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Whole walnuts and their extracted oil improve cardiovascular disease risk
May 8th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to a team of Penn State, Tufts ...More Details
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Vitamin E identified as potential weapon against obesity
April 24th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - A potential new way to fight obesity-related illness has been uncovered, thanks to serendipitous research led by investigators at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine...More Details
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The first caffeine-‘addicted’ bacteria
April 2nd 2013
 ExerciseDaily - Some people may joke about living on caffeine, but scientists now have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to do that — literally. Their report in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology...More Details
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Olive oil makes you feel full
March 14th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - Reduced-fat food products are gaining in popularity. More and more people are choosing “light” products in an attempt to lose weight, or at least in the hope that they will not gain an...More Details
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Processed Meat Linked to Premature Death, Large Study Finds
March 7th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - In a huge study of half a million men and women, research in Biomed Central’s open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates an association between processed meat and cardiovascular dis...More Details
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Vegetarianism can reduce risk of heart disease by up to a third
January 30th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the University of Oxford.
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Could the timing of when you eat, be just as important as what you eat?
January 30th 2013
ExerciseDaily - Most weight-loss plans center around a balance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. However, new research has shed light on a new factor that is necessary to shed pounds: tim...More Details Article editor: editor
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Which nutritional factors help preserve muscle mass, strength and performance in seniors?
January 22nd 2013
 ExerciseDaily - New review by International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Nutrition Working Group examines role of nutrition in sarcopenia, with focus on protein, vitamins D and B, and acid-based diet...More Details
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Hold the diet soda? Sweetened drinks linked to depression, coffee tied to lower risk
January 9th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - New research suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults while drinking coffee was tied to a slight...More Details
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Shifting the balance between good fat and bad fat
January 5th 2013
 ExerciseDaily - In many cases, obesity is caused by more than just overeating and a lack of exercise. Something in the body goes haywire, causing it to store more fat and burn less energy. But what is...More Details
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How Excess Holiday Eating Disturbs Your ‘Food Clock’
December 24th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - If the sinful excess of holiday eating sends your system into butter-slathered, brandy-soaked overload, you are not alone: People who are jet-lagged, people who work graveyard shifts a...More Details
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Got food allergies? Thanks to UCLA, you can test your meal on the spot using a cell phone
December 13th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Are you allergic to peanuts and worried there might be some in that cookie? Now you can find out using a rather unlikely source: your cell phone.
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Healthy Diet May Fend Off Type 2 Diabetes After Gestational Diabetes
November 6th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - By keeping a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy, women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can greatly reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study found.
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7-a-day for happiness and mental health
October 9th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Happiness and mental health are highest among people who eat seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day, according to a new report.
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New link between high-fat 'Western' diet and atherosclerosis identified
October 9th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have found that a diet high in saturated fat raises levels of endothelial lipase (EL), an enzyme associated with the development o...More Details
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Regular Consumption of Sugary Beverages Linked to Increased Genetic Risk of Obesity
October 4th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked with a greater genetic susceptibility to high body ma...More Details
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Making the Healthy Choice
September 26th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Almost everyone knows the feeling: you see a delicious piece of chocolate cake on the table, but as you grab your fork, you think twice. The cake is too fattening and unhealthy, you te...More Details
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Yogurt consumption, blood pressure, and incident hypertension
September 20th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American H...More Details
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Mercury in Water, Fish Detected with Nanotechnology
September 15th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - When mercury is dumped into rivers and lakes, the toxic heavy metal can end up in the fish we eat and the water we drink. To help protect consumers from the diseases and conditions ass...More Details
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People who read food labels stay thinner
September 15th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - An international team of scientists headed from the University of Santiago de Compostela ensures that reading the labels on food products is linked to obesity prevention, especially in...More Details
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Little evidence of health benefits from organic foods, Stanford study finds
September 4th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - You’re in the supermarket eyeing a basket of sweet, juicy plums. You reach for the conventionally grown stone fruit, then decide to spring the extra $1/pound for its organic cousin. Yo...More Details
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Better Monitoring of Food Quantity Makes Self-Control Easier
August 23rd 2012
 ExerciseDaily - New research from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management suggests learning how to stop enjoying unhealthy food sooner may play a pivotal role in combating America’s...More Details
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Early human ancestors had more variable diet
August 8th 2012
ExerciseDaily - An international team of researchers, including Professor Francis Thackeray, Director of the Institute for Human Evolution at Wits University, will be publishing their latest research ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Fruit flies on methamphetamine die largely as a result of anorexia
August 1st 2012
 ExerciseDaily - A new study finds that fruit flies exposed to methamphetamine drastically reduce their food intake and increase their physical activity, just as humans do. The study, which tracked met...More Details
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University of Illinois professor develops tool that helps dietitians deliver info clients need and can understand
July 31st 2012
ExerciseDaily - If you've consulted with a nutrition educator about how best to lose weight or manage your diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, you may not have learned as much as you c...More Details Article editor: editor
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Diets high in salt could deplete calcium in the body
July 24th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - When sodium leaves a body, it takes calcium along with it, creating risk for kidney stones and osteoporosis
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Raisins as effective as sports chews for fueling workouts
July 24th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - New research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that eating raisins may provide the same workout boost as sports chews.
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Snacking and BMI linked to double effect of brain activity and self-control
July 24th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Snack consumption and BMI are linked to both brain activity and self-control, new research has found.
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New studies reveal hidden insights to help inspire vegetable love
July 16th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Two new studies presented today at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior's (SNEB) annual conference may make it easier for moms to get their kids to eat – and enjoy – vegeta...More Details
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Want to lose weight? Keep a food journal, don't skip meals and avoid going out to lunch
July 13th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Women who want to lose weight should faithfully keep a food journal, and avoid skipping meals and eating in restaurants – especially at lunch – suggests new research from Fred Hutchins...More Details
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Game, set and match to strawberries
July 6th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Strawberries, the traditional summer treat associated with Wimbledon could be serving up some unexpected health benefits.
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Diet of early human relative Australopithecus shows surprises
June 28th 2012
ExerciseDaily -Australopithecus sediba, believed to be an early relative of modern-day humans, enjoyed a diet of leaves, fruits, nuts, and bark, which meant they probably lived in a more wooded enviro...More Details Article editor: editor
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'Dessert with breakfast diet' helps avoid weight regain by reducing cravings
June 25th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Dieters have less hunger and cravings throughout the day and are better able to keep off lost weight if they eat a carbohydrate-rich, protein-packed breakfast that includes dessert. Th...More Details
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Overweight men can boost low testosterone levels by losing weight
June 25th 2012
ExerciseDaily - Weight loss can reduce the prevalence of low testosterone levels in overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes by almost 50 percent, a new study finds. Results will be presented Mond...More Details Article editor: editor
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New evidence in fructose debate: Could it be healthy for us?
June 23rd 2012
 ExerciseDaily - A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit.
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OMEGA-3 LOWERS INFLAMMATION IN OVERWEIGHT OLDER ADULTS
June 21st 2012
 ExerciseDaily - New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements...More Details
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Peaches, plums, nectarines give obesity, diabetes slim chance
June 18th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new studies by Texas AgriLife Re...More Details
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Calorie-restricted diet keeps heart young
June 6th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - People who restrict their caloric intake in an effort to live longer have hearts that function more like those in people who are 20 years younger.
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We are drinking too much water
June 5th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Our bodies need about two litres of fluids per day, not two litres of water specifically. In an Editorial in the June issue of Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Sper...More Details
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High Blood Caffeine Levels in Older Adults Linked to Avoidance of Alzheimer’s Disease
June 5th 2012
ExerciseDaily - Those cups of coffee that you drink every day to keep alert appear to have an extra perk – especially if you’re an older adult. A recent study monitoring the memory and thinking proces...More Details Article editor: editor
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Snacking on raisins controls hunger, promotes satiety in children
June 1st 2012
 ExerciseDaily - New research recently announced at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C., suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake ...More Details
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The Mediterranean diet is definitively linked to quality of life
May 29th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - For years the Mediterranean diet has been associated with a lesser chance of illness and increased well-being. A new study has now linked it to mental and physical health too.
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When you eat matters, not just what you eat
May 17th 2012
ExerciseDaily - When it comes to weight gain, when you eat might be at least as important as what you eat. That's the conclusion of a study reported in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism published...More Details Article editor: editor
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You are what you eat: Why do male consumers avoid vegetarian options?
May 17th 2012
ExerciseDaily - Why are men generally more reluctant to try vegetarian products? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers are influenced by a strong association of meat ...More Details Article editor: editor
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This is your brain on sugar: Study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
May 16th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Attention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid.
A new UCLA rat study is the first to sho...More Details
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Hot Sauce Ingredient Reduces “Beer Belly” Fat as a Weight-Loss Surgery Alternative
May 9th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - According to research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), the ingredient that gives hot sauce its heat could play a role in the future of weight loss.
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New study examines what could predict children's snack choices
May 7th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behavior control are all factors that could affect a child’s decision in either reaching for an apple or grabbing a bag of chips, acco...More Details
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A fish a day keeps the doctor away?
May 3rd 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Most people, whether healthy or having cardiovascular disease (CVD), would benefit from regular consumption of oily fish, concluded speakers at the EuroPRevent 2012 meeting. While eati...More Details
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Pleasure eating triggers body's reward system and may stimulate overeating
May 3rd 2012
ExerciseDaily - When eating is motivated by pleasure, rather than hunger, endogenous rewarding chemical signals are activated which can lead to overeating, according to a recent study accepted for pub...More Details Article editor: editor
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Garlic compound fights source of food-borne illness better than antibiotics
May 1st 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Researchers at Washington State University have found that a compound in garlic is 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, one of...More Details
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Berries keep your brain sharp
April 27th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Berries are good for you, that's no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age? A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (...More Details
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New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat
April 27th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Scientists are reporting new evidence that capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protei...More Details
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Vitamin E in Diet Protects Against Many Cancers
April 23rd 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil.
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Avocado oil: The 'olive oil of the Americas'?
April 22nd 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Atmospheric oxygen facilitated the evolution and complexity of terrestrial organisms, including human beings, because it allowed nutrients to be used more efficiently by those organism...More Details
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Study finds soda consumption increases overall stroke risk
April 20th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Researchers from Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute and Harvard University have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher r...More Details
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Babies’ brains are programmed by what mums eat
April 8th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Women who fall pregnant while dieting are more likely to have a child that could become obese or diabetic in later life, new research suggests.
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Glycemic Index Foods at Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar Throughout the Day
April 5th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, researchers said at the Inst...More Details
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The link between fast food and depression has been confirmed
March 30th 2012
ExerciseDaily - According to a recent study headed by scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, eating commercial baked goods (fairy cakes, croissants...More Details Article editor: editor
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Regular Chocolate Eaters are Thinner
March 27th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Katherine Hepburn famously said of her slim physique: “What you see before you is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.” New evidence suggests she may have been right.
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Losing belly fat, whether from a low-carb or a low-fat diet, helps improve blood vessel function
March 14th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Overweight people who shed pounds, especially belly fat, can improve the function of their blood vessels no matter whether they are on a low-carb or a low-fat diet, according to a stud...More Details
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Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Total, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality
March 13th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortal...More Details
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Strong scientific evidence that eating berries benefits the brain
March 8th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory...More Details
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In food form, some probiotics have a better chance to promote health
February 22nd 2012
ExerciseDaily - Functional foods containing bacteria with beneficial health effects, or probiotics, have long been consumed in Northern Europe and are becoming increasingly popular elsewhere. To be of...More Details Article editor: editor
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Food Scientists Fortify Goat Cheese with Fish Oil to Deliver Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids
February 16th 2012
 ExerciseDaily -Fish oil is an underused ingredient in the food industry because of its association with a strong odor and aftertaste. A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Food Science,...More Details
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Weighing the difference: switching to water, diet beverages can tip the scales
February 13th 2012
ExerciseDaily - Making a simple substitution of water or diet soft drinks for drinks with calories can help people lose 4 to 5 pounds, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.
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‘DO YOUR BEST’ NOT A GOOD ENOUGH GOAL TO IMPROVE DIABETES DIET
February 9th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
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Top Off Breakfast with -- Chocolate Cake?
February 7th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - A full breakfast that includes a sweet dessert contributes to weight loss success, say TAU researchers
When it comes to diets, cookies and cake are off the menu. Now, in a surprisin...More Details
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Dieting with the denomination, determination
February 6th 2012
ExerciseDaily - As a brand new year gets underway, people all over America are resolving to better manage their weight and have a more healthy 2012. According to a new study, those starting new weight...More Details Article editor: editor
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Preference for fatty foods may have genetic roots
February 3rd 2012
 ExerciseDaily - A preference for fatty foods has a genetic basis, according to researchers, who discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who h...More Details
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High animal fat diet increases gestational diabetes risk
January 26th 2012
ExerciseDaily - Women who consumed a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy were at higher risk for gestational diabetes than women whose diets were lower in animal fat and cholester...More Details Article editor: editor
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Researchers look at effects of 2 common sweeteners on the body
January 24th 2012
ExerciseDaily - With growing concern that excessive levels of fructose may pose a great health risk – causing high blood pressure, kidney disease and diabetes – researchers at the University of Colora...More Details Article editor: editor
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Pictures of food create feelings of hunger
January 19th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Max Planck researchers have proven something scientifically for the first time that laypeople have always known: the mere sight of delicious food stimulates the appetite. A study on he...More Details
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A diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults
January 12th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation...More Details
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An apple a day isn't enough
January 10th 2012
 ExerciseDaily - Adults from 30 to 60 years old, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren’t consuming the daily recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. Quebecers, however, eat m...More Details
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Colorful plates boost a picky eater's appetite
January 5th 2012
 ExerciseDaily -Parents of picky eaters can encourage their children to eat more nutritionally diverse diets by introducing more color to their meals, according to a new Cornell University study. The s...More Details
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Diet, nutrient levels linked to cognitive ability, brain shrinkage
December 29th 2011
ExerciseDaily - New research has found that elderly people with higher levels of several vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had better performance on mental acuity tests and less of the b...More Details Article editor: editor
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Does Caffeine Enhance Exercise Performance? The Debate Continues
December 14th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Caffeine is regarded by some as being a potent stimulant, but the debate continues as to whether it enhances exercise performance. A range of expert opinions capture the scope of this ...More Details
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Bitter sensitive children eat more vegetables with help of dip
December 2nd 2011
ExerciseDaily - There's an existential crisis that often happens at dinner tables across the country: why won't kids eat their vegetables? Research has found that one reason could be a sensitivity to ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Dieters should eat foods rich in protein, mostly from dairy, to protect bones during weight loss
November 30th 2011
ExerciseDaily - New research suggests that a calorie-restricted diet higher in protein—mostly from dairy foods—and lower in carbohydrates coupled with daily exercise has a major positive impact on bon...More Details Article editor: editor
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Mid-morning snacking may sabotage weight-loss efforts Finding may not relate to time of day, but to the short interval between breakfast and lunch
November 30th 2011
ExerciseDaily - Women dieters who grab a snack between breakfast and lunch lose less weight compared to those who abstain from a mid-morning snack, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutc...More Details Article editor: editor
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More fiber, but not necessarily less fat, good for teen diets
November 10th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A diet high in fiber - but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or cholesterol - is tied to a lower risk of heart disease and type-2 diabetes in teenagers, according to new finding...More Details
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Dairy foods may improve bone health during diet and exercise in overweight premenopausal women
November 9th 2011
ExerciseDaily - A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that consumption of dairy foods and higher protein result...More Details Article editor: editor
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Health risk from eating well-done meat may be underestimated
November 1st 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health have adopted a mouse type where human enzymes have been inserted to examine whether people may be more sensitive to certain carc...More Details
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Live longer with fewer calories
October 31st 2011
 ExerciseDaily - By consuming fewer calories, ageing can be slowed down and the development of age-related diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes can be delayed. The earlier calorie intake is redu...More Details
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Obese people regain weight after dieting due to hormones
October 28th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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You are what you eat: Low fat diet with fish oil slowed growth of human prostate cancer cells
October 25th 2011
ExerciseDaily - A low-fat diet with fish oil supplements eaten for four to six weeks prior to prostate removal slowed down the growth of prostate cancer cells -- the number of rapidly dividing cells -...More Details Article editor: editor
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When do consumers try to increase social standing by eating too much?
