Nearly 1 In 4 Overweight Women Thinks Her Weight Is Normal, US Study

A new study found that nearly 1 in 4 overweight American women “misperceives” her body weight as normal, while conversely, around 1 in 6 normal weight women regards herself as overweight…

Fructose-Rich Beverages Associated With Increased Risk Of Gout In Women

Consumption of fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened sodas and orange juice is associated with an increased risk of gout among women, although their contribution to the risk of gout in the population is likely modest because of the low incidence rate among women, according to a study that will appear in the November 24 print edition of JAMA…

Those With High Alpha-Carotene Blood Levels Live Much Longer

People with high levels of alpha-carotene in their blood, that is, those who eat lots of fruit and vegetables, have a smaller risk of dying early and are more likely to live longer than others, researchers from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Atlanta, Georgia wrote in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine…

Functional Amino Acids Regulate Key Metabolic Pathways

Functional amino acids play a critical role in the development of both animals and humans, according to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist. In a journal article appearing in the American Society for Nutrition (Advances in Nutrition 1:31-37, 2010), Dr…

Produce-Rich Diet Improves Long-Term Kidney Health, Melatonin Improves Short-Term Kidney Health

1. Kidney Disease Patients Benefit from a Diet High in Fruits and Vegetables – Healthy Foods Can Help Maintain Kidney Function In patients with kidney disease, the Western diet produces an acidic environment in the body that has numerous negative effects and worsens with age as kidney function declines…

Low Sodium May Be Responsible For Fractures And Falls In Elderly

Older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition. Falls are a serious health problem for the elderly and account for about 50 percent of deaths due to injury in the elderly…

Scientists Ferret Out A Key Pathway For Aging

For decades, scientists have been searching for the fundamental biological secrets of how eating less extends lifespan.

High alpha-carotene levels associated with longer life

High blood levels of the antioxidant alpha-carotene appear to be associated with a reduced risk of dying over a 14-year period, according to a new report.

Registered Dietitians Play Essential Role In Effective Management Of Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes In Adults

Proper nutrition therapy is essential for the successful management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and registered dietitians (RDs) can play a key role as part of the health care team…

Urban Areas With Smaller Food Markets May Be Bad For Your Waistline

Living in an urban environment with smaller food markets may be bad for the waistline, reports a new study from the American Journal of Public Health. The study’s author examined the relationship between neighborhood food environment and adult weight status…

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