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3 June 2024 Obesity: a contagious disease among peers? With nearly 15% of children suffering from obesity or overweight, China has become the most affected country by obesity in the world. A growing number of research suggests that obesity can be transmitted between couples, siblings and close friends. As important members of the social network, classmates may also contribute to the spread of this […]

13 May 2024 Scientific news – April A cross-sectional study examined the impact of fruit, vegetables, cereals, legumes and nut consumption on the blood sugar levels of patients with type 2 diabetes in Pak Phun, Thailand.

16 April 2024 Diet: parents’ childhood experiences influence their children’s health behaviours Families play a key role in shaping health behaviours. Numerous studies have demonstrated the links between parental practices and children’s eating and physical activity habits. However, little is known about whether these parenting practices reflect all or part of parents’ childhood experiences. A recent study examined this question in a sample of Hispanic families whose […]

9 April 2024 Scientific news – March According to a recent study, fruit and vegetables consumption is associated with a lower risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. To know more about these results, discover our food, health and sustainability watch.

6 March 2024 Scientific news – February A recent study analysed berry consumption levels among adults and examined the possible associations with cardiometabolic risk factors. According to this work, berries play a positive role in diet quality and cardiometabolic health. To know more, discover recent articles from our food, health and sustainability watch.