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(Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - June 16, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

#GoUnDiet Party: Grilling Done Right 2013
(HealthCastle.com) Grilling season has begun for most people! Are you feeling bored with frozen burger patties? Come join us for our upcoming Twitter chat and let's talk about fun, and healthy ways to grill this season! #GoUnDiet Twitter Party read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - June 16, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Preventive care in general practice among healthy older New South Wales residents
Conclusions: This study demonstrated a gap between reported clinical assessments and preventive advice. There was evidence for inverse care for rural participants and smokers, who despite being at higher risk of health problems, were less likely to report receiving preventive care. This suggests the need for greater effort to promote preventive care for these groups in Australian general practice. (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - June 15, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mark F HarrisFakhrul Md IslamBin JalaludinJack ChenAdrian E BaumanElizabeth Comino Source Type: research

The role of the RNA chaperone Hfq in Haemophilus influenzae pathogenesis
Conclusion: We conclude that Hfq is involved in the utilization of essential nutrients and facilitates infection by H. influenzae. (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - June 15, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Randy J HempelDaniel J MortonThomas W SealePaul W WhitbyTerrence L Stull Source Type: research

Recipe: Mango salsa
This mango salsa gets its heat from Fresno peppers. Serve with chips or as a topping for grilled fish and chicken. (Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - June 15, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Neutropenic diet and quality of food: a critical analysis
(Source: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia - June 15, 2013 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Microbiological profile and nutritional quality of raw foods for neutropenic patients under hospital care
CONCLUSION: The fresh fruits and vegetables properly sanitized in this study had a microbiological profile consistent with that required by Brazilian law. Furthermore, the nutritional value of the neutropenic diet is diminished, at least in terms of the vitamin C content. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia - June 15, 2013 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Synbiotic impact of tagatose on viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG mediated by the phosphotransferase system (PTS).
Abstract Synbiotics, the combination of prebiotics and probiotics, has been shown to produce synergistic effects that promote gastrointestinal well-being of host. Tagatose is a low calorie food ingredient with putative health-promoting benefits. Herein, we investigated its synbiotic impact on the viability of Lactobacillus casei 01 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG and the potential mechanism involved. Tagatose, as a synbiotic substrate, enhanced the growth of L. casei 01 and L. rhamnosus strain GG compared to other prebiotics. Other gut-indigenous such as Clostridium spp. readily utilized fructooligosacchari...
Source: Food Microbiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Koh JH, Choi SH, Park SW, Choi NJ, Kim Y, Kim SH Tags: Food Microbiol Source Type: research

Chemical variability in the essential oils from leaves of Syzygium jambos
Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston, Myrtaceae, occurs in tropical regions and is a widespread medicinal plant used to treat several diseases, such as hemorrhage, dysentery, diabetes, inflammation, diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders. Leaf essential oils of ten specimens of S. jambos collected from two localities of Central Brazilian Cerrado were investigated by GC-MS. Soil and foliar nutrients were analyzed to determine the mineral compositions. The aims of this study was to evaluate the influence of environmental factors on chemical composition of leaf essential oils of S. jambos. Studies on the influence of environmental fa...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia - June 15, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Carbon-rich wastes as feedstocks for biodegradable polymer (polyhydroxyalkanoate) production using bacteria.
Abstract Research into the production of biodegradable polymers has been driven by vision for the most part from changes in policy, in Europe and America. These policies have their origins in the Brundtland Report of 1987, which provides a platform for a more sustainable society. Biodegradable polymers are part of the emerging portfolio of renewable raw materials seeking to deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are naturally-occurring biodegradable-polyesters accumulated by bacteria usually in response to inorganic nutrient limitation in the presence of excess carbon. Mo...
Source: Advances in Applied Microbiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Nikodinovic-Runic J, Guzik M, Kenny ST, Babu R, Werker A, O Connor KE Tags: Adv Appl Microbiol Source Type: research

Sensing and Adapting to Anaerobic Conditions by Staphylococcus aureus.
Abstract A highly adaptive commensal organism, Staphylococcus aureus, possesses an array of genes that allow the bacterium to survive and grow in a wide variety of niches. Several of these niches are known to be or become anaerobic during the course of an infection; additionally, biofilms that develop, commonly on implanted medical devices, become anaerobic. The metabolic capability of S. aureus provides the organism with the essential nutrients needed to continue to grow, divide, and thwart the host immune system in the presence or absence of oxygen. In order to utilize the ATP-producing pathways and maintain cell...
Source: Advances in Applied Microbiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hall JW, Ji Y Tags: Adv Appl Microbiol Source Type: research