October 21st 2011
ExerciseDaily - Consumers who feel powerless will choose larger size food portions in an attempt to gain status, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But there is hope for con...More Details Article editor: editor
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Calorie Count Plus Points Based on Added Sugars, Sodium, and Saturated and Trans Fats Recommended as New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System
October 20th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Federal agencies should develop a new nutrition rating system with symbols to display on the front of food and beverage packaging that graphically convey calorie counts by serving size...More Details
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Food without preservatives – thanks to self-cleaning equipment
October 17th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Éclairs and other pastries should taste light and fluffy. If the pastry dough contains too many microorganisms, though, it will not rise in the oven. Now, researchers have devised a sy...More Details
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Health benefits of broccoli require the whole food, not supplements
October 11th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - New research has found that if you want some of the many health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables, you need to eat the real thing – a key phytoc...More Details
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Green tea helps mice keep off extra pounds
October 4th 2011
 Exercise Daily - Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to Penn State food scientists.
Obese mice that were fed a compound found in gr...More Details
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Eating balanced meals, farm-fresh produce benefits families, communities, nutrition researchers say
September 30th 2011
 Exercise Daily - Leaders at the recent United Nations meeting emphasized nutrition as critical to producing thriving children, families, and communities. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said a key ...More Details
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Antioxidant spices reduce negative effects of high-fat meal
August 10th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Eating a diet rich in spices, like turmeric and cinnamon, reduces the body's negative responses to eating high-fat meals, according to Penn State researchers.
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Mindless eating: Losing weight without thinking
August 8th 2011
ExerciseDaily - Dieters may not need as much willpower as they think, if they make simple changes in their surroundings that can result in eating healthier without a second thought, said a consumer ps...More Details Article editor: editor
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Why diets don't work? Starved brain cells eat themselves
August 2nd 2011
ExerciseDaily - A report in the August issue of the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism might help to explain why it's so frustratingly difficult to stick to a diet. When we don't eat, hunger-inducing ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Home is where the healthy meal is
July 28th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - New study finds home setting nurtures better food choices...
Can a cozy dining table and nice music prompt people to reach for the greens and go light on dessert?
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Nutrition researchers examine restaurants' calorie counts
July 20th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Disclosing the calories in restaurant foods to customers holds promise as a strategy to lower the nation's obesity rate. However, a new study of food items from national chain restaura...More Details
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Does food act physiologically like a 'drug of choice' for some?
July 19th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Variety is considered the "spice of life," but does today's unprecedented level of dietary variety help explain skyrocketing rates of obesity? Some researchers think it might.
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Size matters: Why do people eat less when they have big forks?
July 14th 2011
ExerciseDaily - Larger portion sizes usually mean we eat more food, but according to new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, bigger bites lead to eating less—in restaurant settings.
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Natural pain relief from poisonous shrub
July 12th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - An extract of the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas acts as a strong painkiller and may have a mode of action different from conventional analgesics, such as morphine and other pharmaceu...More Details
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Higher-protein diets can improve appetite control and satiety
July 10th 2011
ExerciseDaily - A new study demonstrates that higher-protein meals improve perceived appetite and satiety in overweight and obese men during weight loss.(1) According to the research, published in Ob...More Details Article editor: editor
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Alzheimer's Prevention in Your Pantry
June 27th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Alzheimer's, the degenerative brain disorder that disrupts memory, thought and behavior, is devastating to both patients and loved ones. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one i...More Details
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Pollinators make critical contribution to healthy diets
June 24th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Fruits and vegetables that provide the highest levels of vitamins and minerals to the human diet globally depend heavily on bees and other pollinating animals, according to a new study...More Details
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Deep history of coconuts decoded
June 24th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - The coconut (the fruit of the palm Cocos nucifera) is the Swiss Army knife of the plant kingdom; in one neat package it provides a high-calorie food, potable water, fiber that can be s...More Details
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Understanding the antiepileptic benefits of an Atkins-like diet
June 23rd 2011
ExerciseDaily - Some individuals with epilepsy fail to respond to treatment with conventional drugs but benefit from consuming a ketogenic diet — a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet similar to the more ...More Details Article editor: editor
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What makes a happy meal?
June 23rd 2011
ExerciseDaily - Many people when stressed turn to high calorie "comfort foods".
Despite the contribution this behavior makes to the current obesity epidemic, little is known about the molecules an...More Details Article editor: editor
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Cooling system may build eggs' natural defenses against salmonella
June 21st 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Once eggs are laid, their natural resistance to pathogens begins to wear down, but a Purdue University scientist believes he knows how to rearm those defenses.
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Fat substitutes linked to weight gain
June 20th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Synthetic fat substitutes used in low-calorie potato chips and other foods could backfire and contribute to weight gain and obesity, according to a study published by the American Psyc...More Details
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Eat your fruits and vegetables!
June 15th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2010 objectives, adequate fruit and vegetable consumption is a national public health priority fo...More Details
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Magical thinking helps dieters cope with unrealistic expectations
June 15th 2011
ExerciseDaily - Magical thinking, usually dismissed as naïve and irrational, can actually help consumers cope with stressful situations like trying to lose weight, according to a new study in the Jour...More Details Article editor: editor
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AN “ALL NATURAL” DIET? THERE’S NO SUCH THING, BOOK SAYS
June 13th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - From the paleolithic diet to the raw food diet, many health-conscious Americans now want to eat the way they believe our ancient ancestors ate.
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Controlling Starch in Sugar Factories
June 9th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Factory trials conducted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have led to recommendations for controlling or preventing starch buildup in processed raw sugars and produc...More Details
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Yo-yo dieting vs. obesity? Dieters may be healthier, live longer, study finds
June 7th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Yo-yo dieters may be healthier and live longer than those who stay obese, a new Ohio University study finds.
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Apple ingredient keeps muscles strong
June 7th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - In search of a way to prevent the muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have landed a natural compound that might just do the trick. The findings reported in th...More Details
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'Wrong'-time eating reduces fertility in fruit flies
June 7th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Dieticians will tell you it isn't healthy to eat late at night: it's a recipe for weight gain. In fruit flies, at least, there's another consequence: reduced fertility.
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Cut down on 'carbs' to reduce body fat, study authors say
June 6th 2011
ExerciseDaily - A modest reduction in consumption of carbohydrate foods may promote loss of deep belly fat, even with little or no change in weight, a new study finds. Presentation of the study result...More Details Article editor: editor
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Post-exercise recovery advantages of lowfat chocolate milk
June 2nd 2011
 ExerciseDaily - New research suggests an effective recovery drink may already be in your refrigerator: lowfat chocolate milk. Grabbing lowfat chocolate milk after a tough workout helped give both trai...More Details
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Mechanism discovered for health benefit of green tea, new approach to autoimmune disease
June 2nd 2011
 ExerciseDaily - One of the beneficial compounds found in green tea has a powerful ability to increase the number of “regulatory T cells” that play a key role in immune function and suppression of auto...More Details
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Low-carb, higher-fat diets add no arterial health risks to obese people seeking to lose weight
June 1st 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Overweight and obese people looking to drop some pounds and considering one of the popular low-carbohydrate diets, along with moderate exercise, need not worry that the higher proporti...More Details
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Blueberry's effects on cholesterol
May 31st 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Laboratory hamsters that were fed rations spiked with blueberry peels and other blueberry-juice-processing leftovers had better cholesterol health than hamsters whose rations weren't e...More Details
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Why childhood obesity? It's so much more than what kids eat
May 31st 2011
 ExerciseDaily - University of Illinois scientists from a variety of disciplines have teamed up to examine the factors that contribute to childhood obesity. Why? Because individual researchers have fou...More Details
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‘Apple a Day’ Advice Rooted in Science
May 27th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Everyone has heard the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all know we should eat more fruit. But why apples? Do they contain specific benefits?
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High-fat diet during pregnancy programs child for future diabetes
May 25th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A high-fat diet during pregnancy may program a woman's baby for future diabetes, even if she herself is not obese or diabetic, says a new University of Illinois study published in the ...More Details
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Protein drinks after exercise help maintain aging muscles
May 25th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A new research report appearing online in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) shows that what someone drinks after exercise plays a critical role in maximizing the effects of exe...More Details
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DIET HIGH IN VEGETABLES AND FRUIT ASSOCIATED WITH LESS WEIGHT GAIN IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
May 20th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University have reported that African American women who consumed a diet high in vegetables and fruit gained less weight over...More Details
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Dairy consumption does not elevate heart attack risk, study suggests
May 19th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Analysis of dairy intake and heart attack risk found no statistically significant relation in thousands of Costa Rican adults. Dairy foods might not harm heart health, despite saturate...More Details
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Eat a protein-rich breakfast to reduce food cravings, prevent overeating later, researcher finds
May 19th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, usi...More Details
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Temperature, humidity affect health benefits of green tea powders
May 18th 2011
 ExerciseDaily -The beneficial compounds in green tea powders aren't as stable as once thought, according to a Purdue University study that will give industry guidelines on how to better store those po...More Details
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Rigorous study confirms video game playing increases food intake in teens
May 17th 2011
ExerciseDaily - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that almost 18% of US teens are obese. Although most experts agree that our growing obesity "epidemic" is driven by both ina...More Details Article editor: editor
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Parsley, celery carry crucial component for fight against breast cancer, MU researcher finds
May 9th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Parsley is usually used as a decorative accent to a scrumptious meal, but don’t set it aside just yet. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher has found that a compound in ...More Details
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‘Bad’ Cholesterol Not As Bad As People Think, Shows Texas A&M Study
May 5th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - The so-called “bad cholesterol” – low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL – may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on the cholestero...More Details
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'Fatting in': Immigrant groups eat high-calorie American meals to fit in
May 3rd 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Immigrants to the United States and their U.S.-born children gain more than a new life and new citizenship. They gain weight. The wide availability of cheap, convenient, fatty American...More Details
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Market Lighting Affects Nutrients
May 3rd 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Many people reach toward the back of the fresh-produce shelf to find the freshest salad greens with the latest expiration dates. But a study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA...More Details
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Extracting stem cells from fat for tissue regeneration
May 3rd 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Stem cells extracted from body fat may pave the way for the development of new regenerative therapies including soft tissue reconstruction following tumor removal or breast mastectomy ...More Details
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Vitamin E helps diminish a type of fatty liver disease in children
April 28th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A specific form of vitamin E improved the most severe form of fatty liver disease in some children, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Results appear in ...More Details
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Americans still may not be getting enough calcium
April 27th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Americans may not be getting enough calcium in their diets, according to a new study published in the May 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. This study is ...More Details
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Tropical blueberries are extreme super fruits
April 27th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - The first analysis of the healthful antioxidant content of blueberries that grow wild in Mexico, Central and South America concludes that some of these fruits have even more healthful ...More Details
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why low-calorie diets are beneficial for human health?
April 27th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher metabolic rates predict early natural mortali...More Details
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Reasonable quantities of red pepper may help curb appetite
April 26th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don't normally eat the popular spice, according to research from Purdue University.
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When a salad is not a salad: Why are dieters easily misled by food names?
April 19th 2011
ExerciseDaily - Dieters are so involved with trying to eat virtuously that they are more likely than non-dieters to choose unhealthy foods that are labeled as healthy, according to a new study in the ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Snack labels pack bigger punch than a fat tax
April 14th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Warning labels on junk food would be more effective than a “fat” tax for deterring overweight people from making unhealthy purchases, a new University of Alberta study has found.
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Older adults doing better than younger when it comes to phytonutrient consumption in daily diet
April 13th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Although only one in 10 American adults eats enough fruits and vegetables (1), new research being presented at the Experimental Biology meeting this week in Washington, D.C., finds ol...More Details
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New studies link antioxidant rich tart cherries to a healthy heart
April 12th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Tart cherries have a unique combination of powerful antioxidants that may help reduce risk factors for heart disease, according to new research presented today at the Experimental Biol...More Details
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Pistachios deliver weight management support, heart health benefits
April 11th 2011
 ExerciseDaily! - In a first-of-its-kind study with nuts, randomized controlled-feeding research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USD...More Details
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Don't judge a food by its organic label
April 10th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Jenny Wan-chen Lee, a graduate student in Cornell University's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, has been fascinated with a phenomenon known as "the halo effect" for so...More Details
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Vegans' elevated heart risk requires omega-3s and B12
April 6th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - 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 o...More Details
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Got a craving for fast food? Skip the coffee, study says
March 31st 2011
 ExerciseDaily! - Eating a fatty fast food meal is never good for you, but washing that meal down with a coffee is even worse, according to a new University of Guelph study.
