GENEVA (Reuters) – A United Nations human rights expert voiced alarm on Tuesday at what he called “widespread food shortages and malnutrition” in North Korea, made worse by a nearly five-month border closure with China and strict quarantine measures against CO... More »
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – The days of English football’s once notorious drinking culture are long gone and few professionals would now list the once obligatory ‘steak and chips’ as their favourite meal but things are moving to a different level entirely ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Nearly 85% of toddlers and infants in the United States eat foods containing added sugars and artificial sweeteners on any given day, researchers say. Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2011 through ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Adolescents who are active on social media may be more likely to exercise excessively, skip meals or develop other forms of disordered eating, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers surveyed 996 seventh- and eighth-graders, age 13 on average, ab... More »
(Reuters Health) – Teens and young women who use diet pills and laxatives for weight control are five to six times more likely to be diagnosed with an eating disorder in the next three years, a U.S. study suggests. Using these medications for weight loss can b... More »
(Reuters Health) – Even as more U.S. mothers are breastfeeding their babies, a new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Researchers examined data 167,842 infants born from 2009 to 2015. Overall, the proportion of... More »
(Reuters Health) – Often when someone in the family has celiac disease, two sets of kitchenware are used to avoid inadvertent exposures to gluten. But a new study suggests that may not be necessary. In a series of experiments, researchers found that gluten-fre... More »
(Reuters Health) – Despite their high calorie counts, daily doses of nuts might help people keep off excess weight, especially when nuts are substituted for less healthy foods, a recent study suggests. Researchers followed 126,190 healthy middle-aged adults fo... More »
Ceramic vessels, sometimes fashioned in whimsical animal forms, were used thousands of years ago as baby bottles to feed infants animal milk, according to scientists, offering an intriguing look at how and what infants were fed in prehistoric times. Archaeolog... More »
(Reuters) – A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Friday recommended approving the first therapy for peanut allergies, which affect over 1.6 million children in the United States, despite raising concerns about the risk of severe allergic react... More »
(Reuters Health) – No one can say if it’s the walks or the unconditional love, but there’s something about owning a dog that goes hand in hand with better heart health, suggests a study in eastern Europe. Researchers examined more than 1,700 adults in the Czec... More »
(Reuters Health) – People who eat more plant-based protein may live longer than those who get more protein from meat, a Japanese study suggests. Researchers followed almost 71,000 middle-aged Japanese adults for an average of almost two decades. Compared to pe... More »
(Reuters Health) – Combination meals in U.S. fast food and fast casual restaurants have lots of calories, saturated fat, sugar and sodium, but customers can make the meals healthier by substituting drinks and toppings, researchers say. Combination meals includ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience this complication when they switch to a Mediterranean diet instead of sticking with their usual eating habits, a recent experiment suggests. Res... More »
(Reuters Health) – Older adults with slightly elevated blood sugar, sometimes called “prediabetes,” usually don’t develop full-blown diabetes, a Swedish study suggests. Researchers followed 2,575 men and women aged 60 and older without diabetes for up to 12 ye... More »
(Reuters Health) – Overall, men know the transition through menopause can bring difficult symptoms for their wife or partner and that there may be ways to ease some of them, a small survey suggests. But if men knew more about the symptoms and therapeutic optio... More »
(Reuters Health) – Many pregnant women in the U.S. may not be getting enough of certain crucial nutrients, while others may be getting too much, a new study suggests. Based a study of more than 1,000 pregnant women, researchers estimated that even with supplem... More »
(Reuters Health) – If you’re talking vitamin D and expecting it to lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes when you get older, it’s time to lower your expectations. A new study, the largest of its kind, has found that taking 4000 international units (IU) pe... More »
(Reuters Health) – While a healthy-plant based diet is tied to a lower risk of kidney disease, people who fill their plates with starchy, sugary vegetarian fare may actually increase their risk of kidney damage, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data ... More »
(Reuters Health) – After a raft of studies reassuring consumers that eggs are OK to eat, a new report associates an increasing risk of heart disease with the increasing consumption of eggs. The report, combining data from six earlier studies, found a 6 percent... More »
(Reuters Health) – Three in four obese people with diabetes who had a common type of weight-loss operation called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) experienced remission of their diabetes within a year after surgery, a Danish study found. Five years later, 27 pe... More »
(Reuters Health) – People in Berkeley, California, dramatically cut their soda consumption after the city implemented a “soda tax,” a new study suggests. Three years after Berkeley passed its soda tax in November 2014, residents reported drinking half as many ... More »
GENEVA (Reuters) – The palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to those of the alcohol and tobacco industries to influence research into the health effects of its product, a study published by the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Evidence of t... More »
