Two new randomized trials challenge the view that vitamin D and fish oil supplements hold any real benefit in the fight against chronic conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. Do fish oil supplements really protect the heart? The results of the first and second trial were presented at Scientific Sessions, held by the American… Read More »
A new mental health checklist designed for mums and dads has been launched in a bid to help struggling Australian parents work out whether they have perinatal anxiety or depression. The online tool has been designed because health workers in contact with expecting and new parents are not always picking up signs of perinatal anxiety… Read More »
WHO and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services. Breastfeeding all babies for the first two years would save the lives of more than 820 000 children under age 5 annually. The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding underpin the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, which both… Read More »
Learn how your genetics may determine your health through the study of nutrigenomics. Genetics are cool. You know your ability to play the piano like a wizard? That might be from your grandmother. Or consider that maybe you love the unique color of your eyes, or the color of your hair – again, it was… Read More »
Just like the majority of fruits, apricots are a healthy dietary choice, so you can never go wrong by choosing them as a healthy snack during the day. What you might not have entirely known is that the kernels of the apricots, however, are the ones equipped with most essential minerals and vitamins, contributing to… Read More »