News tagged with human nutrition

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Genetic risk for obesity found in many Mexican young adults

As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosί.

Overweight and Obesity created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Carnitine supplement may improve survival rates of children with heart defects

A common nutritional supplement may be part of the magic in improving the survival rates of babies born with heart defects, researchers report.

Pediatrics created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Quit smoking? Vitamin E may give extra boost to heart health

Taking a specific form of a vitamin E supplement can accelerate the health benefits that occur when people quit smoking, new research suggests. In the small study, improvement in blood vessel function associated with the ...

Health created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nothing fishy about it: Fish oil can boost the immune system

Fish oil rich in DHA and EPA is widely believed to help prevent disease by reducing inflammation, but until now, scientists were not entirely sure about its immune enhancing effects. A new report appearing in the April 2013 ...

Immunology created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

College kids who don't drink milk could face serious consequences

College-age kids who don't consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new University of Illinois study.

Health created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Fertilisers could help tackle nutritional deficiency in African country, researchers say

Enriching crops by adding a naturally-occurring soil mineral to fertilisers could potentially help to reduce disease and premature death in the African country of Malawi, researchers have said.

Health created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research into optimising our levels of vitamin C

(Medical Xpress)—A daily vitamin C intake equivalent to eating two kiwifruit a day is required to ensure our muscles maintain optimal levels, researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch have found.

Health created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Prenatal DHA reduces early preterm birth, low birth weight

(Medical Xpress)—University of Kansas researchers have found that the infants of mothers who were given 600 milligrams of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during pregnancy weighed more at birth and were less likely to be very ...

Health created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 lipid emulsions markedly protect brain after stroke in mouse study

Triglyceride lipid emulsions rich in an omega-3 fatty acid injected within a few hours of an ischemic stroke can decrease the amount of damaged brain tissue by 50 percent or more in mice, reports a new study by researchers ...

Neuroscience created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sitting time associated with increased risk of chronic diseases

The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases. Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic ...

Health created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Low-energy liquid diet offers effective weight loss for severely obese people, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—A new weight-loss programme available on the NHS for severely-obese individuals offers a safer, more cost-effective remedy than gastric surgery, according to a new study.

Overweight and Obesity created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Some health benefits of berries may not make it past your mouth

Research has suggested that compounds that give colorful fruits their rich hues, especially berries, promote health and might even prevent cancer. But for the first time, scientists have exposed extracts from numerous berries ...

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Soya protein can be replaced by rapeseed protein, nutritionists find

Today, more than 500 million people are suffering from a lack of adequate protein in their diet. Each year, the number of human beings increases by 80 million, a figure which is equivalent to the present population of Germany. ...

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New study suggests many apples a day keep the blues at bay

Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Phone calls to help adults delay the onset of diabetes

(Medical Xpress)—A pilot medical program at Virginia Tech will use an automated calling system as part of larger program to help adults who are at risk for developing diabetes. The calls will be designed to encourage patients ...

Health created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0