Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Vasculitis and the metabolic syndrome frequently co-exist

The metabolic syndrome is significantly more common in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis than healthy individuals, researchers have found.

3 Dec 2012

New study finds chemicals used for water purification can lead to food allergies

Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15 million Americans. And according to a new study published in the December issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), pesticides and tap water could be partially to blame.

3 Dec 2012

Scientists determine how two proteins help create organelles

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have determined how two proteins help create organelles, or specialized subunits within a cell, that play a vital role in maintaining cell health. This discovery opens the door for research on substances that could interfere with the formation of these organelles and lead to new therapies for cancer.

2 Dec 2012

Bringing malnutrition into the political spotlight

"Most people think malnutrition is all about not having enough food or enough of the right kind of food to eat," but while "this is a big part of the story ... there are many other links in the chain," Lawrence Haddad, director of the Institute of Development Studies, writes in a BBC Magazine opinion piece.

1 Dec 2012

Controlling weight during pregnancy benefits both mothers and their babies

Two-thirds of Australian mums-to-be are in the dark when it comes to how much weight they should gain during pregnancy.

1 Dec 2012

Global food prices remain stable but high, World Bank reports

"Global food prices remained stable, though close to 2008 record levels, the World Bank said on Thursday, as it warned that a 'new norm' of costlier food was setting in and threatening to increase hunger and malnutrition in the world's poorer regions," Reuters reports.

1 Dec 2012

New Weill Cornell campaign to improve hypertension prevention, detection and control

The Weill Cornell Physician Organization at Weill Cornell Medical College has joined more than 120 medical groups and health systems nationwide to launch the new health campaign Measure Up, Pressure Down aimed to improve high blood pressure prevention, detection and control.

1 Dec 2012

Caregiving associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk

People acting as caregivers for family members with cardiovascular disease may inadvertently increase their own risk for heart disease by neglecting their own health, according to a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

1 Dec 2012

Vitamin D may be vital component for cognitive health of women

Two new studies appearing in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences show that vitamin D may be a vital component for the cognitive health of women as they age.

30 Nov 2012

Pfizer sells Nutrition business to Nestlé for $11.85 billion

Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has completed the sale of its Nutrition business to Nestlé for $11.85 billion in cash, following the conclusion of the required regulatory process in most markets. In certain countries where completion will be delayed due to ongoing regulatory review, Pfizer will continue to operate the business on an interim basis.

30 Nov 2012

Coronary artery bypass grafting safe for dialysis patients

Among the two available procedures for opening blocked arteries surrounding the heart, one appears to be safer than the other for dialysis patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

30 Nov 2012

Low-intensity vibrations improve immune function of obese mice

If you're looking to get some of the benefits of exercise without doing the work, here's some good news. A new research report published online in The FASEB Journal shows that low-intensity vibrations led to improvements in the immune function of obese mice.

30 Nov 2012

African Americans experience faster progression of CKD during later stages

Among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), African Americans experience faster progression of the disease during later stages compared with other races, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

30 Nov 2012

Tips to prevent holiday headaches

Holidays are a time for family, friends, and happy memories. But those joyful moments can be associated with stress – from marathon shopping, preparing for celebrations, and traveling. Stress and other stimuli may trigger or increase your headaches.

30 Nov 2012

Alberta Children's Hospital performs first liver cell transplant in Calgary, Canada

A three-month-old Winnipeg girl has become the first patient in Canada to receive an experimental and potentially life-saving form of therapy to improve the function of her liver.

29 Nov 2012

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies launches new blog for health and wellness

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is launching a new blog for health and wellness called According to Winnie, an informative and interactive online community where women can join conversations on healthcare, prevention and wellness, dieting, recipes, family health, and more.

29 Nov 2012

Childhood obesity risk can be predicted at birth

A simple formula can predict at birth a baby's likelihood of becoming obese in childhood, according to a study published today in the open access journal PLOS ONE.

29 Nov 2012

Study identifies risk factors associated with co-exposure to lead, mercury and PCBs

Nearly 23 percent of American women of childbearing age met or exceeded the median blood levels for all three environmental chemical pollutants - lead, mercury, and PCBs - tracked in an analysis of data on thousands of women by Brown University researchers.

29 Nov 2012

VTT develops new patient-safe management tool

For the purpose of improving patient safety, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new management model based on customer needs. All the actors taking part in the organizational activity in social and health care organizations play a key role in safety management - including the patient. Both in Finland and abroad, there is a clear need for the systematic improvement of patient safety. Patient safety cannot be improved by simply making new rules.

29 Nov 2012

Packard Children's Health Alliance announces addition of Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group

Packard Children's Health Alliance announced today that the Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group has joined their fast-growing network of care.

29 Nov 2012

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Vasculitis and the metabolic syndrome frequently co-exist

New study finds chemicals used for water purification can lead to food allergies

Scientists determine how two proteins help create organelles

Bringing malnutrition into the political spotlight

Controlling weight during pregnancy benefits both mothers and their babies

Global food prices remain stable but high, World Bank reports

New Weill Cornell campaign to improve hypertension prevention, detection and control

Caregiving associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk

Vitamin D may be vital component for cognitive health of women

Pfizer sells Nutrition business to Nestlé for $11.85 billion

Coronary artery bypass grafting safe for dialysis patients

Low-intensity vibrations improve immune function of obese mice

African Americans experience faster progression of CKD during later stages

Tips to prevent holiday headaches

Alberta Children's Hospital performs first liver cell transplant in Calgary, Canada

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies launches new blog for health and wellness

Childhood obesity risk can be predicted at birth

Study identifies risk factors associated with co-exposure to lead, mercury and PCBs

VTT develops new patient-safe management tool

Packard Children's Health Alliance announces addition of Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group

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