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Central Obesity Linked to Poor Cognition
April 3, 2012 — Visceral adiposity and a high body mass index (BMI) are associated with poor cognitive functioning in older adults, although only in those under age 70 years, a new study suggests. The findings have important public health … Continue reading
Autism Linked To Industrial Food Or Environment
16 Apr 2012 A new study in Clinical Epigenetics, suggests that the epidemic of autism amongst children in the U.S. may be associated with the typical American diet. The study by Renee Dufault and his team explores how mineral deficiencies, … Continue reading
Racial Difference In Breast Cancer Risk Influenced By Vitamin D
American women of African ancestry are more likely than European Americans to have estrogen receptor (ER) negative breast cancer. There continues to be discussion about the role of low levels of vitamin D in the development of breast cancer for … Continue reading
Pesticides Can Induce Morphological Changes In Vertebrate Animals
The world’s most popular weed killer, Roundup®, can cause amphibians to change shape, according to research published in Ecological Applications. Rick Relyea, University of Pittsburgh professor of biological sciences in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and … Continue reading
Research Suggests Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent And Treat Nerve Damage
Research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate. When nerves are damaged because of an accident or … Continue reading
Calories Raise Body Fat When People Overeat, Not Protein
04 Jan 2012 In a study published in the January 4 issue of JAMA, researchers assessed 25 healthy individuals who were randomized to different levels of overconsumption on protein diets whilst living in a controlled setting. They found that those … Continue reading
In adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, short-term supplementation with vitamin D improved β cell function.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Aug;94(2):486-94. Epub 2011 Jun 29. Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on pancreatic β cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glycemia in adults at high risk of diabetes: the Calcium and Vitamin D for Diabetes … Continue reading
BPA Levels Rise 1,221% After 5 Days Eating Canned Soup
Volunteers who had one can of soup per day for five days had urine BPA (bisphenol A) levels rise by over 1,221% compared to the same people who had consumed freshly made soup daily for five days, researchers from Harvard … Continue reading
Omega-3 Supplementation May Reduce Joint And Cognitive Side Effects Of Breast Cancer Treatments
“I know I need this medicine to help lower my chance of cancer recurrence, but it makes my joints ache and stiff. It makes me feel old and I am not sure I can take this medication much longer.” It’s … Continue reading