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Calcium Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease and Death in Patients With Kidney Disease
July 19, 2013 Kidney patients who take calcium supplements to lower their phosphorus levels may be at a 22 percent higher risk of death than those who take other non-calcium based treatments, according to a new ... > full story -
Eating Eggs Is Not Linked to High Cholesterol in Adolescents, Study Suggests
July 19, 2013 Although in the late 20th century it was maintained that eating more than two eggs a week could increase cholesterol, in recent years experts have begun to refute this myth. Now, a new study has ... > full story -
Gene Mutation Linked to Obesity: Mice Gain Weight Even When Fed Normal Amounts of Food
July 18, 2013 Researchers have identified a genetic cause of severe obesity that, though rare, raises new questions about weight gain and energy use in the general obese population. The research involved genetic ... > full story -
Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain
July 17, 2013 Physicians and patients who are wary of addiction to pain medication and opioids may soon have a healthier and more natural alternative. A study revealed that a derivative of DHA (docosahexaenoic ... > full story -
Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive
July 17, 2013 A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in ... > full story -
Prostate Cancers Are Fewer, Smaller on Walnut-Enriched Diet
July 16, 2013 New research indicates that eating a modest amount of walnuts can protect against prostate ... > full story -
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Trade-Offs Between Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation Explored
July 16, 2013 Improving agricultural productivity could help cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, shows new research. But, sustainable farming methods are ... > full story -
What Are Fructooligosaccharides and How Do They Provide Digestive, Immunity and Bone Health Benefits?
July 16, 2013 New research has focused on the health benefits of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), which are low-calorie, non-digestible carbohydrates that can improve food taste and texture while aiding ... > full story -
The Right Snack May Aid Satiety, Weight Loss
July 16, 2013 Healthy snacks that promote a feeling of fullness (satiety) may reduce the amount of food intake at subsequent meals and limit overall food consumption, according to new ... > full story -
People With Impaired Glucose Tolerance Can Show Cognitive Dysfunction
July 16, 2013 People with impaired glucose tolerance—the precursor to Type 2 diabetes—often show impaired cognitive function that may be alleviated through a diet designed specifically for their ... > full story
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