Fiber Intake Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death

Dietary fiber may be associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases, as well as a reduced risk of death from any cause over a nine-year period, according to a report posted online today that will be published in the June 14 print issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…

P Summit Calls For A ‘New Alchemy’ Around Phosphorus And Food

The problem with phosphorus, a critical element in fertilizers and food, is, as comedian Rodney Dangerfield would say, that it “can’t get no respect…

A Hunger For Health: Hopkins Nurses Promote Good Eating Habits

When Johns Hopkins nursing students aren’t hitting the books or practicing clinical skills, they’re promoting healthy diet and lifestyles in Baltimore’s vulnerable communities. These students are cooking up some fun with local residents with support from Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association grants…

Fish Oil Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease

A Michigan Technological University scientist is finding a growing body of evidence suggesting that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil protect against cardiovascular disease…

Study Linking Diet Soda And Stroke Risk Is Seriously Flawed

The Calorie Control Council stated today that research findings presented during a poster session at the International Stroke Conference claiming an association between diet soft drink consumption and increased risk of stroke and heart attack are critically flawed.

International Scientists Broaden The Debate On Saturated Fat And Cardiovascular Disease

For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on “what not to eat” instead of emphasizing “what to eat,” resulting in demonizing the naturally occurring fats in dairy, while overlooking its many essential nutrients…