Nutrition Research News

Posted October 3, 2008:

• Brain Pathway Responsible For Obesity Found: Too Many Calories Send Brain Off Kilter
• Link Between Weight Gains During Pregnancy And Dieting History
• Household Insecurity Associated With Food Insecurity, Poor Health
• Obese Diners Choose Convenience And Overeating At Chinese Buffets

Posted October 2, 2008:

• Making Metabolism More Inefficient Can Reduce Obesity

Posted October 1, 2008:

• Why A Mother's High-fat Diet Contributes To Obesity In Her Children

Posted September 27, 2008:

• Calorie Restriction Does Not Appear To Induce Bone Loss In Overweight Adults

Posted September 26, 2008:

• Peptide Ghrelin May Be Involved In Both Alcohol Dependence And Overeating

Posted September 19, 2008:

• Pictures Of Hot Fudge Sundaes Arouse: Understanding Emotions Improves Our Food Choices

Posted September 18, 2008:

• Pregnant Women With Bulimia Have More Anxiety And Depression, Study Finds

Posted September 16, 2008:

• Don't Throw The Candy Out: Temptation Leads To Moderation

Posted September 15, 2008:

• Key To Keeping Older People Fit For Longer
• Mother's Stress Linked To Her Child Becoming Overweight

Posted September 14, 2008:

• How Not To Gain The Dreaded 'Freshman Fifteen'
• Making Snack Food Choices: Are Bad Intentions Stronger Than Good Intentions?

Posted September 12, 2008:

• Strict Mediterranean Diet Can Help Reduce Deaths From Major Chronic Diseases

Posted September 11, 2008:

• Vitamin B12 May Protect The Brain In Old Age

Posted September 10, 2008:

• High Levels Of Physical Activity Can Blunt Effect Of Obesity-related Gene, Study Suggests
• Diet May Eliminate Spasms For Infants With Epilepsy

Posted September 6, 2008:

• Nutritional Research Vindicates Diet Programs

Posted September 5, 2008:

• Link Between Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes And Neurodegeneration Found
• Thinking People Eat Too Much: Intellectual Work Found To Induce Excessive Calorie Intake

Posted September 2, 2008:

• B-vitamin Deficiency May Cause Vascular Cognitive Impairment
• New Master Switch Found In Brain Regulates Appetite And Reproduction

Posted August 28, 2008:

• Low Levels Of Brain Chemical May Lead To Obesity
• High Cholesterol Levels Drop Naturally In Children On High-fat Anti-seizure Diet, Study Show

Posted August 25, 2008:

• M&Ms As Diet Food? 100-calorie Pack Misconceptions
• Uncertainties Prevail Over Human Health Benefits Of Polyphenols
• Part Of The In-group? A Surprising New Strategy Helps Reduce Unhealthy Behaviors
• The Big Gulp: Consumers Avoid Extremes In Soda Sizes

Posted August 24, 2008:

• Addiction Treatment Proves Successful In Animal Weight Loss Study
• Snacks In Small Packages May Lead To Overeating

Posted August 22, 2008:

• Killer Carbs: Scientist Finds Key To Overeating As We Age

Posted August 21, 2008:

• Helping The Medicine Go Down
• That Tastes ... Sweet? Sour? No, It's Definitely Calcium!

Posted August 20, 2008:

• False Memories Affect Behavior

Posted August 15, 2008:

• Chronic Ear Infections Linked To Increased Obesity Risk; Taste Damage Can Lead To Preferences For Fatty And Sugary Foods
• Blood Pressure Response To Daily Stress Provides Clues For Better Hypertension Treatment

Posted August 14, 2008:

• MSG Use Linked To Obesity

Posted August 13, 2008:

• Reserve, National Guard At Higher Risk Of Alcohol-related Problems After Returning From Combat
• Parents Shape Whether Their Children Learn To Eat Fruits And Vegetables

Posted August 11, 2008:

• Damage To Fetal Brain Blocked Following Maternal Alcohol Consumption
• Another Piece Of The Weight-control Puzzle Identified

Posted August 6, 2008:

• Keeping Migrant Workers' Children Healthy

Posted August 5, 2008:

• High Use Of Complementary Methods Found Among Cancer Survivors

Posted August 3, 2008:

• Brain Plays Key Role In Appetite By Regulating Free Radicals
• Watching Too Much TV Is Causing Some University Students To Pack On The Pounds

Posted July 31, 2008:

• Obesity Predisposition Traced To The Brain's Reward System

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