Nutrition and Fitness News

ORLANDO — Patients with skin disease adhering to a proper diet may experience better treatment responses and a reduced risk of adverse events, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

Increased dietary and supplemental calcium intake appeared to reduce the risk for colorectal cancers among adults aged 50 years and older, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

The FDA unveiled the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool, a searchable online database that provides a list of chemical contaminant types and levels used to evaluate possible harm in foods meant for human consumption.

Intentional weight loss of 5% or more, coupled with reduced waist circumference was associated with lower risk for death from cancer, CVD or any cause among postmenopausal women followed for more than 18 years, data show.

ORLANDO — Nutrition plays a role in the management of atopic dermatitis, according to research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ruled that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for food insecurity in primary care.

High-intensity interval exercise and moderate-intensity continuous exercise performed through rope skipping improved cardiorespiratory fitness in young adults, results from a randomized study revealed.

Lawmakers grilled Martin Makary, MD, MPH, on transparency, his plans for mifepristone and his stance on the recently cancelled Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting during Thursday’s senate hearing to be the next FDA commissioner.

Adults who consume a large amount of butter have a 15% greater mortality risk, according to an analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine.