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Long-term, regular acetaminophen use may be associated with lower prostate cancer risk

A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds use of 30 tablets a month or more of acetaminophen for five or more years was associated with an estimated 38% lower risk of prostate cancer. The study appears in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention and is one of only two studies of prostate cancer to date that have examined the association with acetaminophen use that was both long-term and regular.

24 May 2011

Lifestyle modifications help control blood pressure levels: More evidence

Evidence continues to build that lifestyle modifications help control blood pressure (BP) levels. Data evaluating the consumption of coffee and alcohol and the impact of low fitness levels will be presented at the American Society of Hypertension, Inc.'s 26th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2011) and will be featured in the May 22 ASH press briefing.

23 May 2011

Vitacost.com receives NASDAQ noncompliance notification letter

Vitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer and direct marketer of health and wellness products, announced today that the Company received an additional letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c) due to the delinquent filing of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2011.

23 May 2011

Low doses of natural Hi-maize resistant starch could improve insulin sensitivity in men at risk for prediabetes

Low doses of natural Hi-maize resistant starch could improve insulin sensitivity in men at risk for prediabetes, according to a study underwritten by National Starch LLC, a business unit of Corn Products International. The American Diabetes Association defines prediabetes as a non-disease state where blood sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

23 May 2011

McDonald's reacts to protests and calls to fire Ronald

McDonald's Corp has refused to pay heed to the protesters who ask it to assess the impact of its food on childhood obesity, and said its trademark clown Ronald McDonald would be hawking Happy Meals to kids for years to come.

22 May 2011

16 Countries announce new commitments to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality

Today 16 countries announced new commitments to dramatically reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality, as part of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health.

21 May 2011

Healthier diet associated with less weight gain in African American women: Study

Investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University have reported that African American women who consumed a diet high in vegetables and fruit gained less weight over a 14-year period than those who consumed a diet high in red meat and fried foods.

21 May 2011

Coordinated efforts required to close gaps in preventive behavior: American Cancer Society

A new report from the American Cancer Society details cancer control efforts and outlines improvements as well as gaps in preventive behavior that contribute to cancer mortality.

21 May 2011

Healthy breakfast containing protein-rich foods can help people stay satisfied longer

A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) the researchers found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.

20 May 2011

Diet quality, not quantity, can make a difference in risk for type 2 diabetes

Small differences in diet - even without weight loss - can significantly affect risk for diabetes, according to research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham published online May 18, 2011, by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

20 May 2011

Medical food resolves metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers at the University of Florida and Metagenics Inc. today announced that a program consisting of a breakthrough medical food combined with a low-glycemic, Mediterranean-style diet is almost twice as effective as one of the best diets alone for lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.

19 May 2011

Low calorie sweeteners offer effective solution to manage weight

The desire to eat sweet things does not need to be suppressed, just managed, according to health and nutrition experts meeting at the International Sweeteners Association's conference in Brussels today.

19 May 2011

Consumption of dairy products does not increase heart attack risk

Dairy products can be high in harmful saturated fat but not necessarily in risk to the heart. A newly published analysis of thousands of adults in Costa Rica found that their levels of dairy consumption had nothing to do statistically with their risk of a heart attack.

19 May 2011

NEW Lifestyle on-line teaching modules for medical students

Obesity is an epidemic and when paired with physical inactivity it represents the second leading cause of preventable death nationally from cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. But in medical school, there is a training gap when it comes to teaching future doctors about obesity and related health problems.

19 May 2011

Pregnant women warned not to eat for two: Study

According to health experts, there is a “life-long obesity risk of 'eating for two' in pregnancy”. The common advice is reinforced by the results of a study that followed women for a number of years.

19 May 2011

APP receives FDA approval to market Gemcitabine HCI for Injection, USP in 2 g dosage

APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market Gemcitabine HCI for Injection, USP, in the 2 g dosage strength. APP will launch this presentation of Gemcitabine immediately.

19 May 2011

High weight gain during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese later in life

Gaining more than the recommended weight during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese and developing related health problems, including high blood pressure, later in life.

19 May 2011

Goat milk has nutritional characteristics beneficial to human health

Researchers at the University of Granada have found that goat milk has nutritional characteristics beneficial to health. They have determined that goat milk has many nutrients that make it similar to human milk.

19 May 2011

Heavy alcohol consumption linked to increased risk of gastric cancer

The results from a very well-done meta-analysis support other data generated on the risk of alcohol consumption and gastric cancer - that is - that the risk may be real for heavy alcohol consumption but not for moderate intake.

19 May 2011

Study links video game playing with increased food intake in kids

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that almost 18% of US teens are obese. Although most experts agree that our growing obesity "epidemic" is driven by both inadequate physical activity and excessive caloric intake, implementing solutions is extraordinarily difficult.

18 May 2011

Nutrition News and Research

Long-term, regular acetaminophen use may be associated with lower prostate cancer risk

Lifestyle modifications help control blood pressure levels: More evidence

Vitacost.com receives NASDAQ noncompliance notification letter

Low doses of natural Hi-maize resistant starch could improve insulin sensitivity in men at risk for prediabetes

McDonald's reacts to protests and calls to fire Ronald

16 Countries announce new commitments to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality

Healthier diet associated with less weight gain in African American women: Study

Coordinated efforts required to close gaps in preventive behavior: American Cancer Society

Healthy breakfast containing protein-rich foods can help people stay satisfied longer

Diet quality, not quantity, can make a difference in risk for type 2 diabetes

Medical food resolves metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors

Low calorie sweeteners offer effective solution to manage weight

Consumption of dairy products does not increase heart attack risk

NEW Lifestyle on-line teaching modules for medical students

Pregnant women warned not to eat for two: Study

APP receives FDA approval to market Gemcitabine HCI for Injection, USP in 2 g dosage

High weight gain during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese later in life

Goat milk has nutritional characteristics beneficial to human health

Heavy alcohol consumption linked to increased risk of gastric cancer

Study links video game playing with increased food intake in kids

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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