News articles tagged with 'nutritional'
The right food supplements during pregnancy?
— 19 Jan 2011 18:35 | HealthNutrients, vitamins, minerals - during pregnancy a woman's body needs more of them. For most nutrients this increase in demand can be covered with a balanced diet. However, mothers-to-be…
Malnutrition increases risk of prolonged hospital stay
— 12 Oct 2010 08:52 | HealthHospital patients admitted with malnutrition or who don't eat for several days are at greater risk of a prolonged hospital stay, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…
Research identifies the herbal supplements that are effective in treating anxiety
— 7 Oct 2010 15:12 | HealthA systematic review of research into the use of nutritional supplements for the treatment of anxiety disorders has found strong evidence for the use of extracts of passionflower or…
Amino acid supplement makes mice live longer
— 6 Oct 2010 05:32 | HealthWhen mice are given drinking water laced with a special concoction of amino acids, they live longer than your average mouse, according to a new report in the October issue of Cell Metabolism,…
New approach to underweight COPD patients
— 5 Oct 2010 04:31 | HealthMalnutrition often goes hand in hand with COPD and is difficult to treat. In a recent study researchers at the University of Gothenburg, have come up with a new equation to calculate…
Reading food labels, combined with exercise, can lead to weight loss
— 9 Sep 2010 10:48 | HealthNutritional science and food marketing has become so sophisticated in recent decades that a trip to the supermarket can require a complete nutritional re-education. The average consumer…
How to detect malnutrition in patients effectively?
— 31 Jul 2010 10:20 | HealthMalnutrition is an important factor, influencing both morbidity and recovery after surgery. The early detection of nutritional risk would allow early intervention, which may prevent…
The quality of the tomato depends more on temperature than on natural light
— 26 Mar 2010 13:39 | BiologyA team from the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development (Neiker-Tecnalia) has questioned the generally held belief that the quality of tomatoes depends primarily…
Effects of iodine supplements on maternal thyroid function studied
— 25 Feb 2010 13:04 | HealthIodine is an essential element for synthesising thyroid hormones. A team of researchers from the Childhood and Environment Project (INMA) has studied the consequences of pregnant women…
Taxing unhealthy foods may encourage healthier eating habits
— 25 Feb 2010 12:28 | HealthRecently, the Obama administration called for a total ban on candy and soda in the nation's schools. States are beginning to impose 'sin taxes' on fat and sugar to dissuade people from…