Incorporating omega-3, vitamins and mineral supplements into the diets of children with extreme aggression can reduce this problem behavior in the short term, especially its more impulsive, emotional form, according to University of Pennsylvania researchers who published their findings in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Adrian Raine, the Richard Perry … [Read more...]
Program participation results in long-term weight loss: University of Colorado Study
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that losing even a modest amount of weight can reap significant rewards, including lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, improved sleep, and fewer aches and pains. But losing weight is difficult and maintaining that loss over years is even harder. The vast majority of those who lose weight gain … [Read more...]
Gluten-free diet in children: Merits and Demerits: A Study
The prevalence of celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disease, is increasing. The only treatment for CD is a gluten-free diet. However, the increasing prevalence of CD does not account for the disproportionate increase in growth of the gluten-free food industry (136% from 2013 to 2015). A Commentary scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics discusses several of the … [Read more...]
Clues to curbing obesity found in neuronal ‘sweet spot’: Yale School of Medicine Study
Preventing weight gain, obesity, and ultimately diabetes could be as simple as keeping a nuclear receptor from being activated in a small part of the brain, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. Published in the Aug. 1 issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI), the study showed that when the researchers blocked the effects of the nuclear … [Read more...]
Divided opinions on vitamin D enrichment: Aarhus University Study
Vitamin D is important for the absorption and metabolism of calcium, as well as for maintaining healthy bones and muscles. Danes generally have too low a level, and this is mainly because the sun -- the main source -- is absent for much of the year. Getting an intake of vitamin D through the diet will therefore be relevant for many, but are consumers actually interested in … [Read more...]
Two compounds found in red grapes and oranges could provide new treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: University of Warwick Study
A combination of two compounds found in red grapes and oranges could be used to improve the health of people with diabetes, and reduce cases of obesity and heart disease. The find has been made by University of Warwick researchers who now hope that their discovery will be developed to provide a treatment for patients. Professor Thornalley who led research said: "This is … [Read more...]
High fruit intake during adolescence linked with lower breast cancer risk: A Study
Two linked papers in The BMJ this week shed new light on the relation of alcohol and diet with breast cancer and heart disease. The first study reports that high fruit consumption during adolescence may be associated with lower breast cancer risk, while the second study finds that increasing alcohol intake in later life is associated with an increased risk of breast … [Read more...]
Benefits of calcium supplements may be outweigh its cardiovascular risks: The Norwegian University Study
Taking calcium and vitamin D can help prevent broken bones in older women. However, this benefit may be cancelled out by an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. With the highest reported risk of hip fractures in the word, Norway has good reason to consider the benefits and risks of calcium supplements. The challenge is that too little calcium and vitamin D in your diet … [Read more...]
Physical activity increases after weight loss surgery: University of Leicester Study
People who have their stomach size surgically reduced move around more and easier after weight loss surgery, a study has found. Patients are able to walk further and are more physically active in the first year following the procedure, according to the research. Although patients have an increased step count (they walk further), the intensity of the exertion is lower in … [Read more...]
Logging on to social media sites frequently linked to a greater risk of developing eating concerns: University of Pittsburgh Study
Logging on to social media sites frequently throughout the week or spending hours trolling various social feeds during the day is linked to a greater risk of young adults developing eating and body image concerns, a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis discovered. Gender, specific age, race and income did not influence the association; the study found that … [Read more...]
Folate deficiency is bad for developing fetus, excessive amounts could also be harmful: Johns Hopkins University Study
Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests there could be serious risks in having far too much of the same nutrient. The researchers found that if a new mother has a very high level of folate right … [Read more...]
New potential marker for obesity: University of Kentucky Study
A new study led by University of Kentucky researchers and published in Nature shows a potential new biological marker for the development of obesity and a possible target for obesity prevention and treatment. Neurotensin (NT), a peptide produced mainly in the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system, is released with fat ingestion and facilitates fatty acid … [Read more...]
PTSD linked to low levels of fat hormone: University of Texas Study
Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relive past traumas again and again, bound in a virtual prison of their memories. Researchers in the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio now report a biological mechanism that might explain why these individuals are less able to extinguish the fear of past dangers. The … [Read more...]
Fast casual restaurant entrées higher in calories than fast food: University of South Carolina Study
Dieters looking to cut calories may believe it's best to pick a fast casual restaurant over a fast food chain, but new research from the University of South Carolina shows that may not be the best choice. According to researchers from the Arnold School of Public Health, entrées at fast casual restaurants -- a category that includes restaurants such as Chipotle and Panera … [Read more...]
Eating tree nuts results in ‘modest decreases’ in blood fats and sugars: A Study
Eating tree nuts appears to help reduce two of the five markers for metabolic syndrome, a group of factors that raise the risk for heart disease and other health problems such as diabetes and strokes, a new research paper says. The paper found a "modest decrease" in blood fats known as triglycerides and blood sugars among people who added tree nuts to their diets compared to … [Read more...]
