchers Nestor Cortes and Michael King (full list of attendees noted further below).

     
Released: 23-May-2022 5:45 PM EDT
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Advocates for Families During Infant Formula Shortage
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Academy is rallying support for a bill that would offer more opportunities for working mothers to breastfeed their babies by expanding workplace accommodations.

Newswise: Study Found That Food Shortages and COVID-19 Have Led to Unsafe Feeding Practices Among Formula-Reliant Families
Released: 23-May-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Study Found That Food Shortages and COVID-19 Have Led to Unsafe Feeding Practices Among Formula-Reliant Families
University of California, Irvine

The new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices.

Released: 23-May-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Transition to ENFit Connectors Presents Opportunity to Review Feeding Tube Protocols
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Variations in practice and outdated protocols related to nasogastric feeding tubes can impact patient safety and lead to complications. U.S. healthcare organizations are currently transitioning to a new type of connectors, which provides an opportune time to review feeding tube insertion and care processes.

Released: 23-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Low glycemic index diet helps heart patients lose weight
European Society of Cardiology

Eating low glycaemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

Released: 20-May-2022 2:30 PM EDT
IAFNS Announces Two New Summer Fellows to Study Lipids, Recycled Resins
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Now in its second year, IAFNS Summer Research Opportunity Fellowship Program supports the next generation of scientists.

Newswise: University Hospitals Opens Fourth Food for Life Market
Released: 19-May-2022 5:05 PM EDT
University Hospitals Opens Fourth Food for Life Market
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals opened a fourth Food for Life Market location at UH Conneaut Medical Center. The program will set patients up for success in nutrition and dietary education. The Market is part of a holistic approach to addressing food insecurity and the medical conditions, including chronic health conditions, that are impacted by nutrition and access to healthy food in rural areas and food deserts.

Released: 19-May-2022 2:30 PM EDT
The Use of Social Media as a Persuasive Platform to Facilitate Nutrition and Health Behavior Change in Young Adults: Web-Based Conversation Study
Journal of Medical Internet Research

Background: Globally, suboptimal dietary choices are a leading cause of noncommunicable diseases. Evidence for effective interventions to address these behaviors, particularly in young adults, is limited. Given the substantial time y...

Released: 19-May-2022 2:20 PM EDT
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia
University of East Anglia

Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK).

Released: 19-May-2022 8:30 AM EDT
Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children
Ohio State University

Here’s a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests.

Released: 18-May-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Choline Makes Key Nutrient Available for Baby Development
Cornell University

The nutrient choline – shown to have long-term benefits for children whose mothers consume it during pregnancy – also helps the body more efficiently use an omega 3 fatty acid that is essential for fetal brain, cognition and vision development, a new study finds.

Released: 17-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Stress could make us more likable, and other Behavioral Science news tips
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 17-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
High-fat diet linked to nitric oxide levels, cancer development
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

It has long been hypothesized that dietary habits can precede and even exacerbate the development of cancer.

Released: 16-May-2022 11:05 AM EDT
WHO collaborating center supports global nutrition research
Cornell University

A renewed partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) will extend the Division of Nutritional Sciences’ (DNS) global impact, engaging university experts in reviews and training that help shape WHO guidelines and research networks.

Newswise: FSU pediatrician cautions against homemade baby formula
Released: 13-May-2022 3:10 PM EDT
FSU pediatrician cautions against homemade baby formula
Florida State University

By: Pete Reinwald | Published: May 13, 2022 | 2:27 pm | SHARE: Florida State University pediatrician Mary Norton said she has seen parents pour their last amount of formula into a bottle and tell her, “I have nothing else for my baby.” Indeed, families in Tallahassee and throughout Florida are feeling the effects of a national shortage of baby formula that continues to alarm health care workers, government officials and especially parents of infants.

Released: 11-May-2022 3:30 PM EDT
Large Study in Botswana Finds Daily Micronutrient Supplementation During Pregnancy Reduces Complications at Birth
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

A six-year study of nearly 100,000 women in Botswana has provided new evidence that relatively inexpensive daily diet supplementation of iron, folic acid and vitamin supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth.

Newswise: More greens, less sugar and fries: Abriendo Caminos study finds promising results
Released: 11-May-2022 11:05 AM EDT
More greens, less sugar and fries: Abriendo Caminos study finds promising results
Iowa State University

A study evaluating the effect of the Abriendo Caminos program on dietary behaviors of Hispanic children found youth participants consumed sugar-sweetened beverages, french fries and fast food less frequently and ate vegetables more often after the six-week workshop series.

   
Released: 11-May-2022 10:25 AM EDT
Drinker’s sex plus brewing method may be key to coffee’s link to raised cholesterol
BMJ

The sex of the drinker as well as the brewing method may be key to coffee’s link with raised cholesterol, a known risk factor for heart disease, suggests research published in the open access journal Open Heart.

