News tagged with fat content
Prepare your barbeque properly this summer, warn scientists
As we break free from the shackles of an unusually long winter, thoughts may be turning towards that first barbecue of the summer. But before we lay down the season's first slab of meat, scientists are urging ...
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Apr 23, 2013 |
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Resveratrol has no effect in healthy obese men, study finds
(HealthDay)—Resveratrol appears not to have a metabolic effect in obese men, according to a study published in the April issue of Diabetes.
Diabetes
Apr 08, 2013 |
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Fatheads: How neurons protect themselves against excess fat
We're all fatheads. That is, our brain cells are packed with fat molecules, more of them than almost any other cell type. Still, if the brain cells' fat content gets too high, they'll be in trouble. In a recent study in mice, ...
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Apr 08, 2013 |
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Study shows dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes
In a study of patients with type 1 diabetes, Joslin researchers found that dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements. These findings, which appeared in the April edition of Diabetes Care, have major ...
Diabetes
Mar 27, 2013 |
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High BMI linked to heart attack, stroke in young women
A nationwide study of women in Denmark who are of child-bearing age finds that those who are obese appear to have a much greater risk of heart attack or stroke, according to research being presented at the American College ...
Cardiology
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Short, intense bursts of exercise could be better for our health than longer intervals
Spending 2 minutes 30 seconds exercising at a high level of intensity, could be better at protecting the body against risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) than longer sessions of less ...
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Sep 06, 2012 |
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Menu labeling requirements lead to healthier options at chain restaurants
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing calories, fat content, ...
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Jul 19, 2012 |
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New research questions how fat influences flavor perception
A joint study carried out by The University of Nottingham and the multinational food company Unilever has found for the first time that fat in food can reduce activity in several areas of the brain which are responsible for ...
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Jul 19, 2012 |
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New York's trans-fat ban is working: study
(HealthDay) -- New York City's restriction on the use of trans fats in foods served at restaurants is helping Big Apple residents cut down on the unhealthy fat, a new study shows.
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Jul 16, 2012 |
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Pasta made from green banana flour a tasty alternative for gluten-free diets
People with celiac disease struggle with limited food choices, as their condition makes them unable to tolerate gluten, found in wheat and other grains. Researchers from the University of Brazil have developed a gluten-free ...
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Jun 22, 2012 |
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New research reveals alarming levels of salt and fat in Britain's takeaway pizzas
(Medical Xpress) -- New research by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) at Queen Mary, University of London and the Association of London Environmental Health Managers (ALEHM) for National Salt Awareness ...
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Mar 27, 2012 |
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Increased production of neurons in hypothalamus found in mice fed high fat diets
(Medical Xpress) -- A research team made up of people from a wide variety of biological sciences has found that mice fed a diet high in fat tend to see an increase in the number of neurons created in the hypothalamus, ...
Neuroscience
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Study identifies genetic variants linked to fatty liver disease in obese children
New research found the genetic variant Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing protein-3 (PNPLA3) acting in conjunction with the glucokinase regulatory protein (GCKR) is associated with increased susceptibility to fatty ...
Genetics
Mar 23, 2012 |
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Gene related to fat preferences in humans found
A preference for fatty foods has a genetic basis, according to researchers, who discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene.
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Feb 03, 2012 |
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Lifestyle changes can make a real dent in obesity
Universities need to work with industry to develop realistic solutions to harmonize food systems with human health, according to panelists at a Morrison Hall symposium on Oct. 28.
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Nov 02, 2011 |
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