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Researchers find accumulation of tumor suppressor in liver after food withdrawal

Tumor suppressors stop healthy cells from becoming cancerous. Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Medical University of Graz and the German Institute of Human Nutrition in Potsdam-Rehbruecke have found that p53, one of the most important tumor suppressors, accumulates in liver after food withdrawal.

21 Dec 2016

Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones

A new study from Keith Baar's Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences and the Australian Institute of Sport suggests that consuming a gelatin supplement, plus a burst of intensive exercise, can help build ligaments, tendons and bones.

21 Dec 2016

Red meat consumption does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, review suggests

Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol, according to a new review of clinical trials from Purdue University.

20 Dec 2016

New research shows how children integrate different sensory information to direct social behavior

New research from the Monell Center reveals that children begin using olfactory information to help guide their responses to emotionally-expressive faces at about five years of age.

20 Dec 2016

High levels of enzyme can predict memory impairment and Type 2 diabetes

An enzyme found in the fluid around the brain and spine is giving researchers a snapshot of what happens inside the minds of Alzheimer's patients and how that relates to cognitive decline.

19 Dec 2016

Metavision clinical information system adopted by health services centre, Canada

iMDsoft® announced that Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Canada is now live with the MetaVision clinical information system throughout their critical care environment. The system has been implemented in adult, neonatal and burn intensive care units, across a total of 145 beds.

19 Dec 2016

Hundreds of airline pilots report depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts, says survey

Hundreds of commercial airline pilots may be clinically depressed and having to manage depressive symptoms while they are flying, according to a survey of almost 1,850 pilots.

16 Dec 2016

Good-tasting food does not lead to weight gain, new research suggests

Does eating good-tasting food make you gain weight? Despite the common perception that good-tasting food is unhealthy and causes obesity, new research from the Monell Center using a mouse model suggests that desirable taste in and of itself does not lead to weight gain.

16 Dec 2016

Western diet during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in offspring

Diet composition around the time of pregnancy may influence whether offspring become obese, according to a new study using animal models at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI).

15 Dec 2016

Scientists explain concept of combining NO gas therapy with starvation of tumor cells for nanomedical treatment

Biocompatible nanocapsules, loaded with an amino acid and equipped with an enzyme now combine two anti-tumor strategies into a synergistic treatment concept. Researchers hope this increases effectiveness and decreases side effects.

14 Dec 2016

Protein-rich meal based on beans and peas more satiating than meat

Sustainable eating Meals based on legumes such as beans and peas are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals according to a recent study by the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Excercise and Sports.

9 Dec 2016

Albert Einstein College of Medicine awarded NIH grant to launch diabetes translation research center

The National Institutes of Health has awarded researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System a five-year, $2.9-million grant to launch a new center, one of only 8 in the country, for diabetes translation research.

9 Dec 2016

Factors that impact fertility in men

Starting a family can be a stressful process, and there are things that can affect your plans that you may not have considered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 18 percent of men who sought help with a fertility specialist were diagnosed with a male-related infertility.

8 Dec 2016

Nutrition News and Research

Researchers find accumulation of tumor suppressor in liver after food withdrawal

Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones

Red meat consumption does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, review suggests

New research shows how children integrate different sensory information to direct social behavior

High levels of enzyme can predict memory impairment and Type 2 diabetes

Metavision clinical information system adopted by health services centre, Canada

Hundreds of airline pilots report depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts, says survey

Good-tasting food does not lead to weight gain, new research suggests

Western diet during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in offspring

Scientists explain concept of combining NO gas therapy with starvation of tumor cells for nanomedical treatment

Protein-rich meal based on beans and peas more satiating than meat

Albert Einstein College of Medicine awarded NIH grant to launch diabetes translation research center

Factors that impact fertility in men

Many U.S. children do not receive evidence-based care for obesity despite USPSTF recommendations

Enzyme that cleaves beta carotene may control testosterone levels

New moms increasingly using expressed breast milk, UBC study reveals

Case management support from trained nurses benefits elderly myocardial infarction patients

Simple nutrition care program in hospitals could help reduce patient stays and readmission rates

Higher maternal age of successful child bearing may be marker of healthy aging

Researchers to study effect of watermelon juice in reducing heart disease

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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