News tagged with journal nutrition

Hazelnuts: New source of key fat for infant formula that's more like mother's milk

Human breast milk is the best source of food for infants. University of Georgia researchers have found what may be a new second best—formula made from hazelnut oil.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created May 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Why do events seem more important when consumers think about weight?

Toting a heavy item around may cause you to judge an issue to be more important, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But, interestingly, so does thinking about the concept of weight.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Secret of safe sprout production is very clean seeds, expert says

A University of Illinois study that uses new technology to assess and compare the safety of radish, broccoli, and alfalfa sprouts concludes that the secret to keeping sprouts free of foodborne pathogens lies in industry's ...

Biology / Other

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Beef study: Heifers don't have to be pigs at the feed bunk

Heifers being prepared for breeding don't have to eat like pigs, stuffing themselves at all-you-can-eat feed bunks with unlimited refills, according to scientists at a Montana State University experiment station. ...

Biology / Other

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Eskimo study suggests high consumption of omega-3s reduces obesity-related disease risk

A study of Yup'ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gene causing birth defects in mice discovered

Cornell researchers report that they have identified a gene that causes neural tube defects (NTDs) in laboratory mice. NTDs, also known as spina bifida and anencephaly, are one of the most common birth defects in the United ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Mar 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds usage of, recommendations for supplements common within various physician specialties

For physicians within several medical specialties, including dermatology, cardiology and orthopedics, personal usage of and patient recommendations for dietary supplements are quite common, according to a study published ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 10, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Potassium levels possible key to racial disparity in Type 2 diabetes

Lower potassium levels in the blood may help explain why African-Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as whites, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Intervention helps women manage weight during and after pregnancy

Excessive weight gain isn't healthy at any stage of life, but during pregnancy it can do lasting harm to the mother and baby alike. Now researchers at Brown University and The Miriam Hospital are encouraged by a new study ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Changing views about saturated fat and cardiovascular disease

For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on "what not to eat" ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 10, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Study suggests weight-loss focus is ineffective, harmful

Dieting and other weight-loss efforts may unintentionally lead to weight gain and diminished health status, according to two researchers, including a UC Davis nutritionist, whose new study appears in the Jan. 24 issue of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

More research needed on diet and environmental influences on childhood asthma

Asthma is one of the world's most common chronic diseases, affecting as many as 300 million people. It is estimated that by 2025 there could be an additional 100 million people with the disease. This rapid increase in asthma ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Big breakfast bunkum

Does eating a big breakfast help weight loss or is it better to skip breakfast altogether? Available information is confusing but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition Journal clears a path ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 17, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 8

Mediterranean diet associated with slower rate of cognitive decline

The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fish, and olive oil and moderate in wine and alcohol, is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in older adults, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Eating healthier means living longer

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 ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 22, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4