http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (Phys.org)—Tried-and-true techniques could help optimize oilseed yield for biodiesel production, according to studies conducted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. http://phys.org/news267378323.html Biology Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:49:33 EST news267378323 (Phys.org)—Creating virtual plants could solve real problems, such as reducing vitamin deficiencies in humans, according to University of Florida researchers. http://phys.org/news264919653.html Biology Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:47:44 EST news264919653 Festive cookies, served at year-end holiday gatherings, may in the future be made with a larger proportion of whole-grain flour instead of familiar, highly refined white flour. That's a goal of ongoing studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Wooster, Ohio. http://phys.org/news243604450.html Biology Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:54:26 EST news243604450 The US government on Thursday ditched its two-decade old "pyramid" model for healthy eating and introduced a new plate symbol half-filled with fruits and vegetables to urge better eating habits. http://phys.org/news226253840.html Medicine & Health Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:17:42 EST news226253840 Cancer survivors die of non-cancer-related causes at much higher rates than the general public. In 2008, the U.S. economic burden of cancer totaled over $228 billion but only 41% of these costs involved direct cancer care. The majority of expenses were attributed to increased morbidity, lost productivity, and premature mortality. A commentary published in the March 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association examines the current evidence supporting nutrition recommendations for preventing cancer recurrence and managing chronic conditions prevalent in cancer survivors, as well as improving quality of life and decreasing health care costs. The commentary also describes knowledge gaps and suggests future nutrition research directions. http://phys.org/news217231958.html Medicine & Health Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:13:18 EST news217231958 The leading causes of death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. These illnesses may be affected by diet. In a study published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers investigated empirical data regarding the associations of dietary patterns with mortality through analysis of the eating patterns of over 2500 adults between the ages of 70 and 79 over a ten-year period. They found that diets favoring certain foods were associated with reduced mortality. http://phys.org/news212213162.html Medicine & Health Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:06:17 EST news212213162 Overweight and obese women following a low-glycemic-load diet during pregnancy are less likely to deliver early, have babies with larger head circumferences and show fewer cardiovascular risk factors than women on commonly prescribed low-fat diets, finds a randomized, controlled trial led by Children's Hospital Boston and performed in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. http://phys.org/news206876674.html Medicine & Health Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:10:01 EST news206876674 People who consume several servings of whole grains per day while limiting daily intake of refined grains appear to have less of a type of fat tissue thought to play a key role in triggering cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Researcher Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University observed lower volumes of Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) in people who chose to eat mostly whole grains instead of refined grains. http://phys.org/news206786097.html Medicine & Health Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:41:57 EST news206786097 Certain key ingredients of a diet designed to prevent high blood pressure can ward off kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The results suggest how low-fat dairy products and/or plants may have potent kidney stone-fighting properties. http://phys.org/news203879700.html Medicine & Health Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:40:01 EST news203879700 The DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack, especially among African-Americans, according to research reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. http://phys.org/news202453304.html Medicine & Health Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:01 EST news202453304 Researchers looking for differences in eating habits of African Americans based on whether or not they had Type 2 diabetes uncovered an unexpected result: No matter what the blood sugar level was, the dietary intakes were pretty much the same. http://phys.org/news200229834.html Medicine & Health Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:50:01 EST news200229834 (PhysOrg.com) -- As the federal government prepares to issue its latest guidelines for healthy eating, UW researchers have found retail prices of the most nutritious foods are increasing at a higher rate than other foods. http://phys.org/news200043735.html Other Sciences Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:42:29 EST news200043735 A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents. http://phys.org/news199613918.html Medicine & Health Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:19:08 EST news199613918 An after-school snack of graham crackers might be one way to get children to eat more whole grains, a new study from the University of Minnesota shows. http://phys.org/news199026595.html Medicine & Health Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:11:35 EST news199026595 Two Latina mothers are heroes in the new comic book, Small Changes Big Results from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Their quest is to create a healthier lifestyle for their children and families and combat obesity. http://phys.org/news195750174.html Medicine & Health Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:03:08 EST news195750174 In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, eating two or more servings of brown rice per week was associated with a lower risk of the disease. The researchers estimated that replacing 50 grams of white rice (just one third of a typical daily serving) with the same amount of brown rice would lower risk of type 2 diabetes by 16%. The same replacement