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Isoflavone consumption linked to decrease in mortality for some breast cancer patients

An epidemiological analysis of data from more than 6,000 American and Canadian women with breast cancer finds that post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones—estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food—is associated with a 21 percent decrease in all-cause mortality.

6 Mar 2017

Dietary soy products could be safe, beneficial for women diagnosed with breast cancer

New research indicates that dietary soy products are safe and even beneficial for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings may help resolve controversies over soy's potential link to breast cancer outcomes.

6 Mar 2017

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., president and founder of the nonprofit Physicians Committee, is one of 12 authors of "Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which recommends whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health.

3 Mar 2017

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

Deep down, we always knew it, but science is proving that cocoa and caffeine are indeed the best marriage ever. Clarkson University researcher Ali Boolani recently completed a study that explores the powers of these two dark delights.

3 Mar 2017

New interactive tool helps consumers to effectively balance benefits, risks of eating seafood

FishChoice, a new online tool to help consumers and professionals efficiently and effectively balance the benefits and risks of eating seafood, has been launched by the EU-funded ECsafeSEAFOOD project at www.fishchoice.eu.

2 Mar 2017

Study shows how ‘secondhand sugar’ can pass from mother to infant through breast milk

Add breast milk to the list of foods and beverages that contain fructose, a sweetener linked to health issues ranging from obesity to diabetes.

2 Mar 2017

Probiotic combination may help reduce hay fever symptoms, research shows

As we head into allergy season, you may feel less likely to grab a hanky and sneeze. That's because new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences research shows a probiotic combination might help reduce hay fever symptoms, if it's taken during allergy season.

2 Mar 2017

Specific dairy products may influence breast cancer risk in women, study shows

Specific dairy foods may influence breast cancer risk in women, although risk varies by the source of the dairy product, according to a study published online ahead of print in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition.

1 Mar 2017

Food taxes and subsidies significantly increase healthy dietary intake, review finds

A new systematic review and meta-analysis finds that lowering the cost of healthy foods significantly increases their consumption, while raising the cost of unhealthy items significantly reduces their intake.

1 Mar 2017

Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves cleanliness of teeth, dentures among older adults

A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients.

1 Mar 2017

AGA creates Obesity Practice Guide for effective weight management in obese patients

Patients with obesity need a multidisciplinary approach to achieve a healthy weight, and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) believes that gastroenterologists are in a unique position to lead the care team.

28 Feb 2017

Study examines impact of ‘Change Clubs’ in improving heart health of black women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black/African American women in the US and more Black/African American women die every year from heart disease compared to their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

28 Feb 2017

Dietary prebiotics can improve sleep after stress exposure, study suggests

In recent years, reams of research papers have shed light on the health benefits of probiotics, the "good bacteria" found in fermented foods and dietary supplements.

24 Feb 2017

Decoding the Exposome Through Breath Biomarkers

The human exposome is probably best defined as “everything that is not the genome.” This is a bit tongue in cheek, but basically, the exposome is comprised of all of the chemicals in your body from the environment, food, consumer products, their metabolites, the endogenous “housekeeping” chemicals, the cellular wastes from energy production, as well as all of the messenger compounds and life supporting chemicals.

From Pittcon 24 Feb 2017

Nutrition News and Research

Isoflavone consumption linked to decrease in mortality for some breast cancer patients

Dietary soy products could be safe, beneficial for women diagnosed with breast cancer

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

New interactive tool helps consumers to effectively balance benefits, risks of eating seafood

Study shows how ‘secondhand sugar’ can pass from mother to infant through breast milk

Probiotic combination may help reduce hay fever symptoms, research shows

Specific dairy products may influence breast cancer risk in women, study shows

Food taxes and subsidies significantly increase healthy dietary intake, review finds

Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves cleanliness of teeth, dentures among older adults

AGA creates Obesity Practice Guide for effective weight management in obese patients

Study examines impact of ‘Change Clubs’ in improving heart health of black women

Dietary prebiotics can improve sleep after stress exposure, study suggests

Decoding the Exposome Through Breath Biomarkers

Initial diagnosis of acute kidney injury may be inaccurate for many patients, study suggests

Study: Life expectancy projected to surpass 90 years in coming decades

Loyola offers gastric balloon as new option to treat obesity

Intensive treatment to lower systolic blood pressure could lead to major reduction in mortality

New research pinpoints how immigrant microbes get to the lungs

Researchers find link between person's attitude on social media and dieting success

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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