Molecule found in oranges could reduce obesity and prevent heart disease and diabetes

Researchers are studying a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which they have shown to drastically reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects. But why it works remains a mystery.

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What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD

The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD.

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Spring Lectures To Discuss New Approaches for Treating Mental Health and Pain

We’re excited to tell you that NCCIH will host three lectures this spring by Center-funded investigators on “Novel Approaches at the Intersection of Mental Health and Pain.” The events will take place in Lipsett Amphitheater in Building 10 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus, will be streamed live on NIH VideoCast and Facebook Live, and are part of the Center’s Integrative Medicine Research Lecture Series.

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Can't sleep? Prebiotics could help

New research shows that animals on a prebiotic diet sleep better and are buffered from the physiological impacts of stress. The undigestible dietary compounds, found in fibrous foods and some dairy products, serve as nourishment for beneficial bacteria and influence metabolites that, in turn, impact the brain.

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Celiac disease might be cured by restoring immune tolerance to gliadin

Celiac disease affects 0.3-2.4% of people in most countries world-wide, and approx. 2% in Finland. Celiac patients suffer from a variety of symptoms, typically intestinal complaints, such as diarrhea, but are often symptom-free. Immunologists developed and tested nanoparticles containing gliadin for the immunomodulatory treatment of celiac disease.

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Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk

People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a new study.

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Sugar gets the red light from consumers in new study

Researchers have found that sugar content is the most important factor for people when making healthy food choices -- overriding fat and salt.

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When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks

The balance between weight gain and weight gain loss is predominantly determined by what you eat, how much you eat, and by how much exercise you get. But another important factor is often neglected... it's not just how many calories you eat, but WHEN you eat them that will determine how well you burn those calories.

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Genetic 'fingerprints' implicate gut bacterium in bowel cancer

A common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer, according to new research. Scientists have shown that a toxin released by a strain of E. coli causes unique patterns, or 'fingerprints,' of DNA damage to the cells lining the gut.

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How caloric restriction prevents negative effects of aging in cells

If you want to reduce levels of inflammation throughout your body, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and live longer -- eat less food. That's the conclusion of a new study that provides the most detailed report to date of the cellular effects of a calorie-restricted diet in rats. While the benefits of caloric restriction have long been known, the new results show how this restriction can protect against aging in cellular pathways.

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For Women: The FDA Gives Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

More women die from heart disease than from any other cause. But women can take action to decrease their risk. The FDA offers many resources to help educate women of all ages about the safe use of FDA-approved drugs and devices for the treatment and prevention of heart disease. Read on for tips and information.

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When to Give Kids Medicine for Coughs and Colds

Sometimes a cold is just a cold. What can worried parents do when their babies and young children have a cold or cough? The FDA has some advice and tips.

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Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer's Cures

Unfortunately, when faced with a serious health issue, even the most rational person can be led to believe implausible claims.

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WANTED: Consumers to Report Problems

Had an issue with a medicine, medical device, or food product and did not know who to notify? FDA's MedWatch is here to help.

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Safe Use of Flea and Tick Products in Pets

Pet owners should take certain precautions to use these products safely on their pets.

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Report Kids' Problems With Medical Products

Children's caregivers witness first-hand bad experiences with pediatric medical products or devices. FDA encourages consumers to report these experiences with drugs and device problems to the agency.

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Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Pet Before, During and After an Emergency

When it comes to planning for emergencies, pet owners should consider their pets too. With some simple preparations now, you can make sure your pet will be protected, safe and healthy, during and after any emergency.

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Nutrition Facts Label Better Informs Your Food Choices

The new Nutrition Facts label will provide information that consumers need to make better informed food choices that support a healthy diet.

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Nutrition

The Nutrition Facts Label on food packaging is an important and easy way to get essential information to help you make healthy food choices. These FDA Consumer Updates are also a great resource for more nutrition facts, and other helpful information about the food you eat.

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Nipple Aspirate Test Is No Substitute for Mammogram

Some companies are marketing the nipple aspirate test as the latest and greatest tool in early breast cancer screening. But FDA warns that the nipple aspirate test is no substitute for a mammogram. Find out why.

