Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Opinions: U.S. medical emergency response; micronutrients; rotavirus vaccine; antibiotic development

"[D]espite the tireless efforts of public health and health-care workers, America's experience with H1N1 shows that the nation is not prepared to deal with a flu pandemic," former Democratic Senator Bob Graham and former Republican Senator Jim Talent write in Washington Post opinion piece that examines U.S. preparedness for medical emergencies. The writers chaired the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.

6 Jan 2010

Enhanced health management program from Nationwide Better Health

Nationwide Better HealthSM, a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, has made it easier for participants to enroll into the company’s lifestyle and disease management telephonic coaching programs and to schedule their first call with their dedicated health coach.

6 Jan 2010

ATP-sensitive potassium channel can contribute to fat deposition and obesity, new study says

A new study involving the University of Iowa, Mayo Clinic and two other institutions provides insight on weight control, suggesting that a ATP-sensitive potassium channel critical to survival and stress adaptation can contribute to fat deposition and obesity.

6 Jan 2010

States that receive federal funds are more likely to implement obesity-prevention programs

States that received funding from two obesity prevention programs founded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention implemented more than twice as many obesity-prevention policy initiatives as states that did not receive funding, according to a study by researchers from RTI International.

6 Jan 2010

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to higher risk of death among African-Americans compared to whites

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to a higher number of heart and stroke-related deaths among black Americans compared to whites, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.

6 Jan 2010

Study reveals molecular mechanism that could lead to new approach in treating obesity

Mayo researchers collaborating with investigators at the University of Iowa, University of Connecticut and New York University (NYU) have discovered a molecular mechanism that controls energy expenditure in muscles and helps determine body weight. Researchers say this could lead to a new medical approach in treating obesity.

5 Jan 2010

Exercise does not result in significant weight loss

Constantly linking exercise with weight loss is causing more people to fail at reaching their goals, claims bariatric physician Dr. Sasson "Dr. Sass" Moulavi, M.D. Exercise is ideal for maintaining weight once goals are met, but is usually counterproductive in trying to lose weight.

5 Jan 2010

Study shows diabetic patients can benefit from gastric bypass surgery

Bariatric surgery is a procedure designed to help patients lose weight, but an unexpected side effect is that it can also help rid patients of diabetes.

5 Jan 2010

Increased coffee consumption linked to reduced hepatic fibrosis

Researchers from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) determined that patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who consumed more than 308 mg of caffeine daily had milder liver fibrosis. The daily amount of caffeine intake found to be beneficial is equivalent to 2.25 cups of regular coffee.

5 Jan 2010

Right at Home to expand into Brazil under Master Franchise agreement with Eduardo Chvaicer

Right at Home, Inc, a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care assistance with more than 175 local independent franchisees in 41 states, has established international operations in South America.

5 Jan 2010

Health and hard-earned money traded on high-fat, poor-quality food

Dr. Sasson Moulavi, M.D., in a recent blog commented that food advertising is such a science that the average consumer does not have any chance of resisting when tempted by high-sugar, high-fat foods. In 2008, food and beverage companies spent $13.44 billion on advertising according to Advertising Age (6/09) and WPP's TNS Media Intelligence reporting.

5 Jan 2010

RL&A to conduct social media campaigns for Coty's Jovan fragrance brand and Pedia-Lax dietary supplement

OTC health and beauty brand specialists Robin Leedy & Associates (RL&A), a boutique New York public relations and social media agency, continues its growth in the social media arena with two new client wins: Coty's Jovan fragrance brand and Pedia-Lax(TM).

5 Jan 2010

Macaques living close to people may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans and wildlife

Testing hair from Asian monkeys living close to people may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans and wildlife, according to a study published online this week in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.

5 Jan 2010

SSHE starts off "Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down" weight loss contest

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating (SSHE), the premier meal replacement company in the country, kicks off today its weight loss contest called Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down.

5 Jan 2010

Vitamin C reverses accelerated aging due to Werner's syndrome

A new research discovery published in the January 2010 print issue of the FASEB Journal suggests that treatments for disorders that cause accelerated aging, particularly Werner's syndrome, might come straight from the family medicine chest. In the research report, a team of Canadian scientists show that vitamin C stops and even reverses accelerated aging in a mouse model of Werner's syndrome, but the discovery may also be applicable to other progeroid syndromes.

5 Jan 2010

Autism Speaks lauds recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI in ASD children

Autism Speaks applauds the consensus statement and recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) released online in Pediatrics as one step in advancing physician awareness of unique challenges in the medical management of children with autism.

5 Jan 2010

Highlights of January 2010 'Ophthalmology'

This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes a research review of the effects of Vitamins C and E and magnesium on diabetic retinopathy and findings from the first large study of vision problems in Hispanic and African-American infants and young children.

5 Jan 2010

Anti-aromatase phytochemicals in pomegranates reduce hormone-dependent breast cancer

Eating fruit, such as pomegranates, that contain anti-aromatase phytochemicals reduces the incidence of hormone-dependent breast cancer, according to results of a study published in the January issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

5 Jan 2010

CCNI announces grant for daycare providers

Child Care & Nutrition, Inc. (CCNI) is pleased to announce a grant for daycare providers who apply for licensing for the first time in most areas of Minnesota.

5 Jan 2010

Book reveals new evidence of obesity-causing chemicals in American diet

The New American Diet, a groundbreaking new book by Men’s Health Editor-at-Large Stephen Perrine and Heather Hurlock, reveals the powerful new scientific evidence about obesity-causing chemicals lurking in the American diet – chemicals that disrupt our hormonal systems ultimately triggering substantial weight gain.

5 Jan 2010

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Opinions: U.S. medical emergency response; micronutrients; rotavirus vaccine; antibiotic development

Enhanced health management program from Nationwide Better Health

ATP-sensitive potassium channel can contribute to fat deposition and obesity, new study says

States that receive federal funds are more likely to implement obesity-prevention programs

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to higher risk of death among African-Americans compared to whites

Study reveals molecular mechanism that could lead to new approach in treating obesity

Exercise does not result in significant weight loss

Study shows diabetic patients can benefit from gastric bypass surgery

Increased coffee consumption linked to reduced hepatic fibrosis

Right at Home to expand into Brazil under Master Franchise agreement with Eduardo Chvaicer

Health and hard-earned money traded on high-fat, poor-quality food

RL&A to conduct social media campaigns for Coty's Jovan fragrance brand and Pedia-Lax dietary supplement

Macaques living close to people may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans and wildlife

SSHE starts off "Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down" weight loss contest

Vitamin C reverses accelerated aging due to Werner's syndrome

Autism Speaks lauds recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI in ASD children

Highlights of January 2010 'Ophthalmology'

Anti-aromatase phytochemicals in pomegranates reduce hormone-dependent breast cancer

CCNI announces grant for daycare providers

Book reveals new evidence of obesity-causing chemicals in American diet

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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