Cellulose 2,3-Di(p-chlorophenylcarbamate) Bonded to Silica Gel for Resolution of Enantiomers.
In this study, 6-azido-2,3-di(p-chlorophenylcarbamoylated) cellulose was synthesized and bonded onto aminized silica gel to obtain a new chiral stationary phase. Enantioselectivity of the chiral stationary phase and Chiralcel OF suggested promising chiral separation ability of the new cellulose chiral stationary phase. In addition, the effect of trifluoroacetic acid, diethylamine on enantioselectivity and retention factors on the chiral stationary phase in high performance liquid chromatography was investigated. Experimental results revealed that resolution increased as the trifluoroacetic acid concentration increased to 0...
Source: Anal Sci - June 15, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Peng GM, Wu SQ, Zhang WG, Fan J, Zheng SR, Xu G, Xu XQ Tags: Anal Sci Source Type: research

The sGC activator BAY 60-2770 has potent erectile activity in the rat
Nitric oxide (NO) is the principal mediator of penile erection, and soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) is the receptor for NO. In pathophysiological conditions when sGC is inactivated and not responsive to NO or sGC stimulators a new class of agents called sGC activators increase the activity of NO-insensitive sGC and produce erection. The aim of this study was to investigate erectile responses to BAY 60-2770, a sGC activator, under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. In the present study increases in intracavernosal pressure (ICP) in response to intracavernosal (ic) injections of BAY 60-2770 were investigated un...
Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lasker, G. F., Pankey, E. A., Frink, T. J., Zeitzer, J. R., Walter, K. A., Kadowitz, P. J. Tags: CARDIOVASCULAR NEUROHORMONAL REGULATION Source Type: research

A low-carbohydrate/high-fat diet reduces blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats without deleterious changes in insulin resistance
In conclusion, a low-carbohydrate/high-fat diet reduced blood pressure and improved arterial function in SHR without producing signs of insulin resistance or altering insulin-mediated signaling in the heart, skeletal muscle, or vasculature. (Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology)
Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bosse, J. D., Lin, H. Y., Sloan, C., Zhang, Q.-J., Abel, E. D., Pereira, T. J., Dolinsky, V. W., Symons, J. D., Jalili, T. Tags: INTEGRATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research

Effects of dietary flaxseed on atherosclerotic plaque regression
Dietary flaxseed can retard the progression of atherosclerotic plaques. However, it remains unclear whether these antiatherogenic effects extend to plaque regression. In the present study, the therapeutic potential of dietary flaxseed on atherosclerotic plaque regression and vascular contractile function was evaluated using a novel rabbit model. Rabbits were randomly assigned to receive either a regular diet for 12 wk (group I) or a 1% cholesterol-supplemented diet for 4 wk followed by a regular diet for 8 wk (group II). The remaining experimental animals were treated as in group II but were fed for an additional 14 wk wit...
Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francis, A. A., Deniset, J. F., Austria, J. A., LaVallee, R. K., Maddaford, G. G., Hedley, T. E., Dibrov, E., Pierce, G. N. Tags: INTEGRATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research

Is apolipoprotein A-IV rate limiting in the intestinal transport and absorption of triglyceride?
Apolipoprotein A-IV (apoA-IV) is synthesized by the intestine and secreted when dietary fat is absorbed and transported into lymph associated with chylomicrons. We have recently demonstrated that loss of apoA-IV increases chylomicron size and delays its clearance from the blood. There is still uncertainty, however, about the precise role of apoA-IV on the transport of dietary fat from the intestine into the lymph. ApoA-IV knockout (KO) mice do not have a gross defect in dietary lipid absorption, as measured by oral fat tolerance and fecal fat measurements. Here, using the in vivo lymph fistula mouse model, we show that the...
Source: AJP: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology - June 15, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kohan, A. B., Wang, F., Li, X., Vandersall, A. E., Huesman, S., Xu, M., Yang, Q., Lou, D., Tso, P. Tags: MUCOSAL BIOLOGY Source Type: research

Synthesising evidence for equity impacts of population-based physical activity interventions: a pilot study
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that it is feasible to generate better evidence about how public health interventions may affect health inequalities using existing data and innovative methods of research synthesis. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity - June 15, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: David HumphreysDavid Ogilvie Source Type: research