(Reuters Health) – Early menopause is more likely among women who were exposed to famine in the womb, a recent study in China suggests. Researchers compared the timing of menopause for 751 women born during a famine in China from 1959 to 1961 and for 1,029 wom... More »
(Reuters Health) – When young boys gain a lot of weight at puberty, they may be increasing their risk of developing diabetes decades later, a Swedish study suggests. Researchers examined body mass index (BMI) measurements for 36,176 men when they were 8 years ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Patients undergoing surgery don’t often receive practical advice about what to do and what to expect during the recovery process, says a surgeon who has been on the giving and receiving end of post-op instructions. These directions need a mo... More »
(Reuters Health) – Parents who receive supplemental food vouchers for grocery shopping need a better retail experience to make the most of the benefits, U.S. researchers say. When shoppers have a difficult time identifying allowable items under the Special Sup... More »
(Reuters Health) – Dehydration can impair your ability to think clearly, a new study suggests. Researchers found that athletes who lost fluid equal to 2 percent their weight took a hit to their cognition. Even this mild to moderate level of dehydration- the lo... More »
(Reuters Health) – Women with undiagnosed celiac disease may be more likely to have miscarriages or stillbirths than women who never get this diagnosis, a Danish study suggests. Once celiac disease is identified and treated with a gluten-free diet, however, wo... More »
(Reuters Health) – A UK study suggests that diets rich in certain foods may be a factor in the timing of menopause. Researchers who studied more than 14,000 women found that those whose diets included lots of fish and legumes entered menopause years later, on ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Even light drinkers who enjoy a single beer or glass of wine every night may still be more likely to die prematurely than people who drink less, a recent study suggests. Compared to people who drink less than 100 grams of pure alcohol a week... More »
(Reuters Health) – People who make an effort to improve their diet may be more likely to have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of liver disease than individuals who stick to unhealthy eating habits, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers focused on what’s... More »
(Reuters Health) – People with diabetes may have healthier blood sugar levels when they get lots of encouragement from family and friends to help them overcome the stress of managing their disease, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers surveyed 308 veterans with ... More »
FRANKFURT/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Generic drug maker Mylan (MYL.O) is in advanced discussions to acquire Merck KGaA’s (MRCG.DE) consumer health business after other bidders failed to meet the German company’s price expectations, people familiar with the matter sa... More »
(Reuters Health) – People who eat lots of processed and red meat are at increased risk of developing chronic liver disease and insulin resistance, a diabetes risk factor – especially if they like their steak well done, an Israeli study suggests. Researchers fo... More »
(Reuters Health) – Eating super-hot chili peppers can have painful effects that extend beyond a blazing mouth, doctors warn. After downing a “Carolina Reaper,” billed as the world’s hottest chili pepper at the time, a 34-year-old man developed intense head and... More »
(Reuters Health) – People living in the U.S. but born elsewhere may have lower risk for heart disease and stroke than their native-born neighbors, suggests a new study. Foreign-born residents had a range of risks, however. Women from Europe and men from Africa... More »
ANKARA (Reuters) – A group of chefs in Turkey claimed a world record for the largest baklava on Thursday with a giant tray of the pastry dessert weighing over half a ton. The giant baklava was presented at a “Gastronomy Summit” in Ankara, where dozens of visit... More »
FILE PHOTO: A cyclist rides past a logo of drugs and chemicals group Merck KGaA in Darmstadt, Germany, January 28, 2016. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The sale of Merck KGaA’s (MRCG.DE) consumer health unit has been thrown off ... More »
Almost every country in the world now has serious nutrition problems, either due to over-eating leading to obesity or a lack of food leading to undernutrition, according to a major study published on Saturday. More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Hailing from the so-called stroke belt, a band of southern U.S. states with high stroke mortality rates, is associ More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – An eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program not only reduces stress, but could also lower bloo More »
By Anne Harding(Reuters Health) – Instead of drinking milk or taking supplements to get adequate amounts of calcium, calcium-rich mineral water is an More »
An Illinois judge on Friday halted implementation of a measure that would have made Chicago the latest U.S. city to tax sweetened drinks, saying a lawsuit filed by retailers to block it must run its course. More »
By Shereen Lehman(Reuters Health) – If a parent or sibling has cirrhosis due to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a person’s odds of having liver sc More »
A woman holds her stomach at the last stages of her pregnancy in Bordeaux April 28, 2010. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Prescription prenatal vitamins may have lower doses of key ingredients like vitamin A, vitamin D, and calcium th... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Women who drink even a little bit of alcohol during pregnancy may be more likely than other mothers to have babies More »
By Andrew M. SeamanHeart health in the U.S. has generally improved since the start of the 21st century, but not for adults living in poverty, a new More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – Packaged foods and store-bought drinks are blamed for adding a lot of salt to U.S. diets, but a new study sugg More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – – There is little or no evidence to support many popular therapies that aim to help children with autism spect More »
