Prenatal vitamin A deficiency tied to postnatal asthma
- direct evidence of a link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal airway hyperresponsiveness, a hallmark of asthma - "Most pregnant women in the U.S. are probably getting enough…
Western diet link to ADHD
Public Release: 29-Jul-2010 - We found a diet high in the Western pattern of foods was associated with more than double the risk of having an ADHD diagnosis - A…
Replacing white rice with brown rice or other whole grains may reduce diabetes risk
Public release date: 14-Jun-2010 - brown rice would lower risk of type 2 diabetes by 16%. - The same replacement with other whole grains, such as whole wheat and barley,…
Cutting carbs is more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women
Public release date: 19-Jun-2010 Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a lower-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of…
Eating processed meats, but not unprocessed red meats, may raise risk of heart disease and diabetes
Public release date: 17-May-2010 The results showed that, on average, each 50 gram (1.8 oz) daily serving of processed meat (about 1-2 slices of deli meats or 1 hot dog)…
Study identifies food combination associated with reduced Alzheimer’s disease risk
Public release date: 12-Apr-2010 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] A salad platter. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Individuals whose diet includes more salad dressing, nuts, fish, poultry and certain fruits and vegetables and…
Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day by 18 percent
Public release date: 6-Apr-2010 New research reports that eating protein in the morning helps manage hunger Park Ridge, Ill. (April 6, 2010) – A new study demonstrates that eating…
Long neglected nutritional training for doctors at all levels needed now
Public release date: 17-Mar-2010 - The evidence shows that healthcare professionals in general know little about how to assess and manage poor nutrition Nutritional training in gastroenterology The profession must…
Lack of preciousss vitamin made Gollum a loser
15 Dec 2013 Paris (AFP) Think kindly of the dragon Smaug. Shed a tear for Gollum. And give an orc a hug. If only they had tucked into the…
Researchers see added nutritional benefits in organic milk
Contact: Chuck Benbrook cbenbrook@wsu.edu 541-828-7918 Washington State University Organic forage raises levels of beneficial fatsPULLMAN, Wash.—A team led by a Washington State University researcher has found that organic milk contains significantly…
Eating healthy vs. unhealthy diet costs about $1.50 more per day
Contact: Marge Dwyer mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu 617-432-8416 Harvard School of Public Health Meta-analysis pinpoints the price difference of consuming a healthy diet, which could be burden for low-income families but is trivial…
The ten unhealthiest fast food options for children: From a 980-calorie Dairy Queen kid’s meal to Sonic’s fat-filled grilled cheese
By Margot Peppers It's no secret that most fast food is unhealthy, but it's the sheer amount of calories and sodium in many 'kid-friendly' fast food meals that…
Folic acid deficiency can affect the health of great, great grandchildren
Contact: Genevieve Maul gm349@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-012-237-65542 University of Cambridge Deficiencies associated with spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities Folic acid deficiency can cause severe health problems in offspring, including spina…
Watchdogs Blast EPA for Allowing Arsenic in Chicken & Swine Feed
By REBEKAH KEARN (CN) - Lax federal regulators allow arsenic-based additives in chicken and swine feed that can cause cancer in humans, the Center for Food Safety claims…
Oceana Study Reveals Seafood Fraud Nationwide; Dangerous and Contaminated food in the Chain ( Everywhere )
February 21, 2013 From 2010 to 2012, Oceana conducted one of the largest seafood fraud investigations in the world to date, collecting more than 1,200 seafood samples from 674 retail outlets…
Childhood obesity linked to more immediate health problems than previously thought
While a great deal of research on childhood obesity has spotlighted the long-term health problems that emerge in adulthood, a new UCLA study focuses on the condition's immediate consequences and…
Exposure to 3 classes of common chemicals may affect female development
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Mount Sinai Press Office newsnow@mountsinai.org 212-241-9200 The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have…
Chemical exposure before mid-30s may be critical in breast cancer development
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Postmenopausal breast cancer and occupational exposures Occupational exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants before a woman reaches…
Study finds high exposure to food-borne toxins: preschool-age children had higher exposure to more than half the toxic compounds being measured. Even relatively low exposures can greatly increase the risk of cancer or neurological impairment.
Preschool children are particularly vulnerable to compounds linked to cancer and other conditions. November 13, 2012 (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — In a sobering study published in the journal Environmental Health, researchers…
Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer’s, diabetes : nitrates
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Nancy Cawley Jean njean@lifespan.org Lifespan Call for reducing nitrate levels in fertilizer and water, detoxifying food and water Providence, RI – A new study…
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