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Oral health-care tips for Halloween

It's that time of year again when kids look forward to indulging in candy and sweets - and parents begin to fret about the damage all that sugar does to their children's teeth. But the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) says that with a few simple oral health-care tips and practices, kids and parents alike can enjoy Halloween.

29 Oct 2009

U.S. Department of Defense funds Rush University Medical Center for gastrointestinal microorganism research

The human body contains billions of microorganisms, and microbial cells found in the human gut are estimated to outnumber human cells by ten-to-one in healthy adults. However, little is known about the ways in which these minute life forms influence health and disease.

28 Oct 2009

Propolis exhibits antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are beneficial to human health

Growing concerns about health has caused the scientific community to focus their interest on investigating functional foods which contribute to boosting the prevention and reduction of the risk of suffering from certain illnesses. The benefits of this product lies in its composition and, thus, its study, identification and subsequent extraction provides a useful tool which enables making high added-value products, given their high concentration of biologically active compounds.

28 Oct 2009

Rural Oregons in poverty face tough choices between eating well and spending less money for meals

A new study by Oregon State University researchers shows that those in poverty in rural Oregon often know what kinds of foods they should be eating, but face tough choices between eating well and spending less money for meals.

28 Oct 2009

Vegetable intake during pregnancy can protect unborn child against diabetes

New evidence is emerging for how important it is for pregnant women to eat good, nutritious food. Expecting mothers who eat vegetables every day seem to have children who are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes, is revealed in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

28 Oct 2009

One in five young teens has high blood pressure; elevated cholesterol levels increasing at alarming rate

A seven-year ongoing study examining over 20,000 Canadian grade 9 students shows most already have at least one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, Dr. Brian McCrindle told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

27 Oct 2009

Excessive salt intake raises blood pressure and increases risk for heart disease and stroke

A move from a traditional diet to the sodium-laden Western diet is fuelling a spike in the blood pressure of the Inuit in Canada's North, Dr. Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

27 Oct 2009

Natural, aspartame-free, multi-vitamins for children

Parents want to make sure their children are getting the nutrients they need to grow and thrive but sometimes it's easier said than done. According to a recent Leger Marketing survey of Canadians parents with children between the ages of three to 12 conducted on behalf of Jamieson Laboratories, almost sixty per cent of parents say their children are picky eaters with the same percentage of parents concerned their children aren't getting the proper nutrients they need for growth and development.(1)

27 Oct 2009

Appropriate diet lessens inflammation and muscular damage, leads to higher performance in competition sports

21 male skiers with an average age of 37 were studied and the results showed normal body weight as well as fat and muscle percentage and a predominantly athletic body build.

26 Oct 2009

New advertising campaign to promote recommended servings of fruits and vegetables

ConAgra Foods’ Manwich® brand announced this week a new television advertising campaign promoting the full serving of vegetables found in each serving of Manwich.

24 Oct 2009

Learn to recognise stroke symptoms and take action: World Stroke Organization

The theme of this year's World Stroke Day on 29th October is "What can I do?". As the World Stroke Organization says, everyone can do something: learn to recognise symptoms and take action, learn to recognise the risk factors and take action.

24 Oct 2009

Community based initiative to help combat obesity and promote healthy lifestyles

President Bill Clinton made a special appearance on October 10 to open the Weight Watchers Presents Fun and Fit in the City -- at the Harlem Children's Zone in Harlem, NY. Part of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, the free community based initiative -- which drew over 800 attendees -- was created to help combat obesity and provide practical tips for families to follow healthier lifestyles.

23 Oct 2009

ADA supports IOM’s proposal on school nutrition programs

The American Dietetic Association welcomes a report issued Wednesday, October 21, by the Institute of Medicine encouraging federal school meal programs to adopt standards that increase the nutrition content and limit the calories in meals served to schoolchildren.

23 Oct 2009

Eat healthy food to keep bacteria in the gut healthy

Healthy eating, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy, says a dietitian and researcher.

22 Oct 2009

Plant-based foods could help fight obesity and heart disease

The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University of Florida study shows.

22 Oct 2009

CWRU establishes collaborative research center to address common health issues in urban neighborhoods

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine proudly announces the establishment of the CWRU Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN), a collaborative research center to address common health issues faced in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods in and around Greater Cleveland.

22 Oct 2009

V8 100% vegetable juice aids in weight loss and lowers blood pressure

Decades of studies have documented the link between eating a diet rich in vegetables and multiple health benefits, yet nearly eight out of 10 people worldwide fall short of the daily recommendation.

21 Oct 2009

IOM: More fruits and vegetables should be included in school meal programs

The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the Institute of Medicine’s School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children Report released today. Increasing both the amount and the variety of vegetables and fruits that schools offer in meals is one of IOM’s top recommendations contained in the report for improving the healthfulness of school meals.

21 Oct 2009

Innovative way to keep produce and flowers fresh for longer periods of time

Did you know that millions of tons of fruits and vegetables in the United States end up in the trash can before being eaten, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

21 Oct 2009

School meal programs should adopt new set of nutrient targets, says IOM

The National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program should adopt a new set of nutrient targets and standards for menu planning, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

21 Oct 2009

Vegetables News and Research

Oral health-care tips for Halloween

U.S. Department of Defense funds Rush University Medical Center for gastrointestinal microorganism research

Propolis exhibits antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are beneficial to human health

Rural Oregons in poverty face tough choices between eating well and spending less money for meals

Vegetable intake during pregnancy can protect unborn child against diabetes

One in five young teens has high blood pressure; elevated cholesterol levels increasing at alarming rate

Excessive salt intake raises blood pressure and increases risk for heart disease and stroke

Natural, aspartame-free, multi-vitamins for children

Appropriate diet lessens inflammation and muscular damage, leads to higher performance in competition sports

New advertising campaign to promote recommended servings of fruits and vegetables

Learn to recognise stroke symptoms and take action: World Stroke Organization

Community based initiative to help combat obesity and promote healthy lifestyles

ADA supports IOM’s proposal on school nutrition programs

Eat healthy food to keep bacteria in the gut healthy

Plant-based foods could help fight obesity and heart disease

CWRU establishes collaborative research center to address common health issues in urban neighborhoods

V8 100% vegetable juice aids in weight loss and lowers blood pressure

IOM: More fruits and vegetables should be included in school meal programs

Innovative way to keep produce and flowers fresh for longer periods of time

School meal programs should adopt new set of nutrient targets, says IOM

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