By Anne HardingOlder people who eat the most fiber are at lower risk of developing knee pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis (OA), new research s More »
FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a costume with medicine boxes that reads ”Health crisis” shouts slogans during a rally of workers of the health sector due to the shortages of basic medical supplies and against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government in Ca... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Men with multiple risk factors for heart disease may be more likely to develop erectile dysfunction later in life More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – Americans need to do more than stop reaching for the salt shaker if they want to cut back on the amount of sod More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Many patients with peripheral artery disease, a common cause of chronic disability and mobility limitations in the More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart func More »
By Ronnie Cohen(Reuters Health) – The nation’s first soda tax is fulfilling health experts’ goals in Berkeley, California.Sales of sugar-swee More »
By Megan Brooks(Reuters Health) – – Teaching preschoolers to regulate their own behavior around food, combined with obesity prevention messages, did More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – It may be tempting to latch on to the latest diet fad like juicing or going gluten-free to lose weight or achieve More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Children who drink one serving of 100 percent fruit juice a day don’t appear to gain significantly more weight tha More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – Support programs for new mothers help them to breastfeed their babies for longer periods and to keep breast mi More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Women who got their first period at age 11 or earlier are at higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnanc More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Adults who never watch TV during family meals and eat mostly home-cooked food are much less likely than others More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – Herbal medications offer few benefits and many risks for people with heart disease, according to a recent review. More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Women who consume licorice during pregnancy might be more likely to have children with cognitive or behavioral pro More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Obese youth who have some buildup of fats in their livers and a diet high in fructose may be more likely to develo More »
Bottles of olive oil are lined in a factory in Dos Hermanas, near the Andalusian capital of Seville September 21, 2012. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – A traditional Mediterranean diet with added olive oil may be tied to a lower ris... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Government policies designed to reduce how much salt people eat may be cost-effective even without considering the More »
FILE PHOTO – A man holds quinoa grains at a marketplace for small and medium-sized quinoa growers in Challapata, Oruro Department, south of La Paz, Bolivia on April 19, 2014. REUTERS/David Mercado/File Photo Quinoa, the sacred “mother grain” of the ancient Inc... More »
By Lisa RapaportCash incentives may encourage new mothers to breastfeed until their infants are at least six months old, a small experiment suggests. More »
By Lisa RapaportFathers are conspicuously absent from studies that test the best ways to prevent and treat obesity in children, according to an analy More »
Bacon is fried up in a pan in a kitchen in this photo illustration shot October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/Illustration By Shereen Lehman(Reuters Health) – Eating large amounts of cured meats was linked to worse symptoms among asthma sufferers, a French st... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Adults who sleep no more than five hours a night are more likely to be heavy soda drinkers than people who get mor More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – The number of U.S. diabetics with healthy blood sugar levels has declined in recent years, a study suggests. More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Some daycare centers may find “clean plate club” policies hard to resist, even though working too hard to control More »
By Carolyn Crist(Reuters Health) – Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the More »
Reuters Health – After one year, gastric bypass surgery did a better job of bringing type 2 diabetes into remission than an intensive diet and exercise regimen, according to results of a small trial among obese patients. Gastric bypass surgery precipitates wei... More »
(Reuters Health) – That pesky kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have actually done you a favor. A U.S. study suggests that younger siblings might be really good for your health. That’s because by first grade, ki... More »
(Reuters Health) – Children who skip lunch may not be getting enough vitamins and minerals from the rest of their meals and snacks, a study suggests. Researchers examined nutrition information for almost 4,800 school-age kids and found that about 7 to 20% skip... More »
(Reuters Health) – On the question of whether the population would benefit if people cut back on salt, researchers fall into two camps, according to a new report. While most studies have concluded that cutting salt would have benefits, about a third do not agr... More »
(Reuters Health) – When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy it may benefit children’s brains for years to come, according to a large study in Spain. Researchers followed nearly 2,000 mother-child pairs from the first trimeste... More »
(Reuters Health) – Weight-loss surgery beats medication for controlling type 2 diabetes in obese people, according to the longest-term trial ever to compare the two approaches. Half of the patients treated with weight-loss surgery in the study were diabetes-fr... More »
