Gluten-free diet gains popularity, despite no rise in celiac disease

There has been a rise in the number of Americans choosing to go gluten-free, even though the prevalence of celiac disease has remained steady, study finds.

Study examines prevalence of severe malnutrition among women in low and middle income countries

Among women in 60 low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of body mass index (BMI) lower than 16 (the most severe category of adult malnutrition) was about 2 percent, and was associated…

Nut consumption associated with reduced risk of some types of cancer

Cancer and type 2 diabetes are two of the most significant public health burdens facing the world today, and currently available data suggests their prevalence is expected to continue to increase.

Competitive food and beverage policies found to reduce childhood obesity

Policies adopted to regulate competitive food and beverages available to public school students have been found to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Competitive food and beverage policies found to reduce childhood obesity

Policies adopted to regulate competitive food and beverages available to public school students have been found to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Post-traumatic stress disorder in women linked to food addiction

Numerous studies have linked PTSD with increased obesity risk, now a new study may explain why.

American waistlines continue to grow

A recent study has found that both the average waist circumference and the prevalence of abdominal obesity have increased in American adults from 1999-2012.

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.

Food Insecurity Predicts Mental Health Problems In Adolescents

A study published in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that adolescents who experienced food insecurity in the past year have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than adolescents whose families have reliable access to food…

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Found In 44 Percent Of Postmenopausal Women With Wrist Fracture

Wrist fractures, also called distal radius fractures (DRF), are among the most common osteoporosis-related fractures occurring on average 15 years earlier than hip fractures.

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