A national study of blood ferritin and hemoglobin levels from tween, teen and young adult females suggests routine screening might be needed for iron deficiency and anemia

Iron levels in the blood – and specifically, a type of iron storage called ferritin – have been linked to mental health symptom severity

Highly processed foods can act on the brain in ways that spark cravings, emotional reactions and signs of addiction, and a new poll shows how many older adults experience this.

Nicknamed the “invisible disease”, the autoimmune disorder comes with lifestyle changes that can be a challenging adjustment.

The study found that machine learning techniques improved diet prediction by 10-20%.

Study finds diet is the greatest contributor to death from cardiovascular disease.

People over 50 are being hit hard by food cost inflation, but those in poor physical or mental health, and those with low incomes and less education, are being hit hardest.

2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.

A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging.

A poll shows strong support for clinics’ efforts to screen for, and providing support for, social determinants of health.

News from Ukraine, including the potential nuclear threat from Russia, can be distressing. Tips for coping with the mental health impacts and donating to support relief for refugees both abroad and at home.

1 in 5 parents say their children ate fast food more often since the pandemic shutdowns and 1 in 6 say their child eats fast food at least twice a week.

A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.

One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.

Studies suggest the gut microbiome can influence immunotherapy side effects. Butyrate emerges as an intriguing candidate against inflammation in the colon.