Tag: public health
How Minerals Shape Brain Function: Evidence from Neuroscience on Micronutrient Deficiency and Cognition
Minerals are fundamental to brain function, yet deficiencies remain widespread. Iodine, iron, copper, zinc, lithium, and chromium each regulate distinct…
Why Food Labels Alone Won’t Stop Child Obesity in Latin America—Evidence From Ecuador
Latin American countries have implemented front-of-package warning labels and advertising restrictions, yet childhood obesity continues to rise. Evidence from Ecuador…
Frozen and Canned Produce Offer Similar Nutritional Value to Fresh, Research Shows
Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables retain nutritional quality comparable to fresh produce, research shows. This finding addresses global dietary…
Even Light Smoking Raises Heart Disease Risk by 50–60%, Study Shows—and Quitting Doesn’t Fully Reverse It
A pooled analysis of 302,522 adults in PLOS Medicine found that smoking just 2–5 cigarettes daily elevates heart failure risk…
Vitamin D Deficiency Links to Multiple Chronic Diseases, New Review Shows
A comprehensive review in Nutrients documents how vitamin D deficiency impairs immune function and is associated with rickets, osteoporosis, autoimmune…
White House Updates Dietary Guidelines: Emphasis on Whole Foods and Protein Over Processing
The White House has released its 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, prioritizing minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods and introducing explicit protein intake targets…
White House Updates Food Pyramid to Reflect 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines
The White House has released an updated Food Pyramid aligned with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, shifting emphasis from…
Microplastics Found in Human Arterial Plaque Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Microplastics detected in nearly 6 in 10 patients with arterial plaque are linked to a 4.5-fold increased risk of heart…