Lean Cuisine Recalls Entrees That May Contain Foreign Materials
Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 10,260 pounds of frozen spaghetti and meatball entrees that may contain foreign materials.
What makes Fructose Fattening? Researchers Find Some Clues in the Brain
New research demonstrates that the brain - which serves as a master control for body weight - reacts differently to fructose compared with another common sweetener, glucose.
Component in Common Dairy Foods May Cut Diabetes Risk
Scientists have identified a natural substance in dairy fat that may substantially reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Replacing White Rice with Brown Rice or Other Whole Grains May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Researchers have found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes -- and eating two or more servings of brown rice per week was associated with a lower risk of the disease.
Eating Processed Meats, But Not Unprocessed Red Meats, May Raise Risk of Heart Disease...
Researchers have found that eating processed meat, such as bacon, sausage or processed deli meats, was associated with a 42% higher risk of heart disease and a 19% higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Recall: Freshway Foods Voluntary Recall of Lettuce
Freshway Foods is voluntarily recalling products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli O145 bacteria (E. coli O145).
Interactive Diabetes Webcast Featuring The View Co-Host Sherri Shepherd
Join in on January 20 at Noon CST and go LIVE with award-winning diabetes experts on the topic of diabetes management hosted by Dreamfields Pasta.
Are Holiday and Weekend Eating Patterns Affecting Obesity Rates?
University of Pittsburgh marketing professor suggests incorporating guidelines for weekend and holiday eating into food pyramid.
Sugary Cola Drinks Linked for First Time to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Researchers have found for the first time that drinking more than 5 servings of sugar-sweetened cola a week prior to pregnancy appears to significantly elevate the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy.
Beneficial Effects of Alcohol: Researchers Urge Caution on Recent Results
According a new study of over 3,000 adults aged 70-79, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments were made for characteristics related to lifestyle, in particular physical activity, body weight, education, and income.
Consumption of Sugar Substitutes Assists in Long-Term Weight Control
A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.
Hispanic Children in US at Greater Risk for Obesity than Other Ethnic/Racial Groups
The prevalence of overweight in the US population is among the highest in Mexican-American children and adolescents. Culturally appropriate nutritional intervention needed, according to nutrition experts.
Ground Beef Recall Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
Approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli.
Eating Fatty Fish Once a Week Reduces Men’s Risk of Heart Failure
Eating salmon or other fatty fish just once a week helped reduce men's risk of heart failure, adding to growing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are of benefit to cardiac health.
Too Much Sugar is Bad, But Which Sugar is Worse: Fructose or Glucose?
Fructose-sweetened but not glucose-sweetened beverages can adversely affect both sensitivity to the hormone insulin and how the body handles fats, creating medical conditions that increase susceptibility to heart attack and stroke.
New Class of Low-Sugar Drinks Proposed to Help Stem Obesity and Diabetes Epidemics
Strong evidence shows that sugary drinks are an important contributor to the epidemic rise of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States.
