http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. A study of the families of 150 preschoolers suggests that parents of healthy-weight and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-parent-diet-choice-knowledge-doesnt.html Other Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:10:01 EST news254136112 A new University of Illinois study contains a warning for obese women who are planning pregnancies. Even if they eat a healthy diet when they are pregnant, their babies will develop in an unhealthy environment that places the infants at risk for future health problems. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-body-weight-gaining-baby.html Health Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:29:40 EST news253448972 US regulators will decide in July whether to approve Qnexa, the first obesity drug in more than a decade, extending the initial deadline by three months, the California-based drug-maker VIVUS said. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-obesity-drug-july.html Medications Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:15:20 EST news253278870 The neighborhoods in which children and adolescents live and spend their time play a role in whether or not they eat a healthy diet, get enough exercise or become obese, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-geographic-links-health.html Health Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:05 EST news253208541 Eating cruciferous vegetables after breast cancer diagnosis was associated with improved survival among Chinese women, according to results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2012, held here March 31 - April 4. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-cruciferous-vegetable-consumption-linked-breast.html Cancer Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:04:53 EST news252684284 New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older. The study was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. MCI is the stage between normal memory loss that comes with aging and early Alzheimer's disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-overeating-memory-loss.html Neuroscience Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:41:46 EST news248287297 In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may have shared causes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-heart-disease-factor-prostate-cancer.html Cancer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:03:10 EST news247921373 Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, a scenario that worsens in the face of excess belly fat, researchers report. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-high-fructose-consumption-adolescents-cardiovascular.html Health Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:40:01 EST news246627582 (Medical Xpress) -- Parents of some obese children could save up to £6.58 ($10.22) each week by changing their shopping habits and opting for a healthier diet, according to research published in the latest issue of the British Journal of General Practice. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-healthy-diet-junk-food-uk.html Health Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:50:01 EST news243239688 A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are key players in treating and preventing obesity but we still know little about the relationship both factors have with each other. A new study now reveals that an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-healthy-diet.html Health Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:03:41 EST news241268613 (Medical Xpress) -- Consider it the ultimate health twofer. A new Northwestern Medicine study shows the behaviors and risk factors that reduce the incidence of heart disease also substantially lower the risk of lung, breast, prostate and colon cancers by up to nearly 40 percent. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-heart-disease-cancer.html Cardiology Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:50:01 EST news240838107 US President Barack Obama is "fit at fifty" after improving his cholesterol readings and kicking his smoking habit, according to results of his latest medical exam released Monday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-obama-fifty-medical.html Health Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:42:16 EST news239305330 A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause – a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-women-vitamin-d-menopause.html Health Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:30:43 EST news238325436 (Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports that higher natural levels of testosterone in elderly men may reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-high-testosterone-heart-tied.html Cardiology Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:41:06 EST news237120048 It is no secret that Americans are facing an obesity epidemic, exacerbated by high consumption of unhealthy foods and too little physical activity. According to the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. does not produce or import enough fruits and vegetables for Americans to consume the recommended daily amount. Now, a national grant has allowed University of Missouri Extension to expand two projects that promote healthy diets and physical activity for Missourians. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-healthy-choice-easy.html Health Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:01:25 EST news236952076 (AP) -- Baby boomers heading into what used to be called retirement age are providing a 70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their "forever young" mindset, whether it's through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-boomers-billions-counter-aging.html Health Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:33:27 EST news233119968 (AP) -- A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. nutritional guidelines, according to a study published Thursday that says the government should do more to help consumers eat healthier. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-healthy-privilege-rich.html Health Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:20:01 EST news231647115 Can a cozy dining table and nice music prompt people to reach for the greens and go light on dessert? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-home-healthy-meal.html Health Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:30:01 EST news230999148 (Medical Xpress) -- Cornell scientists have shown a significant correlation for the first time between a human gene and people's risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-gene-pre-alzheimer.html Neuroscience Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:49:02 EST news230280522 People with personality traits of high neuroticism and low conscientiousness are likely to go through cycles of gaining and losing weight throughout their lives, according to an examination of 50 years of data in a study published by the American Psychological Association. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-personality-role-body-weight.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:34:27 EST news230207648 Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists. Their study of identical twins from the US World War II Twin Registry also found that the more a person smoked, the higher their risk of developing macular degeneration. The study, "Smoking, Dietary Betaine, Methionine, and Vitamin D in Monozygotic Twins with Discordant Macular Degeneration: Epigenetic Implications" published in the journal Ophthalmology on July 1, is the first to look at identical twin pairs in which one twin had early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the other had late stage AMD. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-twin-lifestyle-diet-significantly-macular.html Health Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:12:57 EST news229104757 Overweight girls lose more weight and can better stay on a healthy diet if they eat sugar-free, low-fat desserts several times weekly, as opposed to any dessert once a week, a new study finds. The results will be reported Monday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-desserts-glycemic-index-benefit-weight-loss.html Health Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:43:13 EST news226593775 Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mineral density and structural deterioration of bone, leading to bone weakness and increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis should not be confused with osteoarthritis, which is a wear and tear disease of the joints. Osteoporosis can be prevented and also treated via a healthy diet and lifestyle, as well as appropriate medications. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-medical-minute-osteoporosis-treatment-options.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 19 May 2011 11:30:31 EST news225023415 Policies to promote healthy ageing often emphasize a healthy diet and maintaining physical activity. But currently there is little good evidence to support the benefits of improved nutrition and increased physical activity levels for older adults from low-income or transition economies. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-04-physical-capacity-chilean-elderly.html Health Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:27:44 EST news222452855