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Half of Pregnant Women Are Passive Smokers, Due Above All to Their Partners
Mar. 5, 2014 As shown in a study carried out by researchers at 13 research centres in Asturias, Gipuzkoa, Sabadell and Valencia, over half of non-smoking pregnant women, 55%, are passive smokers. These women are ... full story -
Passive Smoking Causes Irreversible Damage to Children's Arteries
Mar. 4, 2014 Exposure to passive smoking in childhood causes irreversible damage to the structure of children’s arteries, according to a study. The study is the first to follow children through to adulthood in ... full story -
Mother's Diet Linked to Premature Birth: Fruits, Vegetables Linked to Reduced Risk of Preterm Delivery
Mar. 4, 2014 Pregnant women who eat a 'prudent' diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and who drink water have a significantly reduced risk of preterm delivery, suggests a study. A ... full story -
Moving out of High Poverty Appears to Affect the Mental Health of Boys, Girls Differently
Mar. 4, 2014 For families who moved out of high-poverty neighborhoods, boys experienced an increase and girls a decrease in rates of depression and conduct disorder, according to a study. The authors speculate ... full story -
Prevalence of Allergies the Same Across the U.S., Regardless of Where People Live
Mar. 4, 2014 In the largest, most comprehensive, American nationwide study to examine the prevalence of allergies from early childhood to old age, scientists report that allergy prevalence is the same across ... full story -
New Online Care from Dietitians Helps Control Weight
Mar. 4, 2014 A rich chocolate cake is tempting you, but where is a dietitian when you need one? The e-Care for Heart Wellness study sought to solve this problem. Patients who were overweight and had hypertension ... full story -
Food Allergy Nearly Doubles Among Black Children
Mar. 3, 2014 Children’s food allergies are gradually increasing, but they may be as much as doubling among black children. According to a study, self-reported food allergy nearly doubled in black children over ... full story -
As One Food Allergy Resolves, Another May Develop: Same Food May Trigger Both Allergies
Mar. 2, 2014 Some children who outgrow one type of food allergy may then develop another type of allergy, more severe and more persistent, to the same food. The more severe allergy is eosinophilic esophagitis ... full story -
Asthma Drug Aids Simultaneous Desensitization to Several Food Allergies, Study Finds
Feb. 28, 2014 An asthma drug accelerates the process of desensitizing patients with food allergies to several foods at the same time, a new study shows. The findings come on the heels of a recent study by the same ... full story -
Caffeine-Based Gold Compounds Are Potential Tools in Fight Against Cancer
Feb. 26, 2014 The side effects of ingesting too much caffeine -- restlessness, increased heart rate, having trouble sleeping -- are well-known, but recent research has shown that the stimulant also has a good ... full story -
Family Meals Do More Than Put Food on the Table: Benefits of Cooking, Eating as a Family
Feb. 24, 2014 Make mealtime a family time has tangible benefits. If you can get together for meals even a few times a week, family meals mean healthier eating – and more. For National Nutrition Monthฎ, all ... full story -
Get the Most Nutrition from Your Calories and 'Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right' During National Nutrition Month and Beyond
Feb. 24, 2014 While taste drives most food choices, eating nutrient-rich foods that provide the most nutrition per calorie is one of the best ways to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.". As part of the 2014 ... full story -
Correctional Officer Stress Studied: Conflicts Between Work, Family Life Common
Feb. 20, 2014 Conflicts between work and family life were the most significant issues that affect work stress and job satisfaction among correctional officers, a new study has found. As a result of the study, ... full story -
High Cost of Fruits, Vegetables Linked to Higher Body Fat in Young Children
Feb. 20, 2014 High prices for fresh fruits and vegetables are associated with higher Body Mass Index in young children in low- and middle-income households, according new research. Research showed that when the ... full story -
Involved Parents Raise Slimmer Adults
Feb. 20, 2014 Remember that slim kid in school -- the one with the cook-from-scratch mom? He’s likely one of the fittest dudes at your high school reunion, according to new research. "One of the best ... full story -
Healthy Lunchbox Challenge Helps Influence Healthy Eating Habits in Children
Feb. 18, 2014 During the school year, 21 million children receive free or reduced-price lunches, yet less than 10% of those children participate in the Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program. ... full story -
Obesity in Samoa: A Global Harbinger?
