Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Rakuten Kirei ºC Navi receives Good Design Award from Japan Institute of Design Promotion

Rakuten, Inc. and Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) announced today that their jointly developed service for women, "Rakuten Kirei ºC Navi," which provides advice and information on a variety of aspects of beauty based on basal body temperature, received a Good Design Award 2013 from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP).

24 Oct 2013

Leukemia drug reverses symptoms of colitis in lab tests

A drug currently on the market to treat leukemia reversed symptoms of colitis in lab tests, according to recently published findings by medical researchers with the University of Alberta.

24 Oct 2013

Fetal exposure to mycophenolic acid products may increase risk of birth defects

Research suggests that fetal exposure to mycophenolic acid products (MPA)—which are drugs taken by transplant recipients to prevent rejection—may increase the risk of birth defects and spontaneous abortions. Results of this study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

24 Oct 2013

Study: Youth obesity associated with receptiveness to TV fast food advertising

Youth obesity is associated with receptiveness to TV fast food advertising, Norris Cotton Cancer Center researchers found in a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

24 Oct 2013

Inflammation causally linked to functional decline in aging

Inflammation is the common denominator of many chronic age-related diseases such as arthritis, gout, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. But according to a Yale School of Medicine study, even in the absence of a disease, inflammation can lead to serious loss of function throughout the body, reducing healthspan - that portion of our lives spent relatively free of serious illness and disability.

23 Oct 2013

ASN strongly recommends all adults to undergo routine screening for chronic kidney disease

The American Society of Nephrology strongly recommends that all adults undergo routine screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD), the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S. This contradicts screening guidelines recently released by the American College of Physicians (ACP).

23 Oct 2013

Thrive now offers new body contouring treatment that eliminates fat cells

Thrive Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Center is now offering a new body contouring treatment Vanquish RF that eliminates fat cells in the midsection without the invasion or downtime of surgery. Dr. Adam Maddox, N.D., of Thrive is the first doctor in the Pacific Northwest licensed to offer the breakthrough treatment, helping patients slim their entire core area where exercise and diet have plateaued.

23 Oct 2013

FDA issues final approval for Lupin's sNDA for Antara capsules

Pharma Major Lupin Limited announced today that it has received final approval for its supplemental New Drug Application for Antara (Fenofibrate) capsules, 30 mg & 90 mg strengths from the United States Food and Drug Administration.

23 Oct 2013

Learning mentally challenging skills may help improve memory in older people, says study

Seniors who step outside their comfort zones could be enhancing their memories beyond those who stick with what they know.

22 Oct 2013

Researchers receive NIH grant to conduct Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes study

A research team led by Anastassios G. Pittas, MD, MS, Endocrinologist and Co-Director of the Diabetes Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has received a National Institutes of Health grant of more than $40 million over five years to conduct the Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes study.

22 Oct 2013

Hereditary high blood cholesterol overlooked and untreated worldwide

Hereditary high blood cholesterol leads to premature heart disease. It is overlooked and untreated virtually worldwide -- including in Europe. This is a major problem as the disease is dangerous for health. However, this disease is easy to diagnose and treat, according to the conclusion of a consensus report from the European Atherosclerosis Society.

21 Oct 2013

Breast milk purchased over Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness in infants

Results from a study led by researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital found more than three-fourths of breast milk samples purchased over the Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness, and frequently exhibited signs of poor collection, storage or shipping practices.

21 Oct 2013

Research: Learning mentally demanding skill likely to improve cognitive functioning

Older adults are often encouraged to stay active and engaged to keep their minds sharp, that they have to "use it or lose it." But new research indicates that only certain activities - learning a mentally demanding skill like photography, for instance - are likely to improve cognitive functioning.

21 Oct 2013

Community health awareness delivered by paramedics leads to 32% reduction in EMS calls

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) staff are accustomed to responding to emergencies. A study presented today at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress finds they may be able to prevent many emergencies as well, judging by the preliminary success of a pilot project at a Hamilton building for seniors.

19 Oct 2013

Oral nutritional supplements linked with decreased probability of 30-day hospital readmission

In the U.S., one in five Medicare patients is readmitted to a hospital each year at an estimated cost of $17.5 billion annually.i To reduce this impact, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has introduced hospital penalties based on readmissions conditions that commonly affect patients aged 65 and older - including acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure and pneumonia.

19 Oct 2013

Home-schooled kids are leaner than kids attending traditional schools, shows study

The results of a recent study show kids that are home-schooled are leaner than kids attending traditional schools. The results challenge the theory that children spending more time at home may be at risk for excessive weight gain.

18 Oct 2013

High-intensity interval training with Mediterranean diet counselling 'supersizes' heart health

Lifestyle programs focused on high-intensity interval training combined with nutritional counselling on the Mediterranean diet have shown dramatic results for improving the heart health of people with abdominal obesity, finds a study released at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

18 Oct 2013

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Rakuten Kirei ºC Navi receives Good Design Award from Japan Institute of Design Promotion

Leukemia drug reverses symptoms of colitis in lab tests

Fetal exposure to mycophenolic acid products may increase risk of birth defects

Study: Youth obesity associated with receptiveness to TV fast food advertising

Inflammation causally linked to functional decline in aging

ASN strongly recommends all adults to undergo routine screening for chronic kidney disease

Thrive now offers new body contouring treatment that eliminates fat cells

FDA issues final approval for Lupin's sNDA for Antara capsules

Learning mentally challenging skills may help improve memory in older people, says study

Researchers receive NIH grant to conduct Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes study

Hereditary high blood cholesterol overlooked and untreated worldwide

Breast milk purchased over Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness in infants

Research: Learning mentally demanding skill likely to improve cognitive functioning

Community health awareness delivered by paramedics leads to 32% reduction in EMS calls

Oral nutritional supplements linked with decreased probability of 30-day hospital readmission

Home-schooled kids are leaner than kids attending traditional schools, shows study

High-intensity interval training with Mediterranean diet counselling 'supersizes' heart health

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

Health care practitioners should focus on getting calcium from diet, says researcher

Nutrition tips for women looking to conceive

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

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

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

Newsletters you may be interested in