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Organizing care for persons with psychotic disorders and risk of or existing diabetes mellitus type 2

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:26:55 +0100

Accessible summary• This is a literature review of 16 studies about care requirements for persons with psychotic disorders and risk of or existing type 2 diabetes. The studies together indicate that mental health nurses play an important role in motivating diabetes care as they are often known to and trusted by the persons.• A holistic approach to the person's health, with close follow‐ups in psychiatric care and cooperation with diabetes care, may have benefits for the diabetes care.• Screening for and treating psychotic symptoms is an important task for mental health nurses, as these symptoms drain energy from the person and prevent diabetes self‐care. Antipsychotic medication increases the need for follow‐ups of glycaemic control.• Lifestyle and diabetes education ...

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Time to Eat

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:27:38 +0100

The clock hits noon- that means its lunchtime. My co-worker brought cookies to work-I might as well eat one (or three). That chips ad on television looks so tempting- I'll go into the kitchen and grab a handful. I'm meeting friends at my favorite restaurant for dinner- I better order something yummy.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

Titanium Dioxide In Foods Measured For ACS Research

LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:16:44 +0100

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Research published online Jan. 18 by the American Chemical Society in Environmental Science & Technology quantifies the amount of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in human food and personal care products and estimates the human exposure to dietary nano-TiO2 (DOI: 10.1021/es204168d). Full story on lexis.com (Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News)

'Do Your Best' Not A Good Enough Goal to Improve Diabetes Diet

Diabetes News from dLife.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:30:55 +0100

February 8, 2012 (Ohio State University) — A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research. read more (Source: Diabetes News from dLife.com)

When Prodded, Restaurant Diners Often Opt for Smaller Portions

The Doctors Lounge - Health News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Study found power of suggestion worked, even when smaller meal was not discounted (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)

Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The Doctors Lounge - Neurology — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0100

As weight increases, so do patient reports of greater pain, poor quality of life, researchers say (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology)

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Gender of the patient may influence perioperative and long‐term complications after restorative proctocolectomy

Colorectal Disease — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:05:18 +0100

Conclusion The gender of the patient seems to be associated with specific differences in preoperative variables and postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing IPAA. (Source: Colorectal Disease)

In vivo dynamic imaging of intestinal motions using diet‐related autofluorescence

Neurogastroenterology and Motility — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:45:37 +0100

Conclusions & Inferences This simple, but unexplored imaging technique can provide a means to monitor intestinal motility disorders and response to therapeutic agents. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)

Why Food Isn't an Addiction

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:43:30 +0100

One of the reasons I love writing about children and food is the frequency with which it arises as a conversation topic between parents. Just this past weekend I had a conversation with a fellow parent that made me ponder the kind of food wisdom from which all parents can benefit.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

Body mass index and the risk of obesity in coeliac disease treated with the gluten‐free diet

Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:13:33 +0100

ConclusionsIndividuals with coeliac disease have lower BMI than the regional population at diagnosis. BMI increases on the GFD, especially in those that adhere closely to the GFD. On the GFD, 15.8% of patients move from a normal or low BMI class into an overweight BMI class, and 22% of patients overweight at diagnosis gain weight. These results indicate that weight maintenance counselling should be an integral part of coeliac dietary education. (Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics)

Soy Isoflavone Supplementation Not Effective In Breast Cancer Protection

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

A study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, reveals that breast cancer cell proliferation was not lowered with soy isoflavone supplements in a randomized human trial. Isoflavone are components of soy foods believed to have anti-estrogen activity. Results of the study are consistent with findings from earlier investigations that were designed to examine cancer prevention benefits of dietary supplements, according to lead researcher Seema A. Khan, M.D., professor of surgery at the Robert H... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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'Great For You' Icon Launched By Walmart

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0100

After a year of promising a new "front of the pack" label that will help customers distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods, Walmart, the nation's largest super-market chain, has followed through with an easy way for shoppers to find healthier, more nutritious options - the 'Great For You' icon. The label, 'Great For You' will be placed on the front of various food products, urging customers to go for the healthy option, rather than the foods without the 'Great For You' icon... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Top 10 Sources Of Salt In Your Diet

WDSU.com - Health — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:57:54 +0100

Nearly 90% of all Americans eat too much salt, which increases the chances of developing hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Check out the top 10 sources of salt in the average diet and see how you measure up. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Salivary levels of Bifidobacteria in caries‐free and caries‐active children

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:01 +0100

Conclusions. Salivary levels of Bifidobacteria are significantly associated with caries experience in children. The salivary levels of this genus may be a useful marker of caries risk. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)

Food Suddenly Feels Perilous, Here's Comfort for Those With Allergies and Intolerances

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:40 +0100

Six million kids have food allergies–40 percent of them life-threatening–and one in 133 Americans has a diagnosis of celiac disease. Millions more have wheat allergies or gluten intolerance. Now what?read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

The Weight Loss Myth of Fad Diets

WebMD Health — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:06:38 +0100

"Dieting" doesn't work. At best, it’s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals -- and stay there. (Source: WebMD Health)

