Tag: Food & Nutrition: Misc.
Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC
Genetic sequencing linked the infection to bacteria from a breast pump used at home
AAN: Mediterranean Diet Score Linked to Cognition in MS
Higher MEDAS score independently predicted lower risk for cognitive impairment; link stronger for those with progressive disease
Almond, Soy Drinks Can Be Called Milk, FDA Proposes
Products do not pretend to be from cows, the FDA guidance said, and American consumers are not confused by the 'milk' name
Another Infant Formula Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
Recall was announced out of an abundance of caution; no illnesses have been reported in connection with the formula
Many Children Not Eating Enough Vegetables, Consuming Too Many Sweet Drinks
About one-third of children did not eat a fruit daily and about half did not eat a vegetable daily in preceding week
Plant-Based Diet Linked to Reduced Risk for Prostate Cancer Progression
Men in highest quintile of plant-based dietary index had significantly lower risk for prostate cancer progression and recurrence
Most Infant Formula Products Have at Least One Health, Nutrition Claim
Scientific reference to support the claim was provided by 26 percent of products with one or more claims
Diet-Induced Inflammation Not Linked to Psoriasis
Dietary inflammatory index not linked to psoriasis in participants with different population settings
Fasting in Pregnancy Linked to Lower Birth Weight
Dietary composition outside of fasting hours during Ramadan modifies association, which is no longer seen for those with high-fat diets
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Implementation Linked to Drop in BMI z-Scores
Similar trends seen among youth aged 12 to 18 years and for those living in households with lower annual income
