Maternal mortality refers primarily to deaths that occur when a person is pregnant or has recently given birth. It can also include deaths that occur up to a year after giving birth, if the cause of ...

Dietary fibres in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, ...

The study, recently published in PNAS, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the relationship between microplastic exposure and photosynthesis across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

“The traits and price of pine nuts vary according to the pine species and the region of origin. In this context, Mediterranean pine nuts get much higher prices than Asian pine nuts, which encourages ...

New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment. That's the finding from a new ...

Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value — no more food diaries or guesswork. This futuristic scenario is now ...

The number of obese persons has grown significantly in recent decades, which presents significant difficulties for those who are impacted, healthcare systems, and those who provide treatment. The ...

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have ...

Lifestyle choices during pregnancy have far-reaching effects on the child's neurodevelopment. A mother-child study conducted at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland ...