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Researchers examine role of female sex hormones in male obesity

An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.

16 Jun 2014

Growth hormone levels may manifest in signs of aging

The decreased production of growth hormone is caused by a physiological process known as somatopause, which practically affects the entire body, since it's involved in body composition, metabolism, bone mineral density and cardiovascular function.

16 Jun 2014

Research explores the effects of food marketing and its impact on consumers

Health-related buzzwords, such as "antioxidant," "gluten-free" and "whole grain," lull consumers into thinking packaged food products labeled with those words are healthier than they actually are, according to a new research study conducted by scholars at the University of Houston (UH).

16 Jun 2014

Canola bread diet experiences reduction in blood glucose levels and LDL cholesterol

Canola is Canada's oil and new research from St. Michael's Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes.

16 Jun 2014

Improving overall quality of one's diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes

Improving the overall quality of one's diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle changes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association's 74th Scientific Sessions.

16 Jun 2014

Research on effects of caffeine on young people after puberty

Caffeine intake by children and adolescents has been rising for decades, due in large part to the popularity of caffeinated sodas and energy drinks, which now are marketed to children as young as four.

16 Jun 2014

Text message improves glycemic control in high risk Latinos with type 2 diabetes

"Don't forget! Check blood sugar before and after physical activity." "Use small plates! Portions will look larger and you may feel more satisfied after eating." "Tick, tock. Take your medication at the same time every day!"

16 Jun 2014

Risk of breast cancer recurrence associated with carbohydrate intake

Dartmouth researchers have found that reducing carbohydrate intake could reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence among women whose tumor tissue is positive for the IGF-1 receptor.

13 Jun 2014

Persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D are twice likely to die prematurely

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D were twice as likely to die prematurely as people with higher blood levels of vitamin D.

13 Jun 2014

Walking 6,000 steps per day may protect people at risk of knee OA

A new study shows that walking reduces risk of functional limitation associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, the study funded in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis Care & Research, suggests that walking 6,000 or more steps per day may protect those with or at risk of knee of OA from developing mobility issues, such as difficulty getting up from a chair and climbing stairs.

13 Jun 2014

Mexican immigrants relocating to the U.S. more likely to experience declines in health

Mexican immigrants who relocate to the United States often face barriers like poorly paying jobs, crowded housing and family separation. Such obstacles - including the migration process itself - may be detrimental to the health of Mexican immigrants, especially those who have recently moved.

12 Jun 2014

High-protein diets lower stroke risk

People with diets higher in protein, especially from fish, may be less likely to have a stroke than those with diets lower in protein, according to a meta-analysis published in the June 11, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jun 2014

Intake of monounsaturated fatty acids, cholesterol influence disease activity in RA and OA respectively

Two new studies presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress have helped clarify the relationship between the dietary intake of monounsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) respectively.

12 Jun 2014

BioLineRx gets Notice of Allowance for patent related to new treatment for celiac disease

BioLineRx Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, in-licensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates, announced today that a Notice of Allowance has been issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a patent claiming the composition of BL-7010, a novel polymer for the treatment of celiac patients.

11 Jun 2014

Reducing carbohydrate intake could reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence

Dartmouth researchers have found that reducing carbohydrate intake could reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence among women whose tumor tissue is positive for the IGF-1 receptor. The study, "Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Associated with Carbohydrate Intake and Tissue Expression of IGFI Receptor," will appear in the July issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.

11 Jun 2014

PSPA welcomes FDA’s new advice on fish consumption

The Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA), a leading nonprofit seafood industry trade association, is thrilled to see new advice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encouraging pregnant women and small children to eat more seafood.

11 Jun 2014

New prescription weight-loss medication combines antidepressant with addiction medication

A new prescription weight-loss medication that combines a popular antidepressant with a medication for addiction will be reviewed by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for potential approval.

11 Jun 2014

Researchers examine effects of testosterone on women after menopause

Testosterone supplementation for women is a hot topic. A new pharmacokinetics study of a brand of testosterone cream for women approved in Western Australia has been published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

11 Jun 2014

Type 2 diabetes Patients who take metformin plus insulin at higher risk for heart disease, death

Patients with type 2 diabetes who take a combination of metformin plus insulin may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death compared with those who take a combination of metformin plus sulfonylurea, according to a new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that appears in the June 11 issue of JAMA.

11 Jun 2014

Instant oatmeal provides greater satiety than equal calories of ready-to-eat oat cereal

New research published in the Nutrition Journal reveals that calorie-for-calorie, even a serving of instant oatmeal is more filling than a ready-to-eat (RTE), oat-based cereal.

11 Jun 2014

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Researchers examine role of female sex hormones in male obesity

Growth hormone levels may manifest in signs of aging

Research explores the effects of food marketing and its impact on consumers

Canola bread diet experiences reduction in blood glucose levels and LDL cholesterol

Improving overall quality of one's diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes

Research on effects of caffeine on young people after puberty

Text message improves glycemic control in high risk Latinos with type 2 diabetes

Risk of breast cancer recurrence associated with carbohydrate intake

Persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D are twice likely to die prematurely

Walking 6,000 steps per day may protect people at risk of knee OA

Mexican immigrants relocating to the U.S. more likely to experience declines in health

High-protein diets lower stroke risk

Intake of monounsaturated fatty acids, cholesterol influence disease activity in RA and OA respectively

BioLineRx gets Notice of Allowance for patent related to new treatment for celiac disease

Reducing carbohydrate intake could reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence

PSPA welcomes FDA’s new advice on fish consumption

New prescription weight-loss medication combines antidepressant with addiction medication

Researchers examine effects of testosterone on women after menopause

Type 2 diabetes Patients who take metformin plus insulin at higher risk for heart disease, death

Instant oatmeal provides greater satiety than equal calories of ready-to-eat oat cereal

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