Feb. 16, 2014 Solving the mystery of how the population of the Samoan archipelago developed one of the world's highest rates of obesity is important not only for addressing the problem but also possibly for ... full story -
Pregnancy Study for Overweight Women Leads to Fewer High Birth Weight Babies
Feb. 14, 2014 The world's biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to pregnant women who are overweight or obese has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg (8.8 ... full story -
Passive Smoking Impairs Children's Responses to Asthma Treatment
Feb. 14, 2014 Children exposed to cigarette smoke at home have lower levels of an enzyme that helps them respond to asthma treatment, a study has ... full story -
Children Living Close to Fast Food Outlets More Likely to Be Overweight
Feb. 13, 2014 Research shows that children living close to fast food outlets are more likely to be overweight. Researchers looked at weight data from more than a million children and compared it with the ... full story -
Stopping Smoking Linked to Improved Mental Health
Feb. 13, 2014 Quitting smoking is associated with an improvement in mental health in comparison with continuing to smoke, suggests a study. It is well known that stopping smoking substantially reduces major health ... full story
- Passive smoking causes irreversible damage to children's arteries
- Mother's diet linked to premature birth: fruits, vegetables linked to reduced risk of preterm delivery
- Moving out of high poverty appears to affect the mental health of boys, girls differently
- Prevalence of allergies the same across the U.S., regardless of where people live
- New online care from dietitians helps control weight
- Family meals do more than put food on the table: Benefits of cooking, eating as a family
- Get the most nutrition from your calories and 'enjoy the taste of eating right' during National Nutrition Month and Beyond
- Correctional officer stress studied: Conflicts between work, family life common
- High cost of fruits, vegetables linked to higher body fat in young children
- Involved parents raise slimmer adults
- Pregnancy study for overweight women leads to fewer high birth weight babies
- Passive smoking impairs children's responses to asthma treatment
- Children living close to fast food outlets more likely to be overweight
- Stopping smoking linked to improved mental health
- Foods and moods: Considering the future may help people make better food choices
- Healthy habits pay off in long term
- Better access to healthy foods not enough to tackle obesity
- Adolescents' salt intake correlates with obesity, inflammation
- 'Nutrition facts' food labels ready for a facelift
- New study finds no reason to replace fructose with glucose
- Depression symptoms, emotional support impact PTSD treatment progress, study finds
- Better eating habits, not bad economy, stabilized obesity rates
- New poll finds diabetes top health concern for Latino families
- Guys: Get married for the sake of your bones, but wait until you're 25
- Sugar tax would put America's medical bills on a diet
- Combining health, environment in food production
- Resolve to fight cancer: More than ever before, we know how to reduce some risk
- Want a better work-life balance? Exercise, study finds
- Amount, types of fat we eat affect health, risk of disease
- Lower fat content for adolescents' diets
- Nutrition guidelines needed for full-service restaurant chains
- Laying money on the line leads to healthier food choices over time
- Smoothing the way to healthy glow?
- Dietary fibers protect against asthma, study suggests
- New ways to promote fitness for urban girls
- Growing body of research supports efficacy of SNAP nutrition education
- Importance of food as key provider of vitamins and nutrients
- TV ads nutritionally unhealthy for kids, study finds
- Two in three 13-year-old girls afraid of gaining weight
- How household dogs protect against asthma and infection
- Fast-food burgers fuel obesity risk in African-American women
- Give future generations a chance: Support mothers to secure future public health
- Different food fish can cause different allergies
- 35 year study finds exercise reduces risk of dementia
- Kids movies send mixed messages about eating habits, obesity
- Strong nutrition education can lead to healthier food choices among low-income families
- Healthy vs. unhealthy diet costs about $1.50 more per day
- Teen sleep problems: Social ties more important than biology
- Brain reward gene influences food choices in the first years of life
- Unhappy meals? Majority of very young children in California eat fast food at least once per week
- Regular physical activity in later life boosts likelihood of 'healthy aging' up to sevenfold
- Childhood exercise may stave off bad effects of maternal obesity, animal study suggests
- Link between allergies, increased risk of blood cancers in women
- Political correctness could affect holiday weight gain
- Coffee may help perk up your blood vessels
- Introducing solid foods while continuing to breast feed could prevent child allergies
- Consistent bed, wake time linked to healthier weight
- Program helps at-risk family members of patients with heart disease improve their own heart health
- Consumers order a healthier meal when menu has nutritional labeling
- Preschoolers can learn lasting heart-healthy lessons from Sesame Street
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