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Skipping Breakfast May Increase Coronary Heart Disease Risk
July 22, 2013 A large 16-year study finds men who reported that they skipped breakfast had higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease. The timing of meals, whether it’s missing a meal ... > full story -
Too Many Antioxidants? Resveratrol Blocks Many Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise
July 22, 2013 In older men, a natural antioxidant compound found in red grapes and other plants – called resveratrol – blocks many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, according to new ... > 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 -
New Approach to Treat the Most Common Heart Valve Disease in Western Countries
July 18, 2013 Scientists have developed a new approach to treat aortic valve stenosis through the administration of a compound that prevents valve deterioration and can even reverse the progression of the disease. ... > 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 -
People With Pre-Diabetes Who Drop Substantial Weight May Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes
July 16, 2013 People with pre-diabetes who lose roughly 10 percent of their body weight within six months of diagnosis dramatically reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next three years, ... > 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 -
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 -
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
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