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Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes

(HealthDay)—Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.

Health created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Better-educated parents feed children fewer fats and less sugar

The level of education of parents has an influence on the frequency with which their children eat foods linked to obesity. The children of parents with low and medium levels of education eat fewer vegetables ...

Health created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sweet potato weaning food to improve infant nutrition

A Massey University PhD student has developed a complementary food for infants in developing nations that could help minimise vitamin A deficiency.

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NYC mayor: Soda decision just 'temporary setback' (Update)

Eateries around New York City have gotten a last-minute reprieve from the first ever U.S. ban on big sugary drinks, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging them to shrink their cups and bottles, anyway.

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

New study finds taste preferences impact health

Individuals who have a high preference for sweets and a high aversion to bitter flavors may be at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the ...

Health created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sweet drinks need tooth decay warning

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the University of Adelaide say any health warnings about soft drinks should include the risk of tooth decay, following a new study that looks at the consumption of sweet ...

Dentistry created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Immune-boosting foods may add to flu defense

(HealthDay)—As U.S. health officials recommend flu shots and frequent hand washing for protection during this season's influenza outbreak, dietitians point to another significant defense weapon: healthy ...

Health created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Just a spoonful: Sweet taste comforts babies during injections

The sweet taste of sugar may provide some comfort for babies during immunisations, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. Researchers found babies did not cry for as long if they were given drops of sugar solution ...

Health created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Colorful fruits, vegetables may be key to cancer-fighting diet

(HealthDay)—Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it's a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises.

Cancer created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New study finds that 75 percent of patients taking popular blood-thinners are getting wrong dose

Cardiology researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute have found that approximately 75 percent of patients taking two common blood-thinning drugs may be receiving the wrong dosage levels, according to ...

Cardiology created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Obese children have less sensitive taste-buds than those of normal weight

Obese kids have less sensitive taste-buds than kids of normal weight, indicates research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increased advertising has measurable impact on fruit and vegetable consumption

The key to getting people to eat more fruits and vegetables may be advertising, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. Marketing seems to play a role in guiding people to eat better ...

Health created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New Yorkers against super-size soda ban

An overwhelming majority of New Yorkers oppose Mayor Michael Bloomberg's unprecedented proposal for banning super-sized sweet drinks and his support for breastfeeding, a poll found Thursday.

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Monday's medical myth: Blame it on my sweet tooth

My wife says she has a sweet tooth. But doesn’t everyone? It’s universal to the human condition (as well as the human palate) to like something sweet.

Overweight and Obesity created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

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 ...

Health created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0