http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—Millions of Americans take multivitamins and other supplements, but convincing scientific evidence of any true health benefit is lacking, experts say. Now a new study explores why people continue to consume nutritional supplements. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-benefits-unproven-millions-americans-multivitamins.html Health Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:32:51 EST news279217962 (Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the Sorbonne in France have published the results of a study they carried out to determine if eating a Mediterranean diet helps prevent dementia as people age. They found, as they report in their paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, that such a diet had no apparent impact on cognitive decline. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-evidence-mediterranean-diet-cognitive-decline.html Health Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:30:01 EST news278667631 A study by Lynnette Ferguson, Professor of Nutrition at The University of Auckland, has shown that a change in diet can be effective in reducing inflammation over a period of just six weeks in healthy New Zealanders. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-diet-swiftly.html Health Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:08:04 EST news277366076 Current standards for classifying foods as "whole grain" are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. One of the most widely used industry standards, the Whole Grain Stamp, actually identified grain products that were higher in both sugars and calories than products without the Stamp. The researchers urge adoption of a consistent, evidence-based standard for labeling whole grain foods to help consumers and organizations make healthy choices. This is the first study to empirically evaluate the healthfulness of whole grain foods based on five commonly used industry and government definitions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-foods-grain-healthy.html Health Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:10:12 EST news277060168 New York children participating in a federal nutrition program had healthier eating behaviors and lower rates of obesity two years after improvements to the program were undertaken, according to a study published online today in Obesity, the official journal of the Obesity Society. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-obesity-children-enrolled-ny-state.html Overweight and Obesity Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:38:17 EST news276878292 Chinese researchers have identified a bacteria which may cause obesity, according to a new paper suggesting diets that alter the presence of microbes in humans could combat the condition. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-china-link-obesity-bacteria.html Overweight and Obesity Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:21:58 EST news275113067 (Medical Xpress)—Recent reports about arsenic in rice have sparked a great deal of panic among U.S. consumers. However, the average American who eats a variety of whole grains doesn't need to stress about arsenic, according to Loyola University Health System registered dietitian Brooke Schantz, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-dietitian-controversy-arsenic-food-diet.html Health Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:50:01 EST news272186325 In a new observational study presented today at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (FNCE) in Philadelphia, PA, researchers looked at the association of grape consumption, in the non-alcoholic forms most commonly consumed – fresh grapes, raisins and 100% grape juice – with the diet quality of a recent, nationally representative sample of U.S. children and adults. Their findings suggest that, among adults and children, consumption of grapes and grape products is associated with healthier dietary patterns and increased nutrient intake. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-grape-consumption-healthier-dietary-patterns.html Health Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:29:31 EST news269101764 (Medical Xpress)—By sticking to a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy, women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can greatly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study supported by the National Institutes of Health has found. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-women-gestational-diabetes-solely-dietary.html Health Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:50:01 EST news269076904 (Medical Xpress)—A new study has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-vitamin-crucial-children-mental-health.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:15:01 EST news269075687 (HealthDay)—Given that about one in 12 Americans has diabetes, chances are good you know someone with some form of the disease. But you may be less informed about the different types of diabetes and their causes and treatments. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-diabetes-patients-woes.html Diabetes Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:30:01 EST news265540499 Many people can drop pounds quickly in the early phases of a diet, but studies have found that it is difficult to keep the weight off in the long term. For post-menopausal women, natural declines in energy expenditure could make long-term weight loss even more challenging. A new study finds that in post-menopausal women, some behaviors that are related to weight loss in the short term are not effective or sustainable for the long term. Interventions targeting these behaviors could improve long-term obesity treatment outcomes. The research is published in the September issue of Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-long-term-weight-loss-menopause.html Health Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:03 EST news265309013 Weight loss that occurs in conjunction with a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may help to reduce or eliminate hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause, according to a Kaiser Permanente Division of Research study that appears in the current issue of Menopause. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-weight-loss-resulting-low-fat-diet.html Health Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:45:21 EST news261218715 (Medical Xpress) -- One of the latest trends in the food market and among celebrities is going gluten-free. Snack giant Frito-Lay has announced it will introduce new gluten-free labels and products, and Miley Cyrus has credited her recent weight loss to a gluten-free diet. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-gluten-free-diet-good.html Health Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:27:28 EST news260087227 Adolescents who don't eat enough fiber tend to have bigger bellies and higher levels of inflammatory factors in their blood, both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-low-fiber-diet-adolescents-higher-cardiovascular.html Health Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:37:35 EST news257762249 Two-thirds of American adults are too fat, and a major overhaul of US policies -- from schools to restaurants to urban planning -- is needed to stem the epidemic, medical experts said Tuesday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-major-overhaul-life-urged-obesity.html Health Tue, 08 May 2012 13:27:26 EST news255702409 A new report published online today in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics systematically reviews and updates the evidence underlying the recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 to consume a diet low in energy density (ED). The report addresses the growing body of evidence linking ED, or the number of calories in a given amount of food, and body weight in adults as well as children and adolescents. The systematic review concluded that there is strong and consistent evidence in adults showing that consuming a diet higher in ED is associated with increased body weight, while consuming a diet that is relatively low in ED improves weight loss and weight maintenance. In children and adolescents, moderately strong evidence shows a relationship between higher ED diets and increased weight. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-strong-evidence-low-energy-density-diets-weight.html Health Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:46:52 EST news252643604 (HealthDay) -- If you're trying to get your child to drop a few pounds, here's some food for thought: A new study finds that among three types of diets, kids preferred the one emphasizing foods that don't cause blood-sugar imbalances. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-diets-kids.html Health Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:50:02 EST news252336826 Eating more red meat appears to be associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, but substituting other foods including fish and poultry for red meat is associated with a lower mortality risk, according to a study published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-red-meat-consumption-death.html Health Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:13 EST news250779632 Most convenience stores have a wide variety of chips, colorful candies and bottles of sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages. While shoppers can buy calorie-heavy foods wrapped in pretty packages in these locations, what they usually can't find are the fresh produce, whole grains and low-fat dairy products necessary for a healthy diet. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-healthy-foods-low-income-black-neighborhoods.html Health Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:01:10 EST news249235262 (AP) -- The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings - including the always popular pizza - will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-school-lunches-veggies-grains.html Health Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:56:04 EST news246729353 Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a new study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Such a "low-glycemic-load" diet, which does not cause blood-glucose levels to spike, also increases a hormone that helps regulate the metabolism of fat and sugar. These findings are published online ahead of the February print issue of the Journal of Nutrition. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-diet-rich-slowly-digested-carbs.html Overweight and Obesity Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:24:39 EST news245521461 (AP) -- Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza and french fries will do? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-congress-healthier-school-lunches.html Health Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:09 EST news240595672 Eating a diet high in fibre, particularly from cereal and whole grains, is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, finds a new study integrating all available evidence published in the British Medical Journal today. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-high-fiber-diet-linked-colorectal.html Cancer Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:55:37 EST news240234929 Two new studies by researchers at the University of Rhode Island are providing additional insights into the role that eating rate plays in the amount of food one consumes. The studies found that men eat significantly faster than women, heavier people eat faster than slimmer people, and refined grains are consumed faster than whole grains, among other findings. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-evidence-food-intake.html Health Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:18:10 EST news239991483 Researchers may have found a specific dietary pattern linked to levels of C-peptide concentrations that increase a woman's risk for colorectal cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-dietary-patterns-linked-colorectal-cancer.html Cancer Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:57:29 EST news238697842 Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over 6 months experienced a greater reduction in their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels than individuals who received advice on a low-saturated fat diet, according to a study in the August 24/31 issue of JAMA. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-consuming-cholesterol-lowering-foods-results-greater.html Health Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:53:00 EST news233337170 Adhering to a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking, exercising regularly, having a low body weight and eating a healthy diet, appears to lower the risk of sudden cardiac death in women, according to a study in the July 6 issue of JAMA. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-healthy-lifestyle-sudden-cardiac-death.html Health Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:14:14 EST news229104840 Investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University have reported that African American women who consumed a diet high in vegetables and fruit gained less weight over a 14-year period than those who consumed a diet high in red meat and fried foods. This is the first prospective study to show that a healthier diet is associated with less weight gain in African American women, a population with a high prevalence of obesity. The study results, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, were based on data from the Black Women's Health Study (BWHS), a large follow-up study of 59,000 African American women from across the U.S. conducted since 1995. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-diet-high-vegetables-fruit-weight.html Health Fri, 20 May 2011 11:20:20 EST news225109201