Men and the overweight may be especially vulnerable to effects of restrictive eating Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Men and those who are overweight may be especially vulnerable to ...
Vitamin D most common ‘missing’ micronutrient; women at greater risk of ‘hidden hunger’ Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the ...
But effects so small, it can’t be relied on alone to shed the pounds, warns author Regular physical activity + healthy diet still key to slimming down and staying that way Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism—the rate at which the body uses ...
Children living at 2000+ m above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1000m below Children in rural areas seem to be the most vulnerable Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2000 metres or ...
Its consumption also linked to falls in blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol Small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar for 12 weeks aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention ...
Diet high in vegetables, legumes, nuts, and low in dairy and meat may be protective A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings prompt the researchers to suggest that ...
Women seem to be 5 times as likely as men to put on a lot of weight in wake of quitting The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman’s risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, ...
And it’s associated with an increased risk of stroke before the age of 65 Starting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, finds US research published online in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & ...
2018 legislation may have saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth extractions The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under 18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12%, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention ...