Nutrition Fitness News

CHICAGO — Greater intakes of calcium and zinc before conception were tied to lower odds for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to two analyses presented at NUTRITION.

Iodine supplementation may have some benefits for expectant mothers and their children, but evidence is limited, according to experts.

Greater adherence to the planetary health diet was associated with a lower risk for an early death from several causes and produced a significantly lower environmental impact, a study showed.

Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk for all-cause mortality among women, data in JAMA Network Open showed. Researchers said the association can be partly attributed to cardiometabolic risk factors.

Results of Women’s Health Initiative trials highlight the importance of personalized health care in combination with shared decision-making for postmenopausal women, according to a review published in JAMA.

Adherence to physical activity guidelines throughout midlife was associated with greater health-related quality of life in women, even if adherence began later, a study showed.

High adherence to an antioxidant diet reduced the risk for acne impacting patient quality of life in women, according to a study.

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, about benefits of plant-based eating plans for women’s health

Folic acid is critical for prenatal care, according to experts, and research has suggested its supplementation could also offer benefits in some other areas of health.

Stabilized bioactive retinol 0.1% can be an effective solution for individuals seeking to improve signs of photoaging, according to a study.