Weight Loss :: Weight loss link to calories, not exercise
People looking to lose those extra pounds have been told for decades that dieting together with exercise will bring about the best results.
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BMI :: Protein linked to elevated BMI in people
University of Minnesota researchers have discovered a variant of a common blood protein, apolipoprotein C1, in people of American Indian and Mexican ancestry that is linked to elevated body mass index (BMI), obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Brain Cancer :: BC biologists identify alternative brain cancer treatment
Boston College biologists have identified an alternative, diet-based method of treating brain cancer that does not involve administering toxic chemicals, radiation or invasive surgery.
Womb Cancer :: Womb cancer risk linked to waist size
The average British woman, who has a 34 inch waist, is more likely to develop womb cancer than her slimmer sisters.
Bone :: Plant-derived omega-3s may aid in bone health
Plant-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may have a protective effect on bone health, according to a team of Penn State researchers who carried out the first controlled diet study of these fatty acids contained in such foods as flaxseed and walnuts.
Exercise :: Teens become less active as they grow older
As they grow older, teenagers are spending more time in front of the computer and television and less time participating in physical activities, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Baby :: Do not use certain jars of Earth’s Best – Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast Baby Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use certain jars of Earth?s Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast baby food because of the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism, a life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Hypertension :: CRP liver protein induces hypertension
C-Reactive Protein, widely regarded as a risk factor for hypertension and other forms of cardiovascular disease, plays a direct role in the onset of hypertension, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
Diet :: Understanding how our genes affect our dietary habits
Scientific studies of why foods such as Brussels sprouts and stout beer are horribly bitter-tasting to some people but palatable to others are shedding light on a number of questions, from the mechanisms of natural selection to understanding how our genes affect our dietary habits.
Watercress :: Watercress a life-saver may cut cancer risk
Eating watercress daily can significantly reduce DNA damage to blood cells, which is considered to be an important trigger in the development of cancer, University of Ulster scientists revealed today.