Breastfeeding Mothers Need Support And Encouragement

More support is needed to help women overcome doubts in the hope that they will breastfeed their babies for longer, says a University of Alberta nutrition researcher…

Research Team Uses Caffeine And Fruit Flies To Pinpoint Genetic Pathways That Guide DNA Repair In Cancer Cells

Researchers from the University of Alberta are abuzz after using fruit flies to find new ways of taking advantage of caffeine’s lethal effects on cancer cells – results that could one day be used to advance cancer therapies for people…

Decisions People Make After Being Diagnosed With Conditions Like Diabetes May Lead To Higher Health Risks

It may seem counter-intuitive to take health advice from a marketing professor, but when it comes to analyzing consumer data and its relationship to managing health issues such as diabetes, one University of Alberta researcher may have the right prescription…

Researchers Replace Artificial Preservatives In Bread, Improve Flavour

University of Alberta researchers have found a way to replace artificial preservatives in bread, making it tastier…

If People Don’t Take Their Health Into Their Own Hands, Governments May Use Policies To Do It For Them

Obesity rates in North America are a growing concern for legislators.

Why Does A Diet High In DHA Improve Memory?

In a study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, researchers at the University of Alberta say they have discovered a potential explanation for why a diet high in DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, improves memory…

Potential Explanation For Why A Diet High In DHA Improves Memory

We’ve all heard that eating fish is good for our brains and memory. But what is it about DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, that makes our memory sharper?

Children Involved In The Kitchen More Likely To Make Healthy Food Choices

Getting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer a simple solution: give them an apron…

Metabolic Syndrome Prevented By Powerful Antioxidant Resveratrol In Lab Tests

Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta have discovered that resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in common foods, prevents a syndrome in some offspring that could lead to later health issues such as diabetes. Resveratrol is found in fruits, nuts and red wine, and has been shown to extend the lifespan of many species…

Eggs May Help Prevent Heart Disease And Cancer

One of nature’s most perfect foods may be even better for us than previously thought. While eggs are well known to be an excellent source of proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals, researchers at the University of Alberta recently discovered they also contain antioxidant properties, which helps in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer…

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