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Medication Errors Happen to Pets Too

With pets, as with people, medication errors can happen throughout the treatment process, and your animal's health can be harmed. Learn about the kinds of medication errors that can occur in treating animals, and specific steps you can take to make sure that doesn't happen to your pets.

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Manage Your Asthma: Know Your Triggers and Treatment Options

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow.

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine Cleaning

Devices that claim to use ozone gas or UV light to clean CPAP machines do not have FDA clearance or approval.

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Drinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases CVD risk

Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages daily was linked to lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), ('good' cholesterol), and higher triglyceride levels, both of which can increase cardiovascular disease risk. Drinking up to 12 ounces of 100% fruit juice per day was not associated with adverse changes in blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

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Weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use

Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research.

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Making Decisions for Your Health: Getting the Info You Need

The FDA is working hard to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about your health.

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Know Active Ingredients in Children's Meds

If your child is taking more than one medication at the same time, there could be dangerous health consequences if those medicines have the same active ingredient. It's important to be aware of the active ingredients in each medication.

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The effects of obesity mirror those of aging

R esearchers argue that obesity should be considered premature aging. They look at how obesity predisposes people to acquiring the kinds of potentially life-altering or life-threatening diseases normally seen in older individuals: compromised genomes, weakened immune systems, decreased cognition, increased chances of developing type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other illnesses.

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Hyland's Homeopathic Teething Tablets: Questions and Answers

The FDA continues to warn consumers that Hyland's Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children.

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Got a Question About Your Pet's Health?

Got questions about the foods, drugs and other issues involving your pet? FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) may be able to answer them. Read these seven frequently asked questions, and CVM's answers.

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FDA Teams Up for Novel Campaign on Risks of Decorative Contact Lenses

The FDA, American Optometric Association and the Entertainment Industries Council are joining forces to launch a campaign for teens and young adults on wearing decorative contact lenses safely. Two videos take clips from American Horror Story to deliver the message.

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FDA Researchers Advance Science for Vaccines to Prevent Mumps and Whooping Cough

Reported cases of mumps and pertussis have risen in the US in recent years even though many people are vaccinated. As part of the FDA commitment to protect the public health, FDA scientists are working to learn why more cases are occurring.

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Study of 418,000 Europeans finds different foods linked to different types of stroke

Different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to the largest study to investigate this. The study of more than 418,000 people in nine European countries investigated ischaemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke separately.

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Mediterranean diet ingredient may extend life

Researchers discover a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases.

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An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests that it may also play a role in lessening various menopause symptoms.

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Mediterranean diet for one year promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy aging'

Eating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with harmful inflammation in older people, indicates a five-country study.

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Brain cells protect muscles from wasting away

Several processes in the roundworm C. elegans boost the stress response in cells, incidentally making worms resistant to a high-fat diet and extending their lifespan. Researchers have found another: cells called glia that release a hormone that boosts the unfolded protein response in the endoplasmic reticulum of the worm's cells, effectively doubling lifespan. This could lead to interventions to tune up peripheral cells, such as muscle cells, and prevent age-related deterioration in humans.

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Changing what heart cells eat could help them regenerate

Switching what the powerhouses of heart cells consume for energy could help the heart regenerate when cells die.

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People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories

Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research.

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Western diet rich in fat and sugar linked to skin inflammation

Dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis, a study has found.

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Memory games: Eating well to remember

A healthy diet is essential to living well, but should we change what we eat as we age? Researchers have found strong evidence of the link between food groups and memory loss and its comorbidities. Her findings point to a need for age-specific dietary guidelines as the links may vary with age -- people aged 80+ with a low consumption of cereals are at highest risk of memory loss and comorbid heart disease.

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FDA Ensures Your Foods From Animals Are Safe

If you eat meat or drink milk, you want to know: Are the veterinary drugs used in food-producing animals entering your diet? And if they are, are the amounts safe for human consumption? Those are some of the concerns of FDA's Division of Residue Chemistry.