Sampling strategy and analysis of trace element concentrations by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry on medieval human bones - the concept of chemical life history.
CONCLUSIONS: The differences in trace element concentrations can be interpreted as indications of varying diet and provenance as a function of time in the life of the individual - a concept which can be termed chemical life history. A few examples of the results of such analyses are shown, which contains information about provenance and diagenesis. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. PMID: 23754796 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry : RCM)
Source: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry : RCM - June 14, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Skytte L, Rasmussen KL Tags: Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom Source Type: research

This is Why We’re Fat and Sick: Stress in America
You've cut carbs and ramped up your exercise, yet the scale doesn't budge. Or worse, it creeps up slowly. So you diet and exercise harder - with little result. But have you asked yourself this question: How stressed are you? Because the answer may be the key to achieving your health and weight loss goals.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dr. Denise Cummins, Ph.D. Tags: Diet Eating Disorders Health Stress american institute of stress american psychological association appetite clinical professor columbia university concrete terms cortisol denmark finland exercise program italians junk food l Source Type: news

Well: Small Grains, Big Nutrition
Small grains can pack a big nutritional punch, writes the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman, who this week continued her exploration into cooking with grains. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By TARA PARKER-POPE Tags: Chia (Seed) Food Recipes Gluten Muffins Recipes for Health Grain Pancakes Featured Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Teen Boys: Building Muscle Tips, Calories, Exercise, and More
WebMD provides tips for teen guys who want to bulk up. Get diet and nutrition advice, as well as safety tips. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How American Food Makes Us Fat and Sick
American food has been designed for beauty and long shelf life. The consequence is meals that are calorie dense, nutritionally poor, and utterly tasteless. Is it any wonder we're still hungry?read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dr. Denise Cummins, Ph.D. Tags: Diet Happiness Health Self-Help causes of obesity gmo foods healthy foods nutrition Source Type: news

The Antioxidant Property of Chitosan Green Tea Polyphenols Complex Induces Transglutaminase Activation in Wound Healing
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 487-498. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

Biological Activity of Liposomal Vanillin
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 551-557. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Two Coconut Oils in Comparison to Monolaurin on Staphylococcus aureus: Rodent Studies
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 499-503. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

Resveratrol Attenuates Early Diabetic Nephropathy by Down-Regulating Glutathione S-Transferases Mu in Diabetic Rats
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 481-486. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

Chemical Composition and Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antiproliferation Activities of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Flowers
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 544-550. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

Efficacy and Tolerability of an Herbal Formulation for Weight Management
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 529-537. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

Salacia reticulata Improves Serum Lipid Profiles and Glycemic Control in Patients with Prediabetes and Mild to Moderate Hyperlipidemia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial
Journal of Medicinal Food Jun 2013, Vol. 16, No. 6: 564-568. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research

Both Good and Bad Habits Are Boosted in Times of Stress
The effects of stress on willpower are a staple of romantic comedies. A character goes through a difficult romantic breakup, and in the next scene, she is sitting on the couch smeared in ice cream with empty wrappers strewn on the couch. Because these breakdowns of willpower are so clear, you might think that stressful situations bring out your worst behavior.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Art Markman, Ph.D. Tags: Diet Resilience Stress aimee bad habit breakdowns David Neal drolet ed section effects of stress ego depletion good habits hot cereal intense series journal of personality journal of personality and social psychology natura Source Type: news

Talk: Lionel Shriver Does It the Hard Way
The novelist eats only one meal a day. But that doesn’t mean she’s neurotic. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: By ANDREW GOLDMAN Tags: Writing and Writers Shriver, Lionel Books and Literature Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Prunes Benefit Digestive Health Says European Food Standards Agency
Eating prunes is officially beneficial for digestive health confirms the EU Commission in a final authorisation ruling recently[1]. Prunes are now the only natural, whole and dried fruit to achieve an authorised health claim in the EU following a six-year application process by the California Prune Board... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news

