A glass of milk a day could benefit your brain
10 Feb 2012 New research finds milk drinkers scored better on memory and brain function tests Pouring at least one glass of milk each day could not only boost your…
Obesity is associated with altered brain function
10 Feb 2012 In most western countries the annual increase in the prevalence and the severity of obesity is currently substantial. Although obesity typically results simply from excessive energy intake,…
Phosphate additives pose a risk to health – damages blood vessels and induces aging
Excessive consumption of phosphate is damaging to health. Therefore, food that contains phosphate additives should be labeled, as recommended by Eberhard Ritz and coauthors in their article in the current…
UI study: High levels of MRSA bacteria in retail meat products
30 Jan 2012 Retail pork products in the United States. have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified, according to new research by the…
Cocoa could prevent intestinal pathologies such as colon cancer
30 Jan 2012 A new study on living animals has shown for the first time that eating cocoa (the raw material in chocolate) can help to prevent intestinal complaints linked…
High animal fat diet increases gestational diabetes risk
30 Jan 2012 NIH study shows animal fat before conception linked to pregnancy related condition Women who consumed a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy were at…
Poor diet before pregnancy is linked with preterm birth
Poor diet before pregnancy is linked with preterm birth // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 23-May-2014 University of Adelaide research has for the first time confirmed that women who eat a poor…
Diet counts: Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life
Iron is a popular topic in health news. Doctors prescribe it for medical reasons, and it's available over the counter as a dietary supplement. And while it's known that too…
Fighting cancer with dietary changes
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 26-May-2014 Dieting may decrease chances for metastases in triple negative breast cancers by strengthening the tissue surrounding the tumor (PHILADELPHIA) -- -- Calorie restriction, a kind…
A full serving of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health
A full serving of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 20-May-2014 Most Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein…
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-May-2014 Stroke risk decreased by 32 percent with every 200 grams of fruit consumed each day and…
Live longer with fewer calories
Public release date: 31-Oct-2011 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…
Eating green veggies improves immune defenses
Public release date: 13-Oct-2011 Researchers reporting online in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, on October 13th have found another good reason to eat your green vegetables, although it…
Almonds examined for effects on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors at Experimental Biology 2014
Are almonds an optimal snack? Modesto, CA (April 25, 2014) - Six new almond-related research studies will be presented next week in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition…
Low-fat yogurt intake when pregnant may lead to child asthma and hay fever / Not Milk
Public release date: 17-Sep-2011 Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Eating low-fat yoghurt whilst pregnant can increase the risk of your child developing asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), according to recent…
Antioxidant spices reduce negative effects of high-fat meal
Public release date: 10-Aug-2011 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. “Normally, when…
Milk and soy protein supplements were associated with lower systolic blood pressure compared to refined carbohydrate dietary supplements
Public release date: 18-Jul-2011 Soy/milk protein dietary supplements linked to lower blood pressure Milk and soy protein supplements were associated with lower systolic blood pressure compared to refined carbohydrate dietary…
Vegetarians are a third less likely to get a common bowel disorder (diverticular disease) than their meat eating counterparts
Public release date: 19-Jul-2011 Vegetarian diet may protect against common bowel disorder Research: Diet and risk of diverticular disease in Oxford cohort of European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition…
Higher-protein diets can improve appetite control and satiety
Public release date: 11-Jul-2011 Research demonstrates dietary protein reduces hunger and increases fullness in overweight and obese men during weight loss Park Ridge, Ill. (July 11, 2011) – A new…
Does a junk food diet make you lazy? UCLA psychology study offers answer
Public Release: 4-Apr-2014 A new UCLA psychology study provides evidence that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary — not the other way around. Life scientists led by UCLA's Aaron…
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