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Researcher aims to help all infants achieve healthy weight

Rapid weight gain in an infant's first six months of life is a risk factor for child- and adulthood obesity, according to researchers.

20 Mar 2017

Study finds little clinical benefit in placing nasogastric tube for treating upper GI bleeds

For many of the millions of patients treated annually in hospitals for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, there is little value in placing a nasogastric (NG) tube in patients to determine the source of that bleeding or size of a lesion, report investigators in an article published online ahead of print on January 9, 2017 by the Journal of Investigative Medicine.

20 Mar 2017

Study: Women, mostly minorities lack pre-pregnancy nutrition

Black, Hispanic and less-educated women consume a less nutritious diet than their well-educated, white counterparts in the weeks leading up to their first pregnancy, according to the only large-scale analysis of preconception adherence to national dietary guidelines.

17 Mar 2017

Fat cells take over production of uridine from liver during fasting

How do mammals keep two biologically crucial metabolites in balance during times when they are feeding, sleeping, and fasting? The answer may require rewriting some textbooks.

17 Mar 2017

Dietary anti-cancer compound from broccoli may work by influence on long non-coding RNAs

Researchers have discovered one of the reasons why broccoli may be good for your health.

16 Mar 2017

Pharmacists with expanded role in patient oversight reduce hospital readmission rates, study shows

Pharmacists given an expanded role in patient oversight can reduce the likelihood of high-risk patients returning to the hospital, according to a new study that underscores a potential cost-saving solution for a growing physician shortage.

16 Mar 2017

Study: ‘No-fat’ or ‘no-sugar’ label on packaging rarely reflect actual nutritional quality of food

Terms such as no-fat or no-sugar, low-fat or reduced-salt on food packaging may give consumers a sense of confidence before they purchase, but these claims rarely reflect the actual nutritional quality of the food, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

16 Mar 2017

Malnutrition and obesity may reshape obstetrical difficulties experienced by women

A new article explores how the double burden of malnutrition and the global obesity epidemic may be reshaping obstetrical difficulties experienced by women.

16 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Baycrest scientists have led the development of the first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults over 50 preserve their thinking and memory skills as they age.

15 Mar 2017

'Low-content' nutritional claims on packaged foods do not offer real information to consumers

No fat, no sugar, no salt? What does it mean? Today, supermarket shelves are filled with products that make a variety of claims related to their perceived health benefits.

15 Mar 2017

Study: Common drug used to prevent preterm births provides no benefit but may cause side effects

A drug commonly prescribed to pregnant women with a history of delivering babies early provides no benefit. In fact, this drug may even increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

15 Mar 2017

People who often cook at home more likely to eat healthier diet at no increase in costs

Researchers from the University of Washington School of Public Health have been peeking into kitchens - via interviews - for years now. They've just published results showing people who cook at home more often are likely to eat a healthier overall diet.

15 Mar 2017

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Intestinal stem cells rejuvenate daily so bowels will stay healthy and function normally, but a new study in Cell Reports suggests they also age along with people and lose their regenerative capacity.

15 Mar 2017

Healthy diets linked to better sperm quality and male fecundability

Nowadays, in order to improve sperm quality and fertility changes, many fertility clinics recommend simple lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity, cognitive behavioural therapy or yoga to reduce stress, give advice on how to reduce alcohol and caffeine intake and provide lists of dietary recommendations.

13 Mar 2017

New approach shows promise to prevent, treat cholesterol gallstone disease

According to current estimates, 20 to 25 million Americans have or will develop gallstones, representing almost 15% of adults. Although only a small percentage of individuals with gallstones develop symptoms, more than 700,000 individuals annually undergo surgical gallbladder removal and many more take medications to manage the condition or undergo stone-dissolving procedures.

13 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze-dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo.

13 Mar 2017

Endostatin can decrease proliferation of castration-resistant prostate cancer cells

Failure of hormone deprivation therapy, which is used to slow prostate cancer in patients, leads to castration-resistant prostate cancer, a lethal form of advanced disease with limited treatment options.

10 Mar 2017

Timing of carbohydrate intake plays role in blood glucose regulation for men with prediabetes

According to a nutrition study led by the German Institute of Human Nutrition, a partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research, the so-called internal clock also influences how people with impaired glucose metabolism react to carbohydrate-rich food.

9 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces risk of having low birth weight babies

A study led by the University of Granada has linked the consumption of dairy products (milk, fresh cheese, yogurt or cottage cheese) during pregnancy with a lower risk of having a low birth weight newborn.

9 Mar 2017

Nutrition News and Research

Researcher aims to help all infants achieve healthy weight

Study finds little clinical benefit in placing nasogastric tube for treating upper GI bleeds

Study: Women, mostly minorities lack pre-pregnancy nutrition

Fat cells take over production of uridine from liver during fasting

Dietary anti-cancer compound from broccoli may work by influence on long non-coding RNAs

Pharmacists with expanded role in patient oversight reduce hospital readmission rates, study shows

Study: ‘No-fat’ or ‘no-sugar’ label on packaging rarely reflect actual nutritional quality of food

Malnutrition and obesity may reshape obstetrical difficulties experienced by women

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

'Low-content' nutritional claims on packaged foods do not offer real information to consumers

Study: Common drug used to prevent preterm births provides no benefit but may cause side effects

People who often cook at home more likely to eat healthier diet at no increase in costs

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Healthy diets linked to better sperm quality and male fecundability

New approach shows promise to prevent, treat cholesterol gallstone disease

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

Endostatin can decrease proliferation of castration-resistant prostate cancer cells

Timing of carbohydrate intake plays role in blood glucose regulation for men with prediabetes

Daily consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces risk of having low birth weight babies

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