News articles tagged with 'diet'
Nutrigenomics researchers replicate gene interaction with saturated fat
— 18 Nov 2009 11:30 | HealthTufts University researchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies. Men and women... — full story
Family partnership, education interventions lower heart failure patients' salt consumption
— 18 Nov 2009 09:35 | HealthEducating family members of heart failure (HF) patients about the health benefits of consuming a low-salt diet and providing skills for support and communication can effectively reduce... — full story
Skin colour gives clues to health
— 17 Nov 2009 14:34 | HealthResearchers from the universities of Bristol and St. Andrews in the UK have found that the colour of a person's skin affects how healthy and therefore attractive they appear, and have... — full story
Mood improves on low-fat, but not low-carb, diet plan
— 10 Nov 2009 14:45 | HealthAfter one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a report in the November... — full story
A 'spoonful of sugar' makes the worms' life span go down
— 4 Nov 2009 14:03 | HealthIf worms are any indication, all the sugar in your diet could spell much more than obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers reporting in the November issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell... — full story
Help your kidneys: Pass on salt and diet soda
— 1 Nov 2009 08:39 | HealthIndividuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according to two papers being presented at... — full story
High fructose corn syrup: A recipe for hypertension
— 30 Oct 2009 11:19 | HealthA diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual... — full story
Long-term treatment with proton pump inhibitor can increase weight
— 26 Oct 2009 09:30 | HealthGastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common oesophageal disorder, and frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Accumulating evidence has confirmed the excellent... — full story
Alzheimer's researchers find high protein diet shrinks brain
— 21 Oct 2009 10:17 | HealthOne of the many reasons to pick a low-calorie, low-fat diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fish is that a host of epidemiological studies have suggested that such a diet may delay... — full story
Research indicates vegetable juice can be an easy, enjoyable way to increase daily intake
— 21 Oct 2009 09:29 | HealthDecades of studies have documented the link between eating a diet rich in vegetables and multiple health benefits, yet nearly eight out of 10 people worldwide fall short of the daily... — full story