Why People With Celiac Disease Struggle More When Food Is Hard to Afford
Researchers studied 397 adults with celiac disease to understand how struggling to afford food affects their health. They found that about 1 in 6 people with …
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Why Patients Know Their Food Problems Better Than Doctors
Researchers studied 150 uninsured, low-income patients and 5 healthcare providers at a free clinic to understand how well they recognize nutrition problems. …
Read MoreCan Traditional Navajo Foods Help Heart Failure Patients?
Researchers are testing whether traditional Navajo foods can help people with heart failure feel better and stay out of the hospital. The study, called …
Read MoreGrowing Food, Reducing Drinking: A New Help for HIV Patients
Researchers in the Dominican Republic tested whether helping people with HIV grow their own food and learn about nutrition could reduce their alcohol use. 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 MoreWhy College Students' Food Choices Matter More Than You Think
Researchers studied over 1,100 college students in Ontario, Canada to understand what influences their eating habits. They found that students who eat …
Read MoreHow Science Can Help Food Programs Work Better for Pregnant Moms
Food Is Medicine programs give healthy food and nutrition help to people who struggle to afford groceries. But many of these programs don't use proven …
Read MoreHow Free Groceries Plus Coaching Help People Control Diabetes
Researchers tested whether giving people with diabetes free healthy groceries plus help from a community health worker could improve their blood sugar control. …
Read MoreCash Payments Help Families Eat Better Food
Researchers studied what happened when low-income families in Massachusetts received extra money each month to buy food. Over nine months, some families got up …
Read MoreWhy Many Pregnant Women in South Africa Aren't Eating Enough Variety
Researchers studied 681 pregnant women in South Africa to understand what they eat during pregnancy. They found that most women eat starchy foods like bread …
Read MoreWhen Families Struggle to Buy Food, Kids' Growth and Eating Suffer
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 families who receive government food assistance to understand how struggling to afford food affects young children's health …
Read MoreHow Hospitals Help Families Get Food They Need
Researchers studied a program at a children's hospital that helps families who struggle to afford food. They screened over 1,000 families and found that more …
Read MoreWhat Supermarket Leaders Think About Making Healthy Food Cheaper
Researchers talked to seven senior nutritionists who work for major UK supermarkets to understand their thoughts on making healthier and more environmentally …
Read MoreFree Fruits and Veggies Help Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers studied a program that gave families free fruits and vegetables plus cooking lessons to see if it would help kids eat better. Over six months, 176 …
Read MoreFree Produce Could Save Money and Lives for Diabetics
Researchers used computer models to predict what would happen if the U.S. gave free fresh fruits and vegetables to people with diabetes who struggle to afford …
Read MoreFree Produce Helps Kids Eat Healthier and Feel Better
Researchers tested whether giving families free fresh vegetables and fruits could help kids stay healthier. They studied 150 children from low-income families …
Read MoreHealthy Foods That Help the Planet Don't Have to Taste Bad
Scientists in New Zealand created a computer tool to find the best diets that are good for your body, good for your wallet, and good for the environment. They …
Read MoreWhy Where You Live Affects Your Kidney Health
A new review shows that access to healthy food is a major factor in kidney disease. Researchers found that people who struggle to find or afford nutritious …
Read MoreSimple Tricks Help People Pick Healthier Foods at Food Banks
Researchers tested whether smart shopping strategies could help people choose healthier foods at food relief pantries in Australia. They tried two approaches: …
Read MoreHow Doctors Can Give Patients Fresh Produce to Fight Disease
Researchers studied a program that gave military veterans free fresh vegetables and fruits as part of their medical care. The program, called "Food is …
Read MoreMom's Breast Milk Stays Healthy Even When She Doesn't Eat Well
Researchers studied breast milk from mothers who had premature babies and weren't eating a very healthy diet. They found something surprising: even though …
Read MoreHelping Pregnant Women Eat Better: A New Food Assistance Program
Pregnant women who struggle to afford food often develop gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Researchers tested a new …
Read MoreWhy Hungry Kids Struggle: Food Insecurity's Impact on Child Health
When families don't have enough money for food, children face serious health problems that can last a lifetime. This review looked at research showing that …
Read MoreWhat Teen Girls in Nigeria Really Need to Eat and Why It Matters
Teenage girls in Nigeria often don't get enough food or the right nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. Scientists are studying 70 girls ages 10-19 …
Read MoreCommunity Workshops Help Families Fight Food Insecurity
Researchers created and tested a series of community workshops designed to help mothers and children who struggle to afford enough food. The workshops covered …
Read MoreHow Food Help Programs Can Lower High Blood Pressure
Researchers tested different ways to help people with high blood pressure who struggle to afford healthy food. They studied 458 adults across North Carolina …
Read MoreHow Food Banks Can Better Help People Eat Healthier
Food banks and pantries have become a lifeline for millions of Americans struggling to afford food. Researchers looked at 79 studies to understand what helps …
Read MoreHelping Military Families Get Food Assistance They Need
About one in four military families struggle to put enough food on the table. A program called WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children get …
Read MoreFood Vouchers Help People Eat More Veggies, But Don't Lower Blood Sugar
Researchers gave some people with diabetes who struggle to afford food a $65 monthly voucher to buy healthy groceries. After 6 months, people who got the …
Read MoreWhy It's Hard for People With Low Income to Buy Healthy Food
Researchers talked to 25 people in the UK who struggle with both obesity and not having enough money for food. They wanted to understand what makes it easier …
Read MoreWhen Families Struggle to Buy Food, Kids Eat Less Healthy
Researchers in Brazil studied over 14,000 families with young children to understand how money problems affect what kids eat. They found that when families …
Read MoreDelivering Healthy Food to Your Door Helps Control Diabetes
Researchers tested whether sending specially chosen groceries to people's homes could help them better manage their diabetes. They worked with 101 adults who …
Read MoreWhy Many Pregnant Women Get Low Iron Levels in South Africa
Researchers in South Africa studied 419 pregnant women to understand how common low iron levels (anemia) are during pregnancy and what causes it. They found …
Read MoreWhy Having Enough Food Matters for Your Happiness
Researchers in Turkey surveyed 526 people to understand how having reliable access to food affects overall happiness and well-being. They found that people who …
Read MoreWhy Some Americans Struggle to Afford Healthy Food and What It Does to Their Health
A new review of recent research shows that millions of Americans don't have reliable access to nutritious food, and this problem is getting worse. The study …
Read MoreHospital Patients in Lebanon Struggle With Food Access
Researchers in Lebanon discovered that many people admitted to hospitals don't have reliable access to enough food, which can make their health problems worse. …
Read MoreWhy Some Arctic Kids Get Weak Bones and How to Help
Researchers in Canada's Arctic region studied why children there get a bone disease called rickets more often than kids in other parts of Canada. They looked …
Read MoreWhat Young Kids in Ghana Eat and How It Affects Their Health
Researchers in northern Ghana studied what 243 children between ages 2 and 5 eat and how their diet connects to their health. They found that most kids eat …
Read MoreWhy Women in Tajikistan Eat Less Healthy Food Than Men
Researchers in Tajikistan discovered that women eat less variety and fewer nutritious foods than men, even when living in the same house. The study involved …
Read MoreWhen Food is Hard to Find: How It Affects People Before Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 818 people preparing for weight loss surgery to understand how struggling to get enough food affects their eating habits and emotions. They …
Read MoreFree Veggie Vouchers Help Families Eat More Healthy Produce
Researchers tested a new program called Veggie Vouchers designed to help families with limited money buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a discount through …
Read MoreWhy Veterans Without Enough Food Struggle More With Eating Problems
A new study looked at 405 U.S. veterans to understand how not having enough food affects eating habits. Researchers found that veterans who struggle to afford …
Read MoreWhen You're Born Matters: How Seasons Shape Baby Health in Tanzania
Researchers in Tanzania discovered that the month a baby is born can affect their body chemistry and development for at least the first year and a half of …
Read MoreWhy Some Thai Kids Don't Grow Well: What Parents Really Face
Researchers in Thailand wanted to understand why some young children aren't growing properly. They talked to 40 mothers and caregivers of children with …
Read MoreFood Insecurity in Early Life May Hurt Memory Later On
Scientists studied young rats to understand how unpredictable access to food affects the brain. They gave some rats steady meals while others had unpredictable …
Read MoreBetter Food Variety May Help Teens Feel Less Sad and Worried
Researchers studied nearly 1,400 teenagers in rural Pakistan to see how their family's food situation affected their mental health. They found that teens from …
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