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Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.

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Food

Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.

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Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes falsely marketed as dietary supplements, putting consumers at greater risk. For these reasons, it is important to consult with a health care professional before using any dietary supplement. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.

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Cosmetics

Consumer articles about cosmetics.

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Animal & Veterinary

Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.

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Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss

Researchers have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to recommend any current treatments.

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Antioxidant in mushrooms may relieve features of 'pregnancy hypertension'

A new study in rats suggests that the natural antioxidant L-ergothioneine could alleviate the characteristics of pre-eclampsia.

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The skinny on why poor sleep may increase heart risk in women

A new study suggests that for women, poor sleep could contribute to unhealthy food choices, increasing the risk of obesity and heart disease.

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Green tea extract combined with exercise reduces fatty liver disease in mice

The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according to researchers, whose recent study may point to a potential health strategy for people.

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Fast food intake leads to weight gain in preschoolers

There is a strong link between the amount of fast food that pre-school age children consume and their likelihood of becoming overweight or obese, according to a new study.

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New mouse model for celiac disease to speed research on treatments

Researchers have developed the first truly accurate mouse model of celiac disease. The animals have the same genetic and immune system characteristics as humans who develop celiac after eating gluten. This provides a vital research tool for developing and testing new treatments for the disease.

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FDA 101: Regulating Biological Products

Biological products often represent the cutting edge of medical science and research. Also known as biologics, these products replicate natural substances such as enzymes, antibodies, or hormones in our bodies.

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Fact or Fiction: What to Know About Smoking Cessation and Medications

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 480,000 deaths annually. Almost 70 percent of current smokers report wanting to quit smoking, but quitting can be hard and often takes multiple attempts. Learn the facts.

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Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix

Parents should avoid using benzocaine products to relieve teething pain for children under 2. They are at risk for the disease methemoglobinemia.

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10,000 steps a day: Not a magical formula for preventing weight gain

For years now, 10,000 steps a day has become the gold standard for people trying to improve their health -- and recent research shows some benefits can come from even just 7,500 steps. But if you're trying to prevent weight gain, a new study suggests no number of steps alone will do the trick.

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Free radicals from immune cells are direct cause of salt-sensitive hypertension

In salt-sensitive hypertension, immune cells gather in the kidneys and shoot out free radicals, heightening blood pressure and damaging this pair of vital organs, scientists report.

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If pregnant women use cosmetics containing parabens, this may have consequences

Parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics. If pregnant women use cosmetics containing parabens that remain on the skin for protracted periods, this may have consequences for their child's subsequent weight development.

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Coronavirus and “Alternative” Treatments

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, and bats. The new strain of coronavirus identified as the cause of the outbreak of respiratory illness in people first detected in Wuhan, China, has been named COVID-19.

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Coronavirus and “Alternative” Treatments

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, and bats. The new strain of coronavirus identified as the cause of the outbreak of respiratory illness in people first detected in Wuhan, China, has been named COVID-19.

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Medical Device Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know

Practice vigilance to safeguard your medical devices from cyber threats.

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What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding

FDA strongly advises against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.


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FDA’s Forensic Chemistry Center Playing Critical Role in Vaping Illness Investigation

FDA’s Forensic Chemistry Center serves as the agency’s premier national forensic laboratory for research and analyses related to criminal and regulatory investigations involving FDA-regulated products.

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Vaping Illness Update: FDA Warns Public to Stop Using Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-Containing Vaping Products and Any Vaping Products Obtained Off the Street

The FDA is strengthening its warning to consumers to stop using vaping products containing THC and any vaping product obtained off the street amid more than 1,000 reports of lung injuries—including some resulting in deaths—following the use of vaping products.

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Danger: Don’t Drink Miracle Mineral Solution or Similar Products

After receiving numerous reports of consumers getting sick, the FDA warns you not to drink sodium chlorite products such as Miracle Mineral Solution. These products turn into bleach and can make you sick, the FDA says.

