Public Health

Association Among Dietary Supplement Use, Nutrient Intake, and Mortality Among U.S. Adults: A Cohort Study
The health benefits and risks of dietary supplement use are controversial. Source: Association Among Dietary Supplement Use, Nutrient Intake, and Mortality Among U.S. Adults: A Cohort Read more
Changes to WIC Food Program Tied to Reversal in Obesity Trends
The 2009 changes to the U.S. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was associated with a change in the trend of obesity prevalence among 2- to Read more
The Public Health Impact of Parent-Reported Childhood Food Allergies in the United States
Childhood food allergy (FA) is a life-threatening chronic condition that substantially impairs quality of life. This large, population-based survey estimates childhood FA prevalence and severity of all major allergenic foods. Detailed allergenspecific information was also collected regarding FA management and health care use. Source:The Public Health Impact of Parent-Reported Childhood Food Allergies in the United… Read more Read more
The association between neonatal vitamin D status and risk of schizophrenia
Clues from the epidemiology of schizophrenia, such as the increased risk in those born in winter/spring, have led to the hypothesis that prenatal vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of later schizophrenia. We wish to explore this hypothesis in a large Danish case-control study (nā€‰=ā€‰2602). The concentration of 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) was assessed… Read more Read more
IBS Benefit with Hypnotherapy Extends to Non-Refractory Patients
Group hypno-sessions as effective as individual treatment and educational/supportive therapy in primary and secondary care settings. Source: IBS Benefit with Hypnotherapy Extends to Read more
Intake of Raw Fruits and Vegetables Is Associated With Better Mental Health Than Intake of Processed Fruits and Vegetables
Higher intakes of fruits and vegetables, rich in micronutrients, have been associated with better mental health. However, cooking or processing may reduce the availability of these Read more