Maternal Caffeine Consumption Linked to Smaller Child Height
Children of women in fourth versus first quartile of plasma caffeine concentration had lower height z scores
Diet and Nutrition
Diet Modification May Provide Menstrual Pain Relief
Review finds that cutting omega-6 fatty acids that promote inflammation may be one promising strategy
Less Salt, More Whole Grains: FDA Updates Food Label Definition of ‘Healthy’
Agency says new definition is intended to both empower consumers to eat better and, potentially, foster a healthier food supply
Drinking at Least 2 Cups of Tea Daily Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
Inverse association seen for mortality from all cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, stroke
ACS Issues Nutrition, Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
To improve long-term health and increase survival, survivors should avoid obesity, follow healthy eating pattern, engage in regular exercise
Vitamin D Supplementation May Aid New-Onset Pediatric T1DM
A serum 25(OH)D target of 30 to 60 ng/mL is safe, effective, and recommended for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Links Between Potassium Intake, BP, and CVD Events Differ by Sex
For women, inverse slope between potassium intake and SBP steeper for those within highest versus lowest tertile of sodium intake
Effect of Keto and Mediterranean Diets on Glucose Control Compared
Limiting added sugar and refined grains helpful, but no added overall health benefit seen for cutting out legumes, fruits, and whole grains
Eating Nuts Tied to Lower Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease
Consumption of nuts also linked to lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in non-CKD population
Coffee Does Not Impede Bioavailability of LT4 Solution
Bioavailability is equivalent for levothyroxine oral solution administered five minutes prior to coffee or under fasting conditions
