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Study shows cholesterol-lowering power of dietitian visits
Worried about your cholesterol? You may want to schedule a few appointments with a registered dietitian, to get some sound advice about how to shape up your eating habits, according to a new national study led by University of Michigan Health System researchers.   view more (2008-03-05)

Got calcium? UWM researcher finds that food labels confuse consumers
Current food labeling leads to under-consumption of calcium, according to this study. Those who were taught how to translate the information consumed more. Researchers believe the same is true for other beneficial nutrients.   view more (2007-10-05)

Limiting refined carbohydrates may stall AMD progression
Eating fewer refined carbohydrates may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.   view more (2007-10-08)

Pesticides exposure associated with Parkinson's disease
In the first large-scale, prospective study to examine possible links between chronic, low-dose exposure to pesticides and Parkinson's disease (PD), researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have shown that individuals reporting exposure to pesticides had a 70 percent higher... view more (2006-06-27)

New study suggests Concord grape juice may provide protection against breast cancer
Every three minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer . While factors like age and heredity contribute significantly to a woman's likelihood of contracting this disease, lifestyle and nutrition choices may also play a role.   view more (2007-08-10)

Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Balanced Nutrition Saves Lives
Clinician-scientists from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center are suggesting an immediate and important change to guidelines used in the care of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).   view more (2008-07-02)

Trans fat ban: Watch saturated fats and calories too
In December, New York City passed a law to phase out the use of trans fat in restaurants. Other cities, including Boston and Chicago, might follow suit.   view more (2006-12-26)

Link between carbohydrate quality and vision loss is strengthened by new data
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its associated vision loss may be connected to the quality of carbohydrates an individual consumes.   view more (2007-07-12)

Food labels should list all fats to help cut heart disease, say experts
Food labels should list trans fats as well as cholesterol and saturated fat to help reduce coronary heart disease, say researchers from the University of Oxford in this week's BMJ.   view more (2006-07-28)

Pine nut oil boosts appetite suppressors up to 60 percent for 4 hours
In the face of the growing obesity health challenge, "appetite suppressants are increasingly interesting because they work on the very simple premise of 'What you don't eat now, you won't need to lose later,'" Alexandra Einerhand, director, nutrition and toxicology-Europe at Lipid... view more (2006-04-04)

Global Society to Host Oils & Fats World Conference
The ISF World Congress is a one-stop forum drawing speakers from over 30 countries and representing the production, supply, markets and applications of fish oil, palm oil, oilseeds and dairy fats, amongst others. Topics covering the whole spectrum of related issues and applications - including food... view more (1999-09-30)

Antioxidant users don't live longer, analysis of studies concludes
The vitamin industry has long touted antioxidants as a way to improve health by filling in gaps in diet, but a new review of studies found no evidence that the nutrition supplements extend life.   view more (2008-04-16)

The right kind of oil
Children who cannot eat on their own because of intestinal failure must rely on parenteral nutrition (PN), an intravenous method of feeding.   view more (2006-07-05)

HIV treatments improve health, but nutritional issues remain
Despite the success of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART), people with HIV may still be at higher risk for nutritional deficiencies and abnormalities.   view more (2006-12-26)

Boosting key milk nutrients may protect against cancer
Key milk nutrients, calcium and vitamin D, may do more than just help keep your bones strong. Increasing intake of calcium and vitamin D could reduce the risk for cancer in women by at least 60 percent.   view more (2007-06-11)

Kids eat more fruits, vegetables when schools offer salad bar
A new UCLA study has found that elementary schools can significantly increase the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income students by providing a lunch salad bar.   view more (2007-12-07)

A new alternative in treating short bowel syndrome
SBS is a clinical condition characterized by diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, malabsorption, and progressive malnutrition related to a wide resection of the small intestine.   view more (2008-10-13)

Making snack food choices
People who are asked whether they would choose between a "good" snack and a "bad" snack might not follow their intentions when the snacks arrive.   view more (2008-09-12)

Prescribe exercise for older adults for better health
For many older adults, a visit to the doctor is not complete without the bestowal of at least one prescription.   view more (2006-10-09)

Dietary preferences and patterns may be linked to genes
The relative amount of protein, carbohydrate, and fat that people choose to eat may be influenced by genetics, according to new research.   view more (2007-06-08)

New study shows children benefit from drinking chocolate/flavored milk
A new study released today in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that children who drink flavored or plain milk consume more nutrients and have a lower or comparable body mass index (BMI - a measure of body fatness) than children who don't drink milk.   view more (2008-04-01)

Study Finds Parental Time to be Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
The fight against obesity in children just got a new weapon, thanks to a multi-year study by researchers from Texas A&M University.   view more (2006-08-14)

Macadamia nuts can be included in heart healthy diet
Macadamia nuts included in a heart healthy diet reduced low-density cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and should be included among nuts with qualified health claims, according to researchers.   view more (2008-04-14)

Mechanism proposed for link between RU-486 and fatal infections
The abortion drug mifepristone (Mifeprex,TM RU-486) has been linked to rare cases of fatal bacterial infections, but until now the connection has not been clearly understood.   view more (2005-07-27)

Links between food cravings, types of cravings, and weight management
Accepting food cravings and keeping them in check may be an important component of weight management, according to findings from the first six-month phase of a calorie-restriction study conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.   view more (2007-07-18)
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