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New guidance highlights risk factors and treatments for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

A new Guidance recently published by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) reflects the most current advances in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, the 'silent disease' which affects up to one in two postmenopausal women.

25 Mar 2013

Healthy lifestyle may help prolong lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease

Certain lifestyle factors—such as not smoking, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding a low body weight—may help prolong the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN).

25 Mar 2013

Study investigates new way to treat necrotizing enterocolitis

Stem cells taken from amniotic fluid were used to restore gut structure and function following intestinal damage in rodents, in new research published in the journal Gut.

25 Mar 2013

Loyola's School-based Health Center at Proviso East High School holds health fair for students

Health care reform has highlighted the importance of comprehensive, culturally appropriate interventions at the community level to prevent disease and encourage healthy behaviors. Providing young people with the knowledge and skills to make healthy lifestyle choices is the best way to reduce the risk chronic disease in later life.

25 Mar 2013

Experts outline new agenda for inflammatory bowel disease research

Every five years, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America gathers top researchers in inflammatory bowel disease to set the research agenda for the next five years.

25 Mar 2013

Colonoscopies are number one way to discover pre-cancerous growths, SLU gastroenterologist says

According to the American Cancer Society, our lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20. This March, join Saint Louis University to share the message that prevention can stop colorectal cancer before it starts and help us change these odds.

25 Mar 2013

Minimal changes in food service practices improve soldiers' nutritional intake: Study

The prevalence of obesity within the military is currently 13 percent. This rising epidemic, also rampant throughout the general population, could result in military career setbacks, negatively impact operational readiness, and jeopardize Department of Defense operations.

25 Mar 2013

Study shows physically active healthcare providers more likely to advise patients to lead active lifestyle

Physically active healthcare providers were more likely than their inactive counterparts to advise patients to lead an active lifestyle in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions.

25 Mar 2013

Opposing views on health law's birthday; Krauthammer calls for compromise with Obama on entitlements, taxes

A year ago, the Affordable Care Act's outlook appeared uncertain, with the Supreme Court decision on the law's legality and a contentious election fight over its merits still on the horizon.

25 Mar 2013

Experts say age, ethnicity and genetics play a critical role in the development of prostate cancer

Genetics, age and ethnicity are risk factors for prostate cancer, while the evidence for obesity, smoking and diabetes as associated risks remains uncertain, according to prostate cancer experts.

24 Mar 2013

House passes short-term spending bill, but bigger budget obstacles remain

The measure, which now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature, will fund the government through September. Meanwhile, the Senate and House still have larger issues on the long-term budget, including conflicting views on funding levels for entitlements such as Medicaid.

24 Mar 2013

SLU researcher studies effect of bitter melon extract on treating cancer

A Saint Louis University researcher has received a $39,425 grant from the Lottie Caroline Hardy Charitable Trust to continue her research on treating cancer with a natural substance -- the extract taken from a vegetable that is part of her diet.

24 Mar 2013

Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression no barrier to weight loss success

Through a program that teaches simple nutrition messages and involves both counseling and regular exercise classes, people with serious mental illness can make healthy behavioral changes and achieve significant weight loss, according to new Johns Hopkins research.

22 Mar 2013

Scotland takes action to tackle relationship between deprivation and CVD

Deprivation represents the "elephant in the room" with regard to cardiovascular disease, and health care professionals have an important role to play in tackling the problem, delegates heard at a special plenary session opening the EuroHeart Care Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, 22 March to 23 March 2013.

22 Mar 2013

Last few meals before surgery may affect recovery after surgery, study says

According to a new study, the last few meals before surgery might make a difference in recovery after surgery. Fat tissue is one of the most dominant components that make up the body, and fat tissue is always traumatized during major surgery.

22 Mar 2013

Gene LY86 identified as likely contributor to obesity

Food and environment can chemically alter your gene function and scientists have identified a gene that is consistently altered in obesity.

22 Mar 2013

Research: 75% of world's population consumes daily recommended amount of sodium nearly twice

Seventy-five percent of the world's population consumes nearly twice the daily recommended amount of sodium (salt), according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention 2013 Scientific Sessions.

22 Mar 2013

Common test may overestimate exposure to mercury vapor from dental amalgams

A common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam fillings may significantly overestimate the amount of the toxic metal released from fillings, according to University of Michigan researchers.

21 Mar 2013

Genes play a significant role in children's eating behavior

Parents may plead, cajole or entice their children to try new foods, but some kids just won't budge. Now, new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reveals that the reason these kids fear new foods has less to do with what's on their plate and more to do with their genes.

21 Mar 2013

Researchers identify new substance in olive oil that reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease

The mystery of exactly how consumption of extra virgin olive oil helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may lie in one component of olive oil that helps shuttle the abnormal AD proteins out of the brain, scientists are reporting in a new study. It appears in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience.

21 Mar 2013

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

New guidance highlights risk factors and treatments for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Healthy lifestyle may help prolong lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease

Study investigates new way to treat necrotizing enterocolitis

Loyola's School-based Health Center at Proviso East High School holds health fair for students

Experts outline new agenda for inflammatory bowel disease research

Colonoscopies are number one way to discover pre-cancerous growths, SLU gastroenterologist says

Minimal changes in food service practices improve soldiers' nutritional intake: Study

Study shows physically active healthcare providers more likely to advise patients to lead active lifestyle

Opposing views on health law's birthday; Krauthammer calls for compromise with Obama on entitlements, taxes

Experts say age, ethnicity and genetics play a critical role in the development of prostate cancer

House passes short-term spending bill, but bigger budget obstacles remain

SLU researcher studies effect of bitter melon extract on treating cancer

Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression no barrier to weight loss success

Scotland takes action to tackle relationship between deprivation and CVD

Last few meals before surgery may affect recovery after surgery, study says

Gene LY86 identified as likely contributor to obesity

Research: 75% of world's population consumes daily recommended amount of sodium nearly twice

Common test may overestimate exposure to mercury vapor from dental amalgams

Genes play a significant role in children's eating behavior

Researchers identify new substance in olive oil that reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease

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