Rapamycin mimics effects of dietary restriction, may slow aging and related disease

A proven approach to slow the aging process is dietary restriction, but new research in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University helps explain the action of a drug that appears to mimic…

Preterm Babies Benefit From Early Milk Feeds

Preterm babies who are small for their age would benefit from starting milk feeds early, according to a breakthrough UK study published online in Pediatrics earlier this month. The UK-based children’s charity, Action Medical Research, sponsored the study…

UK Needs To Cut 5bn Calories A Day To Tackle Obesity

Announcing an ambitious government “Call to Action” to tackle obesity among Britons, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said on Thursday that the UK population has to cut 5 billion calories from its daily diet, the equivalent of 20 premiership football pitches covered in cheeseburgers, or four Olympic sized swimming pools full of caffè latte…

Surgeon General’s Initiative Promotes Breastfeeding

Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on Thursday discussed details of a new initiative, “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding,” that aims to generate more support for breastfeeding at work, home and in the community, MedPage Today reports…

Breastfeeding Drive And Support Encouraged By Surgeon General

Many mothers need more than just being told that breast is best, they need proper support to overcome some of the obstacles commonly encountered when trying to breastfeed their newborns, says U.S. Surgeon General Regina M