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16 March 202016 March 2020

The quality of the specific components of a plant-based diet is also important to consider, as not all plant-source foods have beneficial cardiovascular effects

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the use plant-based diets for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy plant-based diets. … Read more

29 February 202029 February 2020

Increased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have been found in children and adolescents living in homes using domestic fuel, eg coal, wood, oil or gas for heating, or gas for cooking

In February 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in the urine of children. The researchers stated that … Read more

22 February 202030 May 2020

A diet high in carbohydrates increases the risk of diabetes type 2, the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease

In November 2018 researchers from India published their review of the evidence that links dietary carbohydrates to the incidence of diabetes type 2 and the metabolic syndrome together with their … Read more

1 January 20204 January 2020

Fortifying staple foods with vitamin A alone may make little or no difference to retinol levels or the risk of vitamin A deficiency but if micronutrients are also added then retinol levels may increase and the risk of vitamin A deficiency reduced

In May 2019 researchers from Singapore published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of fortifying staple foods (sugar, edible oils, edible fats, … Read more

5 May 201928 April 2020

Polybrominated diphenyl ether

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, are compounds used as flame retardants and are added to plastics, polyurethane foam, textiles, and electronic equipment to reduce the likelihood of ignition and to … Read more

27 January 20194 January 2020

Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network

In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more