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People with AIDS more likely to develop esophageal and stomach carcinoma, NHLs

People with AIDS are at increased risk for developing esophageal and stomach carcinoma as well as non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs), according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

25 Sep 2012

Joint report calls for action on child nutrition in countries with highest numbers of malnourished children

"Countries with the highest numbers of malnourished children urgently need to step up the way they respond to the problem in order to prevent millions of unnecessary deaths, according to a joint report," titled the "Nutrition Barometer" and released on Friday by Save the Children and World Vision, AlertNet reports.

25 Sep 2012

Regions Hospital reports $49 million in community benefit in 2011

Regions Hospital reported $49 million in community benefit in 2011. Regions calculates community benefit by using standards set by the Catholic Health Association and used by the Internal Revenue Service for nonprofit hospitals filing Form 990.

25 Sep 2012

Sudanese refugee camps see improvement in water, food provisions, but concerns remain over disease threats, overcrowding

"Aid agencies say water and food provision has improved in four camps housing more than 105,000 refugees from Sudan's Blue Nile State, but flooding, disease and an influx of additional refugees pose new threats," IRIN reports, noting, "Sudan's government forces and rebels have been fighting in Blue Nile State since September 2011, sending refugees south."

25 Sep 2012

Paced breathing may reduce hot flashes in women

Regular, daily practice of calm or paced breathing may ease hot flashes, shows a new study published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society.

25 Sep 2012

Low aerobic fitness risk factor for chronic kidney disease in men

Young men with low levels of aerobic fitness are more likely to have albuminuria or glomerular hyperfiltration, both early signs of chronic kidney disease, than those with higher levels of fitness.

24 Sep 2012

Yoghurt may lower hypertension risk

The addition of yoghurt to the diet without increasing calorie intake may lower the risk for high blood pressure, say US researchers.

24 Sep 2012

Concentrated high-protein liquid fortifier boosts ICU babies’ growth

Breast milk fortified with an ultraconcentrated high-protein liquid increases growth and is well-tolerated by preterm babies in comparison with a lower-protein enriched powder alternative, research shows.

24 Sep 2012

Researchers identify gene linked to common cause of lower back pain

Researchers at King's College London have for the first time identified a gene linked to age-related degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine, a common cause of lower back pain.

24 Sep 2012

Risk for cardiovascular disease begins early in life

A new multi-national survey reveals the extent of misconceptions about when is the right time to start taking action to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). In a four-country survey sample of 4,000 adults, 49 per cent answered age 30 years or older when asked at what age they believe people should start to take action about their heart health to prevent conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

24 Sep 2012

Some children are less responsive to internal cues of hunger and fullness

When compared to their normal-weight siblings, overweight and obese children ate 34 percent more calories from snack foods even after eating a meal, reports a University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing researcher in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. That can be enough calories, if sustained over time, to continue excess weight gain.

24 Sep 2012

Advanced optics system noninvasively maps out network of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin

The trained eye of a dermatologist can identify many types of skin lesions, but human sight only goes so far. Now an international team of researchers has developed an advanced optics system to noninvasively map out the network of tiny blood vessels beneath the outer layer of patients' skin, potentially revealing telltale signs of disease.

24 Sep 2012

Low levels of vitamin D associated with higher risk of heart attack and early death

New research from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital shows that low levels of vitamin D are associated with a markedly higher risk of heart attack and early death. The study involved more than 10,000 Danes and has been published in the well-reputed American journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

24 Sep 2012

Consuming fish with environmental pollutants can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

Eat fish, but avoid fish with the most pollutants. This is the conclusion drawn by a group of researchers at Umeå University in Sweden after having weighed the risks of mercury content against the advantages of healthful fatty acids. The work was done as part of an international collaborative effort.

24 Sep 2012

Consumer Genetics Conference to take place in Boston from Oct. 3-5

The 4th Annual Consumer Genetics Conference, taking place October 3-5 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, will include a keynote presentation by George Church that will provide a forthright and candid assessment of new sequencing technologies, including the emergence of nanopore DNA sequencing, current trends in personal genomics, and projections on the future path of medical genomics.

24 Sep 2012

Harris Health System campaign aims to reduce pregnancy-related complications in African-Americans

African-American women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications and about twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage than other ethnic groups in Harris County. The alarming facts prompted Harris Health System to launch an educational campaign aimed at African-American women before they get pregnant on the steps to have a safe and healthy birth.

24 Sep 2012

Genomic analysis of E. coli shows multiple steps to evolve new trait

Several years ago researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) reported discovering a novel, evolutionary trait in a long-studied population of Escherichia coli, a rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in the lower intestine of mammals. The E. coli added a helping of citrate to its traditional diet of glucose, even though other E. coli can't consume citrate in the presence of oxygen.

24 Sep 2012

Study looks at effect of all dietary antioxidants in relation to myocardial infarction

Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits and vegetables, can significantly reduce the risk of myocardial infarction.

24 Sep 2012

Maternal choline intake could essentially change fetal genetic expression into adulthood

Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid around the time of conception and throughout early pregnancy, new research suggests another very similar nutrient may one day deserve a spot on the obstetrician's list of recommendations.

24 Sep 2012

What moms eat before pregnancy affects children epigenetically

Everyone knows that what mom eats when pregnant makes a huge difference in the health of her child. Now, new research in mice suggests that what she ate before pregnancy might be important too. According to a new research report published online in The FASEB Journal, what a group of female mice ate-before pregnancy-chemically altered their DNA and these changes were passed to her offspring. These DNA alterations, called "epigenetic" changes, drastically affected the pups' metabolism of many essential fatty acids.

21 Sep 2012

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

People with AIDS more likely to develop esophageal and stomach carcinoma, NHLs

Joint report calls for action on child nutrition in countries with highest numbers of malnourished children

Regions Hospital reports $49 million in community benefit in 2011

Sudanese refugee camps see improvement in water, food provisions, but concerns remain over disease threats, overcrowding

Paced breathing may reduce hot flashes in women

Low aerobic fitness risk factor for chronic kidney disease in men

Yoghurt may lower hypertension risk

Concentrated high-protein liquid fortifier boosts ICU babies’ growth

Researchers identify gene linked to common cause of lower back pain

Risk for cardiovascular disease begins early in life

Some children are less responsive to internal cues of hunger and fullness

Advanced optics system noninvasively maps out network of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin

Low levels of vitamin D associated with higher risk of heart attack and early death

Consuming fish with environmental pollutants can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

Consumer Genetics Conference to take place in Boston from Oct. 3-5

Harris Health System campaign aims to reduce pregnancy-related complications in African-Americans

Genomic analysis of E. coli shows multiple steps to evolve new trait

Study looks at effect of all dietary antioxidants in relation to myocardial infarction

Maternal choline intake could essentially change fetal genetic expression into adulthood

What moms eat before pregnancy affects children epigenetically

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