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Regular Walking Protects The Masai -- Who Eat High Fat Diet -- From Cardiovascular Disease
There is strong evidence
that the high consumption of
animal fats increases the
risk of developing
cardiovascular disease. Many
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Low-sodium Advice For Asthmatics Should Be Taken With A Grain Of Salt
Following a low-sodium diet
does not appear to have any
appreciable impact on asthma
control, according to new
research. Contrary to past
... > full story
Gene Produces Hormones That Lead To Obesity
Obesity and common weight
gain share a genetic basis.
Scientists have discovered a
new obesity gene that plays
an essential role in the
maturation of several key
hormones that control food
... > full story
Men And Women May Need Different Diets
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. In
... > full story
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Eating Less Meat And Junk Food Could Cut Fossil Energy Fuel Use Almost In Half
July 23, 2008 — An estimated 19 percent of total energy used in the USA is taken up in the production and supply of food. It is important that ways of reducing this significant fuel consumption in the US food system ... > full story -
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Nano-modified Food: How Much Are Consumers Willing To Accept The Associated Risks?
July 22, 2008 — Consumers have largely grown to accept nanotechnology in nutrition for packaging and, to a lesser extent, even the food itself, according to a new study. In recent years, nanotechnology has joined ... > full story -
Regular Meals Reduce Risk Of Developing Metabolic Syndrome, Study Shows
July 22, 2008 — It is obvious to most people that our health is affected by what we eat; now, however, scientists have shown that it is also a matter of how often we eat. Scientists have now, for the first time, ... > full story -
Protein Transports Nutrients Believed To Protect Against Eye Disease
July 18, 2008 — Scientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye that are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of ... > full story -
Low-fat Diets May Not Be Best For Weight Loss, Study Suggests
July 17, 2008 — Low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets may be just as safe and effective in achieving weight loss as the standard, medically prescribed low-fat diet, according to a new study in the New England ... > full story -
Can Diet Alone Control Type 2 Diabetes? No Evidence Yet
July 16, 2008 — Despite strong evidence that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or at least delayed by a combination of lifestyle changes and good dietary advice, a team of Cochrane researchers found that there is no ... > full story -
'Healthy' Sterols May Pose Health Risk
July 16, 2008 — Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as ... > full story -
Overweight Mothers Give Birth To Offspring Who Become Heavy, Amplifying Obesity Through Generations
July 16, 2008 — Overweight mothers give birth to offspring who become even heavier, resulting in amplification of obesity across generations, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers who found that chemical ... > full story -
Consumption Of Nut Products During Pregnancy Linked To Increased Asthma In Children
July 15, 2008 — Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products like peanut butter daily during pregnancy increase their children's risk of developing asthma by more than 50 percent over women who rarely or never ... > full story -
89 Percent Of Children's Food Products Provide Poor Nutritional Quality, Study Finds
July 15, 2008 — Most kids' foods provide poor nutritional quality, but packaging claims and healthy images could be misleading parents, according to a new study. Researchers used US guidelines to review 367 ... > full story
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