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Skin responsible for uptake of cancer-causing compounds during barbecuing than lungs

With summer coming, it's only a matter of time before the smells and tastes of barbecued foods dominate the neighborhood. But there's a downside to grilling that can literally get under your skin.

23 May 2018

Healthy lifestyle counseling program linked to reduced risk of developing cancers

A 5-year healthy lifestyle counseling program for adult men was linked with a reduced risk of developing cancers related to overweight, diet, and smoking over 25 years.

23 May 2018

Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

A new study has shown that consuming a small pot of yoghurt each day can be beneficial for health in more ways than one.

22 May 2018

Study finds connection between one partner's BMI and other spouse's risk of developing diabetes

It can be a good idea to bring your spouse to a GP medical examination if you are obese. Because Danish researchers from the Departments of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have in a new study found a connection between the BMI of one spouse and the other spouse's risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

22 May 2018

Investigational drug offers hope of relief for celiac disease patients exposed to gluten

An investigational new drug offers hope of relief for celiac disease patients who are inadvertently exposed to gluten while on a gluten-free diet.

22 May 2018

Are you and your primary care doc ready to talk about your DNA?

If you have a genetic mutation that increases your risk for a treatable medical condition, would you want to know? For many people the answer is yes. But such information is not commonly part of routine primary care.

22 May 2018

CSIRO study urges Australians to avoid junk protein foods for healthy weight loss

Our favorite burger, pizza, and meat pie may need a re-think after new research by CSIRO shows Australians are not eating the right types, or the right quantity of protein for healthy weight loss.

22 May 2018

Proteins moderating nicotine dependence may help fat cells burn energy

The same proteins that moderate nicotine dependence in the brain may be involved in regulating metabolism by acting directly on certain types of fat cells, new research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute shows.

22 May 2018

UCI research team uncovers new unexpected mode of neurotransmitter-based communication

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine have discovered the first example of a novel mode of neurotransmitter-based communication.

22 May 2018

Mediterranean diet may protect people from negative effects of air pollution

Eating a Mediterranean diet may protect people from some of the harm of long-term exposure to air pollution, and reduce their risk of dying from heart attacks, stroke and other causes of death, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

21 May 2018

Flavonoid intake may reduce lung function decline that occurs with aging

A type of flavonoid found in dark-pigmented fruits like red grapes and blueberries may slow the lung function decline that occurs with aging, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

21 May 2018

Reducing exposure to hormone interfering chemicals may mitigate obesity risk

Everyday products carry environmental chemicals that may be making us fat by interfering with our hormones, according to research presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018.

21 May 2018

Intermittent fasting may increase diabetes risk, shows study

Fasting every other day to lose weight impairs the action of sugar-regulating hormone, insulin, which may increase diabetes risk, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018.

21 May 2018

Fasting diets could raise risk of diabetes say experts

One of the new fangled diets include fasting frequently to lose weight. A team of researchers speaking at the European Society of Endocrinology’s annual meeting at Barcelona last weekend have said that this could be severely detrimental to health.

21 May 2018

Scientists make breakthrough discovery about vitamin B12

Scientists at the University of Kent have made a significant discovery about how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more complete.

18 May 2018

Between death and deportation

This is the beginning of a plea written by a 13-year-old girl to the Department of Homeland Security. The goal: to get her mother the insurance coverage she would need to enter a clinical trial.

18 May 2018

Study: Acute kidney injury linked with higher risk of cardiovascular events post hospital discharge

Acute kidney injury (AKI), an abrupt or rapid decline in kidney function, is an increasingly prevalent and potentially serious condition that often arises due to medical conditions or treatments that may deprive the kidneys of a normal blood flow or damage kidney tissue.

18 May 2018

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Skin responsible for uptake of cancer-causing compounds during barbecuing than lungs

Healthy lifestyle counseling program linked to reduced risk of developing cancers

Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

Study finds connection between one partner's BMI and other spouse's risk of developing diabetes

Investigational drug offers hope of relief for celiac disease patients exposed to gluten

Are you and your primary care doc ready to talk about your DNA?

CSIRO study urges Australians to avoid junk protein foods for healthy weight loss

Proteins moderating nicotine dependence may help fat cells burn energy

UCI research team uncovers new unexpected mode of neurotransmitter-based communication

Mediterranean diet may protect people from negative effects of air pollution

Flavonoid intake may reduce lung function decline that occurs with aging

Reducing exposure to hormone interfering chemicals may mitigate obesity risk

Intermittent fasting may increase diabetes risk, shows study

Fasting diets could raise risk of diabetes say experts

Scientists make breakthrough discovery about vitamin B12

Between death and deportation

Study: Acute kidney injury linked with higher risk of cardiovascular events post hospital discharge

Infant formulas containing fructose pose risk to babies with hereditary fructose intolerance

New study reveals the extent of brain damage due to elevated homocysteine

Study shows link between better diet quality and larger brain volume

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