Two billion people suffering from hidden hunger according to 2014 Global Hunger Index, even as levels of hunger in many developing countries decrease

A staggering 2 billion people get so little essential vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat that they remain undernourished, according to the 2014 Global Hunger Index (GHI) being released…

Patients who receive home nutritional care should have emergency plans

On the heels of the 2014 hurricane season, researchers are calling for home parenteral and enteral nutrition (HPEN) consumers and their homecare providers to have a comprehensive emergency…

Should ‘junk food’ companies be sponsoring major sporting events?

Partners and sponsors of the 2014 World Cup include Coca-Cola and McDonald’s.

Adverse vascular effects of air pollution may be ameliorated by olive oil supplements

Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society…

Vitamin C and E supplements may hinder athletes’ training

With the 2014 Winter Olympics just around the corner, hundreds of athletes are in training for one of the most important competitions of their lives.