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Diet low in fish, seafood can cause nutrition gap of omega-3 fatty acids in children and adults

Because of a diet low in fish and seafood, children and adults in North America and other parts of the world, have a "nutrition gap" of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),according to a presentation at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo in Chicago-.

17 Jul 2013

Scientists discover novel method to kill cancer cells

A University of Southampton Professor, in collaboration with colleagues at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre, have discovered a novel way of killing cancer cells. The research, recently published in the journal Cell, has found a new potential treatment for cancer, which leaves the body's healthy cells undamaged, unlike traditional therapies such as radiotherapy

15 Jul 2013

Studies find pediatrician slow to use interpreters when needed, fewer surgeries for doctors in training

Close to half of pediatricians do not use a professional interpreter when seeing patients and families with a limited understanding of English, according to a new study. ... Using family members is not recommended because they are more likely to make errors while translating or to withhold sensitive or painful information for emotional reasons, [Lisa DeCamp of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore] told Reuters Health by email (Doyle, 7/10).

12 Jul 2013

Researchers find new potential treatment for cancer

12 Jul 2013

Scientists discover bacterium that stores biodegradable plastic

In Bolivia, in the largest continuous salt desert in the world, researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia have found a bacterium that stores large amounts of PHB, a prized polymer. This biodegradable plastic is used by the food and pharmaceutical industries, for example to produce nanospheres to transport antibiotics.

11 Jul 2013

Codex Alimentarius Commission approves new standards to protect consumers' health

The UN food standards body Codex Alimentarius has agreed on new standards to protect the health of consumers worldwide. These include standards on fruit, vegetables, fish and fishery products and animal feed.

9 Jul 2013

Research shows hydrogen sulfide is a key player in colon cancer metabolism

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that hydrogen sulfide - the pungent-smelling gas produced by rotten eggs - is a key player in colon cancer metabolism, and a potential target for therapies for the disease.

9 Jul 2013

Research shows why people find it hard to cut their fat and sugars intake

Research published today shows why people find it hard to follow Government guidelines to cut their fat and sugars intake at the same time - a phenomenon known as the sugar-fat seesaw.

5 Jul 2013

Mineral element content is low in organic milk compared to conventional milk

Milk from organic farms has a lower concentration of elements like zinc, iodine and selenium than milk produced by conventional farming methods.

5 Jul 2013

Texas scientists develop new medium for cultivation of beneficial microorganisms

Texas A&M University System scientists from the departments of nutrition and food science and poultry science have developed a new medium for the cultivation of beneficial microorganisms called lactobacilli.

4 Jul 2013

Research shows conceptual framework encourages children to eat more vegetables

Every parent has a different strategy for trying to get his or her kid to eat more vegetables, from growing vegetables together as a family to banning treats until the dinner plate is clean. New research suggests that teaching young children an overarching, conceptual framework for nutrition may do the trick.

2 Jul 2013

Researchers develop new drug delivery systems to treat cancer by blocking signaling receptor

A cardiac hormone signaling receptor abundantly expressed both in inflamed tissues and cancers appears to recruit stem cells that form the blood vessels needed to feed tumor growth, reports a new study by scientists at the University of South Florida Nanomedicine Research Center.

30 Jun 2013

$Higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women$

Higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women, recent research suggests.

28 Jun 2013

Curing type 1 diabetes: an interview with Dr. Habib Zaghouani, MU School of Medicine

Type 1 diabetes is an attack by the immune system of the islet of Langerhans within the pancreas. Basically, the islet of Langerhans harbor beta cells, which produce insulin and when the islets are attacked, the beta cells destruct and there is no more insulin. When the insulin level goes low, blood glucose levels go high and that creates a problem.

28 Jun 2013

Study questions the beneficial effects of polyphenols on combating cardiovascular disease

Eating fruit or having a glass of red wine is seen as offering health benefits. The benefits are often pinned on polyphenols, natural chemicals—found in foods—referred to as flavonoids and phenolic acids, but also fragments of food proteins called peptides.

25 Jun 2013

Study examines long-term effects on babies born to mothers with obstetric cholestasis

Babies born to mothers who suffer from a rare metabolic complication during pregnancy are programmed to be overweight, according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

25 Jun 2013

New variety of canary seeds ideal for people with celiac disease

A new variety of canary seeds bred specifically for human consumption qualifies as a gluten-free cereal that would be ideal for people with celiac disease (CD), scientists have confirmed in a study published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

20 Jun 2013

Dairy Council highlights milk's irreplaceable role in healthy, balanced eating patterns

Thanks to decades of scientific research, almost everyone knows that milk offers many health benefits and is an essential part of a healthy diet. Ongoing research continues to find amazing properties of milk that may surprise even the most dedicated milk drinker.

20 Jun 2013

Walnuts can play role in protecting against heart disease

Promising results from a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition provide convincing evidence that walnuts can help protect against heart disease.

20 Jun 2013

New chemical probe confirms that hydrogen sulfide is generated by body's growing cells.

A new study confirms directly what scientists previously knew only indirectly: The poisonous "rotten egg" gas hydrogen sulfide is generated by our body's growing cells.

19 Jun 2013

Nutrients News and Research

Diet low in fish, seafood can cause nutrition gap of omega-3 fatty acids in children and adults

Scientists discover novel method to kill cancer cells

Studies find pediatrician slow to use interpreters when needed, fewer surgeries for doctors in training

Researchers find new potential treatment for cancer

Scientists discover bacterium that stores biodegradable plastic

Codex Alimentarius Commission approves new standards to protect consumers' health

Research shows hydrogen sulfide is a key player in colon cancer metabolism

Research shows why people find it hard to cut their fat and sugars intake

Mineral element content is low in organic milk compared to conventional milk

Texas scientists develop new medium for cultivation of beneficial microorganisms

Research shows conceptual framework encourages children to eat more vegetables

Researchers develop new drug delivery systems to treat cancer by blocking signaling receptor

Higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women

Curing type 1 diabetes: an interview with Dr. Habib Zaghouani, MU School of Medicine

Study questions the beneficial effects of polyphenols on combating cardiovascular disease

Study examines long-term effects on babies born to mothers with obstetric cholestasis

New variety of canary seeds ideal for people with celiac disease

Dairy Council highlights milk's irreplaceable role in healthy, balanced eating patterns

Walnuts can play role in protecting against heart disease

New chemical probe confirms that hydrogen sulfide is generated by body's growing cells.

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