Food & Health
FDA Experts Back mRNA Vaccines for Children Ages 6
FDA Experts Back mRNA Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months to 5 Years

A panel of FDA experts endorses mRNA vaccines for children aged 6 months to 5 years as a critical step towards expanding pediatric vaccination efforts and curbing the spread of COVID-19 among young children.

Februery 2023

Nutrition Task Force Issues Recommendations for De
Nutrition Task Force Issues Recommendations for Dementia Prevention

The Nutrition Task Force releases comprehensive recommendations for dementia prevention, emphasizing the critical role of dietary factors in promoting brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline among older adults.

Februery 2023

COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates Efficacy Across Body
COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates Efficacy Across Body Weights, Large-scale Study Suggests

A study involving 9 million adults in England indicates that COVID-19 vaccination provides protection against hospitalization and death across all body weights, underscoring the importance of vaccination in mitigating the impact of the pandemic irrespective of weight status.

January 2023

FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older

The FDA grants authorization for the use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines in children aged 6 months and older, citing favorable risk-benefit profiles and the urgency of vaccinating pediatric populations.

January 2023

Low Glycemic Index Diet Explained in Context of Ca
Low Glycemic Index Diet Explained in Context of Carbohydrate Metabolism

The glycemic index (GI), a measure of how quickly carbohydrate-containing foods affect blood sugar levels, is explained in the context of dietary management and carbohydrate metabolism, offering insights into its potential health benefits.

January 2023

Influencers: promote unhealthy foods
Influencers: promote unhealthy foods

Three-quarters of food and drink influencers' social media posts are for unhealthy products

January 2023

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Associated with Multimor
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Associated with Multimorbidity and Medication Use in Women Regardless of BMI

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience multimorbidity and medication use regardless of body mass index (BMI) in late childbearing age, highlighting the systemic nature of PCOS-related health implications.

January 2023

Fatty Liver Associated With Cardiovascular Disease
Fatty Liver Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Regardless of Body Weight

Lean individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease exhibit a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases compared to overweight individuals with the same condition, underscoring the importance of early detection and management of fatty liver disease irrespective of body weight.

January 2023

Resistance Exercise Beneficial for Obesity Managem
Resistance Exercise Beneficial for Obesity Management

Resistance training demonstrates efficacy in improving body composition and weight outcomes in overweight and obese individuals across the lifespan, suggesting its utility as a complementary approach to obesity management.

January 2023

Alcohol's Cardiovascular Risks May Be Underestimat
Alcohol's Cardiovascular Risks May Be Underestimated, Study Suggests

A study suggests that the cardiovascular risks associated with alcohol consumption may be more significant than previously thought, highlighting the need for a cautious approach to alcohol consumption and public health interventions to address its adverse effects.

January 2023