Problem drinking in midlife doubles chance of memory problems in later life: A University of Exeter Study
A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry indicates that middle-aged adults with a history of problem drinking are more than twice as likely to suffer from severe memory impairment in later life. The study highlights the hitherto largely unknown link between harmful patterns of alcohol consumption and problems with memory later in life -- problems … [Read more...]
Soy may help women’s hearts if they start early: A Study
A diet rich in soy may help feminine hearts, but timing matters, finds a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society. Lifelong soy consumption, similar to the diet of women in Asia, produces the least atherosclerosis. Switching to a Western diet after menopause, similar to Asian migrants to North America, leads to just … [Read more...]
Brain response to appetizing food cues varies among obese people: A Study
People who have the most common genetic mutation linked to obesity respond differently to pictures of appetizing foods than overweight or obese people who do not have the genetic mutation, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). More than one-third of adults are obese. Obesity typically results … [Read more...]
Pesticide DDT linked to slow metabolism, obesity and diabetes: University of California Study
Exposure of pregnant mice to the pesticide DDT is linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and related conditions in female offspring later in life, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis. The study, published online July 30 in the journal PLOS ONE, is the first to show that developmental exposure to DDT … [Read more...]
Whole body CT scans of ancient and modern Egyptians show no significant differences in incidence or severity of atherosclerotic disease: Al-Azhar University Study
New research published in Global Heart (the journal of the World Heart Federation) shows that there are no significant differences in the incidence or severity of atherosclerotic disease (narrowing of the arteries with fatty deposits) between ancient and modern Egyptians, showing that atherosclerosis is not just a disease of modern times. The research is by Dr Adel Allam, … [Read more...]
Hope for the overweight: Better understanding of types of fat could lead to new treatments: A German Study
The body has different types of adipose tissue that perform various metabolic tasks: white, beige and brown. For the first time, researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and Harvard Medical School have successfully identified specific surface proteins that can help distinguish between the three types. This discovery makes it possible to develop new treatment options for … [Read more...]
Cause of gum disease related to type 2 diabetes uncovered: Boston University Study
Going to the dentist isn't fun for anyone, but for those with periodontal disease related to type 2 diabetes, a new research discovery may have them smiling. In a report appearing in the August 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, one of the most important blood cells involved in the human immune response, B cells, are shown to promote inflammation and bone loss in … [Read more...]
Southern-style eating increases risk of death for kidney disease patients: University of Alabama Study
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases shows consuming a "Southern-style" diet -- consisting of processed meats, fried foods and sugar-sweetened beverages -- results in higher risk of death in those with chronic kidney disease. Choosing the right foods can control the buildup of waste products and fluid … [Read more...]
Scientists find new calorie-burning switch in brown fat: A Study
Biologists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a signaling pathway that switches on a powerful calorie-burning process in brown fat cells. The study, which is reported in this week's online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, sheds light on a process known as "brown fat thermogenesis," which is of great interest to … [Read more...]
Snoring, lack of sleep may reduce breast cancer survival
Women who sleep for shorter periods and experience frequent snoring prior to a breast cancer diagnosis may have a poorer prognosis. This is the finding of a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Inadequate sleep duration combined with frequent snoring prior to a breast cancer diagnosis may reduce survival from the disease, say researchers. Breast … [Read more...]
Breath test may help diagnose irritable bowel syndrome: A Study
There is currently no specific diagnostic test for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but now researchers have identified a combination of 16 different substances in the breath that, when measured together, can accurately distinguish IBS patients from people without the condition. Investigators analyzed breath samples from 170 IBS patients and 153 healthy controls, as well as … [Read more...]
Body mass index (BMI) value increased in the general population over a period of 3 decades: Copenhagen University Study
In a study appearing in the May 10, 2016 issue of JAMA, Børge G. Nordestgaard, M.D., D.M.Sc., of Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark and colleagues examined whether the body mass index (BMI) value that is associated with the lowest all-cause mortality has increased in the general population over a period of 3 decades. Previous findings indicate that while average … [Read more...]
Eating seafood once a week may slow memory loss: Rush University Study
Eating a meal of seafood or other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss and thinking problems in older people, according to a team of researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Their research findings were published in the May 4 online issue of Neurology, the … [Read more...]
New treatment for seizures: Northwestern University Study
Researchers from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, have discovered a new factor in the escalation of seizures: the synthesis, or generation, of estrogens in the brain. Their study in rats, published in the journal eLife, also suggests that using a drug that inhibits estrogen synthesis, called an aromatase inhibitor, may be an effective approach to controlling … [Read more...]
Fight against chronic fatigue syndrome: Griffith University Study
New findings regarding the pathology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are bringing Griffith University researchers closer to identifying the cause of this disabling illness. This is the news from a team at the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases at the Menzies Health Institute Queensland. Professors Marshall-Gradisnik and Don Staines and their … [Read more...]
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