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Gut Hormone Makes Food Look Even Yummier
A gut hormone that causes
people to eat more does so
by making food appear more
desirable, suggests a new
report in Cell Metabolism.
In a brain imaging study of
individuals, the researchers
... > full story
New DNA Variants Found That Can Help To Pile On The Pounds
A study of 90,000 people has
uncovered new genetic
variants close to a gene
called MC4R that influence
fat mass, weight and risk of
obesity. The variants act in
... > full story
Fast-Food Liver Damage Can Be Reversed, Experts Say
Diets high in fast food can
be highly toxic to the liver
and other internal organs,
but that damage can be
reversed, says one of the
country's leading experts on
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Suspected Carcinogenic Chemicals Used To Make Teflon, Scotchgard, Found In Human Milk
Chemicals used to make
nonstick cookware and
stain-resistant fabrics are
spreading around the world
and turning up in surprising
... > full story
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Nitrates In Vegetables Protect Against Gastric Ulcers, Study Shows
May 9, 2008 — Fruits and vegetables that are rich in nitrates protect the stomach from damage. This takes place through conversion of nitrates into nitrites by the bacteria in the oral cavity and subsequent ... > full story -
Sizing Up Teen Snacking
May 9, 2008 — The effect of snacking on teenagers' dietary intakes of recommended nutrients and MyPyramid food groups has been examined, and the findings are both positive and negative. After analyzing the eating ... > full story -
Plants' Flavonoids Have Beneficial Effect On Alzheimer's Disease, Study In Mice Suggests
May 8, 2008 — A new study in mice suggests molecules in plants may have beneficial effects on Alzheimer's disease. Researchers administered molecules called flavonoids, which are found in certain fruits and ... > full story -
Folic Acid, B Vitamins Not Linked To Reduced Risk Of Cardiovascular Events In High-risk Women
May 8, 2008 — Women at high-risk of cardiovascular disease who took a daily supplement of folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 for seven years did not have an overall reduced rate of cardiovascular events, despite a ... > full story -
Diet High In Saturated Fat Contributes To Prostate Cancer Treatment Failure, Study Suggests
May 8, 2008 — Men who consumed high saturated fat diets (HSF) were younger and had higher BMIs at diagnosis than men with who consumed low saturated fat diets (LSF). Saturated fats were most commonly consumed as ... > full story -
Discovery Of A Novel Mechanism For The Development Of Colon Cancer
May 7, 2008 — Recent work has shed light on the mechanisms of colon tumor development and may help to design better treatment for this disease. The study published in Cancer Cell describes a mechanism by which ... > full story -
Blocked Brain Enzyme Decreases Appetite And Promotes Weight Loss
May 7, 2008 — One blocked brain enzyme helps mice to decrease appetite, lose weight, and better manage their blood sugar levels. For many years, scientists have been identifying and testing every step of the ... > full story -
Obesity Can Increase Dementia Risk By Up To 80 Percent, Study Suggests
May 7, 2008 — Obesity may increase adults' risk for having dementia. Obesity increases the risk of dementia in general by 42 percent, Alzheimer's by 80 percent and vascular dementia by 73 percent. Being ... > full story -
Short Arms And Legs Linked To Risk Of Dementia, Study Shows
May 6, 2008 — People with shorter arms and legs may be at a higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to people with longer arms and legs, according to a new studyin the medical journal of the ... > full story -
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Iron Supplements Might Harm Infants Who Have Enough, Study Suggests
May 5, 2008 — A new study suggests that extra iron for infants who don't need it might delay development -- results that fuel the debate over optimal iron supplement levels and could have huge implications for the ... > full story
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