Television commercials for Danone's "Activia" line of yogurts claim it's just...
'Functional Foods': Healthy or Hype?
Posted: March 8, 2007
'Functional Foods': Healthy or Hype?
April 1, 2007 08:40:15 PM PST
By E.J. Mundell
HealthDay Reporter
SUNDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- The line between the supermarket and drug store keeps getting fuzzier.
What Should Preschoolers Drink?
Posted: March 8, 2007
August 18, 2006 02:55:02 AM PST
The best drinks for preschoolers - and for kids of all ages - are milk and water. Whenever possible, discourage your child from drinking soda and other sugary, calorie-dense drinks as thirst-...
Packing School Lunches
Posted: March 8, 2007
Packing School Lunches August 28, 2006 02:55:01 AM PST Buying lunch at school may be the first time your child gets to call the shots about which foods he or she will eat. The good news is that school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition. A recent study shows these meals...
Overweight people more likely to get asthma
Posted: March 8, 2007
Overweight people more likely to get asthma
April 2, 2007 12:02:57 PM PST
Obese and overweight people are 50 percent more likely to get asthma than those of normal weight, suggesting that weight loss could help reduce the number of asthma cases, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Asthma,...
Seafood poisoning rises with warming
Posted: March 12, 2007
Seafood poisoning rises with warming
April 1, 2007 10:36:33 PM PST
Bowls of piping hot barracuda soup were the much-anticipated treat when the Roa family gathered for a casual and relaxing Sunday meal.
Within hours, all six fell deathly ill. So did two dozen others from the same neighborhoo...
Recommended weight gains in pregnancy
Posted: March 12, 2007
Recommended weight gains in pregnancy April 2, 2007 04:36:02 AM PST Here are recommended amounts of weight to gain in pregnancy, under 1990 guidelines from the Institute of Medicine. A new study suggests this advice may need revising: For a "low" body-mass index of less than 19.8, a g...
High calcium, vitamin D intake may have a down side
Posted: May 2, 2007
In one of the first studies to examine the relationship between diet and brain lesions, researchers observed that elderly people who reported higher calcium and vitamin D intake were much more likely to have greater volumes of brain lesions -- regions of damage that can increase risk of cogniti...
Coffee can be good for you, experts say
Posted: May 2, 2007
Drinking coffee can help ward off type 2 diabetes and may even help prevent certain cancers, according to panelists discussing the benefits -- and risks -- of the beverage at a scientific meeting.
"We're coming from a situation where coffee had a very negative health i...
Packing School Lunches
Posted: May 2, 2007
uying lunch at school may be the first time your child gets to call the shots about which foods he or she will eat. The good news is that school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition. A recent study shows these meals meet the standards for protein, vitamins, calcium, and ...
Working near chlorine pools tied to lung problems
Posted: April 10, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Swimming teachers and other people who spend a lot of time near chlorinated pools face an increased risk of breathing problems, Dutch researchers report.
Chlorine reacts with substances such as urine and sweat to create byproducts that can irritate the r...
Study ties cured meats to higher lung disease risk
Posted: April 17, 2007
People who frequently eat cured meats such as ham, hot dogs and bacon face a higher risk of lung disease, researchers said on Monday, citing additives called nitrites as a possible cause.
Those who ate cured meat products at least 14 times a month were 78 per...
Cutting Inflammation Could Cut Cancer Risk
Posted: April 17, 2007
Reducing inflammation may help prevent cancer, suggest two Mayo Clinic studies presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Los Angeles.
One study found that women who regularly used aspirin developed fewer cancers than women who didn...
Does less trans fat make food healthier?
Posted: April 17, 2007
A major change in the national diet is under way: Heart-damaging trans fat is rapidly disappearing from grocery aisles and restaurant food, too. But are its replacements really healthier?
It's a tricky time for consumers, because the answer depends on the food — and some a...
Diets fail in the long run, study says
Posted: April 23, 2007
ALICIA CHANG, AP Science Writer
LOS ANGELES - Roberta Perry has tried it all to lose the pounds — organized diet programs, prescription pills, psychotherapy, even hypnosis.
Those efforts worked for a while for the Pennsylvania woman, but the weight ...
Obesity rising in Europe, especially in children
Posted: April 23, 2007
By David Chance
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The number of overweight people in Europe is rising and there is an especially worrying trend of increasing childhood obesity and in the number of people who are grossly obese, according to recent studies.
