Under-Nutrition During Childhood Leads To Greater Risk Of Heart Disease In Later Life

A study published online today in the European Heart Journal research showed the first concrete evidence that acute under-nutrition during the time that children grow up can have a significant impact on their future health…

68% of 14-15 year old girls in UK iodine deficient – health risk for them and their future offspring

Nearly 7 in every 10 girls in the UK aged 14 to 15 years have an iodine deficiency. Proper iodine levels are vital for the healthy development of a fetus. Dr Mark P J Vanderpump, from the Royal Free Hamsptead NHS Trust, London, UK, explained in the journal the Lancet that this is a serious public health concern, not just for the girls, but also their future babies…