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Weight Loss Does Not Lower Heart Disease Risk from Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests
October 19, 2012 An intensive diet and exercise program resulting in weight loss does not reduce cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in people with longstanding type 2 diabetes, according to a new ... > full story -
Plant-Based Foods May Offer Reduced Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
October 19, 2012 A new study finds that a high intake of flavonoids, a group of compounds found in plants, may lower the risk for highly aggressive prostate ... > full story -
Low Calcium Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Hormone Condition in Women
October 18, 2012 A low calcium diet is associated with a higher risk of developing a common hormone condition in women, known as primary hyperparathyroidism, a new study ... > full story -
Weight Loss Does Not Improve Fertility, but Does Improve Sexual Function, Research Finds
October 18, 2012 Losing weight does not necessarily lead to improved fertility in women, but it can improve sexual function, according to a recent study that followed morbidly obese women of reproductive age for up ... > full story -
Gastric Band Surgery Has Big Impact on Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Factors
October 18, 2012 Bariatric surgery -- restrictive gastric banding and other types of gastric bypass -- can radically reduce risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and within a short period of time, indicates an ... > full story -
Overeating Impairs Brain Insulin Function, a Mechanism That Can Lead to Diabetes and Obesity
October 17, 2012 New research sheds light on how overeating can cause a malfunction in brain insulin signaling, and lead to obesity and diabetes. Researchers found that overeating impairs the ability of brain insulin ... > full story -
Adhering to Lifestyle Guidelines Reduced Mortality in Elderly Female Cancer Survivors
October 17, 2012 Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy diet improved survival after cancer diagnosis in an elderly female cancer survivor population, ... > full story -
Increased Flavonoid Intake Reduced Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
October 17, 2012 A high total intake of flavonoids, a group of compounds found in plants, was inversely associated with the risk for highly aggressive prostate cancer, according to new ... > full story -
This Is Your Brain on Food: Studies Reveal How Diet Affects Brain Functions
October 17, 2012 New studies explore the neurological component of dietary disorders, uncovering evidence that the brain's biological mechanisms may contribute to significant public health challenges -- obesity, ... > full story -
Don’t Get Tricked Into Over-Indulging in Holiday Treats: Weight Loss Expert Says Managing Halloween Festivities Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season
October 17, 2012 'Tis the season for ghouls and ghosts, witches and skeletons, and the bane that arrives around fall to haunt our scales and waist lines: the holiday creep. "How you manage this holiday really sets ... > full story
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