Would You Stop Eating Out To Lose Weight?
Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain. However, a study in the January/February 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight.
Key Mechanism Behind Sleep Discovered: Finding Holds Promise For Treatment Of...
Washington State University researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the brain switches from a wakeful to a sleeping state. The finding clears the way for a suite of discoveries, from sleeping aids to treatments for stroke and other brain injuries.
New Trial Proves Resistant Starch Supplements Prevent Hereditary Cancers of Upper...
A trial in people with high hereditary risk of a wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch, found...
Falls May Be Early Sign Of Alzheimer’s
Falls and balance problems may be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report July 17, 2011, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Paris.
Study Links Higher Fish Consumption to Increased Risk of Melanoma
Eating higher amounts of fish, including tuna and non-fried fish, appears to be associated with a greater risk of malignant melanoma, according to a...
Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Prevent and Reverse Leading Cause of...
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease – and it...
Large Human Study Links Phthalates, BPA And Thyroid Hormone Levels
A link between chemicals called phthalates and thyroid hormone levels was confirmed by the University of Michigan in the first large-scale and nationally representative study of phthalates and BPA in relation to thyroid function in humans.
Essential Oil Pill Prevents PMS, Study Suggests
A pill containing a mix of essential oils has been shown to significantly reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Reproductive Health tested the tablets by carrying out a randomised, controlled trial in 120 women.
Omega-3s Linked to Healthier Brain Structure and Improved Cognitive Abilities in...
Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates.
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New Bioengineered Cornea Restores Sight to the Blind and Visually Impaired
Researchers have developed a new bioengineered implant made of collagen protein from pig's skin, which resembles the human cornea. In a pilot study, the...
Most H1N1 Patients With Respiratory Failure Treated With Oxygenating System Survive...
Despite the severity of disease and the intensity of treatment, most patients in Australia and New Zealand who experienced respiratory failure as a result of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) and were treated with a system that adds oxygen to the patient's blood survived the disease, according to a new study. The influenza A(H1N1) pandemic affected Australia and New Zealand during the 2009 southern hemisphere winter, causing an epidemic of...
An Apple Or Pear A Day May Keep Strokes Away
Apples and pears may keep strokes away. That's the conclusion of a Dutch study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association in which researchers found that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables with white flesh may protect against stroke.
