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Mediterranean sofrito linked with low incidence of cardiovascular effects

The Mediterranean sofrito, the typical tomato-based sauce that seasons many dishes, has a high concentration of polyphenols which are associated with a low incidence of cardiovascular effects.

16 Nov 2013

New smartphone app aims to help diabetic young people keep safe when drinking alcohol

A free smartphone application (app) aimed at younger people, which puts important information about the condition in their hands wherever they are, has notched up more than 1,100 downloads in its first year.

16 Nov 2013

GoInformatics, TeselaGen form strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge biodesign automation tools

GoInformatics and TeselaGen have announced a strategic partnership to offer a state-of-the-art Biological Design Automation and Scientific Data Management platform. With a secure repository to collect, organize, and store research information, the integrated cloud-based platform will enable scientists advance their research at a much faster pace.

16 Nov 2013

SNAP may not be enough to provide beneficiaries with long-term food security or dietary quality

Millions of families in the United States struggle to provide nutritionally adequate meals due to insufficient money or other resources. To combat food security issues, over one in seven Americans currently rely upon the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest federal nutrition program, to provide monetary support for nutrition. In the past, SNAP has been shown to reduce poverty among the poorest Americans and generate economic activity.

16 Nov 2013

Experts examine research on low-and-no-calorie sweeteners and effect on weight management

Three leading experts will examine the research on low-and-no-calorie sweeteners and their effect on weight loss and weight management as part of ObesityWeek, the first joint meeting of The Obesity Society and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

16 Nov 2013

Competitive gymnasts have higher exposure to harmful flame-retardants, shows study

Competitive gymnasts have a higher exposure to potentially harmful flame-retardants than the general population, likely because such contaminants are present in foam used in gym equipment, a study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers has found.

15 Nov 2013

Study: Sofrito helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer

The combination of tomato, olive oil, garlic and onion in a sofrito increases the amount of polyphenols and carotenoids. These bioactive compounds respectively help to prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

15 Nov 2013

Diabetes people with low levels of physical activity are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease

The risk of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes is directly related to the frequency and duration of physical exercise, according to results of a large follow-up study reported today on World Diabetes Day. Notably, those with low levels of physical activity had a 70% greater risk of cardiovascular death than those with higher levels.

15 Nov 2013

Private or government-subsidized insurance plans determine weight loss after bariatric surgery

Researchers found the biggest determinant of weight loss after bariatric surgery was not how long a patient was on a medically supervised diet program before surgery, but whether or not the patient had private or government-subsidized insurance.

15 Nov 2013

One-in-five surgically eligible patients denied insurance for bariatric surgery, study finds

University of North Carolina researchers found patients who were denied or delayed insurance approval for bariatric surgery, despite being cleared by their medical team, had a mortality rate three times higher than patients who received insurance approval without delay.

15 Nov 2013

Study: Child restraint laws across many states leave children unprotected

Child restraint laws across many states have gaps that leave unprotected passengers highly vulnerable to vehicle-crash injuries, a study by New York University has found.

15 Nov 2013

Eating protein-rich breakfast improves appetite control throughout the morning

While Americans generally consume enough protein, they tend to eat a small amount at breakfast, moderate amounts at lunch, and the largest amount at dinner. New research presented today at The Obesity Society's annual scientific meeting in Atlanta shows that eating high protein sausage and egg-based breakfasts curbed hunger throughout the morning, compared with a low-protein breakfast (pancakes and syrup) or skipping breakfast, in 18-55-year-old women.

15 Nov 2013

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve. According to new research led by Michigan State University and published in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, when schools offered snacks in lunchtime a la carte or vending that were mostly or entirely healthful, students responded with improvements in their diets, said Katherine Alaimo, MSU associate professor of food, science and human nutrition.

15 Nov 2013

Hormone therapy does not help menopausal women who do not have hot flashes

Hormones at menopause can help with sleep, memory, and more, but only when a woman also has hot flashes, find researchers at Helsinki University in Finland. Their study was published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

14 Nov 2013

Gluten in the diet may modify intestinal microbiome, increasing incidences of Type 1 diabetes

Research has shown that the intestinal microbiome plays a large role in the development of Type 1 diabetes. Now, researchers at Mayo Clinic have demonstrated that gluten in the diet may modify the intestinal microbiome, increasing incidences of Type 1 diabetes. The research was published Nov. 13, in the journal PLOS ONE.

14 Nov 2013

Study shows that geranylgeraniol suppresses viability of human DU145 prostate carcinoma cells

Researchers at Texas Woman's University have shown that a diterpene geranylgeraniol found in linseed oil, Cedrela toona wood oil, sucupira branca fruit oil and more recently, annatto seed oil, suppressed the viability of human DU145 prostate carcinoma cells via cell cycle arrest at the G1 phase and the initiation of apoptosis.

14 Nov 2013

Study identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders

A growing body of evidence shows the impact of diet on brain function, and identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders such as binge eating and purging. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.

14 Nov 2013

NBTY wins Healthy and Fit Workplace Award

NBTY, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively "NBTY"), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of high-quality vitamins and nutritional supplements, has been awarded the Healthy and Fit Workplace Award in honor of the array of wellness initiatives it has in place for its Associates. The company was formally recognized at a ceremony on November 7.

13 Nov 2013

Researchers call for public and schools across the UK to sign up to online flu project

Are Northerners really more likely to get flu? Does regular exercise help you to recover faster? And what impact will the new childhood flu vaccinations have on the spread of the virus in schools? These are just some of the questions scientists from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine want to explore as they launch the annual nationwide Flusurvey, collecting data from men, women and children of all ages around the country.

13 Nov 2013

FibroGen presents China-based Phase 2 study data of roxadustat for treatment of CKD patients

FibroGen, Inc. (FibroGen), today announced that data from a China-based Phase 2 study of roxadustat (FG-4592), a first-in-class oral compound in late stage development for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), were presented in an oral session at the 2013 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week in Atlanta, Georgia.

13 Nov 2013

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Mediterranean sofrito linked with low incidence of cardiovascular effects

New smartphone app aims to help diabetic young people keep safe when drinking alcohol

GoInformatics, TeselaGen form strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge biodesign automation tools

SNAP may not be enough to provide beneficiaries with long-term food security or dietary quality

Experts examine research on low-and-no-calorie sweeteners and effect on weight management

Competitive gymnasts have higher exposure to harmful flame-retardants, shows study

Study: Sofrito helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer

Diabetes people with low levels of physical activity are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease

Private or government-subsidized insurance plans determine weight loss after bariatric surgery

One-in-five surgically eligible patients denied insurance for bariatric surgery, study finds

Study: Child restraint laws across many states leave children unprotected

Eating protein-rich breakfast improves appetite control throughout the morning

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve

Hormone therapy does not help menopausal women who do not have hot flashes

Gluten in the diet may modify intestinal microbiome, increasing incidences of Type 1 diabetes

Study shows that geranylgeraniol suppresses viability of human DU145 prostate carcinoma cells

Study identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders

NBTY wins Healthy and Fit Workplace Award

Researchers call for public and schools across the UK to sign up to online flu project

FibroGen presents China-based Phase 2 study data of roxadustat for treatment of CKD patients

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