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.
Bad Cholesterol: Genes Make The Difference
Why does it seem like some people can eat all the ice cream they want without increasing their cholesterol or gaining much weight? Because people's genes play an overriding role.
Milk and Dairy Products Protect Against “Metabolic Syndrome”
A daily helping of dairy foods protect against the clustering of abnormal body chemistry known as the metabolic syndrome, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Soft Drink Consumption May Increase Childhood Obesity
Obesity is one of the biggest threats to child health.
Portion Size Matters: Given Too Much, We Eat It
Almost nobody can stop eating at just one normal serving if there's extra food on their plate, and this tendency coupled with the spread of megaportions may be contributing to the American obesity epidemic.
Recall: Bumble Bee Recalls Tuna Due to Health Risk
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling three specific UPC codes of canned tuna due to possible, life-threatening health risk. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC announced (March 16,...
High-Fat Dairy Linked to Reduced Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Surprisingly, a new study indicates that high-fat dairy products are associated with a reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes, more than low-fat dairy products,...
Walnuts Improve Cholesterol Levels, Insulin-Resistant Women Helped Most
Researchers report that a meal plan rich in walnuts, which are high in polyunsaturated fats, has a significant impact on lipid levels for women,...
Decaffeinated Coffee Preserves Memory Function by Improving Brain Energy Metabolism
Researchers discovered that decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes. This brain dysfunction is a risk factor for dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Study: Eating a High-Protein Breakfast Helps Women Maintain Glucose Control
A researcher has found that when women consumed high-protein breakfasts, they maintained better glucose and insulin control than they did with lower-protein or no-protein meals.
Massive Recall: Frozen, Raw, Stuffed & Breaded Chicken Products
Approximately 1,978,680 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken product that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. This recall involves almost 2-dozen brands,...
U.S. Soft Drink Consumption Grew 135% Since 1977, Boosting Obesity
One of the simpler ways to curtail the obesity epidemic could be to cut the volume of sweetened soft drinks and fruit drinks Americans are increasingly consuming.
Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men
Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Study: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence Mood, Impulsivity And Personality
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may influence mood, personality and behavior, according to results of a study presented by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Denver.
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.
Nationwide Recall on Blue Cheese Expanded
The nationwide recall on Maytag Blue blue cheese products, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, has been expanded. Maytag Dairy Farms is expanding its...
