Acute Pancreatitis Linked to Black Elderberry Extract
Black elderberry extract could potentially induce pancreatitis, as described in a recent case report published in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences.
Diet and Nutrition
FDA: Biotin Supplements Could Affect Results of Medical Tests
Biotin supplements can interfere with the results of some critical lab tests, the US Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.
High Fiber, Yogurt Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for Lung Cancer
Dietary fiber and yogurt consumption are associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a pooled analysis published in JAMA Oncology.
Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens
Greater electronic device use, particularly television, is linked to more consumption of added sugar and caffeine among adolescents.
Would Warning Labels on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Affect Obesity in the US?
Obesity affects nearly 40% of US adults and may contribute to a gamut of other medical issues like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. One of the most significant contributors to the obesity epidemic is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) at higher than recommended levels. These levels are especially high among non-Hispanic black…
Clinical Recommendations for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity
A Clinical Update review published in JAMA detailed current research surrounding the efficacy and safety of obesity treatment for adolescents, including behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
Sweetened Drinks Represent Majority of Children’s Drink Sales
None of the 34 top-selling sweetened children’s drinks meet expert recommendations for healthier drinks for children, according to Children’s Drink FACTS 2019.
Asthma and Ultra-Processed Food in Childhood
In Brazil, researchers found data that did not show a link between asthma in adolescents and ultra-processed foods that were consumed in childhood.
Interventions Combating Stunted Growth May Not Extend to Neurobehavioral Development in Children
Interventions that target linear growth in childhood such as those aimed at combating malnutrition may not provide concurrent benefits in neurodevelopment.
Survey Finds US Adults Consuming More Plant Protein and Less Refined Carbs Since 1999
Adults in the United States have reduced their intake of refined carbohydrates and increased their intake of complex carbohydrates, plant protein, and polyunsaturated fat from 1999 to 2016, a study in JAMA reports. Nutrition researchers performed a serial cross-sectional analysis of 24-hour dietary recall data taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Only…
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