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Pregnancy weight gain liked to childhood obesity: Study

Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy have a greater chance their babies will be born too big. Scientists are trying to find whether this relationship of gaining too much weight by mother and baby is genetic and can predispose the child to be obese later in life.

4 Aug 2010

WHO provides medicines, related health supplies to flood-affected areas in Pakistan

The worst floods on record in Pakistan are placing the health of hundreds of thousands of people at risk, with a high threat of waterborne disease outbreaks and immense damage to health facilities. WHO is coordinating the response of health partners and supporting Pakistani authorities by sending medicines and related health supplies capable of treating more than 200 000 people to the affected areas in the northwestern region of the country.

4 Aug 2010

Study shows link between fructose and pancreatic cancer proliferation

Pancreatic cancers use the sugar fructose, very common in the Western diet, to activate a key cellular pathway that drives cell division, helping the cancer to grow more quickly, a study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found.

4 Aug 2010

SVH launches Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program

The highly regarded Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program - now available in more than 1,500 grocery stores and schools - today announces its partnership with Sebasticook Valley Hospital (SVH) in Pittsfield, Maine to launch the nutrition guidance program in a hospital for the first time. Guiding Stars will rate prepared meals, snacks, and grab-and-go items according to their nutritional value in the hospital cafeteria. Each item rated will receive zero to three stars for an at-a-glance summary of the food's nutritional quality.

4 Aug 2010

Kohl's, American Cancer Society announce new program to fight against breast cancer

As part of Kohl's Department Stores' commitment to fight breast cancer in Wisconsin with nearly $5 million to the American Cancer Society, Kohl's and the American Cancer Society announce new programs and resources available for Wisconsin women to help in their fight against breast cancer. New resources provide services for women fighting breast cancer and for those looking to learn more about preventative breast health.

4 Aug 2010

Investigators explore legal, ethical permissibility of carrying out request specific to VAD

Patients have the right to refuse or request the withdrawal of any unwanted treatment. In an article published in the online issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, investigators explore the legal and ethical permissibility of carrying out such a request specific to a ventricular assist device.

3 Aug 2010

Emerson Ecologics to exclusively distribute Sedona Labs Pro probiotic products

Emerson Ecologics, LLC, the leading provider of professional-grade nutritional supplements to the healthcare practitioner market, announces a new strategic partnership with Nutri-Health as the exclusive distributor for their practitioner brand, Sedona Labs Pro™. Effective immediately, all customer service, marketing and order fulfillment for the complete line of Sedona Labs Pro products will be handled by Emerson Ecologics.

3 Aug 2010

UnitedHealthcare partners with New England Patriots to help people live healthy

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is teaming up with the NFL's New England Patriots to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise, nutrition and other aspects of healthy living.

3 Aug 2010

Americans halved their risk of dying from CHD over past 20 years: Study

By smoking less, watching their cholesterol and lowering their high blood pressure, Americans halved their risk of dying from coronary heart disease over the past 20 years, a new study shows.

3 Aug 2010

People insensitive to quinine's bitter taste may have varied absorption, metabolization capabilities: Study

Some people find quinine to be bitter while others can drink it like water. Now, scientists from the Monell Center and collaborators report that individual differences in how people experience quinine's bitterness are related to underlying differences in their genes.The findings, published online in the journal Human Molecular Genetics, demonstrate that genetic variation in regions of DNA that encode bitter taste receptors predicts a person's perception of bitterness from quinine.

3 Aug 2010

Researchers discover manipulation of microRNA-29a shows potential of novel IBS treatment

A possible cause of irritable bowel syndrome has been traced to a small piece of RNA that blocks a substance protecting the colon membrane, leading to hostile conditions that can produce diarrhea, bloating and chronic abdominal pain.New research shows that this RNA segment sends signals that stop the activity of the gene that produces glutamine, an amino acid. Previous research has linked a shortage of glutamine in the gut with the seepage of toxins and bacteria through the intestinal wall, irritating nerves and creating disease symptoms.