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Making Sure Kids Are Prepared if They Need Epinephrine Treatments in School

Kids are back in school, which for many parents, means making sure important prescriptions, like epinephrine products, are filled and available to use when necessary. FDA wants to make sure patients, parents, health care providers, school nurses, and pharmacists stay on top of product availability.

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Clostridioides difficile infection flourishes with a high-protein, high-fat diet

Mice fed a high-fat, high-protein diet were more likely to develop and die from antibiotic-driven Clostridioides difficile infections than mice fed a standard diet. In the same study, published in the journal mSystems, a high-carbohydrate diet was protective against severe C. difficile infection--but the researchers suspect that such a diet could produce healthy, asymptomatic carriers that can spread the pathogen.

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Yoga for Health

Many people practice yoga for health-related reasons, such as for well-being and fitness, to help control stress, or to help manage or prevent a health problem. Results of studies on the effects of yoga on health have found that yoga may be more beneficial for some health conditions than for others. This issue of the digest summarizes the current research on yoga for several health conditions and in different populations.

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Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders

Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, according to new findings.

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Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

Scientists devised a novel single-cell genomic sequencing technique that enables detailed, functional analysis of uncultured bacteria and identified bacterial responders of dietary fiber inulin in mouse gut microbiota. This technique could be applied to predict the metabolic fermentation of dietary fibers based on the presence and ability of specific responders and be exploited to improve human and animal health in the future.

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Physical activity is good for your appetite, too

Researchers found exercise to be a protective factor in a study where participants in a weight loss program, who were following a reduced-calorie diet, engaged in exercise in their real-world environments.

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Natural compound in vegetables helps fight fatty liver disease

A new study shows how a natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables can also be used to fight fatty liver disease.

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FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch

Advice on using FDA's Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch.

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Finding Food Allergens Where They Shouldn't Be

Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food recalls by the FDA. Which foods are most often affected, and which allergens are involved?

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Hyland's Homeopathic Teething Tablets: Questions and Answers

The FDA continues to warn consumers that Hyland's Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children.

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La FDA advierte contra el uso de silicona inyectable para delinear y mejorar la figura

Los rellenos dérmicos inyectables son dispositivos médicos controlados por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos, pero ninguno está aprobado por la dependencia para delinear o mejorar la figura con cantidades grandes. Entérese de por qué la silicona inyectable y otros productos no sancionados (también llamados rellenos de glúteos, rellenos de senos o productos para rellenar los espacios entre los músculos) son peligrosos y deben evitarse.

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Vaccines Protect Children From Harmful Infectious Diseases

If you have questions about vaccines, visit the FDA’s guide for parents and caregivers. It describes the routinely administered vaccines for children and provides answers to commonly asked questions.

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US birth weights drop due to rise in Cesarean births, inductions

US birth weights have fallen significantly in recent decades due to soaring rates of cesarean deliveries and inductions which have shortened the average pregnancy by a week, new research shows.

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Lower protein diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease

A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease. Researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids -- which occur in protein-rich foods, such as meats, dairy, nuts and soy -- were associated with a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. The team also found that the average American consumes almost two and a half times more sulfur amino acids than the estimated average requirement.

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Eating red meat and processed meat hikes heart disease, death risk

A large study links red and processed meat with higher risk of heart disease and death. Eating two servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry -- but not fish -- per week was linked to a 3 to 7% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Eating two servings of red meat or processed meat -- but not poultry or fish -- per week was associated with a 3% higher risk of all causes of death.

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Get easily out of breath? It may be because you were small at birth, study finds

Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers. New findings underscore the importance of prevention strategies to reduce low birth weights even among those carried to at term delivery.

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On the menu: Study says dining out is a recipe for unhealthy eating for most Americans

Study finds most restaurant meals eaten by Americans are of poor nutritional quality; minimal changes over 14 years.

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Missing link in rare inherited skin disease exposed

Hokkaido University scientists are getting closer to understanding how a rare hereditary disease impairs the skin's barrier function, which determines how well the skin is protected.

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Eating disorders linked to exercise addiction

New research shows that exercise addiction is nearly four times more common amongst people with an eating disorder.

