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Obesity and Asthma: Study Finds a Link in the Genes
July 18, 2013 — Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and ... > 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 -
Weight Gain Early in Pregnancy Means Bigger, Fatter Babies
July 16, 2013 — A researcher cautions against too much weight early into pregnancy, which leads to larger, chubbier ... > full story -
Fat in Organs and Blood May Increase Risk of Osteoporosis
July 16, 2013 — A new study has found that obese people with higher levels of fat in their liver, muscle tissue and blood also have higher amounts of fat in their bone marrow, putting them at risk for ... > full story -
People Who Eat Nuts More Than Three Times a Week Have Reduced Risk of Dying from Cancer or Cardiovascular Disease
July 15, 2013 — People who eat nuts, particularly walnuts, are more likely to live longer, finds new research. In a longitudinal study, researchers suggest that those who eat nuts more than three times a week have a ... > full story -
Spicing Up Food Can Make Up for Missing Fat
July 15, 2013 — Adding just a small amount of everyday herbs and spices to vegetables and reduced-calorie meals may make those foods more appetizing to consumers, which could ultimately help Americans cut down on ... > full story -
New Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
July 15, 2013 — Fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits, chips and desserts have all been identified as risk factors for bowel cancer, according to new ... > full story -
Obese Dads Pass on Predisposition to Obesity and Metabolic Disorders to Their Kids
July 11, 2013 — If you are obese and hope to be a father, here's another reason to lose weight: your children and grandchildren may inherit your waistline or metabolic disorders. Scientists have discovered in mice ... > full story -
Higher BMI Increases Risk of Gallstones, Especially in Women, Study Finds
July 11, 2013 — New research reveals a causal association between elevated body mass index (BMI) and increased risk of gallstone disease. Results show women are at greater risk of developing ... > full story -
Location of Body Fat Can Elevate Heart Disease, Cancer Risk
July 10, 2013 — Individuals with excessive abdominal fat have a greater risk of heart disease and cancer than individuals with a similar body mass index who carry their fat in other areas of the body, according to a ... > full story
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