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.

A handful of legumes could reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 30 percent

New research suggests that ordinary foods found in most kitchen cupboards may play an important role in regulating blood pressure.

Expert reveals the warning signs of a high functioning alcoholic

A former addict is now sharing the signs that many people overlook in individuals with a hidden alcohol problem.Coach Ben Lowe told LADbible that...

Have you avoided potatoes? Here’s why they deserve a second chance

Many people avoid potatoes for health reasons, but their role in the diet is more complex than it is often portrayed.

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

Yogurt can have a positive effect on your blood pressure if you choose the right type and include it as part of a balanced...

Trying to lose weight? Try adding beans to your plate

Beans can be an alternative to meat in regular diets.

New favorite in the fruit bowl: Why you should choose pears over bananas

This common fruit can, in several cases, be a better choice than bananas.