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MSF calls for donor countries to improve food aid nutrition standards on eve of World Food Day

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) released a statement in advance of Saturday's World Food Day saying that the "world's biggest donors of food aid ... continued to supply and fund nutritionally 'substandard' food to developing countries, despite scientific evidence showing it was of little value in reducing child malnutrition," Reuters AlertNet reports.

18 Oct 2010

South Florida physician publishes unique cookbook for weight loss

South Florida physician, author, and weight-loss expert Sanford Siegal, D.O., M.D., has published a unique cookbook that enables anyone who follows almost any calorie-controlled weight-loss or weight-maintenance diet to combine 120 recipes into a nearly unlimited number of calorie-specific meals.

18 Oct 2010

African-American children have higher risk of hypertension

Persistently high blood pressure, or hypertension, may spell worse heart trouble for black children under the age of 13 than for other children of the same ages, according to research led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and published in the November issue of Pediatrics.

18 Oct 2010

One in four applicants to U.S military are rejected for being overweight or obese

At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according to an analysis by Cornell University researchers.

18 Oct 2010

Preliminary Phase 2 data of TZP-102 for diabetic gastroparesis to be presented at ACG annual meeting

Tranzyme Pharma announced today that John Wo, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director, Clinical Research, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, will present preliminary TZP-102 Phase 2 data at this year's ACG annual meeting. The event is being held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio TX, October 15-20, 2010. Professor Wo is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, October 20th at 8:50am in Ballroom C1.

18 Oct 2010

Researchers study anti-inflammatory effects of food on healthy individuals

For the first time researchers have found out what effect multiple, rather than just single, foods with anti-inflammatory effects have on healthy individuals. The results of a diet study show that bad cholesterol was reduced by 33 per cent, blood lipids by 14 per cent, blood pressure by 8 per cent and a risk marker for blood clots by 26 per cent. A marker of inflammation in the body was also greatly reduced, while memory and cognitive function were improved.

18 Oct 2010

FDA approves BOTOX as prophylactic treatment for Chronic Migraine

Allergan, Inc. today announced the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BOTOX(onabotulinumtoxinA) for the prophylactic (preventive) treatment of headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine.

18 Oct 2010

Tips to help keep teeth and gums healthy

Good nutrition and healthy eating habits are essential to maintaining optimal oral and overall health. With Halloween just around the corner, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) encourages parents to be mindful of the amount of candy their children are consuming, and to use this holiday as an opportunity to remind them about the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums.

15 Oct 2010

TPG Growth acquires 25% of Schiff Nutrition's fully diluted outstanding shares from WHF

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., announced today that TPG Growth, the middle market buyout and growth platform of TPG, a global private investment firm, has purchased approximately 25% of Schiff Nutrition's fully diluted outstanding shares from Weider Health and Fitness (WHF), Schiff Nutrition's majority shareholder, for $48.8 million.

15 Oct 2010

ACDI/VOCA observes World Food Day

This World Food Day, Oct. 16, the global community has good news to celebrate. Recent agricultural and economic gains have pushed the number of hungry people below 1 billion. That drop is a 9.6 percent decline since last year according to the U.N.'s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

15 Oct 2010

Discovery Labs to present lucinactant Phase 2a clinical study results at NACFC Conference

Discovery Laboratories, Inc. today announces that the Phase 2a clinical study of aerosolized KL4 surfactant (lucinactant) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) has completed and the results from the study will be presented at the upcoming North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC; October 21-23, 2010).

15 Oct 2010

IRIN examines forthcoming U.N. child malnutrition program; IPS reports on FAO Latin American report

IRIN looks at a planned U.N. initiative to combat early childhood malnutrition and the questions surrounding it.

15 Oct 2010

IOM Report: Food nutrition labels should be simple, on front

The food industry should provide simple, clearly-worded nutrition information on the front of food packages, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

15 Oct 2010

Allure Medical Spa to offer FDA approved Coolsculpting by Zeltiq for non-invasive fat reduction

Great news for men and women dealing with exercise and diet-resistant fat in areas like the tummy, love handles and back rolls! Allure Medical Spa of Shelby Township is the first in Southeastern Michigan to offer Coolsculpting by Zeltiq, the first ever procedure approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Sept. 8, 2010), for the non-invasive reduction of fat. Coolsculpting by Zeltiq is a virtually painless procedure that reduces fat cells with no needles, surgery or downtime.

15 Oct 2010

First Edition: October 14, 2010

Today's headlines examine the Obama administration's efforts to work with insurers to keep coverage options for children, the latest campaign news on the health overhaul and a major government crackdown on a Medicare fraud ring.

14 Oct 2010

Highlighting calories, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium in food packaging nutrition rating systems needed

Nutrition rating systems and symbols on the fronts of food packaging would be most useful to shoppers if they highlighted four nutrients of greatest concern - calories, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium - says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. These food components are routinely overconsumed and associated most strongly with diet-related health problems affecting many Americans, including obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

14 Oct 2010

UK study measures consumer understanding of nutrition information on food labels

The UK study, conducted by the Danish Aarhus University and the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) with the co-operation of several UK food retailers, measures consumer use and understanding of nutrition information on labels in a real store situation.

14 Oct 2010

Improving muscle mass benefits kidney disease patients

Kidney disease patients are healthier and live longer if they've beefed up their muscles, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The results suggest that patients may benefit from pumping iron or taking medications to boost their lean body mass.

14 Oct 2010

AGA's new book offers strategies to reduce IBS symptoms

A new book from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) offers patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) a variety of strategies to lessen the burden that IBS puts on their everyday lives. IBS is a common disorder of the intestines that leads to crampy pain, gassiness, bloating and changes in bowel habits; there is no cure. The new book, "Master Your IBS," includes a variety of strategies to help patients learn how to manage their IBS symptoms and achieve greater freedom from IBS.

14 Oct 2010

Watermelon effective against prehypertension

No matter how you slice it, watermelon has a lot going for it -- sweet, low calorie, high fiber, nutrient rich -- and now, there's more. Evidence from a pilot study led by food scientists at The Florida State University suggests that watermelon can be an effective natural weapon against prehypertension, a precursor to cardiovascular disease.

14 Oct 2010

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Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

MSF calls for donor countries to improve food aid nutrition standards on eve of World Food Day

South Florida physician publishes unique cookbook for weight loss

African-American children have higher risk of hypertension

One in four applicants to U.S military are rejected for being overweight or obese

Preliminary Phase 2 data of TZP-102 for diabetic gastroparesis to be presented at ACG annual meeting

Researchers study anti-inflammatory effects of food on healthy individuals

FDA approves BOTOX as prophylactic treatment for Chronic Migraine

Tips to help keep teeth and gums healthy

TPG Growth acquires 25% of Schiff Nutrition's fully diluted outstanding shares from WHF

ACDI/VOCA observes World Food Day

Discovery Labs to present lucinactant Phase 2a clinical study results at NACFC Conference

IRIN examines forthcoming U.N. child malnutrition program; IPS reports on FAO Latin American report

IOM Report: Food nutrition labels should be simple, on front

Allure Medical Spa to offer FDA approved Coolsculpting by Zeltiq for non-invasive fat reduction

First Edition: October 14, 2010

Highlighting calories, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium in food packaging nutrition rating systems needed

UK study measures consumer understanding of nutrition information on food labels

Improving muscle mass benefits kidney disease patients

AGA's new book offers strategies to reduce IBS symptoms

Watermelon effective against prehypertension

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