Food & Health
Skeletal Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Obese Ad
Skeletal Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Obese Adolescents

Two-year skeletal effects of sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents with obesity are evaluated using quantitative CT and MR spectroscopy, shedding light on the procedure’s impact.

January 2024

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk in
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk in Obese Adults

Weight loss resulting from bariatric surgery correlates with a reduced risk of cancer in adults with obesity, highlighting the potential benefits of surgical intervention.

January 2024

Environment Day 2023 Focuses on Plastic Pollution
Environment Day 2023 Focuses on Plastic Pollution

With over 400 million tons of plastic produced annually and microplastic pollution pervasive in food, water, and air, Environment Day 2023 highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution.

January 2024

FDA Approves Second Dose of Bivalent COVID-19 Vacc
FDA Approves Second Dose of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine

Emergency Authorization Withdrawn for Monovalent mRNA Vaccines, Shift Towards Bivalent Immunization.

January 2024

World No Tobacco Day: Focus on Tobacco’s Environ
World No Tobacco Day: Focus on Tobacco’s Environmental Impact

With tobacco production harmful to health, farmers, and the environment, World No Tobacco Day underscores the need to transition from tobacco farming to food cultivation.

January 2024

Ensuring Safety When Purchasing or Cooking Eggs

The FDA implements regulations to enhance egg safety, aimed at preventing contamination and safeguarding public health.

January 2024

Obesity Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease
Obesity Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Adults with overweight or obesity and high cardiovascular risk are more likely to experience a greater number of cardiovascular events. This association emphasizes the importance of addressing obesity as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease prevention.

December 2023

FDA Considers Approval of RSV Vaccine for Pregnant
FDA Considers Approval of RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women

An advisory panel recommends FDA approval for Pfizer’s Abrysvo vaccine in pregnant women, following recent approvals for other RSV vaccines, signaling progress in maternal and neonatal health protection.

December 2023

Gut Microbiota’s Role in Anorexia Explored
Gut Microbiota’s Role in Anorexia Explored

Study Reveals Gut Bacteria’s Production of Essential Vitamins Linked to Anorexia.

December 2023

Navigating Common Food and Drug Interactions
Navigating Common Food and Drug Interactions

Counseling patients and families on common food-drug interactions in pediatrics aids in optimizing medication efficacy and safety.

December 2023