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Cedentialed providers have greater knowledge of nutrition support practices

Multidisciplinary health care professionals who hold the Certified Nutrition Support Credential (CNSC) scored significantly higher on a survey about their approaches to nutrition support practice than those who do not hold the credential according to new study.

The study, results of which were published today in the OnlineFirst version of the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN), the research journal of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.), was targeted to health care professionals affiliated with A.S.P.E.N.

The food-waste paradox

Food wasted means money wasted which can be an expensive problem especially in homes with financial constraints. A new study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab and the Getulio Vargas Foundation, shows that the top causes of food waste in such homes include buying too much, preparing in abundance, unwillingness to consume leftovers, and improper food storage.

Behaviors relevant to autism more frequently observed in boys, whether they're at risk of autism or not

There are far more boys than girls diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but a new study finds that behaviors relevant to autism are more frequently observed in boys than in girls, whether they're at risk of autism or not.

The health effects of homophobia

Gay and bisexual men living in European countries with strong attitudes and policies against homosexuality are far less likely to use HIV-prevention services, test for HIV, and discuss their sexuality with health providers, according to research.

Social scientists say everyone is biased - and everyone has a bias blind spot

It has been well established in the social sciences that people have bias - and a "bias blind spot," meaning that they are less likely to detect bias in themselves than others. However, how blind we are to our own actual degree of bias, and how many of us think we are less biased than others have been less clear.

Psychotropic medication use in children

A new study gives insight into the mental health of children and teens with Down syndrome and the behavioral medications that medical caregivers sometimes prescribe for them.

Antibiotic use can be cut dramatically for abdominal infections, major trial shows

In a finding important for preventing the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and 22 other institutions have determined that the duration of antibiotic treatment for complicated abdominal infections can be cut by half and remain equally effective.

4 myths about women's soccer

The first world football tournament to take place in the aftermath of the FIFA scandals and the resignation of Sepp Blatter, the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada this weekend with no complaints about the host country, the bidding process, corruption or presidential maneuvering.

The progressive march of women’s football offers a refreshingly different FIFA story from that which has dominated the headlines over the past few weeks. Yet myths about the women’s game continue to exist. Here we attempt to challenge four of the most pernicious.

Toward new strategies for stopping the spread of Staph and MRSA

Staphylococcus aureus -- better known as Staph -- is a common inhabitant of the human nose, and people who carry it are at increased risk for dangerous Staph infections.

However, it may be possible to exclude these unwelcome guests using other more benign bacteria, according to a new study led by scientists representing the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), the Statens Serum Institut, and Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) at the George Washington University.

Why good people do bad things

Honest behavior is much like sticking to a diet. When facing an ethical dilemma, being aware of the temptation before it happens and thinking about the long-term consequences of misbehaving could help more people do the right thing, according to a new study.

Social networking against cancer

The advent of online social networks has led to the rapid development of tools for understanding the interactions between members of the network, their activity, the connections, the hubs and nodes. But, any relationships between lots of entities, whether users of Facebook and Twitter, bees in a colony, birds in a flock, or the genes and proteins in our bodies can be analyzed with the same tools.

Why are we still fighting tuberculosis?

It's a disease that has plagued humans since the Paleolithic era: tuberculosis.

After centuries of deaths and decades of research, why are we still fighting this deadly disease?

ACS Headline Science spoke with Clifton Barry, Ph.D., head of the tuberculosis unit at the National Institutes of Health about the challenges and breakthroughs in TB research.

Attending breast cancer screening reduces risk of death by 40 percent

Women aged 50-69 years who attend mammography screening reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by 40 percent compared to women who are not screened - according to a major international review of the latest evidence on breast cancer screening. Overall, women who are invited to attend mammography screening have a 23 percent risk reduction in breast cancer death (owing to some attending and some not), compared with women not invited by routine screening programs.

Amount of time New Yorkers spend sitting around far exceeds healthy levels

(New York, NY, June 1, 2015)-- The Big Apple is one of the most walkable cities in the nation, providing many opportunities for physical activity, and New Yorkers are more likely to exercise regularly than the average U.S. adult. But they are also sitting far more than what is considered healthy.

Why corporations should have their special status reviewed

Why corporations should have their special status reviewed

Matthew Wallis, Nottingham Trent University