Poor nutrition a major risk factor for COPD patients in developed nations too
Poor nutrition is a key driver for poor outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study from Australia has discovered.
Archives for November 17, 2016
Industry call: Maastricht Uni researchers hungry for satiety trial funding
Maastricht University researchers are seeking sponsors – preferably from a drink or shot maker – for a weight management trial exploring ‘intestinal brakes’ that has showed promising phase 1 results.
Children’s growth supplement wins GSK backing
With a licensing agreement with GSK in place in India, Nutritional Growth Solutions is on the look-out for partners to roll-out its Pro-Up children’s growth supplement in Europe.
AstaReal stands by assertion that its process yields highest quality astaxanthin
Questions of quality and purity hover over the astaxanthin market, questions that supplier AstaReal has chosen to address by investing heavily in what it believes to be the best production process yet developed for the ingredient.
Probiotics during pregnancy, breastfeeding may reduce colic in infants
High-dose multi-strain probiotic supplementation to women during late pregnancy and lactation may reduce colic and regurgitation in the infants, says a new study.
Report urges UK to improve poor breastfeeding support
Scotland and Northern Ireland have made improvements in policies that encourage women to continue breastfeeding but England and Wales still lag behind, according to scorecards in a report from the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi).
Probiotic oral cavity-reduction potential has bite, study shows
A supplement containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus could enhance dental health by reducing tooth decay, according to a Chilean study.
Commission’s anticipated nano definition delayed
The European Commission’s much-anticipated definition of engineered nanomaterial has been pushed back, but is still expected this year.
Winter mothers more likely to develop gestational diabetes: Population-based study
Women whose babies are conceived in winter are more likely to develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, with a lack of vitamin D during these months one of the likely factors, research from Australia suggests.
Soapbox
Vitamins, supplements and intelligent ageing
They say that grey hair is a symbol of wisdom. This is so true as many Australian seniors are now taking a more proactive approach to their own healthcare by doing independent research to stay healthy and active.