Newly Discovered Channel In The Heart Could Illuminate Unsolved Cases Of Arrhythmia
The heart's regular rhythm is crucial to the delivery of oxygenated blood and nutrients to all the organs of the body. It is regulated by a bundle of cells called "the pacemaker," which use electrical signals to set the pace of the heart. Dysfunction in this mechanism can lead to an irregular heartbeat, known as arrhythmia, and often necessitates the implantation of an artificial pacemaker... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Lifestyle Changes Can Help Prevent Cancer In Women But Do They Follow The Recommendations?
The lifetime risk for cancer is greater than 1 in 3 for women in the U.S., but most women do not make the lifestyle choices recommended by the American Cancer Society to reduce that risk and prevent cancer. A multifaceted new survey determined how women view diet and exercise in relationship to cancer and whether they believe they are engaging in healthy behaviors, and whether their diet and exercise choices really meet the minimum recommendations. The results are presented in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Women's Health / Gynecology Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan
The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rural-urban disparities in child nutrition in Bangladesh and Nepal
Conclusions: Public health interventions aimed at overcoming rural-urban disparities in child nutrition outcomes need to focus principally on bridging gaps in socio-economic endowments of rural and urban households and improving the quality of rural infrastructure. Improving child nutrition outcomes in developing countries does not call for fundamentally different approaches to public health interventions in rural and urban areas. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Chittur SrinivasanGiacomo ZanelloBhavani Shankar Source Type: research

Effects of a Telephone-Delivered Multiple Health Behavior Change Intervention (CanChange) on Health and Behavioral Outcomes in Survivors of Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Health Services and Outcomes]
Conclusion The CanChange intervention was effective for improving physical activity, dietary habits, and body mass index in colorectal cancer survivors. The intervention is translatable through existing telephone cancer support and information services in Australia and other countries. (Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - June 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hawkes, Chambers, Pakenham, Patrao, Baade, Lynch, Aitken, Meng, Courneya Tags: Supportive Care Health Services and Outcomes Source Type: research

Eating to Best Manage Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia can be a side effect of some cancer treatments, but the right foods and good nutrition can help you manage iron deficiency anemia. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - June 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Demographical, laboratory and associated findings in patients with perniosis
ConclusionPerniosis was more common in women and below 40 years. We found no significant laboratory findings except ANA positivity in patients with recurrent perniosis. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - June 14, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: S. Külcü Çakmak, M. Gönül, I.D. Oğuz, D. Yayla, Ü. Gül, K. Köse Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Developmental Hypothyroxinemia Induced by Maternal Mild Iodine Deficiency Delays Hippocampal Axonal Growth in the Rat Offspring
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Neuroendocrinology)
Source: Journal of Neuroendocrinology - June 14, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Wei Wei, Yi Wang, Yuan Wang, Jing Dong, Hui Min, Binbin Song, Weiping Teng, Qi Xi, Jie Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Investigating the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet in pregnant women for the primary prevention of asthma and allergy in high-risk infants: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
This study was a pilot, two-arm, randomised controlled trial in a sample population of pregnant women at high risk of having a child who will develop asthma or allergic disease.DiscussionThe work ultimately aims to contribute to improving health outcomes through seeking to reduce the incidence of asthma and allergic problems. This pilot trial will prove invaluable in informing the subsequent planned large-scale, parallel group, randomised controlled trial.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01634516 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - June 14, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Dean SewellVictoria HammersleyGraham DevereuxAnn RobertsonAndrew StoddartChris WeirAllison WorthAziz Sheikh Source Type: research

Inhibitory effects and molecular mechanisms of garlic organosulfur compounds on the production of inflammatory mediators
ConclusionDATS as a potential inhibitor revealed antiinflammatory effect in both cell and animal models by downregulating AKT1/TGF‐β‐activated kinase‐mediated NFκB and MAPK signaling pathways. (Source: Nahrung / Food)
Source: Nahrung / Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sixiang You, Eri Nakanishi, Hiroko Kuwata, Jihua Chen, Yasushi Nakasone, Xi He, Jianhua He, Xiangxin Liu, Shirui Zhang, Bin Zhang, De‐Xing Hou Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

What makes protein indigestible from tissue‐related, cellular, and molecular aspects?
This paper gives an insight into key factors, which impair enzymatic protein digestion. By nature, some proteins in raw products are already poorly digestible because of structural peculiarities, or due to their occurrence in plant cytoplasmic organelles or in cell membranes. In plant‐based protein, molecular and structural changes can be induced by genetic engineering, even if protein is not a target compound class of the genetic modification. Other proteins only become difficult to digest due to changes that occur during the processing of proteinaceous products, such as extruding, boiling, or acidic or alkaline treatme...
Source: Nahrung / Food - June 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Petra M. Becker, Peiqiang Yu Tags: Educational Paper Source Type: research