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GP Publishing releases "The Miracle of ViaViente"

GP Publishing has just released "The Miracle of ViaViente," authored by world renowned medical journalist Dr. Morton Walker.

10 Dec 2009

Santa's top 10 holiday health tips

Santa Claus is coming to town - and Christmas eve is the one night that he must be healthy for his madcap, round-the-world dash. Like us, he's under quite a bit of stress this time of year. While we have crowded stores, visiting relatives, and lots of sugary treats that can strain our immune system, he has elves working feverishly round-the-clock, bickering reindeer, millions of letters to read, and frosty winter weather.

10 Dec 2009

Vitamin K2 in Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica

Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced its Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica® has achieved another nutritional first. Already the most nutritious Spirulina in the world, it is also a good source of Vitamin K2.

10 Dec 2009

Registered dietitians recommend vitamins and supplements for improved bone health

It wouldn't be surprising to find that registered dietitians (RDs) are among the healthiest eaters in the United States, but their healthy habits extend beyond diet. Registered dietitians demonstrate a commitment to the three pillars of health: a healthy diet, supplements and regular exercise.

10 Dec 2009

David H. Murdock announces the publication of Dole Nutrition Handbook

David H. Murdock, Chairman of Dole Food Company, is pleased to announce the publication of his latest book, The Dole Nutrition Handbook: What You Need to Eat and How to Live for a Longer, Healthier Life.

10 Dec 2009

Patients' urine may provide rapid diagnosis of pneumonia

Doctors may soon be able to quickly and accurately diagnose the cause of pneumonia-like symptoms by examining the chemicals found in a patient's urine, suggests a new study led by UC Davis biochemist Carolyn Slupsky.

10 Dec 2009

Scientists search for the secrets of how calorie-restricted diets increase longevity

Scientists searching for the secrets of how calorie-restricted diets increase longevity are reporting discovery of proteins in the fat cells of human volunteers that change as pounds drop off.

10 Dec 2009

Children exposed to tobacco smoke prenatally develop behavioral problems, shows study

The scientists observed that the impact of tobacco smoke was especially detrimental during gestation. The results of the study have been published in the current online issue of the renowned journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

10 Dec 2009

Scientists discover the potential basis for urine test to diagnose CAP

Scientists are reporting a discovery of the potential basis for a urine test to diagnose community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a difficult-to-diagnose disease that is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

10 Dec 2009

Rise in U.S. disability health care spending, but preventive care may reduce expenditure

Just over one-quarter of U.S. adult health care spending was associated with disability in 2006, according to a new study by researchers at RTI International and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

10 Dec 2009

New research shows increase risk of cardiovascular disease for people on low-carbohydrate high-fat diets

New scientific research has shown that low-carbohydrate high-fat diets, made popular by the likes of the Atkins diet, do not achieve more weight loss than low-fat high-carbohydrate diets. Worryingly, the research, lead by Dr Steven Hunter from the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, also shows significantly increased risks of cardiovascular disease for people following low-carbohydrate high-fat diets

9 Dec 2009

OPDQ adopts global vision on food and nutrition

The Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ) believes it is time to reflect on the future of the profession. The OPDQ has therefore initiated a wide-scale consultation process, first with its own members and later with partners and stakeholders in various food-related and nutrition-related sectors. The results of this process will ultimately be the topic of discussions during an interdisciplinary summit to be held next March.

9 Dec 2009

More number of obese adults are turning to bariatric surgery as a last resort, says WHO

The obesity epidemic is a staggering public health problem and despite increased attention and education, the WHO still predicts the number of obese adults worldwide to increase from 400 million to 700 million between 2005 and 2015.

9 Dec 2009

General Mills reduces sugar and increases key nutrients in children's ready-to-eat cereals

General Mills announced today a public commitment to reduce sugar in cereals advertised to children to single-digit grams of sugar per serving. The initiative is in place and progress has been made, the company said, “with further reductions to continue until single-digit levels are reached on all cereals advertised to children.”

9 Dec 2009

Pitt professor suggests incorporating guidelines for weekend and holiday eating into food pyramid

The holidays can be challenging for even the most diligent dieters. But are weekends just as detrimental? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., found that weekend eating patterns change significantly.

9 Dec 2009

New report on traditional European foods and recipe cards published

A new report on traditional European foods and a series of accompanying recipe cards have been published by The British Nutrition Foundation, on behalf of the European Food Information Resource (EuroFIR) project, a world-leading European Network of Excellence on food composition databank systems, to give an overview of traditional foods eaten in European countries.

9 Dec 2009

MEP HG and heart experts discuss EU achievements in combating cardiovascular disease

Members of the European Parliament Heart Group (MEP HG) meet today (9 December), in Brussels, with the Cardiology profession and representatives of national Heart Foundations to evaluate the achievements at EU level in combating Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and to reveal the need for further action.

9 Dec 2009

People living in deprived neighborhoods more likely to die from cancer and heart disease

Regardless of an individual's dietary and lifestyle risk factors, living in a poorer or more socioeconomically deprived neighborhood may increase a person's risk for death, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, held Dec. 6-9, 2009.

9 Dec 2009

Research suggests that everyday germs may prevent diseases in adulthood

A new Northwestern University study suggests that American parents should ease up on antibacterial soap and perhaps allow their little ones a romp or two in the mud --- or at least a much better acquaintance with everyday germs.

9 Dec 2009

Nutrient-rich diet is the best way to stay healthy and reduce risk of chronic diseases

While supplements can help some people meet their nutrition needs, eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods is the best way for most people to obtain the nutrients they need to be healthy and reduce their risk of chronic disease, according to a newly updated position paper titled "Nutrient Supplementation" from the American Dietetic Association.

9 Dec 2009

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

GP Publishing releases "The Miracle of ViaViente"

Santa's top 10 holiday health tips

Vitamin K2 in Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica

Registered dietitians recommend vitamins and supplements for improved bone health

David H. Murdock announces the publication of Dole Nutrition Handbook

Patients' urine may provide rapid diagnosis of pneumonia

Scientists search for the secrets of how calorie-restricted diets increase longevity

Children exposed to tobacco smoke prenatally develop behavioral problems, shows study

Scientists discover the potential basis for urine test to diagnose CAP

Rise in U.S. disability health care spending, but preventive care may reduce expenditure

New research shows increase risk of cardiovascular disease for people on low-carbohydrate high-fat diets

OPDQ adopts global vision on food and nutrition

More number of obese adults are turning to bariatric surgery as a last resort, says WHO

General Mills reduces sugar and increases key nutrients in children's ready-to-eat cereals

Pitt professor suggests incorporating guidelines for weekend and holiday eating into food pyramid

New report on traditional European foods and recipe cards published

MEP HG and heart experts discuss EU achievements in combating cardiovascular disease

People living in deprived neighborhoods more likely to die from cancer and heart disease

Research suggests that everyday germs may prevent diseases in adulthood

Nutrient-rich diet is the best way to stay healthy and reduce risk of chronic diseases

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