News tagged with journal of nutrition


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

Taking omega-3 supplements may help prevent skin cancer, new study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Taking omega-3 fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to researchers at The University of Manchester. The team has just carried out the first clinical trial to examine the impact ...

Cancer created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Persuading moms to breastfeed: Study examines effects of government nutrition program on choice to use infant formula

One of the federal government's goals in tweaking the content of its food packages for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program was to encourage more new mothers to breastfeed. The changes, which took effect ...

Pediatrics created Feb 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Employees shed pounds in worksite-based weight loss intervention with behavioral counseling

Workplace-based programs that include dietary advice coupled with behavioral counseling appear to be a promising approach for men and women with significant weight loss goals, based on the results of a pilot study conducted ...

Health created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Thigh fat may be to blame for older adults who slow down

(Medical Xpress)—A new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that an increase in fat throughout the thigh is predictive of mobility loss in otherwise healthy older adults.

Health created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Light' sodas may hike diabetes risk: study (Update)

Artificially sweetened sodas have been linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes for women than sodas sweetened with ordinary sugar, a French study unveiled on Thursday found.

Health created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 9

Some omega-3 oils better than others for protection against liver disease

(Medical Xpress)—Research at Oregon State University has found that one particular omega-3 fatty acid has a powerful effect in preventing liver inflammation and fibrosis – common problems that are steadily rising along ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Vegetarianism can reduce risk of heart disease by up to a third

The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the University of Oxford.

Cardiology created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows no evidence Mediterranean diet helps prevent cognitive decline

(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, ...

Health created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Human breast milk microbiome changes over time

(HealthDay)—The microbiome of breast milk is influenced by many factors, including maternal weight and how the baby was delivered, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nu ...

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fewer people adding salt at the table

The number of people in England adding salt to food at the table fell by more than a quarter in the five years following a national campaign, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

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Lose fat faster before breakfast

People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.

Health created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 2

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

Study explores promoting teen health via text message

(Medical Xpress)—A study of 177 teenagers looks at whether teens are open to receiving text messages about health and what kind of information those messages should contain.

Health created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

R U eating healthy 2day? New study highlights effectiveness of healthy lifestyle text messages for teens

According to the Nielsen consumer research group, teens receive an average of 3,417 text messages per month (that's 114 texts per day!). Couple this with CDC's report that high school students' consumption of fruit and vegetables ...

Health created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0