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Eating salad vegetables with some added fat promotes the absorption of lycopene, alpha- and beta-carotenes

A recent study conducted by Wendy White, associate professor of food science and nutrition at Iowa State University, shows that eating salad vegetables with some added fat promotes the absorption of lycopene, alpha- and beta-carotenes, all of which aid in the fight against cancer and heart disease.

26 Jul 2004

Women with epilepsy may wonder what their chances are of having a healthy baby

Women with epilepsy may wonder what their chances are of having a healthy baby. They can relax with the knowledge that their chances of having a normal, healthy child are greater than 90 percent.

23 Jul 2004

Cancers of the gut amongst the most preventable through changes in diet

Cancers of the gut are one of the major causes of death from cancer, but a review published this week shows that they are also amongst the most preventable through changes in diet.

23 Jul 2004

Infants whose mothers have higher levels of an essential omega-3 fatty acid show more advanced cognitive development

Infants whose mothers have higher levels of an essential omega-3 fatty acid show more advanced cognitive development, researchers at the University of Kansas have found.

21 Jul 2004

Call for original research papers and other works dealing with primary health care

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/Pan American Journal of Public Health is seeking original research papers and other works dealing with primary health care.

19 Jul 2004

Obesity is not a 'disease' if it can be cured by taking regular walks and eating less

Hysteria over obesity - largely driven by an industry looking for a massive payday - has led the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to open the door for Medicare to treat obesity as if it were a disease.

17 Jul 2004

Young mothers who lived at home were less skilled as parents

Federal law requires that unmarried, minor-aged mothers who receive public assistance live at home (or in an approved adult-supervised setting).

17 Jul 2004

Updated guidelines for treatment of blood cholesterol

The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has updated its guidelines for treatment of blood cholesterol, suggesting that people at risk for heart attack and stroke would benefit from more intensive cholesterol-lowering therapies.

13 Jul 2004

A better understanding of STD prevention among African American girls is needed to reduce rates of HIV/AIDS infection

A better understanding of STD prevention among African American adolescent girls that takes into account gender and culture can enhance HIV preventive behaviors, skills, and may also reduce pregnancy and some sexually transmitted diseases

11 Jul 2004

Ohio State budget cuts jeopardize medical coverage

On July 1, the Ohio State Department of Health plans to implement a major budget cut for the Bureau for Children with Mental Handicaps (BCMH).

10 Jul 2004

Skeletal remains of 3,160 individuals reveal changing status of cancer in Europe across the centuries

Cancer incidence rates in the developed world are increasing each year and developing countries are also now showing an increased incidence of the disease.

8 Jul 2004

BMA argues that the British government has a "moral duty" to ban smoking in public places

Barriers preventing people from making healthy choices must be tackled as a matter of urgency, the BMA says today (Friday 9 July).

8 Jul 2004

First study to examine the probability of obesity in preschoolers according to their mother’s weight early in her pregnancy

Maternal obesity in early pregnancy more than doubles a child’s risk of obesity at 2 to 4 years of age, according to an article by a researcher at Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., published in the July issue of Pediatrics.

7 Jul 2004

One in three Americans born today is predicted to develop diabetes as a consequence of obesity

One in three Americans born today is predicted to develop diabetes as a consequence of obesity, according to a new report by the International Diabetes Federation and the International Obesity Task Force.

2 Jul 2004

Red and processed meats, sweets and desserts may increase risk of stroke

“Western” diets consisting of red and processed meats, refined grains, sweets and desserts may be associated with a greater risk of stroke

2 Jul 2004

Omega-3's - fatty acids, can be produced in bioengineered plants

Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have benefits regarding cardiovascular and inflammatory function, certain types of cancer, and maternal and infant health, according to recent peer-reviewed studies.

2 Jul 2004

New educational campaign on celiac disease

The Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation (CDHNF) with the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) today announced the launch of a new educational campaign on celiac disease

30 Jun 2004

Aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight

Contrary to the hypothesis of two Purdue University researchers just published in the International Journal of Obesity, several studies have shown that the use of aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight and does not increase hunger or food intake in children or adults.

30 Jun 2004

Confirmation of what we all suspected, electronic gaming is making kids fat

A new study adds to the evidence that sedentary behaviors are linked to childhood obesity and sheds light on the world-wide dimension of the problem.

30 Jun 2004

Women delay AIDS with vitamins B, C and E

Daily intake of multivitamins appears to delay the progress of the AIDS virus according to the results of a study of HIV infected women in Tanzania by Harvard researchers.

30 Jun 2004

Nutrition News and Research

Eating salad vegetables with some added fat promotes the absorption of lycopene, alpha- and beta-carotenes

Women with epilepsy may wonder what their chances are of having a healthy baby

Cancers of the gut amongst the most preventable through changes in diet

Infants whose mothers have higher levels of an essential omega-3 fatty acid show more advanced cognitive development

Call for original research papers and other works dealing with primary health care

Obesity is not a 'disease' if it can be cured by taking regular walks and eating less

Young mothers who lived at home were less skilled as parents

Updated guidelines for treatment of blood cholesterol

A better understanding of STD prevention among African American girls is needed to reduce rates of HIV/AIDS infection

Ohio State budget cuts jeopardize medical coverage

Skeletal remains of 3,160 individuals reveal changing status of cancer in Europe across the centuries

BMA argues that the British government has a "moral duty" to ban smoking in public places

First study to examine the probability of obesity in preschoolers according to their mother’s weight early in her pregnancy

One in three Americans born today is predicted to develop diabetes as a consequence of obesity

Red and processed meats, sweets and desserts may increase risk of stroke

Omega-3's - fatty acids, can be produced in bioengineered plants

New educational campaign on celiac disease

Aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight

Confirmation of what we all suspected, electronic gaming is making kids fat

Women delay AIDS with vitamins B, C and E

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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