with other whole grains, such as whole wheat and barley, was associated with a 36% reduced risk. http://phys.org/news195738388.html Medicine & Health Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:00:12 EST news195738388 According to the United States Department of Agriculture, about half of U.S. children between birth and age 5 receive services from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). With more than 8.2 million low-income women and children receiving services in 2009 alone, it is imperative that nutrition education, which is required as part of the WIC services, effectively encourages healthful eating. A study in the May/June supplement issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examines the impact of a new statewide WIC nutrition education curriculum in California that supports the 2009 revisions to the WIC food package (the addition of fruit, vegetables and whole grains, as well as lower-fat milk restrictions for women and children over 2 years of age). http://phys.org/news191589093.html Medicine & Health Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:30:04 EST news191589093 Consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient intake and overall diet quality in children and teens, according to new research presented yesterday at the Experimental Biology (EB) 2010 meeting. http://phys.org/news191507057.html Medicine & Health Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:24:34 EST news191507057 (AP) -- PepsiCo Inc. plans to cut the sodium found in each serving of its key brands by one-fourth in five years, the company announced Monday, as the industry deals with pressure from the government and health-conscious shoppers who want more options. http://phys.org/news188482244.html Medicine & Health Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:10:58 EST news188482244 (PhysOrg.com) -- Shopping the perimeter of your local grocery store and avoiding the aisles will give you a head start on fighting the battle of the bulge. http://phys.org/news186157805.html Medicine & Health Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:02 EST news186157805 (PhysOrg.com) -- Nowadays, there seems to be a pill for everything, and multivitamins are getting a reputation of being a quick fix for nutrition and overall healthy living. But University of Cincinnati Physicians say that for the healthy patient, multivitamins aren't living up to their promise. http://phys.org/news184524059.html Medicine & Health Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:41:20 EST news184524059 Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, according to national survey data. In a study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report that young people are consuming less than 1 serving of whole grains per day. The study took an in-depth look at influencers, modifiable factors, and interventions that are critical for successfully addressing this gap. http://phys.org/news184246440.html Medicine & Health Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:50:01 EST news184246440 (AP) -- Here are the seven secrets to a long life: Stay away from cigarettes. Keep a slender physique. Get some exercise. Eat a healthy diet and keep your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar in check. http://phys.org/news183202121.html Medicine & Health Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:00:01 EST news183202121 The health of your heart has a lot to do with the foods you eat. To help busy people and families shop for, prepare, and serve healthy meals, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health created and published Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners. The new cookbook features 75 simple and delicious recipes influenced by Asian, Latino, Mediterranean, and American cuisine that are good for your heart and taste great too. http://phys.org/news177089455.html Medicine & Health Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:20:01 EST news177089455 (PhysOrg.com) -- The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University of Florida study shows. http://phys.org/news175354958.html Medicine & Health Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:43:28 EST news175354958 Individuals who follow the Mediterranean dietary pattern -- rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish -- appear less likely to develop depression, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. http://phys.org/news173987723.html Medicine & Health Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:10:01 EST news173987723 In a first-of-its kind study, scientists reported today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that snack foods like popcorn and many popular breakfast cereals contain "surprisingly large" amounts of healthful antioxidant substances called "polyphenols." http://phys.org/news169827451.html Medicine & Health Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:18:11 EST news169827451 Researchers have found another reason to eat well: a healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt, red and processed meats, and sweetened beverages is an effective way to ward off kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). Because kidney stones are linked to higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, increased body weight, and other risk factors for heart disease, the findings have considerable health implications. http://phys.org/news169402936.html Medicine & Health Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:25:02 EST news169402936 While most nutrition experts agree that school lunches should include more whole-grain products, a new study from the University of Minnesota finds that food-service workers lack understanding and the resources to meet that goal. http://phys.org/news163171389.html Medicine & Health Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:23:44 EST news163171389 Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice daily may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome achieve better weight loss results. A study, conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine and presented at this week's Experimental Biology Meeting, found that participants who drank at least 8-ounces of low sodium vegetable juice as part of a calorie-controlled DASH diet lost four pounds over 12 weeks, while those who followed the same diet but drank no juice lost one pound. http://phys.org/news159373244.html Medicine & Health Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:21:22 EST news159373244