Calcium supplements linked to significantly increased heart attack risk
Calcium supplements might increase the risk of having a heart attack, and should be "taken with caution," concludes research published in the online issue of the journal Heart. View More (2012-05-24)
Food fight or romantic dinner? Communication between couples is key to improving men's diets
Married men will eat their peas to keep the peace, but many aren't happy about it, and may even binge on unhealthy foods away from home. View More (2012-05-23)
When you eat matters, not just what you eat
When it comes to weight gain, when you eat might be at least as important as what you eat. That's the conclusion of a study reported in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism published early online on May 17th. View More (2012-05-18)
Weight management in pregnancy with diet is beneficial and safe and can reduce complications
For pregnant women, including those who are overweight and obese, following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy is safe and can reduce the risk of serious complications such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes and premature birth. View More (2012-05-18)
Weight in pregnancy best controlled by diet, study shows
Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet, according to major new research from Queen Mary, University of London. View More (2012-05-18)
Sugar makes you stupid
Attention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. View More (2012-05-16)
High-fat diet lowered blood sugar and improved blood lipids in diabetics
People with Type 2 diabetes are usually advised to keep a low-fat diet. Now, a study at Linköping University shows that food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids. View More (2012-05-14)
Low testosterone levels could raise diabetes risk for men
Low levels of testosterone in men could increase their risk of developing diabetes, a study suggests. View More (2012-05-07)
Eating fish, chicken, nuts may lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer's disease and memory problems. View More (2012-05-03)
Weight loss led to reduction in inflammation
Postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese and lost at least 5 percent of their body weight had a measurable reduction in markers of inflammation, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. View More (2012-05-01)
Better health in adulthood starts with early prevention in childhood
Preventing chronic diseases and disorders that begin in infancy will improve the health of children and adults, according to research being presented on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. ET in a topic symposium at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Room 302 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. View More (2012-04-30)
Egg nutrition research reveals positive impact on metabolic syndrome and satiety
This week at Experimental Biology (EB) 2012 in San Diego, experts are convening to discuss the latest science in a variety of health and disease-related areas, including nutrition. View More (2012-04-25)
Dietary changes help some children with ADHD
Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with ADHD. View More (2012-04-25)
From feast to famine: A metabolic switch that may help diabetes treatment
Humans are built to hunger for fat, packing it on during times of feast and burning it during periods of famine. View More (2012-04-25)
Vitamin D: A double-edged sword in the fight against osteoporosis
Vitamin D is renowned for its role in creating strong bones and is a key regulator of serum calcium levels. Calcium is primarily obtained through diet and absorbed through the intestine and into the blood stream. View More (2012-04-24)
Rutgers Study: Vitamin E in Diet Protects Against Many Cancers
Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil. View More (2012-04-24)
Study finds 'Western diet' detrimental to fetal hippocampal tissue transplants
Researchers interested in determining the direct effects of a high saturated fat and high cholesterol (HFHC) diet on implanted fetal hippocampal tissues have found that in middle-aged laboratory rats the HFHC diet elevated microglial activation and reduced neuronal development. View More (2012-04-24)
Fat Outside of Arteries May Influence Onset of Coronary Artery Disease
Researchers at UC have confirmed that fat surrounding the outside of arteries in humans-particularly the left coronary artery-may influence the onset of coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. View More (2012-04-23)
University of Illinois study shows soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease
University of Illinois researchers will report this week that new research shows how soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function of a key signaling pathway in the organ. View More (2012-04-23)
U of I study: Soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease
University of Illinois scientists report that soy protein may significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese persons. And they've discovered why it happens: soy restores partial function of that organ's key signaling pathway. View More (2012-04-23)
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