Children with IBS have higher prevalence of celiac disease

Researchers have found that, compared with other types of abdominal pain, IBS in children is linked with a much higher prevalence of celiac disease, a heritable condition.

For pregnant moms, fish consumption advisories fail to cover all types of contaminants

A new study suggests that fish consumption advisories for expecting mothers are ineffective in reducing infant exposure to long-lived contaminants like persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Report outlines dietary fat intake among 266 countries

Harvard School of Public Health researchers and colleagues have compiled the first global data on dietary intakes of specific fats worldwide.

CDC data show limited progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2013

The nation’s food safety grades are out and the results are mixed. CDC’s annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public health problem in the United States.

No association found between low vitamin D and menopause symptoms

A new study from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) shows no significant connection between vitamin D levels and menopause symptoms.

Banning chocolate milk has surprising consequences

For many children eating school lunch, chocolate milk is a favorite choice. What would happen if chocolate milk were banned from school cafeterias?

Are low-calorie restaurant menus making us fat?

Depending on our food cravings, the number of items served, and even the time of day, ordering a meal at a restaurant often requires a “narrowing down” decision making process.

How food texture impacts its perceived calorie content

Food is an intimately personal thing; we savor some tastes and despise others. But how does the way we chew and eat our food impact our overall consumption?

Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cognition examined

Vitamin D deficiency and cognitive impairment are common in older adults, but there isn’t a lot of conclusive research into whether there’s a relationship between the two.

In the severely obese, vitamin D deficiency contributes to poor mobility

Among severely obese people, vitamin D may make the difference between an active and a more sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical…

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