Racial Differences In Breast Cancer Risk Influenced By Vitamin D

American women of African ancestry are more likely than European Americans to have estrogen receptor (ER) negative breast cancer. There continues to be discussion about the role of low levels of vitamin D in the development of breast cancer for these women…

Report Suggests That Your Supermarket May Affect Your Weight

The study, conducted in Paris from 2007 to 2008, found that participants who shop at discount supermarkets, in supermarkets in areas with poorly educated consumers, or in supermarkets far from their own neighborhood had higher body mass indices (BMI) and waist circumferences…

Salmonella Bareilly Infection Outbreak In 19 States, USA

With at least 100 reported infections with Salmonella Bareilly, US authorities say 19 states and the District of Columbia have been affected so far. According to an FDA memo, the current salmonellosis outbreak is spreading rapidly…

Eating Berries May Lower Men’s Parkinson’s Risk

Men who regularly consume foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, apples, certain vegetables, tea and red wine, may significantly reduce their risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the journal Neurology this week that saw no such effect among women…

A Ray Of Sunshine For The Critically Ill: Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Increased Mortality In Intensive Care Patients

Scientists have long believed that vitamin D, which is naturally absorbed from sunlight, has an important role in the functioning of the body’s autoimmune system. Now Prof.

Link Between Breast Cancer Resistance And Timing Of Soy Consumption

Studies exploring the relationship between soy consumption and breast cancer have been mixed, but new research introduces a new thought: Could women with breast cancer who began eating soy as an adult develop a tumor more resistant to treatment?

Higher Energy Density Diets Linked To Higher Body Weight

Strong and consistent evidence indicates that adults consuming a higher energy density (ED) diet have a higher body weight, whilst those who eat a relatively low ED diet experience weight loss and maintain their weight, whilst there is moderate proof that children and adolescents who eat higher ED diets are linked to higher weight…

Dietitians And Dietary Supplements

Registered dietitians are one of several groups of healthcare professionals who report using dietary supplements as part of their health regimen, according to a newly published study in Nutrition Journal, a peer-reviewed, online journal that focuses on the field of human nutrition. According to data from the 2009 “Life…

CDC Announces People In The US Have Healthy Vitamin And Mineral Levels

Whilst pointing out that certain groups of the population have deficiencies, the CDC announced in a press release today, that in all, the US population has good levels of the main essential vitamins and minerals.

Risk Of Heart Disease In Type 2 Diabetes May Be Reduced By Vitamin D-Fortified Yogurt

Daily intake of vitamin D-fortified doogh (Persian yogurt drink) improved inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetics and extra calcium conferred additional anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM)…

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