Europe is facing major hea...
FDA says farmed fish safe to eat
Posted: May 18, 2007
Farmed fish that may have eaten food with imported Chinese ingredients show no traces of contamination and should be safe to eat, the Read Entry
Experts: Kids avoid weight gain on diet
Posted: May 18, 2007
More fruits and vegetables were added to school lunches. Restaurants offered smaller portions. Crosswalks even got a fresh coat of paint to encourage walking and biking. The whole city of Somerville went on a diet to curb childhood obesity, and researchers say it worked.
Tufts Univ...
Tomatoes fail as prostate cancer preventive
Posted: May 18, 2007
A new study suggests that eating lycopene-rich tomatoes offers no protection against prostate cancer, contrary to the findings of some past studies. In fact, the researchers found an association between beta carotene, an antioxidant related to lycopene, and an increased risk of aggressive prost...
Moderate drinking may lower kidney cancer risk
Posted: May 18, 2007
Having a drink or two per day appears to modestly decrease the risk of developing kidney cell cancer, new research findings suggest, regardless of the type of alcoholic drink that is consumed.
Multiple studies have hinted at an inverse association between alcohol and kidney cancer,...
Poultry in melamine probe are safe to eat: USDA
Posted: May 18, 2007
Some 80,000 birds held on Indiana farms are safe to eat despite being fed rations that contained tiny amounts of the chemical melamine, the U.S. government said on Friday.
The decision by the Agriculture Department to allow the poultry to go to market came a day after the
Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish may keep men's lungs healthy as well as their hearts, a new study shows.
Men who followed a diet closest to this "Mediterranean" ideal were half as likely as their peers with eating habits furthest from this pattern ...
The first scientific tests of some popular alternative medicine products hint that American ginseng might lessen cancer fatigue and that flaxseed might slow the growth of prostate tumors.
But a big study proved shark cartilage worthless against lung cancer, and doctors said people ...
The first scientific tests of some popular alternative medicine products hint that American ginseng might lessen cancer fatigue and that flaxseed might slow the growth of prostate tumors.
But a big study proved shark cartilage worthless against lung cancer, and doctors said people s...
People eat more when they are glued to the television, and the more entertaining the program, the more they eat, according to research presented on Saturday.
It seems that distracted brains do not notice what the mouth is doing, said Dr. Alan Hirsch, neurological director of the Sme...
Flaxseed and ginseng appear to be useful for certain cancer patients and should be studied further, researchers said Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Shark cartilage, however, did not appear to hold any benefits.
Three studies discussed du...
By MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer
PANORAMA CITY, Calif. - The federal government will spend more than $1 billion this year on nutrition education — fresh carrot and celery snacks, videos of dancing fruit, ...
A survey of unpasteurized milk samples drawn from dairy farms across Wisconsin found a significant presence of Coxiella burnetii and Listeria monocytogenes, two different types of bacteria that can cause serious infection and even death in some people.
These findings have particula...
A common virus caused human adult stem cells to turn into fat cells and could explain why some people become obese, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
The research builds on prior studies of adenovirus-36 -- a common cause of respiratory and eye infections -- and it may lead to an ob...
Healthy subjects who received daily caffeine-free green tea extract capsules had an increased production of detoxification enzymes, which may provide some cancer-fighting benefits, study findings show.
"Concentrated green tea extract could be beneficial to those who are de...
Drinks spiked with coloring and preservatives led to behavior changes.
Certain artificial food colorings and other additives can worsen hyperactive behaviors in children aged 3 to 9, British researchers reported on Wednesday.
Tests on more than 300 chi...
SYDNEY (AFP) - Sleeping pills advertised for children, dangerous toys and bottled water taken from local reservoirs are among the world's worst products, a global consumer group said Monday.
In announcing its bad products awards for 2007, Consumers International said the top pri...
NEW YORK - It's a technique on the tip of a lot of parents' tongues — and maybe their children's too: Puree healthy fruits and vegetables, and sneak them into regular kid food like macaroni and cheese or chocolate pudding. Watch the kids unknowingly gobble down their vitamins,...
BEIJING - An increasing taste for Western-style junk food and unhealthy lifestyles have caused the rate of breast cancer among urban Chinese women to jump sharply over the past decade, a state-run newspaper said Tuesday.