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Soy increases radiation's ability to kill lung cancer cells, study shows
March 31st 2011
 ExerciseDaily! - Soy isoflavones block cancer cells' DNA repair mechanisms while protecting normal tissue
A component in soybeans increases radiation's ability to kill lung cancer cells, according ...More Details
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Comfort Food Fights Loneliness
March 30th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf…they may be bad for your arteries, but according to an upcoming study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psycholo...More Details
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'Spicing' Up Your Love Life Possible, Study Finds
March 28th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - Looking to spice up your sex life? Try adding ginseng and saffron to your diet. Both are proven performance boosters, according to a new scientific review of natural aphrodisiacs condu...More Details
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Walnuts are top nut for heart-healthy antioxidants
March 27th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - A new scientific study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among Mother Nature's most nearly perfect packaged foods: Tree and ground nut...More Details
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Cranky? On a diet? How self-control leads to anger
March 17th 2011
ExerciseDaily - People who make an effort to exert self-control are attracted to aggressive art and public policy appeals, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. They also don't...More Details Article editor: editor
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Vitamin A Plays Key Role in the Human Body
March 17th 2011
 ExerciseDaily - In a recently-published study mapping the structure and function of the so-called “orphan” nuclear receptor TR4, Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) investigators suggest that Vitamin ...More Details
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Antioxidants in pecans may contribute to heart health and disease prevention
February 25th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - A new research study from Loma Linda University (LLU) demonstrates that naturally occurring antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention; the res...More Details
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Planning and visualization lead to better food habits
February 25th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Study by McGill psychology researcher suggests simple ways of improving the way we eat
If you want to improve the way you eat, the best way to do so is to both make an action plan...More Details
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Good Diets Fight Bad Alzheimer Genes
February 16th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Scientists today agree that there are five molecules that are known to affect or cause Alzheimer's disease, which plagues an estimated five million Americans. The potency of these mo...More Details
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Make hearts happy this Valentine's Day -- Enjoy the healthy passion of chocolate
February 14th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Nothing says Valentine's Day like a big chocolate heart. While overindulging leads to calorie concerns, the right amounts of the right kinds of chocolate can actually make your valen...More Details
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Diet soda may raise odds of vascular events; salt linked to stroke risk
February 9th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Even if you drink diet soda — instead of the sugar variety — you could still have a much higher risk of vascular events compared to those who don't drink soda, according to research ...More Details
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Roasting coffee beans a dark brown produces valued antioxidants: UBC food scientists
February 3rd 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Food scientists at the University of British Columbia have been able to pinpoint more of the complex chemistry behind coffee’s much touted antioxidant benefits, tracing valuable comp...More Details
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'Yo-yo' effect of slimming diets explained
January 13th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - If you want to lose the kilos you've put on over Christmas, you may be interested in knowing that the hormones related to appetite play an important role in your likelihood of regain...More Details
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Eating Fried Fish Likely Factor in Strokes, Study Finds
January 10th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Researchers at Emory University’s School of Medicine are pointing a finger at fried fish as a key contributor in the cause of strokes in Americans living in the Southeastern part of ...More Details
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Grape ingredient resveratrol increases beneficial fat hormone
January 7th 2011
 Exercise Daily! - Resveratrol, a compound in grapes, displays antioxidant and other positive properties. In a study published this week, researchers at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio describ...More Details
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Beetroot juice could help people live more active lives
December 20th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it's not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties – its physiological effects could he...More Details
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Goji berries have the same nutrients as fruits and vegetables and a significant placebo effect
December 16th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - A University of Granada professor specialist in Nutrition explained that the species Lycium Barbarum –currently imported from China– comes from the Mediterranean regions and grows in...More Details
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Study shows garlic could protect against hip osteoarthritis
December 16th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Researchers at King's College London and the University of East Anglia have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have...More Details
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Compound derived from curry spice is neuroprotective against stroke and traumatic brain injury
December 16th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - A synthetic derivative of the curry spice turmeric, made by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, dramatically improves the behavioral and molecular deficits seen ...More Details
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Scientist shows link between diet and onset of mental illness
December 14th 2010
Exercise Daily! - Changes in diet have been linked to a reduction of abnormal behaviors in mentally ill people or animals, but a Purdue University study shows that diet might also trigger the onset of...More Details Article editor: editor
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Go ahead, drink your milk
December 14th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Snapshot of international published research in 2010 reveals continued evidence
If you're unsure about what foods to eat to maintain a healthy diet, you're not alone. Increasing e...More Details
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pomegranate juice components could stop cancer from spreading
December 12th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have identified components in pomegranate juice that both inhibit the movement of cancer cells and weaken their attraction to a...More Details
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Sweet Satisfaction
December 12th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - While you may not be able to stop after just one, simply imagining yourself eating a bag of potato chips could keep you from going overboard.
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Whey supplements lower blood pressure
December 8th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Beverages supplemented by whey-based protein can significantly reduce elevated blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease, a Washington State University study has ...More Details
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Study shows a mother's diet has long-term effect on infant's sense of taste and smell
December 7th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - A major new study shows that a pregnant mother’s diet not only sensitizes the fetus to those smells and flavors, but physically changes the brain directly impacting what the infant e...More Details
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Dietary recommendations no cure for obesity
November 29th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS AND OBESITY If you want to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, you should cut down on finely refined starch calories such as white bread and white rice and i...More Details
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Sour research, sweet results
November 25th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - In a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, USC College's Emily Liman reveals what is behind all the puckering -- how people perceive sour flavors
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Gene links to anorexia found by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers
November 19th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Largest genetic study of the eating disorder detects common and rare variants..
Scientists at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have identified both common and rare gene...More Details
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Eating a variety of fruit cuts lung cancer risk
November 19th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day is one of the means that experts most frequently recommend for preventing cancer. Now, the European EPIC study carried out by res...More Details
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You are not what you eat
November 16th 2010
Exercise Daily! - The types of gut bacteria that populate the guts of primates depend on the species of the host as well as where the host lives and what they eat. A study led by Howard Ochman at Yale...More Details Article editor: editor
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Misleading size labels lead to overeating
November 15th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - People are easily fooled when it comes to food labels, and will eat more of something if they believe it's a "small" portion, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Rese...More Details
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Daily dose of beet juice promotes brain health in older adults
November 2nd 2010
Exercise Daily! - Researchers for the first time have shown that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults – a finding that could hold great potential for combating the ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Olive oil protects liver
October 28th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition and Metabolism exposed rats to a moderately ...More Details
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Restaurant customers willing to pay more for local food
October 26th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Not only are restaurant patrons willing to pay more for meals prepared with produce and meat from local providers, the proportion of customers preferring local meals actually increas...More Details
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Discovery may help scientists boost broccoli's cancer-fighting power
October 24th 2010
 Exercise Daily! - A University of Illinois study has shown for the first time that sulforaphane, the powerful cancer-fighting agent in broccoli, can be released from its parent compound by bacteria in...More Details
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Sins of the father
October 21st 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Medical researchers have for the first time shown a link between a father’s weight and diet at the time of conception and an increased risk of diabetes in his offspring.
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Chocolate milk is a 'natural' for post-exercise recovery
June 5th 2010
 Exericse Daily! - One of the best post-exercise recovery drinks could already be in your refrigerator, according to new research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine conference this we...More Details
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New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat
June 2nd 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Scientists are reporting new evidence that capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial prot...More Details
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Olive-oil enriched diet helps breast cancer survivors lose more weight
June 2nd 2010
 Exercise Daily! - Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that olive oil may offer another potential health benefit – it produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a m...More Details
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How the brain decides what to eat
May 18th 2010
 Exercise Daily! -Researchers in Portugal and Austria show how food intake is modulated in fruit flies
Having a balanced diet is a vital concern to all living organisms, not only humans. Animals cho...More Details
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A Fat Cell Grows Up
May 17th 2010
 Exercise Daily! -Getting from point A to B may sound simple, but not so in the formation of fat cells.
In a finding with potential drug-development implications, Mitchell A. Lazar, M.D., Ph.D., dir...More Details
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Broccoli component limits breast cancer stem cells, U-M study finds
May 3rd 2010
 Exercise Daily! -A compound derived from broccoli could help prevent or treat breast cancer by targeting cancer stem cells -- the small number of cells that fuel a tumor’s growth -- according to a new...More Details
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Magnesium Supplement Helps Boost Brainpower
February 2nd 2010
 Exercise Daily! - New research finds that an increase in brain magnesium improves learning and memory in young and old rats. The study, published in the January 28th issue of the journal Neuron, sugge...More Details
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Drinking Coffee, Decaf and Tea Regularly Associated With A Reduced Risk Of Diabetes
December 15th 2009
Exercise Daily! - By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes (1). Despite considerable research attention, the role of specific dietary and l...More Details Article editor: editor
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Spices halt growth of breast stem cells, U-M study finds
December 8th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - A new study finds that compounds derived from the spices turmeric and pepper could help prevent breast cancer by limiting the growth of stem cells, the small number of cells that fue...More Details
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Dessert on Your Mind? Your Muscles May Be Getting the Message
December 7th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - Even the anticipation of sweets may cause our muscles to start taking up more blood sugar, say researchers reporting in the December issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publicatio...More Details
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Teens Still Not Getting Enough Fruits and Vegetables, CDC Report Finds
November 10th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - Nine years after the publication of Healthy People 2010, not one state has met the report's recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables. A recent report from the Centers for Dis...More Details
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Ice cream researchers making sweet strides with 'functional foods'
November 9th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - A comfort food, a tasty treat, an indulgence – ice cream conjures feelings of happiness and satisfaction for millions. Ice cream researchers at the University of Missouri have discov...More Details
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Over-consumption of sugar linked to aging
March 10th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - We know that lifespan can be extended in animals by restricting calories such as sugar intake. Now, according to a study published in the journal PLoS Genetics, Université de Montréa...More Details
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All diets work if they cut calories, study finds
February 26th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - It doesn't matter if you try a low-fat, low-carb or high-protein diet -- all of them will work to help you lose weight as long as they cut calories, new research suggests.
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Green, black tea can reduce stroke risk
February 23rd 2009
Exercise Daily! - Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of stav...More Details Article editor: editor
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Low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet
February 4th 2009
 Exercise Daily! - People on low-carbohydrate diets are more dependent on the oxidation of fat in the liver for energy than those on a low-calorie diet, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center ha...More Details
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A high-fat diet could promote the development of Alzheimer's
November 3rd 2008
Exercise Daily! - A team of Université Laval researchers has shown that the main neurological markers for Alzheimer's disease are exacerbated in the brains of mice fed a diet rich in animal fat and po...More Details Article editor: editor
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Olive oil ingredient ups the time between meals
October 7th 2008
Exercise Daily! - A fatty acid found in abundance in olive oil and other "healthy" unsaturated fats has yet another benefit: it helps keep the body satisfied to prolong the time between meals.
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Dark Chocolate: Half A Bar Per Week May Keep Heart Attack Risk At Bay
September 25th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - A new effect, demonstrated for the first time in a population study by the Research Laboratories of the Catholic University in Campobasso, in collaboration with the National Cancer I...More Details
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Indian spice reduces size of hemorrhagic stroke
September 23rd 2008
 Exercise Daily! - You might want to make curcumin part of your daily diet.
This active ingredient of the Indian curry spice, turmeric, not only lowers your chances of getting cancer and Alzheimer's...More Details
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Walnut Trees Emit Aspirin-Like Chemical to Deal With Stress
September 18th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Walnut trees respond to stress by producing significant amounts of a chemical form of aspirin, scientists have discovered.
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Cutting calories could limit muscle wasting in later years
September 17th 2008
Exercise Daily! - Chemical concoctions can smooth over wrinkles and hide those pesky grays, but what about the signs of aging that aren’t so easy to fix, such as losing muscle mass? Cutting calories e...More Details Article editor: editor
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Eating fish may explain very low levels of heart disease in Japan
July 28th 2008
Exercise Daily! - Consuming large quantities of fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids may explain low levels of heart disease in Japan, according to a study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate...More Details Article editor: editor
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Good news for veggies: personal values deceive taste buds
July 21st 2008
Exercise Daily! - Many heavy meat eaters believe they eat a lot of meat because of the taste. But according to groundbreaking new research in the Journal of Consumer Research, the reason that a beef b...More Details Article editor: editor
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Men and women may need different diets: research
July 16th 2008
Exercise Daily! - Diet can strongly influence how long you live and your reproductive success, but now scientists have discovered that what works for males can be very different for females.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Cut Your Calories, SLU Research Suggests
July 3rd 2008
Exercise Daily! - Want to slow the signs of aging and live longer? New Saint Louis University research suggests cutting back on calories could be a promising strategy.
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The benefits of green tea in reducing an important risk factor for heart disease
July 3rd 2008
Exercise Daily! - More evidence for the beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease has emerged in a new study reported in the latest issue of European Journal of Cardiovascular P...More Details Article editor: editor
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Southern farmers realize profits from highbush blueberries
June 30th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Southern highbush blueberries are emerging as an important fruit crop in Georgia, but experienced farmers say the fruit can be a challenge to grow. To determine if the blueberry show...More Details
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Watch out for the wrong kind of sugar
June 26th 2008
Exercise Daily! - WE KNOW about good and bad fats. Now suspicion is growing that not all sugars are created equal either. Overweight adults who consume large amounts of fructose have been found to exp...More Details Article editor: editor
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Hunger hormone increases during stress, may have antidepressant effect, researchers report
June 16th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - New research at UT Southwestern Medical Center may explain why some people who are stressed or depressed overeat.
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Grape Juice May Help Improve Memory Function
June 5th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Motivated by reports of its benefits in fighting cancer and keeping hearts healthy, many consumers are picking up Concord grape juice at the grocery store. Now, there may be another ...More Details
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SHOPPERS ARE WILLING TO PAY A PREMIUM FOR LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD
June 3rd 2008
 Exercise Daily! - New research suggests that the average supermarket shopper is willing to pay a premium price for locally produced foods, providing some farmers an attractive option to enter a niche ...More Details
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How About Dessert?
May 30th 2008
ExerciseDaily! - Understanding their Emotions Helps Consumers Make Better Choice
People with highly developed emotional sensibilities are better at making product choices, according to a new study ...More Details Article editor: editor
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New vegetarian food with several benefits
May 28th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - The food, called tempe, is moreover a whole-grain product with high folate content. It is generally accepted in medicine that whole-grains reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases,...More Details
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Green tea compounds beat OSA-related brain deficits
May 15th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Chemicals found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study published in the second issue for...More Details
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Yerkes researchers find link between psychological stress and overeating
May 13th 2008
Exercise Daily! - Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have found socially subordinate female rhesus macaques over consume calorie-rich foods at a significantl...More Details Article editor: editor
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Got sugar? Skeletal muscle development responds to nutrient availability
May 12th 2008
Exercise Daily! - A new study finds that restricted nutrient availability prevents muscle stem cells from growing into mature muscle cells. The research, published by Cell Press in the May issue of th...More Details Article editor: editor
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Tomatoes found to fight sun damage
May 7th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Tomatoes could be the new weapon in the fight against sun damage to the skin, research at the Universities of Newcastle and Manchester has revealed.
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Food study finds diets get healthier over time
April 4th 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Adults eat around twice the amount of fruit and vegetables and less fat and sugar than they did as children, a new study suggests.
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Whole grain diets lower risk of chronic disease
April 2nd 2008
 Exercise Daily! - Diets with high amounts of whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according ...More Details
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Grapefruit compound may help combat hepatitis C infection
February 4th 2008
Exercise Daily! - A compound that naturally occurs in grapefruit and other citrus fruits may be able to block the secretion of hepatitis C virus (HCV) from infected cells, a process required to mainta...More Details Article editor: editor
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Burgers, fries, diet soda: Metabolic syndrome blue-plate special
January 22nd 2008
Exercise Daily! - Otherwise-healthy adults who eat two or more servings of meat a day — the equivalent of two burger patties — increase their risk of developing metabolic syndrome by 25 percent compar...More Details Article editor: editor
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Trying to stay on a strict diet? Focus on the details
January 10th 2008
Exercise Daily! - Repetition usually makes people enjoy things less. Such satiation causes our favorites to lose their sheen, makes it hard to follow a diet, and pushes us to escalate our spending on ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Why fish oil is good for you
December 26th 2007
UCLA researchers find anti-Alzheimer's mechanism in omega-3 fatty acids
It's good news that we are living longer, but bad news that the longer we live, the better our odds of developing late-onset ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Why fish oil is good for you
December 26th 2007
UCLA researchers find anti-Alzheimer's mechanism in omega-3 fatty acids
It's good news that we are living longer, but bad news that the longer we live, the better our odds of developing late-onset ...More Details Article editor: editor
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avoid surprise headaches from chocolate, wine
October 1st 2007
ExerciseDaily! - Researchers in California are reporting development of a fast, inexpensive test suitable for home use that could help millions of people avoid those ‘out of the blue’ headaches that m...More Details Article editor: editor
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Pomegranate Juice: Tart, Trendy, And Targeted On Prostate Cancer Cells
September 25th 2007
 Exercise Daily! - Researchers in California are reporting new evidence explaining pomegranate juice's mysterious beneficial effects in fighting prostate cancer.
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Nutrition model stresses positive experience of eating
September 19th 2007
Exercise Daily! - Enjoying the eating process without focus on dietary restrictions may be key to managing weight and staying healthy, according to researchers who have unveiled a new and effective mo...More Details Article editor: editor
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Right breakfast bread keeps blood sugar in check all day
September 4th 2007
Exercise Daily! - If you eat the right grains for breakfast, such as whole-grain barley or rye, the regulation of your blood sugar is facilitated after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was previously ...More Details Article editor: editor
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You're likely to order more calories at a 'healthy' restaurant
August 29th 2007
Exercise Daily! - An important new study from the Journal of Consumer Research explains the “American obesity paradox”: the parallel rise in obesity rates and the popularity of healthier food. In a se...More Details Article editor: editor
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Compound in broccoli could boost immune system, says new study
August 20th 2007
 Exercise Daily! - A compound found in broccoli and related vegetables may have more health-boosting tricks up its sleeves, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, ...More Details
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EATING JUNK FOOD WHILe PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING MAY LEAD TO OBESE OFFSPRING
August 16th 2007
 Exercise Daily! - Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be putting their children at risk of overeating and developing obesity, according to a study funded by the Wellcome T...More Details
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Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases
August 6th 2007
 Exercise Daily! - Green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
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More fish oil, less vegetable oil, better for your health
July 28th 2007
Exercise Daily! - Scientists have provided new evidence that using more fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which, when produced in excess,...More Details Article editor: editor
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Diet and regular soft drinks linked to increase in risk factors for heart disease
July 28th 2007
Exercise Daily! - Drinking more than one soft drink daily — whether it’s regular or diet — may be associated with an increase in the risk factors for heart disease, Framingham researchers reported in ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Links between food cravings, types of cravings, and weight management
July 18th 2007
Exercise Daily! - Accepting food cravings and keeping them in check may be an important component of weight management, according to findings from the first six-month phase of a calorie-restriction st...More Details Article editor: editor
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Protein's role in lipid absorption may be important to future weight-loss strategies
July 5th 2007
ExerciseDaily! - Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a protein absorbs lipids in the upper part of the intestine, and they believe its key role in this...More Details Article editor: editor
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Nutrition Experts Call for "Trans Fat Free Americas"
June 30th 2007
ExerciseDaily! - Experts on nutrition and public health today called for eliminating transfatty acids from food supplies throughout the Western Hemisphere, at a special task force meeting convened by ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Not All Antioxidants Are Created Equal
June 28th 2007
 ExerciseDaily! - They've been said to stall aging, ward off disease and wage internal war against the harmful free radicals that pummel our bodies every day. But just how well do antioxidants—those al...More Details
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Can blindness be prevented through diet?
June 25th 2007
 ExercieDaily! - Increasing intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, found in popular fish-oil supplements, may protect against blindness resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, a...More Details
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Nutrition's many faces
June 24th 2007
The saying that "one man's meat is another man's poison" is an old one, but the idea that variations in our genetic makeup can cause identical nutrients to produce differing and sometimes profound eff...More Details Article editor: editor
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Dietary calcium is better than supplements at protecting bone health
June 24th 2007
 Women who get most of their daily calcium from food have healthier bones than women whose calcium comes mainly from supplemental tablets, say researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in...More Details
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Can a Mediterranean diet prevent colon cancer?
June 13th 2007
 Are all healthy eating plans the same when it comes to cancer prevention?
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center are beginning a study to look at whether diet can imp...More Details
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Calorie density key to losing weight
June 9th 2007
Eating smart, not eating less, may be the key to losing weight. A year-long clinical trial by Penn State researchers shows that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote heal...More Details Article editor: editor
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Hormone that signals fullness also curbs fast food consumption and tendency to binge eat
June 6th 2007
The synthetic form of a hormone previously found to produce a feeling of fullness when eating and reduce body weight, also may help curb binge eating and the desire to eat high-fat foods and sweets. ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Eating Soup Will Help Cut Calories At Meal
June 4th 2007
Washington, D.C. – Eating low-calorie soup before a meal can help cut back on how much food and calories you eat at the meal, a new Penn State study shows.
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An apple peel a day might keep cancer at bay, Cornell food science study finds
May 31st 2007
 An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Or, what appears to be more accurate: An apple peel a day might help keep cancer at bay, according to a new Cornell study.
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Food cue-related brain activity linked to obesity?
May 22nd 2007
A unique pattern of gene expression observed in rats may be linked to a conditioned desire for food and excessive food intake, an article published today in BMC Biology suggests.
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Research Says Boiling Broccoli Ruins Its Anti Cancer Properties
May 16th 2007
 Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that the standard British cooking habit of boiling vegetables severely damages the anticancer properties of many Brassica vegetables such as broccol...More Details
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A cherry on top: Animal study suggests tart cherries can alter factors linked to heart disease and diabetes
April 30th 2007
 Tart cherries may be good for more than just making pie, according to new data from an animal study conducted by University of Michigan Health System researchers and presented today at a major scienti...More Details
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A single, high-fat meal plus stress equals physical harm
April 24th 2007
 So much for the adage, ‘All things in moderation.’ Researchers at the University of Calgary have found that people who consume a single, high-fat meal are more prone to suffer the physical consequence...More Details
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Green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases
April 20th 2007
 Green tea may help protect against autoimmune disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
Researchers studied an animal model for type I diabetes and primary Sjogren’s Syndrome, which d...More Details
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Eating with our eyes: Why people eat less at unbused tables
April 9th 2007
People watching the Super Bowl who saw how much they had already eaten -- in this case, leftover chicken-wing bones -- ate 27 percent less than people who had no such environmental cues, finds a new C...More Details Article editor: editor
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UW STUDY SHOWS POMEGRANATE JUICE MAY HELP FIGHT LUNG CANCER
April 4th 2007
 Researchers are adding to the list of cancer types for which pomegranates seem to halt growth. A recent study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison using a mouse model shows that consuming pomegranat...More Details
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Study shows fruit juice/drink link to children's weight gain
March 26th 2007
Australian schoolchildren who drink fruit juices and fruit drinks are more likely to be overweight or obese than those who don't, Deakin researchers have found.
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Boosting brain power — with chocolate
February 21st 2007
 Eating chocolate could help to sharpen up the mind and give a short-term boost to cognitive skills, a University of Nottingham expert has found.
A study led by Professor Ian Macdonald found that c...More Details
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The Powers of Peanut Flours
January 25th 2007
 New Agricultural Research Service (ARS) findings about the thickening capacity of various forms of peanut flour will help scientists improve food textures.
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"Orange" Cauliflower Gene Eyed as Nutrition Booster
January 25th 2007
 Can a gene from an orange cauliflower found three decades ago be the key to making food crops more nutritious?
Quite possibly, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Li Li. She'...More Details
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Worried about prostate cancer? Tomato-broccoli combo shown to be effective
January 15th 2007
A new University of Illinois study shows that tomatoes and broccoli--two vegetables known for their cancer-fighting qualities--are better at shrinking prostate tumors when both are part of the daily d...More Details Article editor: editor
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Spice up your health in 2007 with these savory tips
January 6th 2007
 ANN ARBOR, MI – Many of us will make the resolution to eat healthier this year, adding more fruits and vegetables, and less salt and fat, to our diet. But if you really want to spice up health – and t...More Details
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'Mindless autopilot' drives people to dramatically underestimate how many daily food decisions they make, Cornell study finds
January 6th 2007
 People estimate that, on average, they make about 15 food- and beverage-related decisions each day. But the truth is, they make more than 15 times that -- more than 200 such decisions.
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Adults living with children eat more fat than do other adults
January 2nd 2007
Adults living with children eat more saturated fat -- the equivalent of nearly an entire frozen pepperoni pizza each week -- than do adults who do not live with children, according to a University of ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood may lower risk of multiple sclerosis
December 19th 2006
New research suggests that having higher circulating levels of vitamin D is associated with a reduced risk for multiple sclerosis, although this relationship was not seen for black and His...More Details Article editor: editor
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WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE FAVORS VEGETARIAN DIETS FOR KEEPING SLIM: DOCTORS CITE SIX STUDIES FROM 2006
December 18th 2006
Plant-Based Diet Best Bet for Losing Weight in New Year
WASHINGTON-Nutrition scientists with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) have reviewed scientific studies published in 2...More Details Article editor: editor
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Do low-fat foods make us fat?
December 9th 2006
Mindless eating leads us to eat 28-45 percent more calories when foods are 'low-fat'
Recent Cornell studies in movie theatres, holiday receptions, and homes showed people eat an average of 28% more...More Details Article editor: editor
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Does too much protein in the diet increase cancer risk?
December 7th 2006
A great deal of research connects nutrition with cancer risk. Overweight people are at higher risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer and ...More Details Article editor: editor
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UGA professor finds that confusion about Calories is nothing new
November 17th 2006
Athens, Ga. ñ While enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family, most try to avoid thinking about the seemingly unending number of Calories theyíre consuming.
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Holiday season could ring in 'heartburn season'
November 17th 2006
 Making merry is often synonymous with overindulging – whether from holiday feasts or rich desserts or alcoholic beverages – ringing in the holiday season as “heartburn season.”
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Salt intake is strongly associated with obesity
November 1st 2006
 Comprehensive reduction in salt intake would be a powerful means against obesity, claims new study
A study published in the journal "Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases" refutes the frequently repe...More Details
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Significant amount of binge eating occurs in restaurants
October 25th 2006
Contradicting the common perception that binge eating is typically done in private, a significant amount of bingeing occurs in restaurants ñ according to a recent study published in the November issue...More Details Article editor: editor
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Vegetables, Not Fruit, Help Fight Memory Problems in Old Age
October 23rd 2006
CHICAGO - Eating vegetables, not fruit, helps slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults, according to a study published in the October 24, 2006, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal...More Details Article editor: editor
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Natural Chemical Found In Strawberries Boosts Memory In Healthy Mice
October 21st 2006
 La Jolla, CA —Mothers have long exhorted their children to eat their fruit and vegetables. But once kids are beyond mom’s watchful eye, the hated greens often go the way of Barbie dolls and power ran...More Details
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Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free
October 11th 2006
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Coffee addicts who switch to decaf for health reasons may not be as free from caffeine's clutches as they think. A new study by University of Florida researchers documents that alm...More Details Article editor: editor
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Orange juice beverage fortified with plant sterols lowers indicators of heart disease risk
October 11th 2006
 (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Plant cholesterols known as sterols -- recognized for their cholesterol-lowering power when added to margarines, salad dressings and other fats -- also have been found to be ef...More Details
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Black tea soothes away stress
October 4th 2006
Daily cups of tea can help you recover more quickly from the stresses of everyday life, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. New scientific evidence shows that ...More Details
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Chemical found in curry may help immune system clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's disease
October 3rd 2006
 UCLA/VA researchers found that curcumin -- a chemical found in curry and turmeric -- may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which form the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease.
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Obesity: Should there be a law against it?
October 2nd 2006
 Whether the law has a role in tackling the current obesity crisis - and if so, how - will be the topic of a conference organised by the University of Sydney law school tomorrow (28 Sept).
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Research confirms antioxidant-rich pecans protect against unhealthy oxidation
September 29th 2006
 Loma Linda, California - A new research study from Loma Linda University (LLU) shows that adding just a handful of pecans to your diet each day may inhibit unwanted oxidation of blood lipids, thus hel...More Details
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Fatty fish protects against cancer
September 20th 2006
 If you want to avoid cancer of the kidneys, a new major study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that eating salmon or other kinds of fatty fish a few times a month would be one good way to go...More Details
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Eating soy protein benefits the heart
September 20th 2006
NEW ORLEANS ñ Soy protein helps lower total cholesterol, low-density lipid "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides, and slightly raises high-density lipid "good" cholesterol, according to a Tulane Univers...More Details Article editor: editor
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A spicy solution for colon cancer?
September 20th 2006
GALVESTON, Texas -- Looking for a cancer cure? Try the spice rack.
In the last few years, that tactic has proved productive for researchers investigating turmeric, a curry spice used for centuries ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Coffee drinkers: Fruit flies have something to tell you about caffeine
September 18th 2006
 In their hunt for genes and proteins that explain how animals discern bitter from sweet, a team of Johns Hopkins researchers began by testing whether mutant fruit flies prefer eating sugar over sugar ...More Details
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OHSU research demonstrates possible health risks for children born to overeating mothers
September 14th 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. -- According to the latest research from the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), overeating during pregnancy may have significant and numerous health impacts on an unborn c...More Details Article editor: editor
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Compounds in cranberry juice show promise as alternatives to antibiotics
September 10th 2006
 Compounds in cranberry juice have the ability to change E. coli bacteria, a class of microorganisms responsible for a host of human illnesses (everything from kidney infections to gastroenteritis to t...More Details
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Second-graders dig into Healthy Choices, Healthy Me!
September 5th 2006
 SACRAMENTO, CA-September 5, 2006-Dairy Council of California announces that a scientifically rigorous evaluation conducted by WestEd demonstrates that Healthy Choices, Healthy Me! second-grade nutriti...More Details
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YOU (ESPECIALLY YOUR BONES) ARE WHAT YOU EAT
September 1st 2006
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) will launch its biggest campaign to date on World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) 2006, celebrated worldwide on October 20.
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Orange juice is better than lemonade at keeping kidney stones away
August 31st 2006
 A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones better than other citrus fruit juices such as lemonade, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered.
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Vegetable juices may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk
August 31st 2006
 In a large epidemiological study, researchers found that people who drank three or more servings of fruit and vegetable juices per week had a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimerís disease th...More Details
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Disabling a carbohydrate trigger reduces obesity and appetite
August 30th 2006
BETHESDA, MD (August 30, 2006) ñ Until about 15 years ago, insulin was believed primarily responsible for turning carbohydrates into fat. But then it became apparent that diet alone could stimulate gl...More Details Article editor: editor
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Could a pint of cider help keep the doctor away?
August 30th 2006
The saying goes that an apple a day keeps the doctor away but now scientists at the University of Glasgow are looking into whether a pint of cider could have the same effect. Researchers have discover...More Details Article editor: editor
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Decrease in Progression of Prostate Cancer with Plant-based Diet and
August 24th 2006
 One out of six American men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their life, and more than a third of them will experience a recurrence after undergoing treatment, putting them at high risk t...More Details
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Hospital offers Pregnancy Food Guide for expecting moms
August 19th 2006
 A panel of nutrition experts, organized by Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), has released The Pregnancy Food Guide to help expecting moms stay energized, and achieve gradual weight gain through ba...More Details
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Entrepreneur teams up with Cornell food scientists to create sports drink using tart cherries
August 16th 2006
 John Davey quit his job as a Wall Street banker to work with food scientists at Cornell University to create an all-natural, restorative sports drink using sour cherries. Now he's launched his own foo...More Details
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High-Fat, Copper-Rich Diets Associated with Increased Rates of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
August 14th 2006
Among older adults whose diets are high in saturated and trans fats, a high intake of copper may be associated with an accelerated rate of decline in thinking, learning and memory abilities, according...More Details Article editor: editor
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WOMEN WHO ACCEPT THEIR BODIES MORE LIKELY TO EAT HEALTHY
August 12th 2006
 COLUMBUS, Ohio ñ Women who accept their bodies the way they are seem to be more likely to follow principles of healthy eating, new research shows.
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That extra can of soda each day equals 15 pounds extra in weight
August 11th 2006
A scientific review says what they are drinking is what is making Americans obese.
According to the new report the average American is drinking far more soda and other sugary drinks than ever befor...More Details Article editor: editor
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Major Change in Diet Treatment for Diabetes
August 7th 2006
 WASHINGTON—A low-fat vegan diet treats type 2 diabetes more effectively than a standard diabetes diet and may be more effective than single-agent therapy with oral diabetes drugs, according to a study...More Details
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Getting the good oil on avocadoes
August 3rd 2006
 Five years after the successful commercial release of avocado oil, scientists are still eager to learn more about the health benefits and find ways to maximise them.
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Smaller Bowls and Spoons Key to Eating Less
August 3rd 2006
 Atlanta (August 2, 2006) — When it comes to choosing food bowls, you might want to follow Goldilocks’s lead and opt for the baby-bear serving, but not because of the temperature. What makes smaller bo...More Details
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Altering Dietary Ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Prostate Cancer Growth
August 2nd 2006
UCLA researchers found that altering the fatty acid ratio found in the typical Western diet to include more omega-3 fatty acids and decrease the amount of omega-6 fatty acids may reduce prostate cance...More Details Article editor: editor
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Timing of food consumption activates genes in specific brain area, researchers find
August 1st 2006
 DALLAS – July 31, 2006 – Giving up your regular late-night snack may be hard, and not just because it’s a routine. The habit may genetically change an area of the brain to expect the food at that time...More Details
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Study pinpoints how genetic glitch could keep some people from feeling full
July 31st 2006
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nearly 6 percent of morbidly obese children and adults have a genetic defect that keeps them feeling like their stomach is running on empty, no matter how much they have eaten.
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Low-glycemic index diet promotes weight loss
July 25th 2006
A diet high in carbohydrates but low on the glycemic index, which measures the impact of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels, may help promote weight loss, decrease body fat and reduce cardiovascular ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Never say diet
July 25th 2006
 It sounds too good to be true - a weight-loss program with no diet and little exercise.
But, as University of South Australia’s Associate Professor Jon Buckley explains in a Body of Knowledge semin...More Details
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Nutritional fiber reduces the risk of obesity
July 24th 2006
 Those persons who consume more fiber present a lesser risk of gaining weight. This is the principal conclusion drawn from a study performed by the following experts from the University of Navarra: Mig...More Details
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To Be Small, Take the Small Size
July 18th 2006
You can put aside all the confusing popular diet rules and counting schemes. It's possible to lose weight with one piece of simple advice: Take a smaller portion. This simple advice is supported by re...More Details Article editor: editor
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Improving your diet may not help you beat stress
July 6th 2006
New research shows that some dietary interventions may not prove effective in helping tackle stress and poor health.
Research published online in the Journal of Proteome Research, shows how improv...More Details Article editor: editor
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The beverages you drink could be ruining your diet
July 5th 2006
 Think you've got your diet under control? You may be gulping down hundreds of unwanted calories without even knowing it.
"Believe it or not, more than 20 percent of our daily calories come from the...More Details
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KFC Sued for Fouling Chicken with Partially Hydrogenated Oil, Lawsuit Aimed at Eliminating, or Disclosing Use of Artery-Clogging Frying Oil
June 28th 2006
That's the message delivered today to KFC, a unit of Louisville, KY-based Yum! Brands, by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Today that group and the Washington, DC, law f...More Details Article editor: editor
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Deakin University has developed a prototype tasty snack food with special health benefits
June 26th 2006
Dr Russell Keast, a senior lecturer in the school of exercise and nutrition sciences, has developed a new snack food with a parmesan cheese cracker, organic mashed potato and special healthy additives...More Details Article editor: editor
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Mushrooms as good an antioxidant source as more colorful veggies
June 26th 2006
 Portabella and crimini mushrooms rank with carrots, green beans, red peppers and broccoli as good sources of dietary antioxidants, Penn State researchers say.
Dr. N. Joy Dubost, who recently earned h...More Details
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TRACKING PEANUT ALLERGY ONSET IN CHILDREN
June 20th 2006
 DURHAM, N.C. -- About 20 percent of babies with eczema or milk and egg allergies will develop an allergy to peanuts by age five, studies show. Duke University Medical Center researchers are now enroll...More Details
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Green tea and the 'Asian Paradox'
June 7th 2006
 New Haven, Conn. ñ There is a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia where people smoke heavily, which may be accounted for by high consumption of tea, particularly green tea, ac...More Details
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Orange, Grapefruit Juice for Breakfast Builds Bones
June 7th 2006
 COLLEGE STATION – It may sound like Saturday cartoons: a strong-boned rat that can't be broken. But a couple of Texas researchers say the real hero is citrus juice.
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How fruity is your juice?
June 5th 2006
At a time when people are more health conscious, one of the most important things is to find out what is in your food and drink. On Saturday, 3 June, thirty school pupils will be at the University of ...More Details Article editor: editor
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FDA Finalizes Health Claim Associating Consumption of Barley Products with Reduction of Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
May 22nd 2006
Today the Food and Drug Administration announced that it has finalized a rule that allows foods containing barley to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Specifically, whole grai...More Details Article editor: editor
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Broccoli, cauliflower and genetic cancer
May 18th 2006
 EW BRUNSWICK/PISCATAWAY, N.J. Need another reason to eat vegetables? A new study at Rutgers shows that certain vegetables ñ broccoli and cauliflower, in particular ñ have natural ingredients that may...More Details
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Coffee, black, decaf and a little llama on the side
May 12th 2006
Three llamas and two camels have provided a way to tell whether your waiter swapped regular coffee for decaf in your after-dinner cup. Using the heat-resistant antibodies these camels and llamas make,...More Details Article editor: editor
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Study identifies substances in grapefruit juice that interact dangerously with some drugs
May 9th 2006
 CHAPEL HILL ñ New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and established the substance in grapefruit juice that causes potentially dangerous interactions with cer...More Details
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Computer-Tailored Health Messages Change Eating Habits
April 27th 2006
Personalized education messages may nudge people toward healthier habits, according to a new review of studies. The analysis found that computer-tailored health education is especially effective in he...More Details Article editor: editor
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Vegan diets more enivronmentally friendly than meat based diets
April 26th 2006
The food that people eat is just as important as what kind of cars they drive when it comes to creating the greenhouse-gas emissions that many scientists have linked to global warming, according to a ...More Details Article editor: editor
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American women and girls not getting enough calcium
April 25th 2006
A University of Maryland study shows that while calcium intake is going up in some groups of Americans, teenage girls and young women, especially African Americans, are not getting enough calcium at t...More Details Article editor: editor
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Fitness sausage
April 21st 2006
 German sausage might be very popular, but that tasty exterior conceals a lot of fat. Together with a master butcher, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV has developed a ...More Details
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Study finds a high caloric diet may prevent the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
April 17th 2006
Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers publish first study showing link between diet and ALS
New York, New York ññA recent study directed by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests a ketoge...More Details Article editor: editor
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Restricting calories may mean living longer.
April 17th 2006
 Can eating a low-calorie yet nutritionally balanced diet extend human life? Preliminary research suggests it might, so researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are launchin...More Details
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Ingredient in red chili pepper has cancer-fighting properties
April 17th 2006
 A new study suggests that an ingredient in red chili pepper has cancer-fighting properties that prevent or slow the growth of pancreatic cancer tumors implanted in mice.
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Vegan diets healthier for planet, people than meat diets
April 13th 2006
 The food that people eat is just as important as what kind of cars they drive when it comes to creating the greenhouse-gas emissions that many scientists have linked to global warming, according to a ...More Details
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SOMETHING TO CHEW ON: RESEARCH PROVIDES CLUES TO OBESITY’S CAUSE AND HINTS OF NEW APPROACH FOR CURBING APPETITE
April 10th 2006
PITTSBURGH , April 10, 2006 — Hot fudge sundaes and french fries aside, new research suggests obesity is due at least in part to an attraction between leptin, the hormone that signals the brain when t...More Details Article editor: editor
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Mankind benefits from eating less meat
April 6th 2006
 If people were to eat more vegetable proteins instead of animal proteins, this would result in multiple - and much-needed - benefits.
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Pine nut oil boosts appetite suppressors up to 60 percent for 4 hours
April 4th 2006
SAN FRANCISCO ñ In the face of the growing obesity health challenge, "appetite suppressants are increasingly interesting because they work on the very simple premise of 'What you don't eat now, you wo...More Details Article editor: editor
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Gov't data: 100 percent juice consumption linked to healthier diet, no link to obesity in kids
April 3rd 2006
SAN FRANCISCO -- According to a recent analysis of government data, children who drank 100 percent juice had healthier overall diets than non-juice consumers and consumed more total fruits, fiber and ...More Details Article editor: editor
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GRAPE SEED EXTRACT MAY BE EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE
March 26th 2006
 Grape seed extract lowered the blood pressure of patients who participated in a UC Davis study of the benefits of the supplement on people with high blood pressure.
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Cholesterol-lowering foods most effective when combined: Diet high in viscous fibres, soy protein, almonds, plant sterol margarine recommended
March 12th 2006
Cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, almonds, plant sterol enriched margarines, oats and barley may reduce cholesterol levels more effectively when eaten in combination, says a new Universi...More Details Article editor: editor
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Veggies May Protect Against Cancer
February 12th 2006
 Washington, D.C. -- Need another reason to eat your vegetables? New research shows that some of them contain chemicals that appear to enhance DNA repair in cells, which could lead to protection agains...More Details
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The 'temptation factor' -- candy on the desk is candy in the mouth, Cornell study of women finds
February 12th 2006
 When it comes to candy, it is out of sight, out of the mouth, a Cornell University researcher finds.
The study finds that women eat more than twice as many Hershey Kisses when they are in clear con...More Details
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Diabetic hearts make unhealthy switch to high-fat diet
February 4th 2006
The high-fat "diet" that diabetic heart muscle consumes helps make cardiovascular disease the most common killer of diabetic patients, according to a study done at Washington University School of Medi...More Details Article editor: editor
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Heart-healthy compound in chocolate identified
January 23rd 2006
 In a multifaceted study involving the Kuna Indians of Panama, an international team of scientists has pinpointed a chemical compound that is, in part, responsible, for the heart-healthy benefits of ce...More Details
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Comfort foods help women when they're blue, but increase male highs, food study finds
November 28th 2005
 Picture your grandmother's homemade applesauce -- or a steaming cup of cocoa with marshmallows -- or a double-dip super fudge chunk ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles. Comfort foods all, but equall...More Details
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Fatty acids — good for the brain, good for Alzheimer disease
October 23rd 2005
A number of studies suggest a protective action of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in cognitive decline and in Alzheimer disease (AD); however, the molecular mechanism has not bee...More Details
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Dietary fat intake linked to dry eye syndrome in women
October 23rd 2005
Your eyes are what you eat, too - consuming foods rich in omega-3, such as tuna, may reduce risk by 68 percent
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Weight Loss Significantly Improves Sexual Quality of Life
October 23rd 2005
 DURHAM, N.C. – Woman and men who lose only 10 percent of their total body weight report significant improvements in their sexual quality of life, found Duke University Medical Center researchers.
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Developing 'win-win' ways to encourage people to eat better
October 12th 2005
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Just because people know that a food is nutritious does not mean they will eat it. In fact, efforts by government officials, health professionals and even parents have been surprisingl...More Details Article editor: editor
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Low-fat, plant-based diet is more effective at helping women lose weight
September 18th 2005
A low-fat, plant-based diet is more effective at helping women lose weight and improve insulin sensitivity than an omnivorous diet, shows a new study appearing in the September issue of The American J...More Details Article editor: editor
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Coffee is number one source of antioxidants
August 28th 2005
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 ó Coffee provides more than just a morning jolt; that steaming cup of java is also the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet, according to a new study by researchers a...More Details
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Cornell overeating study suggests that how much we eat depends more on external cues, such as portion size, than on biological signals
August 15th 2005
ITHACA, N.Y. -- If you binged for two weeks while on vacation and gained 5 pounds, would you be biologically primed to eat less to compensate and shake off the excess weight? No, suggests a new Cornel...More Details Article editor: editor
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Strawberries most effective at inducing cancer cell death
August 10th 2005
 Strawberries may be the most effective of the five most commonly consumed berries at inducing cancer cell death, according to a recent study conducted at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition.
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Dairy foods may actually help dieters keep the muscle and lose even more fat
August 1st 2005
 Most people don't realize when a person loses weight, they lose fat and muscle, but new research indicates dairy foods may actually help dieters keep the muscle and lose even more fat.
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Broccoli may help prevent bladder cancer
July 30th 2005
 Researchers have isolated compounds from the vegetable broccoli that they believe may help prevent or slow the progress of bladder cancer.
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Benefits of walnuts trumpeted again
July 10th 2005
 Eating walnuts as part of one’s overall diet has been trumpeted again for people developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – this time with a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American...More Details
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Pomegranate juice for moms may help babies resist brain injury
June 29th 2005
 June 28, 2005 — Expectant mothers at risk of premature birth may want to consider drinking pomegranate juice to help their babies resist brain injuries from low oxygen and reduced blood flow, a new mo...More Details
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Eat less meat, more fish!
June 15th 2005
 A study published in the June 14, 2005 issue(1) of the JNCI confirms earlier reports that high levels of consumption of red and processed meat are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cance...More Details
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Nutritious frozen foods can play role in weight-loss programs
June 13th 2005
 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Size matters when it comes to meal portions in weight-loss diets, according to researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. And consuming convenient, nutritious fro...More Details
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New Nutrition Guidelines for People with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes who are Overweight or Obese
June 11th 2005
April 6, 2005 - BOSTON – As Americans’ waistlines continue to expand, contributing to a burgeoning epidemic of type 2 diabetes, the scientific jury is in and the verdict is clear: weight loss and incr...More Details Article editor: editor
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New benefits of soy revealed
June 7th 2005
 LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 8, 2005) - The labels in the snack food aisle promise low-fat, no-fat, low-cal and low-carb tasty treats. But what really makes a food healthy? And should we believe the commercia...More Details
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Salt kicks hypertension up a notch
June 5th 2005
 ANN ARBOR, MI -Do you think you're doing enough to reduce sodium in your diet by not adding extra dashes from the salt shaker to your dinner plate?
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Lactose intolerance seems linked to ancestral struggles with harsh climate and cattle diseases, Cornell study finds
June 3rd 2005
 ITHACA, N.Y. -- Got milk? Many people couldn't care less because they can't digest it. A new Cornell University study finds that it is primarily people whose ancestors came from places where dairy her...More Details
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Calorie restriction not the only way to increase longevity
June 3rd 2005
New research carried out by University College London (UCL) scientists has found that it is possible to increase life expectancy by 50% without decreasing calorie intake – at least in fruitflies. The ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Non-Dieters More Successful at Boosting Health Than Dieters, Study Finds
May 31st 2005
Behavior change and self-acceptance trump dieting hands-down when it comes to achieving long-term health improvements in obese women, according to a two-year study by nutrition researchers at the Univ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Red Delicious, Northern Spy Apples Have Most Antioxidants, Chemists Find
May 23rd 2005
 Some apples might do a better job of keeping the doctor away than others, according to Canadian researchers who analyzed eight popular varieties of the fruit. Red Delicious, Northern Spy and Ida Red, ...More Details
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Scientists on Trail of Dioxin Pinpoint How Green Tea Protects Against Cancer
May 16th 2005
 Green tea appears to protect against cancer by affecting a "promiscuous" protein that pharmaceutical experts are already targeting in an effort to develop a new drug to stop the disease, scientists at...More Details
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Purdue study finds races react differently to dietary salt, calcium
May 10th 2005
 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – African-American and Caucasian adolescent girls handle sodium and calcium differently, which may help explain why the races have different rates of hypertension and osteoporosis...More Details
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Food Fried In Vegetable Oil May Contain Toxic Compound
May 2nd 2005
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL-- University of Minnesota researchers A. Saari Csallany, a professor of food chemistry and nutritional biochemistry, and graduate student Christine Seppanen have shown that when...More Details Article editor: editor
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ALL LOW-FAT DIETS ARE NOT EQUAL, STANFORD STUDY SHOWS
May 2nd 2005
STANFORD, Calif. - A low-fat diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans has twice the cholesterol-lowering power of a conventional low-fat diet, according to a new study from the Stanford...More Details Article editor: editor
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BIGGER LOW-CARB POTATO WITH DIFFERENT TASTE WILL GIVE CONSUMERS MORE CHOICES
April 27th 2005
 HASTINGS, Fla. --- Following the January debut of the first low-carb potato that’s now a popular item in supermarkets, University of Florida researchers say a larger and tastier version of the spud wi...More Details
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Fight Osteoporosis: Bone Up On B12
April 24th 2005
 Women are about four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, or weak, porous bones. But a new study links vitamin B12 deficiency with low bone mineral density in men, and confirms similar,...More Details
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In Chocolate, More Cocoa Means Higher Antioxidant Capacity
April 24th 2005
 Those are the results of a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their cooperators interested in the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and procyanidin levels of six chocolate and ...More Details
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Researchers find that chocolate compound stops cancer cell cycle in lab experiments
April 18th 2005
(Washington, DC)--Researchers from the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University have shown how an ingredient found in chocolate seems to exert its anti-cancer properties -- findin...More Details Article editor: editor
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CHOLESTEROL-REGULATING PROTEIN MAINTAINS FAT-STORAGE FAT-BURNING BALANCE
April 13th 2005
DALLAS – April 12, 2005 – A protein that regulates cholesterol levels in the body also is responsible for maintaining a healthy balance between fat storage and fat burning, according to a UT Southwest...More Details Article editor: editor
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EXERCISE MAY NOT BE GOOD ENOUGH TO REDUCE MILD HYPERTENSION IN OLDER PEOPLE, HOPKINS EXPERTS SAY
April 12th 2005
Moderate levels of exercise may not be enough to control mild hypertension in men and women over age 55, the age group most at risk of later developing potentially fatal heart failure, a new four-year...More Details Article editor: editor
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SOY AND FISH OIL MAY PREVENT HEART ATTACKS
April 12th 2005
(NORTHBROOK, IL, April 11, 2005) – Taking daily supplements of fish or soy oil may improve cardiac function and protect against heart attacks in the short-term. Study results published in the April is...More Details Article editor: editor
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ALMONDS MAY HELP COMBAT OBESITY, HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES
April 7th 2005
 Three studies presented during this week's 2005 Experimental Biology conference add to the growing body of research that eating just a handful of almonds may be a valuable tool to combat some of Ameri...More Details
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COMPONENTS IN GRAPES INHIBIT ENZYME KEY TO PROLIFERATION OF CANCER CELLS
March 30th 2005
 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Components in grapes, including some newly identified ones, work together to dramatically inhibit an enzyme crucial to the proliferation of cancer cells, say scientists at the Unive...More Details
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CHOCOLATE: ADDICTION, APHRODISIAC, OR SIMPLY A SWEET?
March 28th 2005
 Sixty percent of all chocolate is consumed during holidays such as Easter, according to Jordan L. Le Bel. A professor at the Molson School of Business at Concordia University, Le Bel, was among expert...More Details
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ADVANCES IN THE CHARACTERISATION OF THE OYSTER MUSHROOM GENES
March 24th 2005
 The oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), apart from reducing cholesterol and having anticancerogenic properties, is characterised for its capacity for breaking down cellulose. Finding out which gene...More Details
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STRAWBERRIES DESTROY CANCER CELLS
March 23rd 2005
 Researchers specializing in the health benefits of plant compounds have shown that quercetin, a phytonutrient found in abundance in strawberries and other fruits, can induce programmed self-destructio...More Details
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ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND OBESITY - SOME OF THE MYTHS
March 17th 2005
Advertising may not cause obesity, but it is supporting and maintaining unhealthy eating behaviours that contribute to obesity, according to Professor Janet Hoek.
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SALT, FAT AND SUGAR IN TOP FIVE FOOD CONCERNS
March 17th 2005
 People are increasingly concerned about their diet and health, according to the Agency’s fifth Consumer Attitudes Survey published today.
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HEY, GUYS, THEY'RE NOT GIRLIE-MAN PORTIONS, THEY'RE HEALTHY PORTIONS
March 14th 2005
URBANA, Ill. -- Remember when advertisers asked, "How do you handle a hungry man?" and offered bigger, man-sized versions of the ever-popular TV dinner?
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GET SNACK SAVVY!
March 13th 2005
 It used to be that three-square meals were all you needed. Now health experts recommend eating three small meals plus some nutritious snacks throughout the day. Health snacking:
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FOOD INNOVATION AND NUTRITION
March 8th 2005
Everyone acknowledges the links between lifestyle and the risks of developing non-communicable ‘Western’ diseases, particularly those associated with the over consumption of energy and a nutritionally...More Details Article editor: editor
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HEALING FOODS PYRAMID
March 8th 2005
 ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan Integrative Medicine Clinical Services (UMIMCS) has unveiled its Healing Foods Pyramid, which emphasizes foods known to have healing benefits, plant-base...More Details
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LIQUORICE-MAY HELP PREVENT CANCER
March 3rd 2005
 Liquorice - the black stuff we love to eat, contains a compound - glycyrrhizic acid which may stop people with a herpes virus from developing cancer. A research team at New York University found the c...More Details
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DISEASE-FIGHTING CHEMICALS IN APPLES COULD REDUCE THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER
March 2nd 2005
 ITHACA, N.Y. -- An apple a day can help keep breast cancer away, according to a study in rats by food scientists at Cornell University.
"We found that tumor incidence was reduced by 17, 39 and 44 p...More Details
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SLASHING SODIUM NO SIMPLE ANSWER TO HYPERTENSION
February 28th 2005
CHICAGO—Important, interrelated factors leading to hypertension include obesity, stress, and the genetic vulnerability of American consumers, in addition to their sodium intake. The balance between po...More Details Article editor: editor
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YOUNG ADULTS CAN BE MOTIVATED TO EAT FRUITS, VEGGIES
February 20th 2005
 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Young adults can be motivated to eat more servings of fruits and vegetables if they are exposed to tailored, practical messages about nutrition, a University of Wisconsin-Madison nu...More Details
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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MUSHROOMS SHOWS THEIR NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
February 14th 2005
 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — An analysis of previously uncharted chemical contents, mostly carbohydrates, in U.S.-consumed mushrooms shows that these fruity edible bodies of fungi could be tailored into dietary ...More Details
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STUDY CONFIRMS LINK WITH OVARIAN CANCER; SECOND DISPROVES DAIRY-WEIGHT LOSS CLAIMS
February 14th 2005
 Washington, D.C.—Two recent studies are souring milk's image among health authorities. One, published in the November issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, shows that women who consume ...More Details
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EAT CARROTS TO FIGHT CANCER
February 8th 2005
 Scientists have given us another reason to eat carrots - a compound found in the popular root vegetable has been found to have an effect on the development of cancer.
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FROM BLUEPRINT TO BLUE CHEESE
February 6th 2005
 Does Swiss cheese come from Swiss cows? How about blue cheese? Professor of animal science at McGill's Macdonald campus K.F. Ng-Kwai-Hang has the answer to these questions. He has spent the last 25 ye...More Details
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BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS? What the players might (and should) eat on Super Bowl Sunday
February 6th 2005
 If they eat the right breakfast Sunday morning, they could be celebrating with champagne Super Bowl night. Professional athletes need to be smart when they choose what to eat leading up to competition...More Details
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MILK, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MAY HELP REDUCE DISABILITY RISK
February 6th 2005
 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – There may be more reason than ever to drink your milk and eat your fruits and vegetables. A Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center researcher and colleagues reported today...More Details
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CRAVING VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATES? ENJOY A HOT TREAT MAY BE BETTER FOR YOUR HEALTH
February 5th 2005
 Thinking of indulging in that delectable box of Valentine’s chocolates or grabbing a chocolate candy bar in the grocery line?
How about drinking a cup of hot cocoa instead?
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DRINKING ALCHOHOL INCREASES RISK FOR CANCER
January 31st 2005
 Consumption of alcohol, including wine, increases the risk of several common cancers, even though many studies confirm a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease from alcohol intake. An article appearin...More Details
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NEW STUDY INVESTIGATES VEGETABLES EXTRACT CAN PREVENT CANCER
January 27th 2005
 Researchers in South Wales are investigating the possibility that a chemical called Diindolylmethane (DIM), which is usually found in broccoli, sprouts and cabbage, could help to prevent cervical canc...More Details
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POTENTIALLY HARMFUL FLUOIDE LEVELS FOUND IN SOME INSTANT TEAS
January 27th 2005
 Instant tea, one of the most popular drinks in the United States, may be a source of harmful levels of fluoride, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report. The resear...More Details
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Plant protein mimics hormone that mitigates diabetes and obesity
January 25th 2005
 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A common protein that protects plants from fungal infection mimics the activity of a hormone in mammals that is linked to weight loss and is believed to play a role in mitigatin...More Details
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BAKED OR BROILED FISH MAY HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF STROKE
January 24th 2005
CHICAGO—The consumption of tuna or other broiled or baked fish is associated with a lower risk of stroke in the elderly, while eating fried fish or fish sandwiches is linked to a higher risk, accordin...More Details Article editor: editor
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A PROVERB A DAY MAY MAKE YOU HEALTHIER
January 18th 2005
It’s time to add to our store of proverbs with new phrases that teach us how to be healthier, says a University of Toronto researcher.
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HOW OLIVE OIL PROTECTS AGAINST BREAST CANCER
January 16th 2005
Oleic acid, the main monounsaturated fatty acid contained in olive oil, can cripple a cancer gene that is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of all breast cancers, according to an article by Northwester...More Details Article editor: editor
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THE NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES IS THE MOST HEALTH-ORIENTED EVER
January 13th 2005
 It provides stronger recommendations for consuming less sodium and trans fat and more whole grains. The Guidelines also recommends eating nine servings a day—about four-and-a-half cups—of fruits and v...More Details
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LONG-TERM HIGH CONSUMPTION OF RED AND PROCESSED MEAT LINKED WITH INCREASED RISK FOR COLON CANCER
January 12th 2005
 CHICAGO—High consumption of red and processed meat over a long period of time is associated with an increased risk for a certain type of colon cancer, according to a study in the January 12 issue of J...More Details
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WHAT MAKES AN ALLERGEN AN ALLERGEN
January 12th 2005
An enduring mystery for allergy researchers has been the unpredictable distribution of allergens in plants. For example, being allergic to birch pollen can predispose a person to allergy from distantl...More Details Article editor: editor
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URI RESEARCHER TO TEST "NON-DIETING" APPROACH TO REDUCING WEIGHT GAIN AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
January 10th 2005
KINGSTON, R.I. When young adults move away from home for the first time, they are often responsible for their own food preparation for the first time. It’s also when they find increased demands on th...More Details Article editor: editor
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FRUITS OF THE FUTURE?
January 5th 2005
 By David Elstein
January 5, 2005
Have you ever tasted an elderberry or lingonberry? How about an aronia berry? These three lesser-known fruit crops are being studied by Agricultural Research Servi...More Details
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INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF VEGETABLES, FRUIT IN DIET REMAINS THE LEADING WEIGHT-LOSS STRATEGY IN U.S.
December 29th 2004
WASHINGTON – According to a new survey of dietary behavior commissioned by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), 4 in 5 weight-conscious Americans turn to salads, vegetables and fruits wh...More Details Article editor: editor
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SWEETNENER STEVIOSIDE IS A SAFE SUGAR SUBTITUDE
December 24th 2004
Stevioside, the main sweet component in the leaves of the Stevia plant, tastes about 300 times sweeter than table sugar, which means only a small amount is needed for sweetening purposes. As the incid...More Details Article editor: editor
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EATING MORE TOMATOES AND WATERMELONS CAN REDUCE PROSTATE CANCER
December 23rd 2004
 A new study by researchers at Curtin University of Technology shows that eating yellow, orange and red fruits such as tomatoes, watermelon and citrus, and vegetables such as red capsicum or sweet pepp...More Details
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CHEMICALS FOUND IN CHERRIES MAY HELP FIGHT DIABETES
December 22nd 2004
 Perhaps George Washington wouldn’t have chopped down his father’s cherry tree if he knew what chemists now know. They have identified a group of naturally occurring chemicals abundant in cherries that...More Details
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GUILT-FREE HOLIDAY DESSERTS FOR THE HEALTH- AND DIET-CONSCIOUS
December 18th 2004
 WASHINGTON, DC - Recognizing that, for most people, the holidays require desserts that are as festive as they are delicious, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has revamped three classi...More Details
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Yo-yo diet redistributes toxins in body tissue; Olestra+caloric cut boosts toxic excretion
December 18th 2004
BETHESDA, Md. (Dec. 17, 2004) – Perhaps Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko should try an "Olestra diet" to rid his body of dioxin.
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Scientists study fish oil diet in bid to cut heart attack risks
December 17th 2004
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh will examine the way a fish-rich diet helps maintain a low risk of heart attack amongst Eskimos, in the first study of its kind to be carried out in the city...More Details Article editor: editor
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Scientists discover recipe for life: eating the 'Polymeal' cuts heart disease by 76%
December 17th 2004
Scientists in this week's Christmas issue of the BMJ have discovered the 'Polymeal', a set of ingredients which cuts the risk of heart (cardiovascular) disease by 76% and significantly increases life ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Desires for fatty foods and alcohol share a chemical trigger
December 15th 2004
PRINCETON, N.J. -- A brain chemical that stokes hunger for food and fat also triggers thirst for alcohol and may play a role in chronic drinking, according to a study led by Princeton University scien...More Details Article editor: editor
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Manipulating our memories of food can influence what we choose to eat, UCI study suggests
December 10th 2004
For the millions of Americans who worry about overeating during the holiday season, there may be hope: A new UC Irvine study suggests changing their memories of food may be a way to influence their ea...More Details Article editor: editor
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The good oil in walnuts helps Diabetes patients
December 5th 2004
 People developing Type 2 Diabetes know they need more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. But a handful of walnuts might help.
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EAT LEAFY GREEN VEGGIES TO HELP PREVENT CATARACTS
December 3rd 2004
 COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study from Ohio State University provides the first laboratory evidence that certain antioxidants found in dark leafy green vegetables can indeed help prevent cataracts.
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Choosing the kind of fat to avoid obesity
December 3rd 2004
 The type of fat ingested may create the conditions for or, on the other hand, prevent the development of obesity. This is the conclusion drawn by Patricia Pérez Matute, PhD student at the Department o...More Details
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One Study Confirms Link with Ovarian Cancer; Second Disproves Dairy-Weight Loss Claims
December 3rd 2004
Washington, D.C.—Two recent studies are souring milk's image among health authorities. One, published in the November issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, shows that women who consume ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Eating red meat may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
December 2nd 2004
Study indicates high levels of red meat consumption as an independent risk factor in the development of inflammatory arthritis
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Green Tea Polyphenols Thwart Prostate Cancer Development at Multiple Levels
December 1st 2004
PHILADELPHIA – The polyphenols present in green tea help prevent the spread of prostate cancer by targeting molecular pathways that shut down the proliferation and spread of tumor cells, as well as in...More Details Article editor: editor
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CITRUS SHOWS PROMISE FOR CERTAIN CHILDHOOD CANCER
November 30th 2004
 Orange juice and other citrus contain potent natural compounds – limonoids – which showed dramatic results in killing certain cancer cells. The research was a collaboration between Texas Agricultural ...More Details
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Signposts 'make healthier eating easier'
November 26th 2004
 The Food Standards Agency today released new research suggesting that people would like simple labelling signposts to help them make informed and healthier food choices.
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Carrots With Character
November 23rd 2004
 Shredded in salads and slaws, steamed, or just peeled and dunked in an herb-speckled dip, carrots are versatile veggies that add colorful zest to our dinner plates. These crunchy orange roots are also...More Details
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Chocolate ingredient could put a stop to persistent coughs and lead to new, more effective cough medicines
November 23rd 2004
Researchers have discovered that an ingredient present in chocolate could help stop persistent coughs.
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Make Holiday Meals Healthy Ones
November 22nd 2004
With the holidays approaching, experts at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center (DFC) offer tips for preparing healthy meals, avoiding overindulgence at the table and making sure exercise is included in th...More Details Article editor: editor
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Hardee’s Thickburgers Called “Food Porn”
November 19th 2004
 THICK TO YOUR STOMACH
"We are offering fast food consumers what they truly want," announced Hardee’s last January. That’s when the fast-food chain started switching "to an entirely new menu fo...More Details
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An apple a day could help protect against brain-cell damage that triggers Alzheimer's, Parkinsonism, Cornell studies find
November 18th 2004
ITHACA, N.Y. -- A group of chemicals in apples could protect the brain from the type of damage that triggers such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism, according to two new studi...More Details Article editor: editor
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Nutrition Key to Aggressive Behavior
November 17th 2004
 Malnutrition in the first few years of life leads to antisocial and aggressive behavior throughout childhood and late adolescence, according to a new USC study.
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Survey Shows More Low-fat and Vegetarian Choices Available at Top U.S. Airports
November 17th 2004
 Washington, D.C.—America’s busiest airports are responding to the public’s interest in healthier food, according to a new report released today by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PC...More Details
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UPMC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT EXPERT OFFERS TIPS FOR HEALTHY HOLIDAY COOKING AND EATING: YOU CAN EAT RIGHT AND ENJOY IT TOO
November 16th 2004
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16 – It is possible to enjoy the tempting food offerings of the holiday season and still eat healthy, according to a nationally recognized weight management expert at the University ...More Details Article editor: editor
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NUT AND MILK ALLERGIES
November 15th 2004
 MILLIONS WHO SUFFER FROM NUT AND MILK ALLERGIES COULD BENEFIT FROM STANFORD RESEARCHER’S SUCCESSFUL TESTS OF NEW VACCINES IN DOGS
STANFORD, Calif. – A team led by a researcher at the Stanford Uni...More Details
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Vegetable lovers should be viewed as different from fruit aficionados
November 12th 2004
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Health educators and dietitians ought to be more precise the next time they advise Americans that “vegetables and fruit are good for you,” according to a study by a nutritional exper...More Details Article editor: editor
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Grapes' Pterostilbene Helps Lower Lipids
November 11th 2004
 Pterostilbene (pronounced TAIR-oh-STILL-bean), a natural compound in grapes that has already been shown to fight cancer, may also lower lipids. Lipid-lowering compounds can help fight heart disease an...More Details
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Families who eat out pass up fruits and veggies
November 10th 2004
ST. LOUIS -- Research at Saint Louis University finds that families who eat out are more likely to skimp on the fruits and vegetables.
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NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO NSAIDS RELIEVE DISC AND ARTHRITIC PAIN
November 10th 2004
 PITTSBURGH, Nov. 10, 2004 – Using omega-3 fatty acids for neck and low-back pain from disc and arthritic causes may be an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), according to a ...More Details
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More Research on the Heart Health Benefits of Cranberry
November 9th 2004
 New findings reveal that fall’s favorite berry, the cranberry, boosts good cholesterol and shields the heart with its unique antioxidant power. For years, red wine and grape juice have been touted ...More Details
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Good Fats Decrease Multiple Heart Disease Risk Factors
November 8th 2004
University Park, Pa. -- A Penn State study has shown that a diet rich in alpha-linolenic acid from walnuts, walnut oil and flaxseed oil not only lowered bad cholesterol but also decreased markers for ...More Details Article editor: editor
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New Research: Whole Grains Fight Cancer
November 3rd 2004
WASHINGTON, DC — Using a new method, researchers have discovered that whole grains like corn, whole wheat, oats and brown rice exhibit a level of anti-cancer activity that is equal to, and sometimes ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Researchers Issue Interim Recommendations on Low-Carb Diets
November 1st 2004
From the extreme Atkins Diet to the more modest Zone Diet, low carbohydrate diets are all the rage, embraced by celebrities and the general public alike as a quick way to lose weight. These diets cl...More Details Article editor: editor
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Tea could improve memory, study shows
November 1st 2004
 Drinking regular cups of tea could help improve your memory, suggest researchers who are investigating alternative forms of treatment for Alzheimer's Disease.
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(FDA) today announced the availability of a qualified health claim for monounsaturated fat from olive oil
November 1st 2004
FDA Allows Qualified Health Claim to Decrease Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the availability of a qualified health claim for monounsatura...More Details Article editor: editor
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Fish Oil Reverses Age-Related Ailments
October 29th 2004
 University of Bradford student Samantha Little has been awarded a Young Investigators Award at an international congress for her work on the effect of fish oil on the ageing brain.
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DASH diet may do more than lower blood pressure
October 29th 2004
Study appears in the November issue of the Journal of American Dietetic Association
CHICAGO – The popular DASH diet, established by the National Institutes of Health as a way to lower blood pressure ...More Details Article editor: editor
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New Pinto Bean Now Resists Anthracnose Disease
October 28th 2004
 A new pinto bean germplasm line resistant to anthracnose is now available for use in developing new varieties of the legume crop.
Germplasm line USPT-ANT-1 harbors a single gene, Co-42, which co...More Details
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Calorie Restriction Leads to Some Brain Benefits But Not Others in Mice
October 24th 2004
St. Louis, Oct. 24, 2004 — Severe calorie restriction prevents certain aging-related changes in the brain, including the accumulation of free radicals and impairments in coordination and strength, acc...More Details Article editor: editor
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HERBAL, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS LINKED TO OCULAR SIDE EFFECTS
October 22nd 2004
PORTLAND, OR - An estimated 42 percent of Americans use herbal medicines or nutritional supplements. Many people taking these products and their physicians are unaware of the adverse reactions they ca...More Details Article editor: editor
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Strong-flavored onions show promise for fighting cancer
October 21st 2004
Strong-flavored onions can be harsh on your social life, but they’re potentially great for fighting cancer. Researchers at Cornell University have found, in preliminary lab studies, that members of th...More Details Article editor: editor
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Fiber Intake Reduces Estrogen in Latinas
October 20th 2004
 Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and collaborators have shown that higher intake of dietary fiber is associated with lower circulating estrogen levels in Mexican American women.
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THE SEARCH FOR THE HOLY GRAIL FOR DIETERS IS ON
October 20th 2004
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Starting this month Canadian and British scientists will begin collaborating on a study to examine human appetite-controlling hormones with a view to finding out what will increase P...More Details Article editor: editor
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One step closer to understanding how high carbohydrate diets lead to obesity and diabetes.
October 18th 2004
DALLAS – Oct. 18, 2004 – Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas are one step closer to understanding how high carbohydrate diets lead to obesity and diabetes.
Dr. Kosaku Uyeda, p...More Details Article editor: editor
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Are You Ready for Weight Loss?
October 15th 2004
If you seem unable to lose weight, there may be a surprising reason: You may not be ready. A person's behavior changes in a series of distinct stages. Studies suggest that sometimes people may feel re...More Details Article editor: editor
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Are Donuts Worse than Muffins and Bagels?
October 15th 2004
Even donut lovers will admit that the donut is a poor nutrition choice. But how much better off are people with muffins or bagels?
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HERBAL, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS LINKED TO OCULAR SIDE EFFECTS
October 14th 2004
PORTLAND, OR - An estimated 42 percent of Americans use herbal medicines or nutritional supplements. Many people taking these products and their physicians are unaware of the adverse reactions they ca...More Details Article editor: editor
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Don't Count Your Carbs -- Make Your Carbs Count
October 14th 2004
 (ARA) - Despite the ongoing low-carb craze in the United States, America continues to be the fattest nation in the world, and the obesity problem is affecting more people at a younger age than ever be...More Details
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Vitamin D Found to Reduce Age-Related Falls
October 13th 2004
Elderly people who get supplemental vitamin D in their diets have stronger muscles than those who don't, based on evidence from studies funded by the Agricultural Research Service.
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Does caffeine affect our health?
October 12th 2004
 One of the largest studies in the world looking at how caffeine in our diet may affect health, well-being and sleep patterns starts in Bristol this week. The study is being carried out by researchers ...More Details
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WHAT IS THE BEST SOYMILK?
October 12th 2004
Soymilk today is in almost every major supermarket, as well as all over the news. And now there are even rice milks, oat milk, almond milk, and multi-grain milks. So how do you choose?
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Grape Juice Ranks as Number One Juice in a New USDA Database
October 12th 2004
 (ARA) - According to a newly published USDA database, purple grape juice made from Concord grapes tested higher in total proanthocyanidins -- natural plant compounds that function as antioxidants and ...More Details
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Campylobacter: Unmasking the Secret Genes of a Food-Poisoning Culprit
October 11th 2004
 Campylobacter bacteria are the number-one cause of food-related
gastrointestinal illness in the United States. To learn more about this pathogen, ARS scientists are sequencing multiple Campylobacter ...More Details
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Onion a day keeps doctor away?
October 10th 2004
 ITHACA, N.Y. -- Many onions are chock full of anti-cancer chemicals. However, certain varieties are particularly high in these compounds as well as more effective in inhibiting liver and colon cancer ...More Details
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Low-fat diet or vitamin E absorption? Walking the tightrope of heart disease prevention
October 7th 2004
Vitamin E supplements can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease; a low-fat diet can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease; but research at the University of Surrey has now shown that...More Details Article editor: editor
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NEA Sells Out to Atkins
Doctors Want Full Disclosure, Launch Letter-Writing Campaign
October 5th 2004
Washington, D.C.—PCRM is calling on the National Education Association and three other education organizations to provide a full financial disclosure of their controversial new contracts permitting At...More Details Article editor: editor
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What You Don't Know Can Hurt You-Study Finds Consumers Lacking In Nutritional Knowledge
October 2nd 2004
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Ignorance may be bliss, but not when it comes to making healthy eating choices. That's the message University of Arkansas researchers Scot Burton and Elizabeth Creyer have for Ame...More Details Article editor: editor
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The more you have on your plate, the more you overeat, Cornell nutritionist finds in study of eating behavior
October 1st 2004
ITHACA, N.Y. -- A study by Cornell University researchers finds that when young adults are served larger portions from one week to the next they overeat by almost 40 percent. Eating larger portions ov...More Details Article editor: editor
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CAFFEINE WITHDRAWAL RECOGNIZED AS A DISORDER
September 29th 2004
If you missed your morning coffee and now you have a headache and difficulty concentrating, you might be able to blame it on caffeine withdrawal. In general, the more caffeine consumed, the more seve...More Details Article editor: editor
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Unrecognized Iron Deficiency Can Impair Immunity in Older Women
September 29th 2004
University Park, Pa. --- Iron deficiency, which can masquerade as routine old age symptoms, was found to impair measures of immunity from 28 to 50 percent in a group of seemingly healthy, well-nourish...More Details Article editor: editor
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Diabetes and Recommendations For Wellness
September 25th 2004
When we eat, our bodies break down the proteins, carbohydrates and fats we consume to be used as the building blocks of our bodies. Carbohydrates, such as those found in bread, pasta, rice, potatoes a...More Details Article editor: editor
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Key Genes Help Fish Oil Fight Cancer
September 24th 2004
 Certain fish oils can help protect against breast cancer. But a USC study shows that specific genes can double their preventive punch. The findings may help boost researchers’ cancer-killing arsenal.
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Eating More Soy-Rich Foods Could Reduce Spread of Breast Cancer
September 23rd 2004
 Eating more soy-rich foods could reduce the spread of breast cancer – a new study from the University of Ulster has revealed.
Dr Pamela Magee, from the School of Biomedical Sciences, has been inv...More Details
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Low Salt Diet A Danger For Elderly
September 21st 2004
A low salt diet can be extremely dangerous for elderly people, according to research by Professor Ingo Füsgen from the Department of Geriatrics at the University of Witten-Herdecke in Germany.
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Food study finds diets get healthier over time
September 16th 2004
 Adults eat around twice the amount of fruit and vegetables and less fat and sugar than they did as children, a new study suggests.
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Defining the Success of Low-Carb Diets
September 16th 2004
For awhile it was a battle without good research on either side: proponents of low-carbohydrate diets claimed they achieved better weight loss than with any other plan, while many health experts kept ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Hibiscus flowers contain antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels
September 14th 2004
 Hibiscus flower extract may have the same health benefits as red wine and tea according to new research by scientists in Taiwan. Hibiscus contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels and...More Details
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FDA Announces Qualified Health Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
September 8th 2004
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the availability of a qualified health claim for reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on conventional foods that contain eiscosapentaen...More Details Article editor: editor
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New Research Suggests Link Between Maternal Diet and Childhood Leukemia Risk
September 8th 2004
A new study suggests that eating more vegetables, fruit and protein before pregnancy may lower the risk of having a child who develops leukemia, the most common childhood cancer in the United States.
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Preschoolers Eat Better But Still Get Too Much Sugar and Juice
August 31st 2004
University Park, Pa. - Preschoolers' diet quality improved marginally between 1977 and 1998 but they are still getting too much added sugar and juice and not enough fruits and vegetables a recent stud...More Details Article editor: editor
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LAST OF KNOWN GENES IDENTIFIED IN COMPLEX OBESITY SYNDROME
August 23rd 2004
By comparing three different species' genomes and adding some good old-fashioned genetic analysis, scientists have uncovered the identity of the last of eight genes known to contribute to Bardet-Biedl...More Details Article editor: editor
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CHOLESTEROL
August 21st 2004
When most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a numb...More Details Article editor: editor
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Sorghum--This Grain May Surprise You
August 19th 2004
 Some of tomorrow's breads, waffles and noodles might be made with sorghum--today used mostly as animal feed. This nut-flavored grain provides fiber and healthful antioxidants, yet is free of gluten, t...More Details
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New Study Explodes Myth About Vegetarian Diet
August 19th 2004
Transition to Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based Diet Easily Achieved
WASHINGTON—In a new study appearing in the summer 2004 issue of the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Neal D. Barnard, M.D., a...More Details Article editor: editor
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Defining the Success of Low-Carb Diets
August 16th 2004
For awhile it was a battle without good research on either side: proponents of low-carbohydrate diets claimed they achieved better weight loss than with any other plan, while many health experts kept ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Fast Food A Fast Track to Calories, Fats, Sugar?
August 10th 2004
 Americans who eat fast food may be consuming higher amounts of calories, fats, carbohydrates, added sugars--and protein--than their non-fast-food-eating counterparts. That's according to ARS scientist...More Details
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New Study Explodes Myth About Vegetarian Diet Transition to Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based Diet Easily Achieved
August 9th 2004
WASHINGTON—In a new study appearing in the summer 2004 issue of the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Neal D. Barnard, M.D., and his colleagues show that patients easily transition from a sta...More Details Article editor: editor
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THE LOWDOWN ON LOW-CARB FOODS
August 2nd 2004
FORT COLLINS - With approximately 30 to 40 million Americans trying to control their weight by counting carbohydrates, "low-carb" has become big business. As a result, food manufacturers have been bus...More Details Article editor: editor
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Being overweight when entering kindergarten linked to behavior problems in girls
August 2nd 2004
CHICAGO — Overweight is associated with behavior problems among girls entering kindergarten, but not boys, according to an article in the August issue of The Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medici...More Details Article editor: editor
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Parents are top influence on soft-drink consumption among kids
July 30th 2004
Study in Journal of the American Dietetic Association looks at trends in what kids drink and why
CHICAGO - Flavored, carbonated drinks have been around for about two hundred years. And their populari...More Details Article editor: editor
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FORTIFIED FOOD WRAP IS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
July 29th 2004
CORVALLIS - What do you get when you cross an egg white with a crabshell? You get a thin film that prevents food from spoiling and can be eaten along with the food that it wraps.
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FORTIFIED FOOD WRAP IS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
July 27th 2004
CORVALLIS - What do you get when you cross an egg white with a crabshell? You get a thin film that prevents food from spoiling and can be eaten along with the food that it wraps.
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Glucose Metabolism in Diabetics Further Impaired by Caffeine
July 25th 2004
DURHAM, N.C. -– Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found a strong correlation between caffeine intake at mealtime and increased glucose and insulin levels among people with type-2 diab...More Details Article editor: editor
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Got fat? You need it to reap cancer-prevention benefits of vegetables, says Iowa State University professor
July 21st 2004
AMES, Iowa -Take off the gloves, salad eaters, in your fight against fat - you actually need the stuff if you want the greens' cancer-fighting carotenoids to kick in.
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FDA URGED TO REQUIRE RESTAURANTS TO DISCLOSE USE OF PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS
July 20th 2004
Trans Fat From PHOs Kill Thousands Each Year
WASHINGTON--While the government decides whether to ban partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHOs) from the food supply, it should at least require ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Was Atkins Right? New Study Provides Support For Those Who Advocate A High Protein Diet For Weight Loss And Better Health
July 18th 2004
July 14, 2004) - Bethesda, MD – “Shape Up America,” a new coalition of various health groups recently announced their collective opinion that “booming low-carb diets were unlikely to lead to long-ter...More Details Article editor: editor
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New Approach Finds Preliminary Proof of Food Interaction, a Long Sought-After Effect Tomatoes, Broccoli Interact to Provide Greater Cancer Protection
July 14th 2004
WASHINGTON, DC – Combining broccoli and tomatoes in the diet may maximize the amount of cancer protection both foods afford, according to research presented today at the two-day WCRF/AICR Internationa...More Details Article editor: editor
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The Mediterranean Diet: New Clues to How it Fights Heart Disease
July 12th 2004
Benefits may come from reductions in inflammation and blood coagulation.
(BETHESDA, MD)—People who eat more fruit, whole grains, vegetables, olive oil, and other components of the Mediterranean die...More Details Article editor: editor
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Guidelines For Food Allergy Testing
July 6th 2004
A blood test that measures food-specific allergy antibodies can be used to help pediatric allergists with the difficult decision of when to reintroduce a food that a child has been allergic to, say re...More Details Article editor: editor
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Weight loss answers: How diets work in the body
June 30th 2004
ANN ARBOR, MI -Low fat or low carbs? South Beach or Atkins? Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig?
Maybe you've tried them all. It's even likely they all worked at first, until suddenly you seemed to h...More Details Article editor: editor
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Study: Artificial sweetener may disrupt body's ability to count calories
June 28th 2004
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Choosing a diet soft drink over a regular, sugar-packed beverage may not be the best way to fight obesity, according to new research from Purdue University. But the researchers ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Mice with hyperactive Wnt10b gene eat all they want, but have half the body fat of normal mice
June 27th 2004
Wnt protein prevents obesity by inhibiting fat cell development
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Genetically engineered mice, created at the University of Michigan Medical School, are living every dieter's dream. ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Diets Don't Work - 4 Ways To Lose Weight Naturally and Effectively
June 18th 2004
by Mark Idzik http://www.Everyday-Weight-Loss.com
Any doctor worth their salt will tell you diets don't work. Plain and simple. Surprised?
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Be Your Own Nutritionist
June 17th 2004
By Debra Wein, MS, RD, LDN
When examining your dietary intake, there are several areas of concern: quantity of food, quality of food, frequency of intake, and dietary behaviors. Although it is diff...More Details Article editor: editor
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STUDY SHOWS VITAMIN E CAN PREVENT METABOLIC DAMAGE
June 16th 2004
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A new study by researchers in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University found that ultramarathon runners who used supplements of vitamins C and E for six weeks prior to...More Details Article editor: editor
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Lean teens more likely to compensate for overeating fast food than overweight peers
June 15th 2004
Adolescents are more likely to overeat when served fast food, but lean adolescents tend to compensate for the over-consumption by eating less at other meals, which is not something their overweight co...More Details Article editor: editor
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Fast-food beef tacos blamed for multi-state E coli outbreak
June 13th 2004
Thirteen people from Arizona, California, and Nevada who ate beef tacos from a national fast-food restaurant chain in 1999 became infected with Escherichia coli, according to a study in the June 15 is...More Details Article editor: editor
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UF researcher: New low-carb potato to debut in January
June 6th 2004
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Potatoes may be on the no-no list for high-protein diets, but a University of Florida researcher says a new low-carb potato will help win back die-hard carbohydrate counters.
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SURVEY: PARENTS RECOGNIZE KIDS’ OBESITY FACTORS
June 1st 2004
NDIANAPOLIS – Parents may recognize physical activity and healthy eating deficiencies in their children, but kids continue to follow unhealthy patterns despite this, according to new survey results pr...More Details Article editor: editor
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Yo-yo dieting may have a long-term negative effect on immune function
May 31st 2004
SEATTLE – Yo-yo dieting, in which a person repeatedly loses and regains weight, may have a lasting negative impact on immune function, according to new findings by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cance...More Details Article editor: editor
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Nearly one-third of the calories in the US diet come from junk food, researcher finds
May 31st 2004
BERKELEY – A new analysis of the foods Americans eat finds that sugary snacks and sodas reign supreme over healthier options such as vegetables and fruit.
Gladys Block, professor of epidemiology an...More Details Article editor: editor
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Link between calcium and weight loss focus of Purdue summer camp
May 25th 2004
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - While many teens go off to summer camp to swim, hike or learn to play tennis, participants in Purdue University's Camp Calcium will be the nation's first subjects in a controlle...More Details Article editor: editor
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Iron supplements help only certain women who are not anemic, new study by Cornell nutritionists finds
May 18th 2004
THACA, N.Y. -- Among women who are not anemic, only those with tissue-iron deficiencies can benefit from taking iron supplements, concludes a new study by Cornell University nutritionists.
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LOW-CARB DIET MORE EFFECTIVE THAN LOW-FAT DIET
May 16th 2004
DURHAM, N.C. -- People who followed a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet lost more weight than people on a low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-calorie diet during a six-month comparison study at Duke Unive...More Details Article editor: editor
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Experts Concerned Over Unhealthy “Fat Ratio” in American Diets
May 12th 2004
Too Much Omega-6, Not Enough Omega-3;
Imbalance Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Editors Note: At this year’s AICR/WCRF International Research Conference on Food, Nutrition and Cancer in July, rese...More Details Article editor: editor
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Low-Carb Confusion
May 4th 2004
Hundreds of new low-carb foods are making weight loss more difficult. In grocery stores, dieters search for these products, thinking that they automatically cause pounds to disappear. They stand in ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Iron-deficient infants score worse on cognitive and motor tests as teens
May 3rd 2004
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Teens who suffered iron deficiency as infants are likely to score lower on cognitive and motor tests, even if that iron deficiency was identified and treated in infancy, a new Univers...More Details Article editor: editor
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What Will the Next Food Pyramid Look Like?
April 25th 2004
Every five years, the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture jointly issue the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, including the food pyramid.
The food pyramid is based...More Details Article editor: editor
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Consuming Isoflavone-Rich Soy Protein Can Help Lower "Hidden" Risk Factors for Heart Disease
April 19th 2004
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Blood tests to determine the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the bloodstream, which are primary risk factors for heart disease, are nearly always conducted after a 12-hour ...More Details Article editor: editor
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CALCIUM CAN BE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS
April 14th 2004
ACSM Sports Nutrition Expert Promotes Increased Calcium Intake as a Safe and Effective Agent for Weight Loss
ORLANDO – Calcium from low-fat dairy products or taken as a supplement can help promote...More Details Article editor: editor
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Carbohydrates offer some help in muscle protein synthesis, but not enough for the desired effect
February 24th 2004
(February 25, 2004) - Bethesda, MD – A visit to the meat counter at any supermarket is proof positive that a good number of Americans are avoiding carbohydrates and consuming high levels of protein an...More Details Article editor: editor
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Just How Much Water Do We Really Need?
February 23rd 2004
(February 24, 2004) – BETHESDA, MD – Just how much water does each of us really need? Not to swim in, or diet with. Not to respond to marketing claims, or counter salty foods or to cope with dry en...More Details Article editor: editor
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Simple Changes in Diet Reduce Cancer Risk
January 31st 2004
WASHINGTON, DC — National Cancer Prevention Month may be the right time to add a second vegetable to your dinner plate. Changes as simple as that can help to prevent dire illness, although – sorry Ame...More Details Article editor: editor
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Dieters decrease heart risk on moderate fat program
January 28th 2004
Although low-fat diets are recommended for heart health, a moderate-fat weight loss diet reduced dieters' cardiovascular risk better than a low-fat diet in a study conducted at Penn State.
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NEW STUDY SAYS DON'T GO TOO LOW-FAT ON A WEIGHT-LOSS DIET
January 28th 2004
anuary 29, 2004, Albany, GA -- New research shows that a higher unsaturated-fat, peanut-rich, weight-loss diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 14% compared to baseline, whereas a low-fat...More Details Article editor: editor
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One-size-fits-all approach to nutrition recommendations may soon be outdated
January 18th 2004
Genetic predisposition, food preferences, lifestyle join age, sex and ethnicity when providing individual dietary recommendations
Sacramento, CA – January 19, 2004 – A person's genetic predispositi...More Details Article editor: editor
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STUDY FINDS HUGE VARIABILITY IN VITAMIN E ABSORPTION
January 14th 2004
CORVALLIS - A new study has found that cereal fortified with vitamin E has a very high rate of absorption into the bloodstream, whereas pills taken separately with the same food have inconsistent effe...More Details Article editor: editor
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Eating farm-raised salmon presents greater health risks than eating salmon from the wild, say researchers in journal Science
January 8th 2004
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Consuming farm-raised salmon may pose a greater health risk than eating salmon caught in the wild, according to a group of scientists who published their research today (Jan. 9) in the...More Details Article editor: editor
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NO COW LEFT BEHIND
January 7th 2004
1-8-04) BOSTON, Mass. -- For the first time in history, the United States is faced with a confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease within its borders, but according ...More Details Article editor: editor
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Nutritionist Tackles the Carbohydrate-Glycemic Index Issue
January 6th 2004
High glycemic index is not always bad and low may not always be good
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The demonizing of carbohydrates and concern over their potential role in disease has reached a fever pitch, gen...More Details Article editor: editor
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Dietary Supplements, Complementary or Alternative Medicines
January 6th 2004
Question: Where can I find information about taking natural products, dietary supplements, medicinal plants or other complementary or alternative medicines?
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Benefits of farmed salmon outweigh risks
January 6th 2004
The health benefits of eating salmon outweigh the risks named in a study published this week in the journal Science, says a Purdue University nutritionist and toxicologist.
Charles Santerre, associ...More Details Article editor: editor
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY STUDY TELLS ONLY PART OF THE STORY
January 5th 2004
(1-06-04) According to a recent study issued by the Children’s Hospital of Boston, nearly one-third of U.S. children aged 4 to 19 eat fast food every day, contributing to levels of childhood obesity a...More Details Article editor: editor
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OHSU STUDY FINDS FOUR SERVINGS OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES CAN CUT WOMEN'S BREAST CANSER RISK IN HALF
October 23rd 2003
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Women who eat four or more servings of fruits and vegetable per day have a 50 percent lower risk of breast cancer compared with women who eat two or fewer servings a day, according t...More Details Article editor: editor
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Cancer Institute Calls for Something Radically Different at Breakfast
October 20th 2003
WASHINGTON – “It is time Americans took a radical look at the morning meal,” experts announced at the American Institute for Cancer Research’s (AICR) International Research Conference last month. To a...More Details Article editor: editor
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UI Experts Explain Why You Should Avoid Trans Fatty Acids
September 2nd 2003
You've probably heard it by now: avoid trans fatty acids -- which are in fried foods, margarine and the "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" ingredient you see on the label of that tempting pack...More Details Article editor: editor
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CUT OUT EXCESS FAT AND SUGAR CALORIES: ACHIEVE RICH, SATISFYING FLAVOR WITH SOUTHEAST ASIAN COOKING TECHNIQUES
July 28th 2003
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combining a wide variety of foods and seasonings, Southeast Asian cooking creates dishes with a deep flavor that does not depend on the less-than-healthful fats and sweeteners Weste...More Details Article editor: editor
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STUDY: GINSENG DOES NOT ENHANCE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
April 20th 2003
INDIANAPOLIS - Ginseng, a popular herb often thought to relieve symptoms of stress, illness and fatigue, does not improve physical performance or exercise-induced immune suppression, reports a study p...More Details Article editor: editor
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Female Runners Eating a Low-Fat Diet may Increase Risk of Injury, Limit Energy Supplies, UB Study Suggests
April 11th 2003
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Competitive female runners who eat a low-fat diet place themselves at increased risk of suffering injuries, a team of researchers from the University at Buffalo has found.
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Harvard Study Shows Half Serving of Peanut Butter
November 26th 2002
November 26, 2002, Albany, GA -- Harvard School of Public Health researchers report that consuming a half serving (one tablespoon) of peanut butter or a full serving of peanuts or other nuts (an o...More Details Article editor: editor
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Research Begining to Reveal Clues About Impact of Diet on Cancer Survivors, Scientists Say Survivors, Researchers Share Knowledge, Concerns at AICR Conference for Nutrition After Cancer
May 7th 2002
CHICAGO - Hundreds of cancer survivors met today with some of the nation's top cancer experts to discuss the latest science on how diet and lifestyle affect the chance for cancers to return. At a conf...More Details Article editor: editor
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Why some people get fat and others don't
February 6th 2000
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The main reason some people get fat isn't because of genetics or how much they eat, says a Cornell University obesity researcher. It's because compared with thinner people they snack m...More Details Article editor: editor
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