Dark chocolate and red wine the food of love and health

Valentine’s Day staples of dark chocolate and red wine fuel the heart with love and health year ’round, says a dietitian. Catechins and resveratrol are just a few of the nutritional properties that make chocolate and red wine “diet foods” within moderation.

UNMC Study Suggests Vitamin D Could Reduce Lung Inflammation In Asthma, COPD

In the first study of its kind, results of a University of Nebraska Medical Center research study suggest that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust. In the study, researchers found a significant decrease in lung inflammation in mice exposed to hog barn dust that received high doses of vitamin D…

Metabolic Acidosis And Kidney Injury In Kidney Disease Patients Reduced By Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables

Adding fruits and vegetables to the diet may help protect the kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with too much acid build-up, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN)…

Risk Of Stroke Increased By Southern Diet

Eating Southern-style foods may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2013…

Dialysis Patients May Be Protected From Sudden Cardiac Death By Fish Oil

Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But until now, researchers have not studied the potential benefit for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest-risk patients for sudden cardiac death…

Growth Of Toxic Algae Caused By Nitrogen From Pollution, Natural Sources Harmful To Marine Life And Human Health

Nitrogen in ocean waters fuels the growth of two tiny but toxic phytoplankton species that are harmful to marine life and human health, warns a new study published in the Journal of Phycology…

Southern Diet Increases Risk Of Stroke

The southern diet- which mainly consists of fatty fried foods rich in salt – has been linked with a substantially increased risk of stroke.

Discussing Dietary Fats

Replacing saturated animal fats with polyunsaturated fats rich in omega-6 linoleic acid may not be beneficial for heart patients, researchers have claimed. Linoleic acid is present in high amounts in some commonly used vegetable oils such as corn, sunflower, safflower and soybean…

Component In Olive Oil Alleviates Intestinal Ischemia And Reperfusion

Here’s another reason why you should include olive oil in your diet: A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that at least one compound in olive oil significantly reduces intestinal ischemia (restricted blood supply) and the resulting reperfusion injury (tissue damage caused when blood supply returns)…

Restaurants Make More Money Serving Low-Calorie Meals

More and more restaurants across the country are serving low-calorie meals in an effort to cut spending and make more of a profit.

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