Drinks High In Fructose Raise Gout Risk For Women

Women who regularly consume drinks with a high fructose content have a 74% higher risk of developing gout compared to females who consume such drinks once per month or less, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine wrote in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)…

High Isoflavone-Rich Soy Diet Lowers Invasive Breast Cancer Risk Significantly

Premenopausal women whose diet is high in isoflavone-rich soy products have a 30% lower risk of developing an invasive breast tumor compared to those with a very low intake, scientists from Roswell Park Cancer Institute explained at the 9th Annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference…

High Isoflavone-Rich Soy Diet Lowers Invasive Breast Cancer Risk Significantly

Premenopausal women whose diet is high in isoflavone-rich soy products have a 30% lower risk of developing an invasive breast tumor compared to those with a very low intake, scientists from Roswell Park Cancer Institute explained at the 9th Annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference…

Fighting Selenium Deficiency

Approximately 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a deficiency of selenium, an essential nutrient for liver, heart, thyroid, and immune function. Since selenium deficiency is prevalent in Southeast Asia, researchers are studying the best biofortification for lowland rice production…

Fighting Selenium Deficiency

Approximately 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a deficiency of selenium, an essential nutrient for liver, heart, thyroid, and immune function. Since selenium deficiency is prevalent in Southeast Asia, researchers are studying the best biofortification for lowland rice production…

Drinking 100 Percent Fruit Juice Is Linked To Higher Intake Of Essential Nutrients

With so few Americans consuming the recommended amounts of fruit each day, finding quick and simple ways to add additional fruit servings – and the important nutrients they provide – is more critical than ever. Although USDA recognizes that 4-oz of 100 percent juice supplies one serving (1/2 cup) of fruit, there is still confusion regarding the healthfulness of juice…

Memory And Cognitive Function In Older Adults Improved By DHA

A study published in the November edition of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. This is promising news for many aging Americans who are searching for options to maintain memory and support overall cognitive health…

Dietitian And Mother Nature Approved Pistachios

California pistachios took center stage at this year’s American Dietetic Association’s annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), the industry’s premier conference where thousands of registered dietitians gather to learn about innovative nutrition research and emerging health trends…

Risk Of Breast Cancer May Be Modified By Soy Isoflavones

Increased phytoestrogens commonly found in dietary soy may modify the risk of some types of breast cancer, according to findings presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held Nov. 7-10, 2010…