Mother’s Diet Before Pregnancy Can Change Gene Function In Offspring

It has long been known that nutrition during pregnancy affects the well-being of her child, but a new study suggests that what a woman eats before she becomes pregnant might also play a significant role. Published in The FASEB Journal, a study conducted with mice, has found that diet prior to pregnancy chemically alters the mother’s DNA and passes these changes along to their offspring…

Diet high in total antioxidants associated with lower risk of myocardial infarction in women

Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits and vegetables, can significantly reduce the risk of myocardial infarction.

Yogurt May Protect Against High Blood Pressure

A new study finds adding low calorie yogurt to your diet may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. The new information presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, has found that long-term yogurt eaters had a lower systolic blood pressure, as well as a diminished risk of developing high blood pressure…

Enfamil® Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid: Results From Study

Mead Johnson Nutrition (NYSE: MJN) has announced results of a new study published in Pediatrics that shows Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid supports significantly higher growth in premature infants than powdered fortifiers and is well-tolerated…

Lose Weight While Still Consuming Sugar

According to a new study featured in Nutrition Journal, people can still lose weight even if they consume typical amounts of sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), as long as their overall caloric intake is reduced.

Muscle-Building Dietary Supplement Creatine Can Fight Depression

According to a new study published in the August 3 edition of the online issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, women who suffer from major depression may benefit from creatine, a muscle-building dietary supplement to feel better…

Canada’s Food Guide Servings Misunderstood By The Public

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Risk Of Dying May Increase With Lower Vitamin D, Especially For Frail, Older Adults

A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail -low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death. The randomized, nationally representative study found that older adults with low vitamin D levels had a 30 percent greater risk of death than people who had higher levels…

Obesity Theories Challenged By Hunter-Gatherer Study

A new study comparing the lifestyle of Westerners with that of hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that the current obesity crisis is due to lack of physical activity. The researchers suggest the more likely explanation is over-consumption of calories, particularly due to the presence of energy-dense foods in the Western diet…

Poor Medical Follow-Up In Celiac Disease Often Leaves Patients To Cope On Their Own

Follow-up exams for patients with celiac disease are often inadequate and highly variable, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)…

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