In China's commercial center of Shanghai, 55 out of every ...
Condition persists later into childhood than it did 20 years ago, study finds
Copyright 2007 Reuters.
CHICAGO - Childhood allergies to milk and eggs appear to be harder to outgrow than in th...
Study: First reaction appearing at 14 months in children born after 2000.
Copyright 2007 Reuters.
CHICAGO - Allergies to peanuts and other foods are showing...
Type of tree nut can send kids quickly into dangerous spiral.
Copyright 2007 Reuters.
Peanuts may be more notorious, but cashews seem to trigger more severe allergic reactions in children. ...
Article from: "The Sunday Telegraph"
By Helen Hawkes
Forget plastic surgery. All you have to do is eat your way to great-looking skin.
Can you look younger by stuffing your fac...
By : Chai Mei Ling
KUALA LUMPUR: Piling on the pounds?
Blame it on your 'trigger food'.
Studies in the United States have found that eating trigger foods - foods as common as oranges, cucumbers, fish or wheat - can cause you to stay overweight.
By Stephen E. Goldfinger, M.D., Harvard Medical School, for MSN Health & Fitness
Q: I'm 48-years old and have suddenly started suffering from lactose intolerance. I am avoiding all kinds of dairy to prevent the bloating and pain. I thought that was the end of it, but ...
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We are very excited about the new health and wellness programme that is causing a stir amongst A list celebs internationally and closer to home. The programme is called NuTron Advanced and is a simple yet effective life changing way of eating. NuT...
The pros and cons of the Food Intolerance Testing
by John Richardson
Even with the last 50 years of massive scientific breakthrough, wonderful new techniques in surgery and fantastic new dru...
Diagnosed with celiac disease, or self-diagnosed. Sensitive to foods, or related to those who are. The gluten-free diet trend is getting a warm embrace.
By Janet Cromley, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
At the Whole Foods Market ...
Por intolerancia alimenticia se conoce a las respuestas de tipo inflamatorias del organismo frente a algo ingerido. Un análisis de sangre detecta qué alimentos son nocivos y permite diseñar "la dieta ideal". En Infobae.com, su uso en la medicina antiaging
Sweet Fruit Drinks Found to Lead to Diabetes
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sweetened fruit drinks are often marketed as a healthier alternative to non-diet soft drinks but are just as likely to cause weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes, researchers said on Monday.&n...
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Dr. Craig Koniver of Summerville thinks many patients have become frustrated...
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A new national study has shown that nearly 75 percent of patients hospitalized for a heart attack had cholesterol levels that would indicate they were not at high risk for a cardiovascular event, according to current national cholesterol guidelines...
February 3, 2009
For Ingelisa Keeling, a Houston mother of three children with multiple allergies, mealtime was a s...
Chronic gastro-intestinal complaints are becoming almost an epidemic in America. The sheer number of ads on TV for acid blockers, laxatives, and now even yogurt tha...
Editorial by Dr John Pridgeon
Originally published in Vibrations Magazine - South Africa
When I start talking about food intolerances to lay people and health care practitioners, they will often look at me as if I have just crawled out of a matchbox. No one seems t...
By Margaret Furtado, M.S., R.D.
Say it isn't so! A recent study out of the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill cites what animal studies have hinted at for years: MSG (aka monosodium glutamate) could be a factor in weight gain.
The study focused on 750 Chinese me...
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By now, we've all heard that high-fat diets are bad for our health in the long run. But what about the short-term?
A new study on rats finds that 10 days of eating a high-fat diet caused short-term memory loss and made ...
Though it's an emerging field, proponents of anti-inflammatory diets point to growing evidence that foods like vegetables and fish can ease an overactive immune system.
By Shara Yurkiewicz
If you want to live longer -- avoid heart disease, Alzheimer...
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We were thrilled to be able to catch up recently with the busy Dr Fred Pescatore, nutritionist to many A-list celebrities and International models. Some of the high profile people on his impressive client list include Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim C...
LONDON (Reuters) – A molecule found in a curry ingredient can kill esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, suggesting it might be developed as an anti-cancer treatment, scientists said on Wednesday.
Originally published in Dynamic Chiropractic Insights
By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher
May 27, 2004 — Food additives are associated with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the results of a randomized trial published in the June issue of the Archives of Diseases in Childhood. The investigators suggest removing these from the diet of all...
