When surveyed, almost 1 in 5 Americans report that they have a food allergy, but only 1 in 10 report symptoms consistent with food allergies or have received a diagnosis from a physician. This suggests that around twice as many Americans believe they have a food allergy than actually do. JAMA Network Open The Guardian Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 19
Taking estrogen-containing birth control is linked to higher levels of vitamin D for African-American women; however, those who stop taking birth control could increase their risk of vitamin D deficiency. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ScienceDaily Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 38
In women of reproductive age, mild iron deficiency was associated with lower levels of physical activity, temperamental traits such as irritability, and reduced mental endurance on an intelligence test. Physiology & Behavior Happiness Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 39
Drinking alcohol is associated with a greater risk of cancer and all-cause mortality. The only amount of alcohol consumption that is not associated with an increased health risk is zero. The Lancet ScienceDaily Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 100
People over 50 years old who drank a cup of hot tea daily were less likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology ScienceDaily NHS Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 117
Sugar consumption is associated with more frequent risky behavior, such as fighting, bullying, drinking, and smoking, in adolescents. Consuming sugary drinks is more strongly associated with risky behavior than consuming sweets such as chocolate and candy. Social Science & Medicine Health Nutrition Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 156
In 4th- and 7th-grade children, drinking sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with childhood hypertension. This relationship was greater for 7th-grade children and boys regardless of age. Journal of Human Hypertension Health Nutrition Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 113
Industrial trans fats (found in many processed foods), but not trans fats from animal products or saturated fats, are associated with coronary heart disease. BMJ Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 126
People with type 2 diabetes who ate high fiber diets (about 37 grams per day) had more beneficial gut bacteria and improved blood sugar regulation. Science Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 172
Iron deficiency is associated with lower levels of thyroid hormone production. Women of childbearing age are more likely to be iron deficient, which puts them at risk of developing thyroid-related pregnancy complications if they become pregnant. Scientific Reports Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 226