Nutrition

What pregnant women eat may affect their baby’s health, and one food stood out in a new study

A Harvard-led study involving more than 1,300 mothers has uncovered a surprising connection between pregnancy diets and two common conditions in babies. Researchers found that women who ate more seafood and followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to have infants who developed both colic and eczema.

The CDC’s new fall vaccine rules: Who needs the stronger flu shot and when to go

The guidance for this season draws a clearer line on who gets the stronger flu shot at 65 and over, and who still needs a COVID dose.

Stanford scientists found what modern guts are missing, and linked it to chronic disease

The guts of two remote populations still carry hundreds of bacteria most of us appear to have lost somewhere along the way.

Normal ferritin levels by age and sex: what your blood test result means

The marker appears on routine blood panels, yet the number can tell two very different stories about your health.

7 everyday foods high in magnesium that may help your sleep and heart

The gap is real, the fix is on your plate, and the FDA has publicly backed one specific payoff.

What pregnant women eat may affect their baby’s health, and one food stood out in a new study

A Harvard-led study involving more than 1,300 mothers has uncovered a surprising connection between pregnancy diets and two common conditions in babies. Researchers found that women who ate more seafood and followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to have infants who developed both colic and eczema.

The CDC’s new fall vaccine rules: Who needs the stronger flu shot and when to go

The guidance for this season draws a clearer line on who gets the stronger flu shot at 65 and over, and who still needs a COVID dose.

Stanford scientists found what modern guts are missing, and linked it to chronic disease

The guts of two remote populations still carry hundreds of bacteria most of us appear to have lost somewhere along the way.

Normal ferritin levels by age and sex: what your blood test result means

The marker appears on routine blood panels, yet the number can tell two very different stories about your health.

These drinks could reduce the effectiveness of allergy medication

Many people take antihistamines for hay fever during spring, but some common drinks may actually make the medication less effective.

New research: Longer working hours may affect your weight

New research shows that longer working hours may be linked to higher obesity rates in several countries.

Caffeine may affect bone health – are you drinking too much?

Caffeine is a regular part of many people’s daily routines, but it can affect more than just energy levels.

These foods can help the body in the fight against cancer

According to an article from Mirror, Dr Li highlights how certain foods may help strengthen the body’s natural defence systems. It is not about...

How pasta can affect your blood pressure if you eat it regularly

Pasta is often linked to high blood sugar, but experts believe it can still be part of a healthy diet — even for people...

Study identifies the unhealthiest diet among older adults

New research shows that the diets of many older adults are closely linked to both their health and financial circumstances. One group in particular has raised concerns among researchers.