New Stent Type Helps Pancreatitis Patients Recover Nutrition Faster
When people have severe pancreas inflammation, fluid can build up around the pancreas, making it hard for their bodies to get proper nutrition. Doctors can …
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Blood Tests May Help Predict Breast Cancer Survival Better Than Weight
Researchers studied 195 women with breast cancer to understand how nutrition affects survival. While weight and body measurements didn't predict outcomes, …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test May Predict Heart Attack Recovery
Researchers studied 1,515 heart attack patients who received a procedure to open blocked arteries. They discovered that a simple nutritional health score could …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and COVID-19 Severity: What We Learned
Researchers studied 19 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to understand whether vitamin D and a protein that carries it in the blood affect how sick people get. …
Read MoreNew Way to Teach Cancer Patients About Food Helps Them Stay Healthy
Cancer patients getting radiation treatment often struggle with nutrition and weight loss. Researchers tested a new teaching method called Pecha Kucha—a …
Read MoreHow Doctors Measure Vitamin D in Kids Changes Everything
Researchers in China tested vitamin D levels in over 1,100 young children and discovered something surprising: whether a child is considered to have enough …
Read MoreWhat Ramadan Fasting Does to Kidney Patients' Nutrition
During Ramadan, Muslim patients on kidney dialysis change what they eat, which can affect their health. Researchers studied 102 Malaysian dialysis patients to …
Read MoreWhy People with Kidney Disease May Not Get Enough Vitamin C
Researchers studied vitamin C levels in people with different stages of kidney disease and compared them to healthy people. They found that people with kidney …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Predict Recovery After Brain Bleed Surgery
Researchers studied 205 patients who had surgery for a type of brain bleed called chronic subdural hematoma. They discovered that two simple blood tests …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin B12 Levels May Signal Serious Health Problems in Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that causes severe malnutrition and can damage the liver. Doctors typically check liver health using standard …
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 MoreCan Better Nutrition Help Older Adults Stay Healthier?
Researchers in Tehran are studying whether nutritional counseling and dietary advice can help older adults maintain their health and independence. The study …
Read MoreWhy Breast Cancer is Appearing Earlier in Women's Lives
Researchers studied women diagnosed with breast cancer to understand why more cases are appearing in younger women (ages 30-50) compared to the past. They …
Read MoreCan Special Nutrition Drinks Help People Recover From Stroke?
After a stroke, many people don't eat enough healthy food, which can slow down their recovery. Researchers looked at 23 different studies to see if special …
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 MoreCeliac Disease Affects Kids' Confidence, Not Just Their Nutrition
Researchers compared children with celiac disease to their healthy brothers and sisters and other healthy kids their age. They found that while all three …
Read MoreWhy Many People in Coastal China May Not Get Enough Vitamin D
Researchers in a coastal city in southeast China looked at how much vitamin D people in their community actually have in their bodies. Vitamin D is important …
Read MoreHome Meals and Exercise Help Older Adults Stay Strong and Independent
Researchers created a new program called "Strength on Wheels" that delivers healthy meals and teaches exercises to older adults who can't leave their homes. In …
Read MoreChewing Tobacco Linked to Lower Blood Iron Levels in Pakistani Kids
Researchers in Pakistan studied 283 children ages 6-12 to see if chewing smokeless tobacco products affects their blood health. They found that children who …
Read MoreApps and Digital Tools Help Kidney Dialysis Patients Eat Better
Kidney disease patients on dialysis often struggle with nutrition because they have to follow strict diets and don't always get enough monitoring. Researchers …
Read MoreYour Fingernails Can Reveal What You're Eating
Researchers discovered that analyzing the minerals in your fingernails can tell you a lot about your diet and lifestyle choices. In a study of 184 people in …
Read MoreWhat Polish Kids Are Really Eating: A Major New Study
Researchers in Poland are launching a big study to find out what young children are actually eating and how healthy they are. This follows up on a similar …
Read MoreBad Cholesterol Ratios May Increase Endometriosis Risk
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 women to understand why some develop endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows outside the uterus. They found that …
Read MoreDo Implant Dentures Help Older Adults Get Better Nutrition?
Researchers looked at whether implant-supported dentures (teeth anchored to jaw implants) help older adults absorb nutrients better than traditional dentures. …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk in Women
Researchers looked at health data from nearly 14,000 women collected over 20 years to understand if certain blood markers could help predict breast cancer …
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