Fish Oil DHA Is Used To Create Maresins, Which Cause Macrophages To ‘Turn Off’ Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a major factor in a wide range of problems from arthritis to cardiovascular disease, and DHA (found in fish oil) is known to temper this problem…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Prevalent Among Refugees

New research from the University of Adelaide has discovered a high prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency among refugees, prompting calls for refugees to be routinely screened for the problem soon after they arrive. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a sign of severe malnourishment and can result in permanent damage to the nervous system…

Ground Turkey Recall – Why The Five Month Delay?

First reports of salmonellosis appeared in March, signs of an outbreak emerged in May – but it took over two more months before anything was officially announced and the source of the problem was found and a recall was issued.

Malnutrition In The Parkinson’s Community: Study Seeks Volunteers

People with Parkinson’s disease are pre-disposed to malnutrition, yet very little is known about the prevalence of this problem or the best way to overcome it. A PhD student at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is looking for participants for a study which aims to shed some light on the issue.

Allergies, Forbidden Foods Put Childcare Centers On Alert

Attention to children’s food allergies at childcare centers can be a life-or-death issue. As these centers wrestle with the problem, some also have unique needs to address, such as an ethnically diverse child population…

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