Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Men and those who are overweight may be especially vulnerable to the effects of restrictive eating, the findings suggest.

A European study involving experts from the Università Cattolica, Rome campus - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS together with a network of British and Spanish scientists and clinicians, published in the journal Lancet Regional Health - Europe, shows the effectiveness of this preventive prophylaxis.

Despite growing concerns about data privacy, new research from the University of South Australia shows that most people are happy to hand over their health information if it could help improve their care.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Friends of the Earth, and other members of the Plant Powered School Meals Coalition applaud the Senate Agriculture Committee for advancing provisions today that will make it easier for students to access nondairy milk options in schools. The changes, included in the amended Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S.222), remove key barriers that have long prevented students—especially those who are lactose intolerant—from receiving a nutritionally appropriate beverage option at school.  

UC Davis researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.