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Study: Dining hall intervention led to smarter food choices among students

Encouraging fruit, vegetable, and water intake led to smarter choices among students, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. As students transition from high school to college, they enter a critical period for weight gain. Although eating in a buffet-style dining hall offers freedom and flexibility in food choice, many students cite the abundance of food available as a cause for weight gain.

7 Jun 2017

Study reveals cancer-fighting power of onions

The next time you walk down the produce aisle of your grocery store, you may want to reach for red onions if you are looking to fight off cancer.

7 Jun 2017

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

The good news is out that wine and dark chocolate may be good for your health. That's because of substances known as bioactives that are contained in those foods.

2 Jun 2017

Warning signs and risk factors for diabetes

Most of us know what we need to do to stay healthy. Eat right. Exercise. Maintain a healthy weight. But studies show we're not taking care of ourselves the way we should.c

1 Jun 2017

Physically active lifestyle, limiting alcohol could help lower breast cancer risk

Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, finds a major new report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund.

23 May 2017

Colon cancer patients with healthy lifestyle have longer disease-free survival, study finds

A study of 992 patients with stage III colon cancer found that those who reported a healthy lifestyle during and following adjuvant (post-surgery) treatment had a 42% lower chance of death and a trend for lower chance of cancer recurrence than those who had less healthy lifestyles.

18 May 2017

Regular exercise and good diet could reduce risk of disease recurrence, death in colon cancer patients

Colon cancer patients who have a healthy body weight, exercise regularly and eat a diet high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence or death, according to a research team led by UC San Francisco investigators.

18 May 2017

Pasta consumption in children and adolescents linked to better diet quality

Pasta is a convenient, nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal for families. Pasta pleases even the pickiest of young eaters. And now, even more good news: new research shows that pasta consumption in children and adolescents is associated with a better diet quality than that of children who do not eat pasta.

17 May 2017

Simple computer game shows potential to improve food choices in young children

A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study.

17 May 2017

Natural compound in grape seed extract could increase strength, life of composite-resin fillings

A natural compound found in grape seed extract could be used to strengthen dentin -- the tissue beneath a tooth's enamel -- and increase the life of resin fillings, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.

10 May 2017

New findings offer comprehensive overview of blood pressure in Germany over last two decades

A current evaluation of seven population-based studies in Germany reveals that blood pressure in Germany has decreased in the last two decades.

9 May 2017

Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

A Cleveland Clinic colon cancer risk assessment survey found that respondents who exercised more followed a healthy diet and did not smoke were less likely to have a personal history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps.

8 May 2017

New study shows low-cost gaming strategy can make school children eat more vegetables

A new study shows that the successful strategy to get elementary school children to eat more vegetables based on use of the FIT Game, can be just as effective and less costly to implement when teachers no longer administer the game.

3 May 2017

Antidepressant improves drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier, rat study shows

NIH rat study suggests amitriptyline temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain.

27 Apr 2017

Researchers explore potential of spices and herbs in helping adults consume more vegetables

Researchers at the University of Illinois interested in developing interventions to encourage adults to make better food choices are investigating whether using more spices and herbs, like ginger, curry, rosemary, or garlic, for example, can help adults consume more vegetables as part of their diet.

27 Apr 2017

Consumers of frozen fruits and vegetables have greater intakes of key nutrients, study reveals

New research presented today via poster presentation at the 2017 Experimental Biology meeting shows consumers who eat frozen fruits and vegetables eat more fruits and vegetables overall. In fact, consumers of frozen fruits and vegetables also have significantly greater intakes of key nutrients, such as potassium, fiber and calcium.

25 Apr 2017

Duration and timing of lunch, recess linked to food choices and physical activity of school children

A new study finds that the duration and timing of lunch and recess is related to food choices and physical activity of school children. These findings could help schools make policies that promote healthier school lunches and increased physical activity during recess.

24 Apr 2017

Vegetables News and Research

Study: Dining hall intervention led to smarter food choices among students

Study reveals cancer-fighting power of onions

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

Warning signs and risk factors for diabetes

Physically active lifestyle, limiting alcohol could help lower breast cancer risk

Colon cancer patients with healthy lifestyle have longer disease-free survival, study finds

Regular exercise and good diet could reduce risk of disease recurrence, death in colon cancer patients

Pasta consumption in children and adolescents linked to better diet quality

Simple computer game shows potential to improve food choices in young children

Natural compound in grape seed extract could increase strength, life of composite-resin fillings

New findings offer comprehensive overview of blood pressure in Germany over last two decades

Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

New study shows low-cost gaming strategy can make school children eat more vegetables

Antidepressant improves drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier, rat study shows

Researchers explore potential of spices and herbs in helping adults consume more vegetables

Consumers of frozen fruits and vegetables have greater intakes of key nutrients, study reveals

Duration and timing of lunch, recess linked to food choices and physical activity of school children

Researchers find significant link between maternal diet and drinking during pregnancy

Strawberry extract can inhibit spread of breast cancer cells, mice study shows

WHO marching toward extraordinary progress against neglected tropical diseases, report reveals

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