Diet & Nutrition News and Research

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Increased coffee consumption linked to reduced hepatic fibrosis

Researchers from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) determined that patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who consumed more than 308 mg of caffeine daily had milder liver fibrosis. The daily amount of caffeine intake found to be beneficial is equivalent to 2.25 cups of regular coffee.

5 Jan 2010

Right at Home to expand into Brazil under Master Franchise agreement with Eduardo Chvaicer

Right at Home, Inc, a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care assistance with more than 175 local independent franchisees in 41 states, has established international operations in South America.

5 Jan 2010

Health and hard-earned money traded on high-fat, poor-quality food

Dr. Sasson Moulavi, M.D., in a recent blog commented that food advertising is such a science that the average consumer does not have any chance of resisting when tempted by high-sugar, high-fat foods. In 2008, food and beverage companies spent $13.44 billion on advertising according to Advertising Age (6/09) and WPP's TNS Media Intelligence reporting.

5 Jan 2010

RL&A to conduct social media campaigns for Coty's Jovan fragrance brand and Pedia-Lax dietary supplement

OTC health and beauty brand specialists Robin Leedy & Associates (RL&A), a boutique New York public relations and social media agency, continues its growth in the social media arena with two new client wins: Coty's Jovan fragrance brand and Pedia-Lax(TM).

5 Jan 2010

Macaques living close to people may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans and wildlife

Testing hair from Asian monkeys living close to people may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans and wildlife, according to a study published online this week in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.

5 Jan 2010

SSHE starts off "Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down" weight loss contest

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating (SSHE), the premier meal replacement company in the country, kicks off today its weight loss contest called Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down.

5 Jan 2010

Vitamin C reverses accelerated aging due to Werner's syndrome

A new research discovery published in the January 2010 print issue of the FASEB Journal suggests that treatments for disorders that cause accelerated aging, particularly Werner's syndrome, might come straight from the family medicine chest. In the research report, a team of Canadian scientists show that vitamin C stops and even reverses accelerated aging in a mouse model of Werner's syndrome, but the discovery may also be applicable to other progeroid syndromes.

5 Jan 2010

Autism Speaks lauds recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI in ASD children

Autism Speaks applauds the consensus statement and recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) released online in Pediatrics as one step in advancing physician awareness of unique challenges in the medical management of children with autism.

5 Jan 2010

Highlights of January 2010 'Ophthalmology'

This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes a research review of the effects of Vitamins C and E and magnesium on diabetic retinopathy and findings from the first large study of vision problems in Hispanic and African-American infants and young children.

5 Jan 2010

Anti-aromatase phytochemicals in pomegranates reduce hormone-dependent breast cancer

Eating fruit, such as pomegranates, that contain anti-aromatase phytochemicals reduces the incidence of hormone-dependent breast cancer, according to results of a study published in the January issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

5 Jan 2010

CCNI announces grant for daycare providers

Child Care & Nutrition, Inc. (CCNI) is pleased to announce a grant for daycare providers who apply for licensing for the first time in most areas of Minnesota.

5 Jan 2010

Book reveals new evidence of obesity-causing chemicals in American diet

The New American Diet, a groundbreaking new book by Men’s Health Editor-at-Large Stephen Perrine and Heather Hurlock, reveals the powerful new scientific evidence about obesity-causing chemicals lurking in the American diet – chemicals that disrupt our hormonal systems ultimately triggering substantial weight gain.

5 Jan 2010

New study reveals choline plays a critical role in fetal brain development

If you're pregnant and looking for an excuse to eat bacon and eggs, now you've got one: a new research study published in the January 2010 print issue of the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) by a team of University of North Carolina researchers shows that choline plays a critical role in helping fetal brains develop regions associated with memory. Choline is found in meats, including pork, as well as chicken eggs.

5 Jan 2010

Peginterferon alpha-2a yields better results in treating patients with chronic hepatitis C

In patients with chronic hepatitis C, treatment with peginterferon alpha-2a (PegIFNα2a) plus ribavirin (RBV) better suppresses the virus to undetectable levels in the blood than treatment with peginterferon alpha-2b (PegIFNα2b) plus RBV, according to two new head-to-head studies in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

5 Jan 2010

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge and Driscoll's create recipes to help people keep their resolution

More than 100 million Americans are expected to make a New Year's resolution this year. Losing weight and developing healthy habits, like eating healthy and exercising, are among the top three most common goals.

4 Jan 2010

BiPro completes the requirements of NSF International's Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program

BiProUSA announced today that BiPro, an all natural whey protein isolate (dairy protein), has successfully completed the requirements of NSF International's Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program, Certified for Sport(TM).

4 Jan 2010

WDI utilizes DXA analysis for fitness and weight management programs

Women's Digital Imaging of Ridgewood (WDI), has begun using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), a technology developed to screen for osteoporosis (bone loss), to measure body fat in patients who want a more accurate method of establishing goals and measuring results for weight management and fitness programs.

4 Jan 2010

Tips for maintaining health and fitness resolutions in 2010

With the New Year upon us, all over the nation, countless individuals are making new health and fitness resolutions for 2010. Then, in short order, we hear about the masses who don’t achieve their goal. Of course, that doesn’t have to be the case. New Year’s Resolution Success really can become a reality.

4 Jan 2010

Simulated Environment Concepts completes negotiations with Zen & O to manufacture 250 SpaCapsules

Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc., makers of the high pressurized dry water massage and relaxation station SpaCapsule, announced that it has completed negotiations with the French company Zen & O, securing a multi-million dollar deal to manufacture 250 SpaCapsules over the next four years.

4 Jan 2010

Smart for Life Cookie Diet for successful weight loss

With the right weight-loss tools, consumers will be able to keep their 2010 resolutions focused on losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Dr. Sasson Moulavi, M.D. recommends the Smart for Life(R) Cookie Diet for successfully achieving and maintaining an ideal weight.

3 Jan 2010

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Increased coffee consumption linked to reduced hepatic fibrosis

Right at Home to expand into Brazil under Master Franchise agreement with Eduardo Chvaicer

Health and hard-earned money traded on high-fat, poor-quality food

RL&A to conduct social media campaigns for Coty's Jovan fragrance brand and Pedia-Lax dietary supplement

Macaques living close to people may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans and wildlife

SSHE starts off "Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down" weight loss contest

Vitamin C reverses accelerated aging due to Werner's syndrome

Autism Speaks lauds recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI in ASD children

Highlights of January 2010 'Ophthalmology'

Anti-aromatase phytochemicals in pomegranates reduce hormone-dependent breast cancer

CCNI announces grant for daycare providers

Book reveals new evidence of obesity-causing chemicals in American diet

New study reveals choline plays a critical role in fetal brain development

Peginterferon alpha-2a yields better results in treating patients with chronic hepatitis C

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge and Driscoll's create recipes to help people keep their resolution

BiPro completes the requirements of NSF International's Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program

WDI utilizes DXA analysis for fitness and weight management programs

Tips for maintaining health and fitness resolutions in 2010

Simulated Environment Concepts completes negotiations with Zen & O to manufacture 250 SpaCapsules

Smart for Life Cookie Diet for successful weight loss

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