Inter-arm difference in kids’ blood pressure
Kids’ blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis: Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken…
nutrition
Nutrition for shift workers
Research reports that shift workers are at greater risk of health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even…
Food health star rating can improve diets
Food health star ratings can improve diets, study finds: More evidence has emerged that food labelling can encourage manufacturers to improve…
Insulin resistance in children slowed by Physical activity & dietary counselling
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary counselling considerably…
Plant-based diet shown to lower blood pressure
A diet rich in plant-based foods can include a limited amount of animal products and still improve blood pressure, new…
Genetics influence weight and eating behaviour
People who are genetically predisposed to being overweight have a much harder time keeping their weight. A research team led…
Urine test reveals quality of your diet
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s…
Eat seasonal & local from farmers’ markets throughout England this summer
For many people a visit to their local farmers’ market, which have remained open during lockdown remains one of the…
Healthy nutrition during lockdown
The global lockdown has caused widespread panic and anxiety all over the world. Adapting to a significantly new lifestyle under…
How vitamin C can protect against the risk of coronavirus
Few weeks ago Italy went into government-imposed lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic finally – and inevitably, perhaps – hit European…
Queen’s Research Develop Tool to Tackle Diet Epidemic in India
New research led by Queen's University Belfast aims to better understand the link between diet and disease in India. A…
Healthy Ageing Psychology Research
Researchers from Northumbria University are asking adults aged 65 or over to spare some time to help with their latest…