If you find yourself reaching for a chocolate digestive as 3pm rolls around you’re probably one of the millions of Britons who can’t resist something sweet (or savoury) in between proper meals. Snacking is virtually a British pastime. Uncontrollable (and unwanted) snacking of this sort is “very common”, says Uxshely Carcamo, a registered nutritionist and…

Rome, Italy: October 10, 2024. On World Food Day, over 100 civil society and Indigenous Peoples’ organisations from across the globe have come together to release the Peoples’ Manifesto on the Right to Adequate Food and Nutrition. The Manifesto calls for urgent political action to end the use of starvation as a weapon of war,…

We love a good food categorization debate: Is a tomato a fruit? Is a hot dog a sandwich? But as fall weather creeps in and Halloween nears, we’re bringing our nutritional focus to what’s in season — namely, pumpkins. “Fall produce brings in nutrient-packed options like pumpkin, squash, apples and Brussels sprouts, all of which…

A group of vegetables might give the skin a healthy, golden glow because of their antioxidant properties and orange pigment. Carotenoids are a class of nutrients that typically give foods a rich orange color: Beta-carotene in carrots is an example. Videos have been circulating on social media describing the benefits of these foods for healthy,…

A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in regions of the world you’d least expect to see it. Scurvy, caused by a vitamin C deficiency, is back in the news following the hospital admission of a 51-year-old Australian man who…

Oct. 23, 2024 Photo Submitted Postmenopausal women (12-plus months after last reported menstrual cycle) are needed to participate in the PROWELL study.  The Center for Human Nutrition at the U of A is conducting a research study to learn more about the effects of nutrition and physical activity on wellbeing in postmenopausal women.  Participants will…

Abstract Pollination is a key ecosystem service crucial for supporting agricultural production, economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. Understanding the economic value of pollination and its impact on human health and nutrition is essential for effective pollinator conservation and management. This study evaluates the economic and nutritional value of pollination services in Nepal and…

Abstract Unravelling abrupt alterations in the gut microbiota of wild species associated with nutritional stress is imperative but challenging for wildlife conservation. This study assessed the nutritional status of wild red deer during winter on the basis of changes in faecal nitrogen (FN) and urea nitrogen/creatinine (UN: C) levels and identified gut microbes associated with…

Abstract To explore the inflammation-nutrition indices and related clinical factors affecting early recurrence in patients with stage IB LUAD. A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical and pathological data of patients diagnosed with stage IB LUAD who underwent radical surgery in our hospital from January 2016 to January 2021. Using R software, patients were randomly…

NEWARK, Del, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global pediatrics supplements market share is rapidly expanding, with an estimated worth of USD 3,248.119 million in 2024 and projected to reach USD 7,977.2 million by 2034. This growth reflects a CAGR of 8% over the forecast period. These supplements, which include multivitamins, minerals, iron, probiotics,…