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Poorer people less likely to follow recommended strategies for weight loss

Poorer people of all ages are less likely than wealthier ones to follow recommended strategies for weight loss, finds a recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

23 May 2014

Eliminating scar tissue, inflammation may make tumors more deadly, find researchers

New research represents a significant change in the understanding of how pancreatic cancer grows - and how it might be defeated.

23 May 2014

Obesity epidemic strikes all groups of Americans

The nation's obesity epidemic is striking all groups of Americans, affecting those with more education and those with less education, as well as all ethnic groups, according to a new analysis that challenges prevailing assumptions about the reasons why the nation is getting heavier.

23 May 2014

Pain receptors may hold key to treating obesity, diabetes and improving metabolic health

Blocking a pain receptor in mice not only extends their lifespan, it also gives them a more youthful metabolism, including an improved insulin response that allows them to deal better with high blood sugar.

23 May 2014

Specific low-carbohydrate diet may reduce weight and risk of heart disease

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have shown for the first time that, in addition to weight loss, a specific low-carbohydrate diet may also reduce the risk of heart disease by 10 per cent over 10 years.

23 May 2014

Despite worsening economic conditions, infant health improves among poor Americans

Despite worsening economic conditions for those at the bottom, infant health has steadily improved among the most disadvantaged Americans, according to a review published in Science by Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs

23 May 2014

Global monitoring framework for maternal, young child nutrition approved at World Health Assembly

At the World Health Assembly Wednesday, Member States approved a global monitoring framework on maternal, infant and young child nutrition.

22 May 2014

HealthWarehouse.com net sales decrease 28.8% in first quarter 2014

HealthWarehouse.com, Inc., the only VIPPS accredited online and mail-order pharmacy licensed in all 50 states, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

22 May 2014

May 28 is 21st annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day

On Wednesday, May 28, over 100,000 older adults will participate in local health and wellness events at 1,000+ locations across the country as part of the 21st annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day.

22 May 2014

Benefits of using VACUSAFE Laboratory Aspiration System for cell culture applications

INTEGRA has published a new video testimonial in which researchers at the Institute for Clinical Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich describe the benefits of using the VACUSAFE Laboratory Aspiration System to provide simple, reliable and safe aspiration of cell culture supernatents.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 22 May 2014

Researchers develop set of tools that may help diabetic patients and their docs to manage condition

Diabetes affects around 10% of the population; according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The disease places a huge financial burden on healthcare systems, and also leads to early death and poor quality of life. However, patients and healthcare professionals will now be able to partner up and manage the illness in better, more effective ways.

22 May 2014

New project aims at saving lives of mothers, newborns in developing countries

Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, today announces investments of $12 million in projects worldwide, aimed squarely at improving the health and saving the lives of mothers, newborns and children in developing countries.

22 May 2014

Scientists discover link between circadian clock disturbances and inflammatory diseases

A disruption of circadian rhythms, when combined with a high-fat, high-sugar diet, may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease and other harmful conditions, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

22 May 2014

New technology needed to avoid improper placement of feeding tubes in pediatric patients

Universal guidelines and improvements in technology are needed to reduce injuries and deaths from improper placement of nasogastric feeding tubes in pediatric patients, according to a comprehensive review of published literature.

22 May 2014

TSRI scientists receives $2M grant to study effects of early nutrition on lifespan and overall health

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of early nutrition on lifespan and overall health.

22 May 2014

Healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with COPD

Sure, everyone knows a healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with respiratory diseases, but now a new study has shown a direct link between eating fish, fruit and dairy products and improved lung function among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

22 May 2014

Premenstrual syndrome may spell menopause symptoms later but not hot flashes

Having premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before menopause does not mean women will be troubled by hot flashes afterward. But they may face more menopause complaints other than hot flashes, such as trouble with memory and concentration, finds a new study published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

22 May 2014

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Poorer people less likely to follow recommended strategies for weight loss

Eliminating scar tissue, inflammation may make tumors more deadly, find researchers

Obesity epidemic strikes all groups of Americans

Pain receptors may hold key to treating obesity, diabetes and improving metabolic health

Specific low-carbohydrate diet may reduce weight and risk of heart disease

Despite worsening economic conditions, infant health improves among poor Americans

Global monitoring framework for maternal, young child nutrition approved at World Health Assembly

HealthWarehouse.com net sales decrease 28.8% in first quarter 2014

May 28 is 21st annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Benefits of using VACUSAFE Laboratory Aspiration System for cell culture applications

Researchers develop set of tools that may help diabetic patients and their docs to manage condition

New project aims at saving lives of mothers, newborns in developing countries

Scientists discover link between circadian clock disturbances and inflammatory diseases

New technology needed to avoid improper placement of feeding tubes in pediatric patients

TSRI scientists receives $2M grant to study effects of early nutrition on lifespan and overall health

Healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with COPD

Premenstrual syndrome may spell menopause symptoms later but not hot flashes

New mHealth app ecosystem formed by app publishers, sensor vendors and enabling companies

Weight loss at any age in adulthood linked to improved cardiovascular health

Combination of metformin and rapamycin shows potential in treating aging and related diseases

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

News Medical 2025: Healthcare Shifts That Mattered Most eBook

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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