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People who do shiftwork are more likely to have diet that promotes chronic inflammation

People who do shiftwork are more likely to have a diet that promotes chronic inflammation—which may partly explain the health risks associated with shiftwork, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

11 Feb 2014

Low-income countries more prone to obesity, diabetes as TV, computer and car ownership rises

The spread of obesity and type-2 diabetes could become epidemic in low-income countries, as more individuals are able to own higher priced items such as TVs, computers and cars. The findings of an international study, led by Simon Fraser University health sciences professor Scott Lear, are published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

10 Feb 2014

Study identifies seven new genetic regions associated with type 2 diabetes

Seven new genetic regions associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified in the largest study to date of the genetic basis of the disease.

9 Feb 2014

Patients who experience abrupt kidney injury following surgery have increased risk of heart problems

Patients who experience abrupt kidney injury following surgery have an increased risk of later developing heart problems, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

7 Feb 2014

Proprietary supplement improves cognitive processing speed of older adults

Declines in the underlying brain skills needed to think, remember and learn are normal in aging. In fact, this cognitive decline is a fact of life for most older Americans.

7 Feb 2014

Findings could open door to development of new therapies for treatment of prostate cancer

SCIENTISTS at the University of York have discovered how the prostate gland develops for the first time, according to research published today (Thursday, February 6) in Stem Cell Reports.

7 Feb 2014

Tips to maintain heart-healthy lifestyle for kids and adolescents

It's never too early for you to start taking care of your heart.

6 Feb 2014

Whole diet approach has more evidence for reducing cardiovascular risk

A study published in The American Journal of Medicine reveals that a whole diet approach, which focuses on increased intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish, has more evidence for reducing cardiovascular risk than strategies that focus exclusively on reduced dietary fat.

6 Feb 2014

Study provides evidence for importance of omega-3 fatty acids in healthy brain development

Monkeys that ate a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids had brains with highly connected and well organized neural networks - in some ways akin to the neural networks in healthy humans - while monkeys that ate a diet deficient in the fatty acids had much more limited brain networking, according to an Oregon Health & Science University study.

5 Feb 2014

Findings raise hope for new oral anticoagulants to treat patients with atrial fibrillation

Approximately one in two patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) do not optimally reduce their risk of stroke or bleeding when treated with the most widely prescribed oral-anticoagulant therapy, according to a study published online in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.

From Quest Diagnostics 5 Feb 2014

Study shows similarities in pathogenesis of neurological diseases and HIV virus

A new study by George Washington University (GW) researcher Michael Bukrinsky, M.D., Ph.D., shows similarities in the pathogenesis of prion disease — misfolded proteins that can lead to neurological diseases — and the HIV virus.

5 Feb 2014

UCSF-led study gathers data on safety, tolerability of purified cannabinoid for children with epilepsy

A new international multi-center study led by researchers from UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is the first to evaluate whether purified cannabinoid is effective in treating severe forms of childhood epilepsy that do not respond to standard antiepileptic drugs.

5 Feb 2014

Adolescent consumption of energy drink is strongly associated with substance use, says study

Nearly one-third of US adolescents consume high-caffeine energy drinks or "shots," and these teens report higher rates of alcohol, cigarette, or drug use, reports a study in the January/February Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

5 Feb 2014

Added sugar increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

According to the study published in JAMA: Internal Medicine, those who got 17 to 21 percent of calories from added sugar had a 38 percent high risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those who consumed 8 percent of their calories from added sugar.

5 Feb 2014

AADI receives grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to focus on healthy aging for older adults 60+

The Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) at Joslin Diabetes Center has received a $70,089 grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to fund Healthy Living for All Seasons, which offers elderly Asians with, or at risk for, diabetes the opportunity to take part in educational workshops and seminars focusing on exercise, improved diet, and the prevention of diabetes complications.

4 Feb 2014

Consumption of added sugar associated with increased risk for death from CVD

Many U.S. adults consume more added sugar (added in processing or preparing of foods, not naturally occurring as in fruits and fruit juices) than expert panels recommend for a healthy diet, and consumption of added sugar was associated with increased risk for death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

4 Feb 2014

New book shows couples how to lose weight and stay healthy

After analyzing thousands of hours of video recordings of married couples talking with each other about their health, two UCLA psychology professors were shocked by what they saw.

3 Feb 2014

Putnam Hospital Center recognized with CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY, is leading by example when it comes to promoting healthy lifestyle choices and encouraging workplace wellness. The CEO Roundtable on Cancer has accredited Putnam Hospital Center with the CEO Cancer Gold Standard recognizing the firm's efforts to reduce the risk of cancer for its employees and covered family members by establishing programs to reduce cancer risk, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings, and ensuring access to quality treatment.

3 Feb 2014

Controlling fast food consumption could reverse epidemic of obesity

Governments could slow - and even reverse - the growing epidemic of obesity by taking measures to counter fast food consumption, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization today.

3 Feb 2014

Researchers find liver tumors in mice exposed to BPA during gestation and nursing

In one of the first studies to show a significant association between BPA and cancer development, University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers have found liver tumors in mice exposed to the chemical via their mothers during gestation and nursing.

3 Feb 2014

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

People who do shiftwork are more likely to have diet that promotes chronic inflammation

Low-income countries more prone to obesity, diabetes as TV, computer and car ownership rises

Study identifies seven new genetic regions associated with type 2 diabetes

Patients who experience abrupt kidney injury following surgery have increased risk of heart problems

Proprietary supplement improves cognitive processing speed of older adults

Findings could open door to development of new therapies for treatment of prostate cancer

Tips to maintain heart-healthy lifestyle for kids and adolescents

Whole diet approach has more evidence for reducing cardiovascular risk

Study provides evidence for importance of omega-3 fatty acids in healthy brain development

Findings raise hope for new oral anticoagulants to treat patients with atrial fibrillation

Study shows similarities in pathogenesis of neurological diseases and HIV virus

UCSF-led study gathers data on safety, tolerability of purified cannabinoid for children with epilepsy

Adolescent consumption of energy drink is strongly associated with substance use, says study

Added sugar increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

AADI receives grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to focus on healthy aging for older adults 60+

Consumption of added sugar associated with increased risk for death from CVD

New book shows couples how to lose weight and stay healthy

Putnam Hospital Center recognized with CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Controlling fast food consumption could reverse epidemic of obesity

Researchers find liver tumors in mice exposed to BPA during gestation and nursing

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

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