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How Malnutrition Leads to Inflamed Intestines
July 25, 2012 More than one billion people in poor countries are starving, and malnutrition remains a major problem even in rich countries, making it a leading cause of death in the world. For over a hundred ... > full story -
Is There Such a Thing as Eating Too Many Fruits and Vegetables?
July 24, 2012 It may make you scratch your head, but in fact it is possible to overeat healthy foods, according to a registered ... > full story -
Diets High in Salt Could Deplete Calcium in the Body
July 24, 2012 The scientific community has always wanted to know why people who eat high-salt diets are prone to developing medical problems such as kidney stones and osteoporosis. Medical researchers may have ... > full story -
Carnivores: Beware of Ticks
July 24, 2012 If you are a steak lover, enjoy your meat while you can. A new article explains why if you have been bitten by a tick, you may develop an allergy to red ... > full story -
Feces Fossils Show Connection Between Native-Americans, Diabetes: Did Fat-Hoarding Genes Develop from the Nature of Ancient Feasts?
July 24, 2012 A new analysis suggests Natives' "thrifty" gene may not have evolved from a feast-and-famine lifestyle, but from high-fiber, low-fat diets in ancient ... > full story -
High Dietary Antioxidant Intake Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk
July 23, 2012 Increasing dietary intake of the antioxidant vitamins C, E, and selenium could help cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to two thirds, suggests new ... > full story -
Why Do Anti-Hunger and Anti-Obesity Initiatives Always Fall Short?
July 23, 2012 Researchers argue that while hunger and obesity are caused by a perfect storm of multiple factors acting in concert, the efforts to counter them have been narrowly focused and isolated. Overcoming ... > full story -
Dominant Deer Hinds Choose the Best Food
July 20, 2012 When food is abundant, it seems that animals do not have to compete but dominant deer hinds still uphold rivalry and select the most nutritious food to maintain their status. This is the case ... > full story -
In Utero Exposure to Diesel Exhaust a Possible Risk Factor for Obesity
July 19, 2012 Pregnant mice exposed to high levels of air pollution gave birth to offspring with a significantly higher rate of obesity and insulin resistance in adulthood than those that were not exposed to air ... > full story -
Menu Labeling Requirements Lead to Healthier Options at Chain Restaurants
July 19, 2012 The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing ... > full story
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