Released: 10-May-2022 2:10 PM EDT
Children grow faster during school year than during summer holidays
Frontiers

It has been long recognized that in Western countries, children are more likely to become overweight or obese over the summer.

Released: 9-May-2022 3:40 PM EDT
FSU neuroscientist awarded $1.8M NIH grant to study brain’s influence on eating habits
Florida State University

A researcher in Florida State University’s Program in Neuroscience has received a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how the brain encodes information about food and how this information affects an individual’s overall eating habits and food choices.

Newswise: A Better Diet Helps Beat Depression in Young Men
Released: 9-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
A Better Diet Helps Beat Depression in Young Men
University of Technology, Sydney

Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows.

   
Released: 6-May-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Following White House Announcement, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to Advocate for Nutrition Security, Health Equity, Prevention of Diet-Related Chronic Diseases
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

The White House’s May 4 announcement that it will host a conference on hunger, nutrition and health in September is an imperative investment in addressing national issues that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strongly supports: nutrition security, health equity and prevention of diet-related chronic diseases.

Newswise: Active phase calorie restriction enhances longevity, UT Southwestern neuroscience study reveals
Released: 6-May-2022 12:05 AM EDT
Active phase calorie restriction enhances longevity, UT Southwestern neuroscience study reveals
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A new study in mice led by neuroscientists at UT Southwestern’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute shows that it’s not just calories that count.

Released: 5-May-2022 3:35 PM EDT
Alcohol, tobacco, and junk food common on reality TV shows
Oxford University Press

A new paper in the Journal of Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that alcohol and tobacco products, in addition to foods high in sugar and fat, appear frequently in reality TV programs.

Released: 5-May-2022 3:05 PM EDT
年轻人患结直肠癌的比率呈上升趋势:妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)专家解释风险因素
Mayo Clinic

杰克逊维尔,佛罗里达州 — 50岁以下人群患结直肠癌的比率在全球范围内呈上升趋势。佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔市妙佑医疗国际的肿瘤科医生Jeremy Jones医学博士解释了人们可以避免的风险因素,以及任何年龄人群都应重视的预警信号。

Released: 5-May-2022 2:50 PM EDT
معدلات الإصابة بسرطان القولون والمستقيم آخذةٌ في الارتفاع لدى البالغين الأصغر سنًا: خبير من مايو كلينك يبيّن عوامل الخطر
Mayo Clinic

جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا— معدلات الإصابة بسرطان القولون والمستقيم لدى من تقل أعمارهم عن 50 عامًا آخذةٌ في الارتفاع في جميع أنحاء العالم. يصف جيريمي جونز، دكتور الطب، اختصاصي الأورام في مايو كلينك في جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا، عوامل الخطر التي يمكن تجنبها وعلامات التحذير لأخذها على محمل الجد في أي عمر.

Released: 5-May-2022 1:20 PM EDT
Câncer colorretal aumenta em adultos jovens: especialista da Mayo Clinic explica os fatores de risco
Mayo Clinic

As taxas de câncer colorretal em pessoas com menos de 50 anos estão aumentando ao redor do mundo. Jeremy Jones, M.D., oncologista da Mayo Clinic em Jacksonville, Flórida, descreve os fatores de risco que as pessoas podem evitar e os sinais de alerta que devem ser levados a sério em qualquer idade.

Released: 5-May-2022 8:05 AM EDT
El cáncer colorrectal aumenta entre las personas jóvenes: experto de Mayo Clinic explica los factores de riesgo
Mayo Clinic

En todo el mundo, aumentan las tasas de cáncer colorrectal entre las personas menores de 50 años. El Dr. Jeremy Jones, oncólogo de Mayo Clinic en Jacksonville (Florida), describe los factores de riesgo que deben evitarse y las señales de advertencia que hay que tomar con seriedad a toda edad.

Released: 5-May-2022 7:05 AM EDT
Protect Healthy Vision with 7 Habits for Healthy Retinas
American Society of Retina Specialists

Healthy sight allows us to experience all of the world’s wonders. Our retinas make good vision possible. The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) encourages the public to learn about the healthy habits that can help safeguard your retinas and your sight.

28-Apr-2022 3:50 PM EDT
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: White House Announces Historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
Released: 4-May-2022 7:05 AM EDT
White House Announces Historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
Tufts University

The Biden-Harris administration announced today that it will hold a historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. The conference will be only the second of its kind and the first in more than 50 years.

Newswise: New Research Exposes Important Global Gaps in Coverage and Reimbursement Policies for Medical Nutrition
Released: 4-May-2022 4:05 AM EDT
New Research Exposes Important Global Gaps in Coverage and Reimbursement Policies for Medical Nutrition
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health announced the publication of a report showing that most countries provide limited medical nutrition reimbursement, have not updated reimbursement policies, and lack health technology assessment for medical nutrition technologies.



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