Researchers find link between food allergies and childhood anxiety

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and Albert Einstein College of Medicine studied the link between food allergy and childhood anxiety and depression among a sample…

Occupation may be a major factor in vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D levels in most occupational groups are well below those considered optimal for health, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

Artery-clogging saturated fat myth debunked

Contrary to popular belief among doctors and the public, saturated fat does not clog up the arteries and cause coronary heart disease, say researchers.

Vitamin B diminishes effects of air pollution-induced cardiovascular disease

B vitamins can mitigate the impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease, according to new research conducted at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Higher salt intake may increase risk of CVD among patients with chronic kidney disease

In a study appearing in the May 24/31 issue of JAMA, Jiang He, M.D., Ph.D., of the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, and colleagues evaluated more than…

Study: Small urban corner stores offer increased healthy food options

Federal food policy changes led to increased availability of healthy foods at smaller urban corner stores in Baltimore, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

The 5-colour nutritional labelling system is the most effective for consumers

While the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) made public on Monday, 24 August 2015, a positive opinion regarding the relevance of the 5-colour code for the public, a team of researchers…

Research suggests retail meat is a potential vehicle for disease-causing Klebsiella

Increasing antibiotic resistance among Klebsiella poses a serious public health threat; Milken Institute School of Public Health-led study is first to link Klebsiella-contaminated food to urinary and…

Research with dolphins provides hope for prevention of diabetes in humans

For decades, the public has been told to avoid foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol.

Cook For Your Life program leads to dietary behavior changes in Latina breast cancer survivors

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in partnership with the New York City-based, not-for-profit Cook for Your Life initiative have published the results of an…

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