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Using 30 kcal/kg to predict energy requirements overestimates total energy expenditure (TEE) by 1.44 times in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) in a controlled sedentary environment, as shown in a study. In addition, TEE is outside of the predicted requirement range for most.

A higher intake of dietary nitrate from vegetables appears to reduce the risk of dementia in the general population, suggests a study.

Infants with severe bronchiolitis are at heightened risk of having decreased lung function at age 6 years, according to a study.

An umbrella review of meta-analyses on cannabis studies reveals that this psychoactive drug, more popularly known as marijuana, is only effective among people with epilepsy and should be avoided by adolescents and young adults, those who are prone to or with mental health disorders, pregnant women, and those who are driving.