Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
What most Americans eat is causing inflammation to build up in their bodies.
A new study from Ohio State researchers shows nearly 60 percent of Americans have a pro-inflammatory diet.
Staff Reports,
October 07, 2024
Alarming data on the nutrition of the earth's population.
A new study from Harvard, UC Santa Barbara and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) shows that more than half of the world's population is getting inadequate levels of many critical micronutrients on a daily basis.
Staff Reports,
September 30, 2024
Increasing your intake of flavanoids may keep your mind sharp.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found people who consume foods high in flavanoids like berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 28 percent.
Staff Reports,
September 23, 2024
Plant some trees if you want to reduce your inflammation.
Researchers at the University of Louisville found by planting trees in previously barren areas of neighborhoods they were able to lower the markers of inflammation found in the blood of residents.
Staff Reports,
September 16, 2024
Watch where you watch if you want to get some good sleep.
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found using a device before bed did not disrupt sleep, but the adolescents who used a phone, tablet, computer or gaming device in bed took longer to fall asleep and slept less than those who put their phone away before getting into bed.
Staff Reports,
September 09, 2024
Protein and fiber might be the missing key to helping you lose weight.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in the span of a year.
Staff Reports,
August 30, 2024
Manuka honey could be a sweet alternative to breast cancer treatment.
Scientists at UCLA found Manuka honey showed promising results in a mouse study when it comes to reducing tumor size in estrogen resistance (ER)-positive breast cancer.
Staff Reports,
August 26, 2024
Why most pregnant women need to be drinking more water.
A new report from researchers at Penn State University found that two out of three expectant mothers are not reaching the recommended levels of hydration.
Staff Reports,
August 19, 2024
