Street Cats Show What Chemicals We're Eating
Scientists studied community cats in two different areas of the Canary Islands to see if they could help track what chemicals people are exposed to through …
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Why Some Palestinians Take Vitamins and Others Don't
Researchers in Palestine wanted to understand who takes vitamin supplements and why some people think they don't get enough vitamins in their diet. They …
Read MoreText Messages Help More People Visit Farmers Markets at Health Centers
Researchers tested whether sending text message reminders could get more people to visit a produce market located at a health center. They found that when …
Read MoreCan a Simple Heart Age Report Help Older Adults Stay Healthier?
Researchers in China are testing a new way to help older adults with high blood pressure understand their heart disease risk. The study involves about 400 …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures How Healthy Restaurant Food Choices Really Are
Researchers in Spain created a new checklist to measure how easy it is to eat healthy food at restaurants. They adapted an American tool to fit Spanish …
Read MoreWhat Stops Parents From Giving Kids Nutritional Supplements?
Researchers looked at 25 studies to understand why some families accept nutritional supplements for their children while others don't. They found that giving …
Read MoreWhy People in Lahore Take Vitamins: What a New Study Found
Researchers in Lahore, Pakistan asked community members about their vitamin use and lifestyle habits to understand who takes multivitamins and why. This type …
Read MoreFun Board Game Helps Older Adults Learn to Prevent Diabetes
Researchers created a board game called 'Stable Sugar Winner' to teach older adults how to eat healthier and prevent diabetes. Forty-nine older adults played …
Read MoreHow Food Pantries Can Help People Choose Healthier Foods
Researchers studied how food pantries in New York State are working to make it easier for people to pick healthier foods. They talked to 14 nutrition teachers …
Read MoreWhy Nutrition Advice Fails: Learning from Senegal's Food Traditions
Researchers in Senegal discovered that telling people what to eat doesn't always work, especially when the advice ignores local food traditions and culture. …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults from Minority Communities Need More Vitamin D Help
Researchers in East London talked to nine older adults from minority ethnic backgrounds to understand what they know about vitamin D and why they might not get …
Read MoreHelping Kids Grow Taller: Combining Health Plans with Disaster Prep
In Indonesia, many young children aren't growing as tall as they should be, especially in areas that face droughts and other environmental challenges. …
Read MoreSimple Test Beats Weight Check for Spotting Weakness in Older Adults
Researchers in Indonesia tested two ways to identify frailty (weakness and loss of function) in older adults. They compared a detailed nutrition checklist …
Read MoreWhat Refugees Really Need to Stay Healthy
Refugees often face serious health challenges that don't get enough attention. This new study plans to ask refugees in a regional Australian town what health …
Read MoreSimple Exercise Program Helps Older Adults Live Longer and Costs Less
Researchers in South Korea tested whether a 6-month program of exercise, better nutrition, and mental health support could help older adults stay healthier and …
Read MoreWhat Around Us Makes Kids Gain Weight? A Big Review
Scientists looked at 81 studies from 2020-2025 to understand how the food environment around children affects their weight. The food environment includes …
Read MoreBetter Food Helps TB Patients and Their Families Stay Healthy
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious lung disease that spreads more easily when people aren't eating well. Researchers wanted to understand how giving nutritious …
Read MoreWhy Your Neighborhood's Food Stores Matter for Weight
Researchers in China studied how the types of food stores and restaurants in neighborhoods affect whether people gain weight. They surveyed 405 neighborhoods …
Read MoreCan Farm-Centered Neighborhoods Make You Healthier?
Researchers are studying a new type of neighborhood built around working farms called "agrihoods" to see if living near fresh food and outdoor spaces helps …
Read MoreCommunity Kitchens Help People Connect, But Not Always Reduce Food Waste
Researchers studied a community kitchen program in England designed to help people waste less food while building stronger neighborhoods. They surveyed 33 …
Read MoreWhat Works Best to Help Kids Survive in Africa
Researchers looked at 32 studies from Sub-Saharan Africa to find out which programs help parents and caregivers keep young children healthy and alive. They …
Read MoreSimple Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Without Pills in Southeast Asia
Researchers looked at 39 different studies from Southeast Asia to find out if lifestyle changes could help people with high blood pressure. They discovered …
Read MoreCommunity Support Helps Moms Fight Child Stunting and Obesity Together
Researchers looked at 36 studies to find the best ways to help mothers prevent both stunting (being too short) and obesity in their children at the same time. …
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