A poor diet is the leading cause of premature morbidity and mortality in England. Nutritional surveillance shows that, on average,…
The ethics of artificial nutrition
The last two decades have been witness to considerable progress in the administration of artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH). This…
Surgery for obesity
Obesity is a chronic progressive disease that decreases longevity and has associated co-morbidities. Diet, lifestyle and behavioural modifications are essential…
Malnutrition and undernutrition
The term ‘malnutrition’ is used to describe a deficiency, excess or imbalance of a wide range of nutrients, resulting in…
Blood test for specific metabolites could reveal blocked arteries
A pilot project suggests that in the near future, a blood test could show whether arteries carrying blood to the…
Worsening of overdose crisis predicted: Limits of focusing on prescription opioids
A study from investigators projects that the opioid overdose epidemic in the US is likely to increase in coming years,…
No sweat? That’s an issue for home-schooled children
Children schooled at home may not get enough exercise even if they participate in organized sports and physical activities, according…
A new toolkit for studying how ‘PARP’ activity boosts cancers
A new method is likely to speed the study of an important biological process called ADP-ribosylation — a process driven…
The delicate balance of treating growing but brittle bones
Turning off a bone receptor protein could potentially treat osteoporosis in children without affecting bone growth, according to new research.
When mucus can be key to treating colon and airway diseases
Researchers have identified proteins that control mucous production and suggest clues to treating colon and airway diseases.