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Open cardiac outpatient rehabilitation programs for stroke patients across Canada, researchers urge

Stroke patients who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program for six months make rapid gains in how far and fast they can walk, the use of weakened limbs and their ability to sit and stand, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

17 Oct 2013

Implementing powerful health promotion strategies can help save lives of Canadians

Canada can save lives by implementing powerful health promotion strategies, says Dr. Thomas Farley, the trail-blazing commissioner of the New York City department of health.

17 Oct 2013

Most U.S. adolescents lack antibodies that may help protect against genital herpes, says study

A new study suggests a growing number of U.S. adolescents lack antibodies that may help protect them later in life against an increasingly important cause of genital herpes. Published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and available online, the findings show that fewer of today's teens have been exposed in their childhood to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), a common cause of cold sores, than U.S. adolescents in previous years.

17 Oct 2013

Study: Supermarkets in lower income areas offer less variety and fewer healthier foods

Despite the prevalence of corner and convenience stores in urban neighborhoods, many residents have to travel farther to find supermarkets that offer a wide variety of healthful food choices, finds a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

16 Oct 2013

Sleep duration negatively impacts on self-rated health

Individuals who experience long or short sleep durations are more likely to report poor self-rated health than healthy sleepers, Korean study findings suggest.

14 Oct 2013

Recommendations for healthy diet should be similar for people with or without diabetes

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that lifestyle advice for people with diabetes should be no different from that for the general public, although those with diabetes may benefit more from that same advice.

14 Oct 2013

Polyamine-deficient diets effective as pain relief treatment for chronic and acute pain

Before and after spinal surgery, patients on a polyamine-deficient diets experienced significant relief of both chronic and acute pain, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013 annual meeting.

14 Oct 2013

Drinking protein shake during childbirth promotes patient satisfaction: Study

Women in labor can enjoy a chocolate or vanilla protein shake during labor rather than being relegated to the tedium of ice chips, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2013

New study illustrates impact of oral nutrition supplement use in pediatric hospitalized patients

A new study has found that the use of oral nutritional supplements provided to pediatric patients during hospitalization was associated with a decrease in length of stay of 14.8 percent and a decrease in hospital stay costs of $1,768 per patient.

12 Oct 2013

WHO: Iron deficiency causes loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide

Data supporting the need for better recognition of iron deficiency will be presented this week at the United European Gastroenterology Week Congress in Berlin. Iron deficiency is frequently under-diagnosed, resulting in increased hospitalisation, reduced quality of life and higher death rates in patients with comorbid conditions. The WHO has estimated that iron deficiency causes the loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide, more than is seen with lung cancer.

12 Oct 2013

AGA partners with PENTAX Medical to improve patient care via innovative medical technologies

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute announced a new partnership with PENTAX Medical. PENTAX Medical will provide substantial funding over three years to stimulate innovation that will advance the science and practice of gastroenterology and improve patient outcomes.

11 Oct 2013

Electronic payments in school cafeterias are linked with lower nutrition and higher calories

School cafeterias that accept only electronic payments may be inadvertently promoting junkier food and adding empty calories to students' diets, say Cornell behavioral economists in the current issue of the journal Obesity.

11 Oct 2013

New less invasive surgical method paves way for development of efficient anti-obesity therapies

Bariatric surgeries, such as a gastric bypass, are currently the most effective anti-obesity therapies. They also lead to a reduced insulin resistance. However, the pitfall of these surgical interventions is that they are highly invasive and often permanent procedures.

11 Oct 2013

Consistent messages and environmental support can improve children’s diet

Consistent messages, effective policies and environmental support in all places where children live, study and play can improve their diet and physical activity habits and help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight, according to an updated position paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

11 Oct 2013

New study explores ways to prevent unhealthy weight gain among rural school-aged children

In the United States, children don't eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Instead, their diets typically include excessive amounts of sugars and solid fats, counter to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. A team of investigators implemented a two-year intervention study in low-income, rural areas where a disproportionately higher risk of overweight and obesity habits among children persists, leading to increased risk of diabetes and heart disease in adulthood. The children enrolled in the study consumed significantly more fruits and vegetables.

11 Oct 2013

NUS, A*STAR establish joint center to study role of nutrition and development in health, disease in Asia

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and A*STAR will be jointly establishing the S$148 million Singapore Centre for Nutritional Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Human Development (SiNMeD).

11 Oct 2013

Researchers explore effects of soy, whey protein supplementation on hormonal responses to resistance exercise

A group of researchers recently expanded upon the limited prior research examining the effects of soy and whey protein supplementation on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), and cortisol responses to an acute bout of resistance exercise.

11 Oct 2013

Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center gets Level 2 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition

For individuals with limited resources, "health care" may consist of a series of unrelated visits to different doctors, clinics, even emergency departments—siloed, episodic care when needed. Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center, a comprehensive, family-oriented community health center, has been working hard to change that experience.

11 Oct 2013

Weight loss mobile applications need to do more to help dieters solve problems

Weight loss mobile applications may work well as basic tracking devices, but need to do more to help dieters improve motivation, reduce stress and solve problems, according to a new report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

11 Oct 2013

Adding danoprevir to treatment regimen for hepatitis C patients leads to high rates of remission

The addition of danoprevir to the current treatment regimen for patients with hepatitis C leads to high rates of remission, according to a new article in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

11 Oct 2013

Nutrition News and Research

Open cardiac outpatient rehabilitation programs for stroke patients across Canada, researchers urge

Implementing powerful health promotion strategies can help save lives of Canadians

Most U.S. adolescents lack antibodies that may help protect against genital herpes, says study

Study: Supermarkets in lower income areas offer less variety and fewer healthier foods

Sleep duration negatively impacts on self-rated health

Recommendations for healthy diet should be similar for people with or without diabetes

Polyamine-deficient diets effective as pain relief treatment for chronic and acute pain

Drinking protein shake during childbirth promotes patient satisfaction: Study

New study illustrates impact of oral nutrition supplement use in pediatric hospitalized patients

WHO: Iron deficiency causes loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide

AGA partners with PENTAX Medical to improve patient care via innovative medical technologies

Electronic payments in school cafeterias are linked with lower nutrition and higher calories

New less invasive surgical method paves way for development of efficient anti-obesity therapies

Consistent messages and environmental support can improve children’s diet

New study explores ways to prevent unhealthy weight gain among rural school-aged children

NUS, A*STAR establish joint center to study role of nutrition and development in health, disease in Asia

Researchers explore effects of soy, whey protein supplementation on hormonal responses to resistance exercise

Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center gets Level 2 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition

Weight loss mobile applications need to do more to help dieters solve problems

Adding danoprevir to treatment regimen for hepatitis C patients leads to high rates of remission

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