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Eating more peanuts during pregnancy associated with lower risk of peanut allergy in offspring

Women need not fear that eating peanuts during pregnancy could cause their child to develop a peanut allergy, according to a new study from Boston Children's Hospital published online Dec. 23 in JAMA Pediatrics.

24 Dec 2013

Researchers examine link between pregnant mothers eating peanuts, tree nuts and risk of allergies in kids

Children appear to be less at risk for developing peanut or tree nut (P/TN) allergies if their mothers are not allergic and ate more nuts during pregnancy, according to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.

23 Dec 2013

TSRI scientists identify compound that shows promise for treating obesity-linked diabetes

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have demonstrated a drug-discovery strategy with a double payoff-it enables the rapid selection of chemical compounds that have a desired effect on cells and also highlights how the compounds work.

23 Dec 2013

PAZ extracts may be useful option for improving plasma cholesterol profile

Health Enhancement Products, Inc., in conjunction with Wayne State University's Department of Nutrition and Food Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, announces the publication of a scientific article in the Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism, "ProAlgaZyme sub-fraction improves the lipoprotein profile of hypercholesterolemic hamsters, while inhibiting production of betaine, carnitine, and choline metabolites."

22 Dec 2013

Tomato-rich diet may help lower breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women

A tomato-rich diet may help protect postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to new research published this week in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Dec 2013

Amgen reports that Phase 3 DESCARTES study for high cholesterol meets primary endpoint

Amgen today announced that the Phase 3 DESCARTES (Durable Effect of PCSK9 Antibody CompARed wiTh PlacEbo Study) study evaluating the long-term 52-week safety and efficacy of evolocumab for the treatment of high cholesterol met its primary endpoint of percent reduction from baseline in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) at week 52.

20 Dec 2013

Longer looks: A 'biopsy chaperone;' medical errors at assisted living homes; 'wasting money' on multivitamins

At least 80 times in recent years, employees at San Diego County assisted living homes overlooked serious medical issues, gave the wrong medication or otherwise failed to properly care for vulnerable seniors. The problems arose as a result of the unique position held by the care homes, viewed by many families as health-care facilities even though they lack the required levels of training, supervision and oversight. The new cases were examined by U-T Watchdog as part of an ongoing partnership with the CHCF Center for Health Reporting at the University of Southern California (Jeff McDonald, 12/14).

20 Dec 2013

UC Irvine scientists find that reprogramming of liver 'clock' may contribute to metabolic disorders

A high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body clock that regulates metabolic functions in the liver, UC Irvine scientists have found. Disruption of these circadian rhythms may contribute to metabolic distress ailments, such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.

20 Dec 2013

Simple tool right in your back pocket may help decrease type 2 diabetes risks

New University of Michigan research says that a simple tool right in your back pocket may help decrease your risk for type 2 diabetes: Text messages on your phone.

20 Dec 2013

Study: Standard treatment approaches yield modest to large improvement in TMD patients

empromandibular pain disorders (TMDs) are characterized by a dysfunction of the TMD joint and cause orofacial pain, masticatory dysfunction or both.

20 Dec 2013

Study finds 87% of teens who quit chewing gum experience relief of migraine headache

Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum stuck to the sole give teachers and parents a headache.

20 Dec 2013

Copenhagen scientists study link between congenital arrhythmia and hypoglycemia

In a new study, scientists from University of Copenhagen document a connection between congenital arrhythmia and the bodies' ability to handle sugar. The results can be of vital importance for patients with the disease and for the future treatment of diabetes. The new study has just been published in the scientific journal Diabetes.

19 Dec 2013

Diet may not fully explain cardiometabolic problems in bipolar disorder

The diet of patients with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia seems to be no worse than that of mentally healthy people, a study suggests.

19 Dec 2013

New guideline to help doctors treat patients with hypertension

A new guideline developed by evidence gathered from randomized clinical trials for the management of high blood pressure contains nine recommendations and a treatment algorithm to help doctors treat patients with hypertension.

19 Dec 2013

Study finds relationship between quality of children's diets and elders in representative communities

Understanding how dietary habits are connected through the generations could have valuable benefits for community health, a new study shows.

18 Dec 2013

BioLineRx enrolls first patient in BL-7010 Phase 1/2 trial for treatment of celiac disease

BioLineRx, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, in-licensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates, announced today enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 1/2 trial of BL-7010, for the treatment of celiac disease. The first patient was enrolled at Tampere Hospital in Finland, a world-leading site for celiac disease research. Results are expected in mid-2014.

18 Dec 2013

Researchers develop potential treatment for atherosclerosis

Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech have developed a potential treatment for atherosclerosis that targets a master controller of the process.

18 Dec 2013

Studies offer new insight into diverticulosis

Diverticulosis, a condition that develops when pouches form in the wall of the colon, is increasing in frequency. It affects the majority of those reaching the age of 80 - a growing portion of the population - and imposes a substantial burden on health-care resources, but curiously there is a lack of data and unanswered questions around this condition.

18 Dec 2013

Potential dual benefits to tackling LUTS progression risk factors

Research shows that several risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease also predict the progression of storage and voiding lower urinary tract symptoms in men, suggesting that targeting these could have multiple benefits.

16 Dec 2013

Janssen receives complete response letter for canagliflozin/metformin FDC therapy for type 2 diabetes

Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Janssen) today announced it has received from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a complete response letter regarding its New Drug Application (NDA) for a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of canagliflozin and immediate-release metformin to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

16 Dec 2013

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Latest Diet News and Research

Eating more peanuts during pregnancy associated with lower risk of peanut allergy in offspring

Researchers examine link between pregnant mothers eating peanuts, tree nuts and risk of allergies in kids

TSRI scientists identify compound that shows promise for treating obesity-linked diabetes

PAZ extracts may be useful option for improving plasma cholesterol profile

Tomato-rich diet may help lower breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women

Amgen reports that Phase 3 DESCARTES study for high cholesterol meets primary endpoint

Longer looks: A 'biopsy chaperone;' medical errors at assisted living homes; 'wasting money' on multivitamins

UC Irvine scientists find that reprogramming of liver 'clock' may contribute to metabolic disorders

Simple tool right in your back pocket may help decrease type 2 diabetes risks

Study: Standard treatment approaches yield modest to large improvement in TMD patients

Study finds 87% of teens who quit chewing gum experience relief of migraine headache

Copenhagen scientists study link between congenital arrhythmia and hypoglycemia

Diet may not fully explain cardiometabolic problems in bipolar disorder

New guideline to help doctors treat patients with hypertension

Study finds relationship between quality of children's diets and elders in representative communities

BioLineRx enrolls first patient in BL-7010 Phase 1/2 trial for treatment of celiac disease

Researchers develop potential treatment for atherosclerosis

Studies offer new insight into diverticulosis

Potential dual benefits to tackling LUTS progression risk factors

Janssen receives complete response letter for canagliflozin/metformin FDC therapy for type 2 diabetes

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