News articles tagged with 'nutrition' (Page 2)
Vitamins C and E linked to metabolic syndrome in low-income Ecuadorians
— 4 Jan 2011 22:47 | HealthWith life expectancy increasing in Latin America, age-related disease has become a pressing public health concern. Results of an epidemiological study conducted by researchers at the…
KISSing a theory goodbye in the link between puberty and nutrition status
— 3 Jan 2011 19:17 | HealthThe timing of the onset of puberty is linked to levels of nutrition: later onset is associated with malnutrition, while earlier onset is linked to childhood obesity. A team of researchers,…
Protein targeted to stop melanoma tumour growth
— 10 Dec 2010 21:24 | HealthHalting the growth of melanoma tumours by targeting the MIC-1 protein that promotes blood vessel development in tumours may lead to better treatment of this invasive and deadly cancer,…
Greater food insecurity from recession poses increased risk to low income individuals with diabetes
— 8 Nov 2010 12:55 | HealthThe economic recession impacts many aspects of our lives including an increase incidence of food insecurity. This can have serious consequences for those suffering from chronic illnesses…
Comprehensive nutrition services vital to children's health
— 2 Nov 2010 16:00 | HealthSchool meal programs play a significant role in keeping children healthy and are 'the anchor' of comprehensive school nutrition services that improve children's nutritional status,…
Sodas, other sugary beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome
— 28 Oct 2010 15:27 | HealthA new study has found that regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2…
Parent-only treatment may be equally effective for children who are obese
— 23 Oct 2010 17:53 | HealthA study led by a researcher at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine indicates that parent-only treatments for childhood obesity work equally as well as plans that…
Modelling study identifies characteristics of high elk-use areas in western Oregon, Washington
— 23 Oct 2010 17:39 | EnvironmentThe availability of highly nutritious forage is one of four factors linked to the presence of elk populations in western Oregon and Washington, according to a modelling study recently…
Burn injuries rapidly deplete vitamin E
— 22 Oct 2010 18:37 | HealthSevere burn injuries in children have been shown to rapidly deplete the levels of vitamin E in their body's adipose, or fat tissues, a new clinical study has found…
Hospital readmission studies: Influencing factors identified
— 13 Oct 2010 15:17 | HealthIn two studies published today in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the risk factors for readmission to the hospital are examined based upon general medicine inpatients and those with…