3 Aug 2010

World Breastfeeding Week highlights benefits to infant, child nutrition, health

Kicking off World Breastfeeding Week Sunday, the WHO together with UNICEF emphasized the importance of the agencies' 10 steps to successful breastfeeding to improve health of infants and children around the world, VOA News reports (Schlein, 8/1).

3 Aug 2010

Disparities in cardiovascular disease risk linked to socioeconomic differences between races: Study

A new UCLA study suggests that disparities in cardiovascular disease risk in the United States are due less to race or ethnicity than to socioeconomic status.

2 Aug 2010

Inergetics receives initial purchase order from New Marketlink for Resurgex Select

Inergetics, Inc., a leader in targeted product development for the Clinical Nutrition and Sports Supplement Markets, today announced that the Company has received a $112,500 purchase order for Resurgex Select from New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation "New Marketlink."

2 Aug 2010

Nutritional labeling, point-of-purchase signs influence healthy food choices: Study

Poor diet and physical inactivity leading to obesity are poised to overtake tobacco use as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. With over 30% of U.S. adults obese, the significant adverse health effects of obesity (including heart disease and diabetes) are widespread throughout the country. Two studies published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association shed light on behaviors regarding food choices and good nutrition and report on how nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs are influencing healthy food choices.

2 Aug 2010

Scottsdale Healthcare surgeon elects as new president for ASMBS

Scottsdale Healthcare surgeon Robin Blackstone, MD is the new president-elect of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), recognizing her leadership and expertise in the field of weight-loss surgery.

2 Aug 2010

Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin issues statement regarding World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week provides an opportunity to highlight the benefits of breastfeeding and to make people aware of how we can lend support to mothers who want to breastfeed.

31 Jul 2010

PacificHealth Laboratories signs consulting agreement with Signal Nutrition

PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc., a nutrition technology company, announced today that it has signed a consulting agreement with Signal Nutrition LLC, a research and development company headed by former PHLI CEO and founder Dr. Robert Portman. This agreement supports PHLI'S efforts in focusing on its core businesses to drive growth and profitability.

31 Jul 2010

VBDS secondary to nevirapine use in HIV-positive, pregnant female: Report

Vanishing bile duct syndrome refers to a group of disorders characterized by destruction and disappearance of intrahepatic (inside the liver) bile ducts. Multiple causes have been identified including infections, malignancies, autoimmune conditions and adverse effects of medications. The usual course of this condition is variable and many patients with VBDS respond to treatment of the underlying condition and/ or removal of the offending agent. However, others progress to cirrhosis and end stage liver disease requiring liver transplantation.

31 Jul 2010

Sodium Working Group recommends reducing sodium intake among Canadians

The federally-mandated Sodium Working Group has released the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada. The three-pronged strategy contains six over-arching and 27 specific recommendations for a population health strategy for reducing sodium intake among Canadians.

31 Jul 2010

Nutrition News and Research

Pregnancy weight gain liked to childhood obesity: Study

WHO provides medicines, related health supplies to flood-affected areas in Pakistan

Study shows link between fructose and pancreatic cancer proliferation

SVH launches Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program

Kohl's, American Cancer Society announce new program to fight against breast cancer

Investigators explore legal, ethical permissibility of carrying out request specific to VAD

Emerson Ecologics to exclusively distribute Sedona Labs Pro probiotic products

UnitedHealthcare partners with New England Patriots to help people live healthy

Americans halved their risk of dying from CHD over past 20 years: Study

People insensitive to quinine's bitter taste may have varied absorption, metabolization capabilities: Study

Researchers discover manipulation of microRNA-29a shows potential of novel IBS treatment

World Breastfeeding Week highlights benefits to infant, child nutrition, health

Disparities in cardiovascular disease risk linked to socioeconomic differences between races: Study

Inergetics receives initial purchase order from New Marketlink for Resurgex Select

Nutritional labeling, point-of-purchase signs influence healthy food choices: Study

Scottsdale Healthcare surgeon elects as new president for ASMBS

Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin issues statement regarding World Breastfeeding Week

PacificHealth Laboratories signs consulting agreement with Signal Nutrition

VBDS secondary to nevirapine use in HIV-positive, pregnant female: Report

Sodium Working Group recommends reducing sodium intake among Canadians

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