Nutrition
October 16, 2018 | FDA regulation has failed to close birth defects prevention gap
JAMA research letter finds FDA regulation permitting folic acid fortification of corn masa flour has fallen short of expectations.
July 3, 2018 | Study confirms real-world impact of lifestyle modification on diabetes prevention
Researchers looked at the real-world impact of lifestyle modification on diabetes prevention in a meta-analysis.
March 30, 2018 | Fortifying flour with folic acid could immediately prevent 57,000 annual birth defects, study suggests
Study shows adding folic acid to wheat flour could prevent 57,000 birth defects each year
February 28, 2018 | Prediabetes heightens risk for cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease
Researchers find patients with prediabetes at substantial risk for cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease
December 4, 2017 | From tiny seeds communities flourish
The HERCULES Exposome Research Center is giving 13 $2,500 grants to community outreach efforts around Atlanta.
November 7, 2017 | Lifestyle changes more effective than drugs for diabetes prevention long-term, study finds
Lifestyle modification is better at preventing diabetes among high-risk individuals than medications according to new study
August 7, 2017 | Study: Childhood obesity between ages 5 and 14 could be adult obesity indicator
Study shows obesity in early childhood is frequently not a passing phase and poses long term risks.
May 23, 2017 | Television viewing a predictor of weight change in children over time
Study shows that television viewing habits were the primary predictor of weight gain over time.
November 17, 2016 | Parents' perceptions of neighborhood safety have impact on kids' physical activity
Kids from neighborhoods perceived as safe by parents are more active, according to study.
October 27, 2016 | Emory, local health clinic and corporate partner collaborate to combat diet-related disease
Rollins is part of a team that won a $25,000 grant from GE.
August 25, 2016 | Public health researchers develop model to predict Sudden Cardiac Death
New study shows electrocardiography can help measure risk of heart disease in asymptomatic individuals.
July 27, 2016 | Diabetes prevention programs beneficial in improving cardio-metabolic profiles
Study shows diabetes prevention programs beneficial in improving cardio-metabolic profiles
July 5, 2016 | Foods derived from subsidized commodities associated with diabetes and heart disease risk
Eating more foods derived from currently-subsidized commodities associated with diabetes and heart disease.
