Nutrition and Fitness News

A class of endocrine-disrupting chemical called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is no longer being used in food packaging in the U.S., according to an announcement from the FDA.

Vitamin D supplementation may be helpful for bone health, but the research is still undecided, according to an expert.

The evidence on popular supplements claiming to boost the immune system is shaky, but zinc may offer benefits for some, according to experts.

Maintaining high levels of physical activity and weight loss were associated with reduced risks for several cardiovascular events, a study published in JAMA Network Open showed.

Omega-3 supplements, commonly found in the form of fish oil, appear to offer various health benefits, according to an expert.

Youth who accumulated a certain volume of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the first 2 weeks following a concussion had reduced odds for persisting symptoms, researchers found.

Compared with men, women are less likely to die of any cause or from CV-specific causes when performing similar amounts of weekly leisure-time physical activity, suggesting there are sex-specific benefits to exercise, researchers reported.

Melatonin is one of the most popular and easily accessible supplements today.

Several weight management treatments greatly improved the odds of 5% or greater weight loss within a year, but only a small number of patients with obesity use them, researchers found.

Higher physical activity levels before the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with lower odds of developing and being hospitalized for COVID-19 in older adults, according to a recent study.