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Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

Researchers discovered consuming low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame and stevia while pregnant increased body fat in their offspring and disrupted their gut microbiota.

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Low-Back Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know

What’s the Bottom Line?

What do we know about the effectiveness of complementary health approaches for low-back pain?

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Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

A green, single-celled organism called Chlamydomonas reinhardtii has served as a model species for topics spanning algae-based biofuels to plant evolution. While algae have been used as dietary nutraceuticals that provide beneficial oils, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and antioxidants, the benefits of consuming C. reinhardtii were previously unexplored. Researchers have now completed the first study in humans demonstrating that C. reinhardtii helps improve human gastrointestinal problems related to irritable bowel syndrome, including diarrhea, gas and bloating.

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With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating

People who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-rich as compared to carbohydrate-rich, according to a study.

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Keto diet works best in small doses

A ketogenic diet -- which provides 99% of calories from fat and only 1% from carbohydrates -- produces health benefits in the short term, but negative effects after about a week, researchers found in a study of mice.

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Drugs

Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

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Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.

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What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication

Concerned that your medications might contain a substance that could potentially cause cancer? Keep taking your medications, and talk to your doctor. FDA is working with manufacturers to investigate the source of nitrosamines in drugs and whether they pose risks to human health. Have questions?

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Sympathetic Nervous System Influences Development and Tissue Maintenance, Mouse Research Suggests

New research funded in part by NCCIH suggests that stress-induced hair graying in mice may be an accessible model to investigate how stress influences tissue regeneration. Read about it here.

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Public Health Alert Concerning Nopalina Flax Seed Powder and Nopalina Flax Seed Capsules and Salmonella Contamination

The FDA advises consumers to stop using Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules) identified by certain lot numbers due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Top strategies for successful weight loss maintenance

Some of the most effective behaviors and psychological strategies reported by those maintaining their weight loss included choosing healthy food, tracking what you eat and using positive self-talk, according to a new study.

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Persistent environmental contaminant changes the gut microbiome of mice

An industrial chemical -- phased out since 2002, but previously used in stain and water-repellent products and firefighting foam -- alters the gut microbiome of mice and could have implications for human health, according to an international team of researchers.

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Weight loss and health improvements with Mediterranean, fasting & Paleo diets

There were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting and Paleo diets, though adherence to the diets dropped off considerably during the one-year study, new research shows.

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High-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque, mouse study shows

High-protein diets may help people lose weight and build muscle, but a new study in mice suggests they have a down side: They lead to more plaque in the arteries. Further, the new research shows that high-protein diets spur unstable plaque -- the kind most prone to rupturing and causing blocked arteries. More plaque buildup in the arteries, particularly if it's unstable, increases the risk of heart attack.

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ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. Issues Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Dietary Supplement Products

ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. recall ALL lots of its dietary supplement products.

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What it's like to live without a sense of smell

New research reveals the impact of smell loss. As many as one in 20 people live without smell. But until now there has been little research into the range of emotional and practical impacts it causes. The new study finds that almost every aspect of life is disrupted - from everyday concerns about personal hygiene to a loss of sexual intimacy and the break-down of personal relationships.

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A heart-healthy protein from bran of cereal crop

Foxtail millet is an annual grass grown widely as a cereal crop in parts of India, China and Southeast Asia. Milling the grain removes the hard outer layer, or bran, from the rest of the seed. Now, researchers have identified a protein in this bran that can help stave off atherosclerosis in mice genetically prone to the disease.

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New study debunks notion that salt consumption contributes to weight loss

Researchers found that reducing sodium intake in adults with elevated blood pressure or hypertension decreased thirst, urine volume and blood pressure, but did not affect metabolic energy needs. These results support the traditional notion that decreasing sodium intake is critical to managing hypertension -- disputing recent studies.

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Stem Cell Technology Helps Scientists Generate a Previously Unknown Type of Sensory Neuron

Humans may have a special type of sensory nerve cell that senses both cold and mechanical force, new research involving stem cells shows.

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Becoming less active and gaining weight: Downsides of becoming an adult

Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased weight gain, conclude two reviews.

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February Council Meeting To Feature Symposium on Oversight of Clinical Trials

The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health (NACCIH) will meet on Friday, February 7 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs

A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well as influence the long term intake of food.

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Real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy

A new study has definitively shown that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, during pregnancy has significant impact on placental and fetal development.

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Global diets are converging, with benefits and problems

Research has shown that diets are changing in complex ways worldwide. International food supply patterns are supporting healthier diets in parts of the world, but causing underweight and obesity elsewhere. They are also having important effects on environmental sustainability, with potentially worrying consequences.

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Patients with newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than recommended

[em]NIH study shows treatment recommendations impacted by patient and physician factors[/em]

Study finds that patients experiencing new chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than physical therapy, counseling, and other nonpharmacologic approaches.

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Walnuts may be good for the gut and help promote heart health

Researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that can help promote health. Additionally, those changes in gut bacteria were associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease.

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Drinking 1% rather than 2% milk accounts for 4.5 years of less aging in adults

A new study shows drinking low-fat milk -- both nonfat and 1% milk -- is significantly associated with less aging in adults.

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Silica particles may lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes

Engineered ingestible molecular traps created from mesoporous silica particles (MSPs) introduced to the gut can have an effect on food efficiency and metabolic risk factors. The results from studies on mice demonstrate the potential to reduce the energy uptake into the body and could lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes.

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Children's packed lunches lack nutritional quality

Fewer than two in every 100 packed lunches eaten by children in English primary schools meet nutritional standards, according to a major survey. Although the amount of sugary food in lunchboxes declined over 10 years it is still higher than recommended, and there has been a drop in essential vitamins and minerals. Researchers say the lack of fresh food is to blame.

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You May Be Surprised by How Much Salt You're Eating

FDA is encouraging industry to gradually reduce the amount of sodium in foods. Consumers have the opportunity to comment.

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Treating and Preventing Head Lice

Head lice. Learn how to check for them, how to treat them, and how to avoid having them in your home.

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Study Explores Clinical Management of New Cases of Musculoskeletal Pain

Contrary to practice guidelines, many patients are initially prescribed opioids for a new chronic musculoskeletal pain problem.

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Losing tongue fat improves sleep apnea

Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the effect of weight loss on the upper airway in obese patients, researchers found that reducing tongue fat is a primary factor in lessening the severity of OSA.

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Kangaroo mother care reduces infant mortality

When newborn babies with low birth weight are held close to their mother's bodies throughout the day, their chance of survival increases substantially.

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In the New Year, Resolve To Go Beyond “Quick Fixes”

In her NCCIH Director’s Page message, Dr. Helene Langevin offers suggestions to people striving for better health and well-being.

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In the New Year, Resolve To Go Beyond “Quick Fixes”

In her NCCIH Director’s Page message, Dr. Helene Langevin offers suggestions to people striving for better health and well-being.

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Need to control blood sugar? There's a drink for that

With more people with diabetes and pre-diabetes looking for novel strategies to help control blood sugar, new research suggests that ketone monoester drinks -- a popular new food supplement -- may help do exactly that.

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Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

A review article highlights the correlation between highly processed foods and increased prevalence of obesity in the United States.

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Half of women with heart failure get the wrong treatment

As many as 50 per cent of women suffering from cardiac arrest are given insufficient treatment, because the heart failure was not caused by a heart attack.

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Bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation

Could bile acids -- the fat-dissolving juices churned out by the liver and gallbladder -- also play a role in immunity and inflammation? The answer appears to be yes, according to two separate studies.

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Study finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesity

A new study finds that the pleasure center of the brain and the brain's biological clock are linked, and that high-calorie foods -- which bring pleasure -- disrupt normal feeding schedules, resulting in overconsumption.

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Is It a Cold or the Flu? Prevention, Symptoms, Treatments

In much of the Northern Hemisphere, this is prime time for colds, influenza (flu), and other respiratory illnesses. While contagious viruses are active year-round, most infections occur in the fall and winter.

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