Copyright 2009 Medical News Today Latest Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/nutrition-agriculture/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156341.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156341.php Vegetarians are 12 per cent less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer . In a study of more than 61,000 people, Cancer Research UK scientists from Oxford followed meat eaters and vegetarians for over 12 years, during which 3,350 of the participants were diagnosed with cancer. Cancer / Oncology Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156250.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156250.php Charles Darwin and his contemporaries postulated that food consumption in birds and mammals was limited by resource levels, that is, animals would eat as much as they could while food was plentiful and produce as many offspring as this would allow them to. However, recent research has shown that, even when food is abundant, energy intake reaches a limit, even in animals with high nutrient demands, such as lactating females. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156401.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156401.php US researchers said that undiagnosed cases of celiac disease, where the immune system has a strong adverse reaction to the protein found in wheat and other grains, appear to have increased dramatically in the last 50 years. They also found, over a 45 year follow up, that people with undiagnosed celiac disease have a nearly four-fold increased risk of premature death from any cause. GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156336.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156336.php Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms are growing in popularity among some women who fear potential risks from prescription hormone replacement therapy, the New York Times reports. Menopause Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156237.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156237.php Celiac disease, an immune system reaction to gluten in the diet, is over four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this month in the journal Gastroenterology. The study also found that subjects who did not know they had celiac disease were nearly four times more likely than celiac-free subjects to have died during the 45 years of follow-up. GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156077.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156077.php 10 Years Younger, the cult Channel 4 programme with viewing figures in excess of 10 million viewers, will launch it's first live event at Earls Court from 3rd - 5th July 09, bringing the cream of 'feel good' fashion, beauty and well-being brands to the UK's real women. Nutrition / Diet Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156214.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156214.php Diets high in protein and cholesterol are associated with a higher risk of hospitalization or death due to cirrhosis or liver cancer, while diets high in carbohydrates are associated with a lower risk. These findings are in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The article is also available online at Wiley Interscience. Liver Disease / Hepatitis Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156224.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156224.php The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156205.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156205.php Summer is the season for sizzling - steaks, chicken, ribs, veggie kabobs and much more. The Connecticut Department of Public Health reminds everyone that food safety is essential when grilling outdoors and offers tips to ensure that family barbecues and backyard picnics remain fun, healthy outings. "This Fourth of July holiday, many of us will be spending time with our family and friends at barbecues and picnics," said DPH Commissioner J. Robert Galvin, MD, MPH, MBA. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156172.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156172.php Tiffany Niemoller, a 5th year MD/PhD student at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studies, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $148,480 over four years by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. A training grant for individual predoctoral students, the Ruth L. Stroke Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156180.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156180.php Responding to scientists' need to measure organic contaminants in human body fluids, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently made four new Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) available for purchase. Developed in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the human milk and serum SRMs have certified levels of contaminants, including flame retardants and pesticides, commonly found in the U.S. population. Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156192.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156192.php WHAT: Food prices rose by 5.5 percent in the past year and are expected to increase up to an additional 4 percent in 2009. Americans are seeking to get the most out of their dollar, and since together, dairy foods provide a unique package of nine essential nutrients, they are a nutritional bang for the buck. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156117.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156117.php In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods - intended to improve consumers' health - researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies. Their report is in the current issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication. Allergy Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156118.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156118.php Researchers in New Mexico are reporting the surprise discovery that common table salt - so brittle that it crushes easily between a thumb and forefinger - becomes a super plastic in the weird environs of the nanoworld. The super-elastic salt can stretch like taffy to twice its original length without breaking. The discovery could lead to new insights into the role of salt in a wide variety of situations ranging from helping clouds to form to triggering asthmatic attacks in people, they say. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156127.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156127.php Most of the world's acute hunger and undernutrition occurs not in conflicts and natural disasters but in the annual "hunger season," according to an article in this week's open access journal PLoS Medicine. The hunger season is the time of year when the previous year's harvest stocks have dwindled, food prices are high, and jobs are scarce, and is often under recognized. Aid / Disasters Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156056.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156056.php Medical scientists from Southampton have contributed to a major new report published today, setting out plans to enhance the nation's health by improving diet, increasing physical activity and cutting harmful drinking. Nutrition / Diet Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156034.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156034.php A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International1, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for overall health and fracture rates. Nutrition / Diet Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156004.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156004.php A recent study carried out by the Health Protection Agency and LACORS (Local Authorities Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services) has revealed the presence of Salmonella and E. coli bacteria in a small number of samples of ready-to-eat shelled nuts. Consumption of nuts has gone up, reflecting a growing preference for snacks that are both healthy and convenient. Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156023.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156023.php Celiac disease, an immune system reaction to gluten in the diet, is over four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this month in the journal Gastroenterology. GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155974.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155974.php Five Alabama communities have been selected to receive grants of $3,000 each to stimulate community-based physical activity and nutrition programs to reduce risks for overweight and obesity. Receiving funding will be Anniston, Birmingham, Greensboro, Millbrook and Montgomery. Alabama was selected as one of eight states to receive funds through the Balancing InTake and Expenditure grant from the Chronic Disease Directors Association in early 2009. Dr. Sports Medicine / Fitness Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155924.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155924.php Summer is in full swing, and barbeques are a perfect way to relax, spend time with family and friends, and celebrate the July 4th holiday. To help you better prepare for this popular activity, nutrition experts at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center offer advice on how to barbeque the healthy way. M. D. Anderson dietitian, Vicki Piper, R.D., L.D., encourages cookout fans to grill plenty of fruits and vegetables, and less meat. Cancer / Oncology Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155928.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155928.php Physiological changes associated with the metabolic syndrome may play a role in the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to study results published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Breast Cancer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155965.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155965.php A 12-year study that followed over 60,000 Britons, half of whom were vegetarian, suggests that vegetarians had a lower risk of developing cancer than meat-eaters. However, more studies are needed before we can use this evidence as sufficient reason to ask people to change their diets, say the researchers and other experts. Cancer / Oncology Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155884.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155884.php A Kansas State University researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato because its dominant purple color results in an increased amount of anti-cancer components. K-State's Soyoung Lim, doctoral student in human nutrition, Manhattan, is working with George Wang, associate professor of human nutrition at K-State, to understand the pigment effects of a Kansas-bred purple sweet potato on cancer prevention. Cancer / Oncology Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155865.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155865.php Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has found E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that can cause serious food borne illness) in a sample of prepackaged Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough currently under recall by the manufacturer and marketer, Nestlé USA. The contaminated sample was collected at Nestlé's facility in Danville, Va. on June 25, 2009. On June 19, the FDA and the U.S. Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses