Changes To WIC Nutrition Program Likely Had A Positive Impact On Weight And Healthy Diet

New York children participating in a federal nutrition program had healthier eating behaviors and lower rates of obesity two years after improvements to the program were undertaken, according to a study published online in Obesity, the official journal of the Obesity Society…

Bacteria In Breast Milk Identified

Researchers from Spain have managed to identify all of the bacteria found in breast milk. The finding, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that there is much more microbial diversity in milk than expected, with there being more than 700 different types of bacteria.

Sodium Rhythms In The Body Revealed By Space-Simulation Study

Maintaining the right sodium levels in the body is crucial for controlling blood pressure and ensuring proper muscle function…