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Acupuncture and exercise help women with PCOS

Acupuncture and physical exercise improve hormone levels and menstrual bleeding pattern in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

7 Feb 2011

Sugary snacks and lax dental hygiene put kids at risk for tooth decay

While the most prevalent focus of February is on Valentine's sweethearts, parents are well advised to also focus on the proverbial sweet tooth - particularly when it comes to their children. That's because February is National Children's Dental Health Month, an ideal time - according to Health Net, Inc. - for moms and dads to make sure that sugary snacks, as well as lax dental hygiene - aren't putting their kids at risk for tooth decay.

7 Feb 2011

Super spinach really boosts power: Study

Scientists have found out the basis of what we already knew – spinach is good for us. They have found that it is the nitrates in spinach that are abundant in all green leafy vegetables that boosts the powerhouses in cells which provide energy. In fact a single helping of spinach is enough to increase the efficiency of mitochondria. These are small bean-shaped bodies which fuel cell activity and growth. This explains how Popeye the Sailor man – a famous cartoon character, who dates back to the 1930s, gets his power from a can of spinach.

6 Feb 2011

The Dannon Company announces launch of Activia Parfait Crunch

The Dannon Company today announced the launch of Activia Parfait Crunch, a delicious blend of creamy Activia lowfat yogurt, fruit pieces, and lowfat crunchy granola. With 220 calories and three grams of fat per 6oz, Activia Parfait Crunch offers people a convenient choice to add to their breakfast or a delicious snack option that helps naturally regulate the digestive system.

5 Feb 2011

Dermatologists advise parents of young children about atopic dermatitis, food allergies

Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. Now, increasing evidence indicates atopic dermatitis is a precursor to allergic diseases rather than a consequence. Dermatologists are advising parents of infants and young children affected by this common skin condition to be aware of the potential for future food allergies.

5 Feb 2011

Tips for women to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy vacation

Henrico County based Mondial Assistance, the largest travel insurance provider in the world, and the American Heart Association's (AHA) Mid-Atlantic chapter are teaming up for the 2011 Go Red for Women campaign and as part of the effort are offering these tips for women to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy vacation in 2011. Mondial Assistance is a "Healthy Lifestyle" Partner for this year's campaign.

5 Feb 2011

WCRF: Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of common cancers

On World Cancer Day, new independent evidence confirms that the increasing global trend of unhealthy and sedentary lifestyles is responsible for putting millions at an unnecessarily high risk of cancer.

5 Feb 2011

Research provides new clues to understand link between deficits of AGPO-3, depression

The link between deficits of omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids and the onset of depressive disorders is not new in the medical field. However, what has not been known until now is the brain mechanism by which diet can condition mental health to a certain extent.

5 Feb 2011

Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists

For many young adults, the serious health consequences of tanning have been shown to have little impact on their behavior when it comes to sun exposure. But with spring break around the corner, dermatologists are urging people -- particularly young adults -- to practice proper sun protection and understand the importance of early detection of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer.

5 Feb 2011

GSA commends '2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans'

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging - commends the federal government's recent release of the "2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans" and particularly applauds its inclusion of specific advice for older adults.

4 Feb 2011

American Cancer Society report released on World Cancer Day

A new American Cancer Society report says cancers associated with lifestyles and behaviors related to economic development, including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers, will continue to rise in developing countries if preventive measures are not widely applied. The finding comes from the second edition of Global Cancer Facts & Figures and its academic publication, Global Cancer Statistics, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

4 Feb 2011

Maternal care makes baby's brain less vulnerable to stress

The quality and quantity of maternal milk and maternal-infant contact impact the stress response of the adult offspring, according to recent research published in Developmental Psychobiology.

4 Feb 2011

Study: Worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980

The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a major study on how three important heart disease risk factors have changed across the world over the last three decades. The study, published today in three papers in the Lancet, looked at all available global data to assess how body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol changed between 1980 and 2008.

4 Feb 2011

Women's risk of getting breast cancer increases from one in nine to one in eight

The lifetime risk of getting breast cancer has risen from one woman in nine to one in eight - according to Cancer Research UK.

4 Feb 2011

Study: Pistachios may help reduce risk of heart disease

It's no coincidence that National Pistachio Day – February 26, 2011 – occurs during American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, and promising nutrition research shows that pistachios are a heart healthy snack choice. In honor of American Heart Month, TheGreenNut.org is offering simple tips encouraging all Americans to go green for a healthy heart this February.

4 Feb 2011

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, American Cancer Society receive CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the American Cancer Society - High Plains Division have received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the commitment of these organizations to reducing the risk of cancer for employees and their families by promoting healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings, and ensuring access to quality treatment.

3 Feb 2011

Mothers who lose body fat before pregnancy improve health of children

Obesity among women of childbearing age is increasing worldwide. Because babies of obese mothers are themselves predisposed to obesity, society can reasonably expect the epidemic of obese and overweight people to continue through future generations.

3 Feb 2011

Vegetarians, vegans need to increase omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 to reduce heart disease risk

People who follow a vegan lifestyle - strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind - may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. That's the conclusion of a review of dozens of articles published on the biochemistry of vegetarianism during the past 30 years.

3 Feb 2011

2010 Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to keep calorie intake from saturated fat to less than 10%

This week the U.S. government released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans with few changes since the 2005 version. The guidelines continue to urge Americans to keep their calorie intake from saturated fat to less than 10 percent and lower the amount of trans fat in their diet to as low as possible.

2 Feb 2011

New research: Antioxidants in pecans may prevent development of various diseases

A new research study from Loma Linda University demonstrates that naturally occurring antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention; the results are published in the January 2011 issue of The Journal of Nutrition.

2 Feb 2011

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Acupuncture and exercise help women with PCOS

Sugary snacks and lax dental hygiene put kids at risk for tooth decay

Super spinach really boosts power: Study

The Dannon Company announces launch of Activia Parfait Crunch

Dermatologists advise parents of young children about atopic dermatitis, food allergies

Tips for women to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy vacation

WCRF: Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of common cancers

Research provides new clues to understand link between deficits of AGPO-3, depression

Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists

GSA commends '2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans'

American Cancer Society report released on World Cancer Day

Maternal care makes baby's brain less vulnerable to stress

Study: Worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980

Women's risk of getting breast cancer increases from one in nine to one in eight

Study: Pistachios may help reduce risk of heart disease

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, American Cancer Society receive CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Mothers who lose body fat before pregnancy improve health of children

Vegetarians, vegans need to increase omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 to reduce heart disease risk

2010 Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to keep calorie intake from saturated fat to less than 10%

New research: Antioxidants in pecans may prevent development of various diseases

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