A meta-analysis shows higher levels of two cytokines in depressed patients.
People who are chronically ill often get depressed; depressed people are prone to a variety of medical illnesses; and pro-inflammatory cytokines can alter mood and promote illness. To determine whether these...
Our internal milieu, as complicated and dynamic as it is, strongly determines the fate of mutated cells. If the mutations sustained within a cell are severe enough to overcome its innate suicide mechanism (apoptosis) and are essentially irreparable, the cell will have the opportunity to s...Plant foods, whole grains help men breathe easier
Posted: May 18, 2007
Study: Gingseng may help fight cancer
Posted: June 4, 2007
Study: Flaxseed might fight cancer
Posted: June 4, 2007
Entertaining TV programs make you eat, study finds
Posted: June 4, 2007
Antidepressants aid hospitalized heart patients
Posted: June 20, 2007
People who have hospitalized with a heart attack or severe angina -- known by the umbrella term "acute coronary syndrome" -- appear to be less likely to have certain heart-related events subsequently if they're taking a type of antidepressant called a selective ser...Flaxseed, Ginseng Show Promise for Cancer Patients But Shark Cartilage No Help, Study Shows
Posted: June 20, 2007
Feeding Picky Eaters
Posted: June 20, 2007
Review finds nutrition education failing
Posted: July 6, 2007
Pathogens prevalent in unpasteurized milk
Posted: August 21, 2007
Too fat? Common virus may be to blame: study
Posted: August 21, 2007
Green tea extract may boost cancer-fighting enzymes
Posted: August 21, 2007
Study ties hyperactivity in kids to food additives
Posted: September 7, 2007
Sleeping pills for kids top global list of bad products.
Posted: November 1, 2007
Sneaky food books: Hot and a hot topic.
Posted: November 1, 2007
Breast cancer rates surge in China.
Posted: November 1, 2007
Fewer kids outgrowing their food allergies
Posted: December 13, 2007
Peanut allergies showing up at younger ages
Posted: December 13, 2007
Cashews trigger worse allergies than peanuts
Posted: December 13, 2007
Artificial Sweeteners Tied to Weight Gain
Posted: February 12, 2008
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Feed your skin
Posted: March 11, 2008
What is your 'trigger food'?
Posted: April 16, 2008
More Than Lactose Intolerance
Posted: May 13, 2008
Graves' Disease, Gluten Sensitivity and Natural Relief
Posted: October 5, 2009
Did you know that patients with Graves' disease are far more likely to develop gluten sensitivity enteropathy (GSE or celiac disease or sprue) than people in the normal population?
Got a testimonial recently from a customer who had some great information regarding Gluten Sensitivi...The Ultimate Life Changing Health and Wellness Test: Nutron Advanced
Posted: October 14, 2009
The pros and cons of the Food Intolerance Testing
Posted: May 27, 2008
Going Gluten Free - For Many Reasons
Posted: July 11, 2008
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Un test permite saber qué alimentos "envejecen"
Posted: October 1, 2009
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Posted: July 29, 2008
Doctor offers organic medicine as alternative to treat illnesses
Posted: September 29, 2008
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Cholesterol Levels Don’t Indicate Cardiac Risk
Posted: January 15, 2009
Telling Food Allergies From False Alarms
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Food intolerances - the hidden and unrecognised enemy
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The Surprising Ingredient Causing Weight Gain
Posted: July 30, 2009
High-Fat Diet May Make You Stupid and Lazy
Posted: August 13, 2009
Battling inflammation through food
Posted: August 17, 2009
Our Interview with Celebrity Nutritionist Dr. Fred Pescatore
Posted: October 14, 2009
Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells
Posted: October 29, 2009
Researchers at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland treated esopha...Living with a Gluten Free Lifestyle
Posted: March 4, 2010
If you suffer from a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, a great gluten free resource is GlutenFreeHelp.info. Written by author Tina Turbin, this web...
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Prompts Considerably More Weight Gain, Researchers Find
Posted: March 24, 2010
ScienceDaily — A Princeton University research team has demonstrated that all sweeteners are not equal when it comes to weight gain: Rats with access to high-fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than those with access to table sugar, even when their overall calo...Why Many DCs Offer Herbs
Posted: April 2, 2010
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Posted: June 3, 2010
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Food Additives Associated With ADHD Symptoms
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