| November 2008 |
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Eating fish and breast feeding boost infant development
Greater maternal consumption of fish and longer periods of breast feeding are tied to better physical and cognitive development in infants, according to a new study.
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Grapes may help lower blood pressure
Grapes helped lower blood pressure and improve heart function in lab rats fed an otherwise salty diet, U.S. researchers say.
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Gene could link obesity and colon cancer
Researchers have uncovered a genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer. The discovery could lead to greater accuracy in predicting who is at risk for the disease, experts say.
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Just one exercise session speeds fat metabolism
A single bout of exercise helps obese individuals boost their body's fat-burning rate and improve their metabolic health, results of a small study confirm.
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Obesity and the level of insulin impact prostate cancer survival
Men who are overweight and who have high insulin levels when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer may be more likely to die from the disease, research shows.
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Fatty acid in olive oil wards off hunger
A fatty acid found in olive oil and other heart-healthy monounsaturated fats wards off hunger pangs, a new study suggests.
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Reading may help obese kids lose weight
A novel, written with the help of pediatricians to include strong role models and positive messages about getting healthy by exercising and eating right, augmented weight loss in a group of adolescent girls participating in a weight management program.
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A little exercise goes along way for severely obese
When it comes to exercise and physical activity, people who are severely obese often feel defeated and think -- why bother. But a new study shows why they should bother, according to the study team.
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Eating dark chocolate may keep heart healthy
Eating dark chocolate regularly may help lower levels of inflammation, which is strongly associated with heart and blood vessel disease, Italian researchers report.
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Pectin may fuel fruits cancer fighting ability
A complex carbohydrate called pectin may help explain why diets rich in fruits and vegetables can lower cancer risk, according to scientists.
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Intense exercise best for whittling down fat
While any type of exercise can do a body good, people who want to reshape their figures may need to boost the intensity of their workouts, a small study suggests.
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Eating too quick until your full triples the risk of becoming overweight
People who eat quickly and until they're full are three times more likely to be overweight than others, a Japanese study says.
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Inactive teenagers at risk for more behavioral problems
In adolescents, physical inactivity is associated with emotional and behavioral problems, suggests a Finnish study of more than 7,000 teenagers who took part in a survey that assessed their levels of physical activity and mental and emotional health.
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Caffeine consumption does not raise overall breast cancer risk, but moderation is important
Drinking coffee or consuming other caffeine laden foods does not appear to boost breast cancer risk, but moderation is still important according to new research.
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Excess drinking shrinks the brain
The more alcohol you drink, the more your brain shrinks, a new study has found.
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| October 2008 |
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Anti Dementia drug curbs binge eating
Out of control binge eaters may benefit from the Alzheimer's drug Memantine, according to new research suggesting that the drug significantly reduces the frequency and severity of binge episodes, although it does not seem to induce weight loss.
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Asthma control worse in obese patients
For the same perceived severity of asthma symptoms, obese patients exhibit worse asthma control than their non-obese peers, Canadian researchers have found.
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Fish oil supplements help with heart failure
Daily supplements of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, the kind found in fish oil, reduced deaths and hospitalisations of people with heart failure, an Italian study found.
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Exercise may help prevent age related memory loss
Exercise may help treat memory problems in adults, according to new research from Australia.
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Kids of stressed and low income mums prone to weight problems
Younger children from low income families who pick up the stress of their anxious mothers often respond by developing poor eating habits that raise their risk of becoming overweight, a new study says.
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Vigorous exercise aids those with obesity related gene
Physical activity may reduce the risk of obesity in people with a genetic mutation that predisposes them to high body-mass index (BMI), says a U.S. study.
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Vitamin B12 key to aging brain
Older individuals with low levels of vitamin B12 seem to be at increased risk of having brain atrophy or shrinkage, new research suggests.
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Weight gain in men increases colon cancer risk
Men who gain weight during adulthood, even those who are not considered to be overweight based on their body mass index, are at increased risk of colon cancer, according to study.
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Overweight people have heart attacks earlier
The larger you are, the more likely you are to have a heart attack earlier in life, a new study shows.
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Breastfeeding may boost post baby weight loss
New mums may be better able to return to their pre-pregnancy weight by exclusively breastfeeding their infants, according to new research.
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Heavy children may have more headaches
Overweight children and teenagers may be at elevated risk of developing chronic headaches, a new study suggests.
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Casual smokers may have high risk drinking habits
Young adults who smoke on a less than daily basis appear to be more likely than non smokers to have a drinking problem, a new study suggests.
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With food some temptation may be a good thing
While dieters often banish tempting foods from their kitchens, a new study suggests that keeping some sweet treats around might be a good way to build willpower.
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