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Diet: Chocolate cake for breakfast will help you LOSE weight, claim scientists

the Mail online | Health — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:01:14 +0100

Having a full breakfast that includes a sweet treat really can help someone to shed the pounds, according to researchers from Tel Aviv University. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Microarray Analyses of Genes Differentially Expressed by Diet (Black Beans and Soy Flour) during Azoxymethane-Induced Colon Carcinogenesis in Rats

Journal of Oncology — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:24:10 +0100

The objective of this study was to identify genes altered by carcinogen treatment in normal-appearing colonic mucosa and those attenuated by bean feeding. Ninety-five male F344 rats were fed control (AIN) diets upon arrival. At 4 and 5 weeks, rats were injected with AOM (15 mg/kg) or saline and one week later administered an AIN, BB-, or SF-based diet. Rats were sacrificed after 31 weeks, and microarrays were conducted on RNA isolated from the distal colonic mucosa. AOM treatment induced a number of genes involved in immunity, including several MHC II-associated antigens and innate defense genes (RatNP-3, Lyz2, Pla2g2a). BB- and SF-fed rats exhibited a higher expression of genes involved in energy metabolism and water and sodium absorption and lower expression of innate (RatNP-3, Pl...

The results of treatment of children with metastatic Wilms tumours (WT) in an African setting: Do liver metastases have a negative impact on survival?

Pediatric Blood and Cancer — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:57:11 +0100

ConclusionsIn Africa liver metastases do not appear to worsen the prognosis of children with Stage IV WT. Despite the poor socio‐economic circumstances survival is comparable to other countries. Pediatr Blood Cancer © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer)

Vildagliptin (Galvus?) approved for use as monotherapy in the EU (NeLM News Service, 7 February 2012)

Society for Endocrinology — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Reports suggest that the European Commission has approved the use of vildagliptin (Galvus) as a monotherapy where patients with type 2 diabetes are unable to control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone and cannot take metformin due to intolerance or contraindications. Full article (Source: Society for Endocrinology)

More Salt In US Diet Comes From Bread And Rolls, Not Salty Snacks

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0100

More salt in the average US diet comes bread and rolls and not from salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels and popcorn, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released this week. Although salty snacks taste saltier, and weight for weight they contain more sodium than bread and rolls, because the average American consumes more bread and rolls every day than salty snacks, bread consumption contributes more to sodium intake... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Spoon-feeding compared with 'baby-led' weaning

NHS News Feed — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0100

Conclusion While it was widely reported, this small cross-sectional study proves very little about the possible impact of different weaning methods on children’s food preferences, BMI or other health outcomes. Instead, because of its cross-sectional design, it can provide only a snapshot of all these factors (as reported by parents) at one point in time. It cannot show, for example, that babies who prefer carbohydrates do so because they were weaned on finger foods, as some news sources have reported. Many factors can affect a child’s food preferences and BMI, including genetic factors, exercise and social and demographic background (which was indicated to a degree by the fact that higher socioeconomic status was associated with higher vegetable intake). Though the study found differen...

A refresher in research publication ethics.

Public Health Nutrition — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:48:12 +0100

Authors: Hodge A, Yngve A, Haapala I, McNeill G, Tseng M PMID: 22280824 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Public Health Nutrition)

The interaction of ageing and lung disease.

Chronic Respiratory Disease — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:06:02 +0100

This article explores the structural and physiological changes that occur in the ageing lung, and the impact that lung disease and other co-morbidities may have on it. The major changes associated with ageing are reduced lung elasticity, respiratory muscle strength and chest wall compliance, all of which may be influenced by impaired lung growth in early childhood and adolescence. The resultant reduction in diffusing capacity may not be relevant in a fit older adult, but co-morbidities may interact to cause breathlessness and impairments in quality of life. Lung function declines with age, but forced vital capacity (FVC) begins to decline later than forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV(1)) and at a slower rate. This results in a natural fall in the FEV(1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio...

For Atrial Fibrillation Patients At Risk For Stroke, Easy-To-Use Blood Thinners Likely To Replace Coumadin

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Within a few years, a new generation of easy-to-use blood-thinning drugs will likely replace Coumadin for patients with irregular heartbeats who are at risk for stroke, according to a journal article by Loyola University Medical Center physicians. Unlike Coumadin, the new drugs do not require patients to come in to the clinic on a regular basis to check the dose. Nor do the drugs require extensive dietary restrictions. First author Sarkis Morales-Vidal, MD, and colleagues describe the new drugs in a review article in the February issue of the journal Expert Reviews... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling

NYT — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:27:39 +0100

An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss. (Source: NYT)

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The effects of a 25% discount on fruits and vegetables: results of a randomized trial in a three-dimensional web-based supermarket

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: A 25% discount on fruits and vegetables was effective in stimulating purchases of those products and did neither lead to higher expenditures in unhealthier food categories nor to higher total calories purchased. Future studies in real supermarkets need to confirm these findings. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)

Fish liver and seagull eggs, vitamin D‐rich foods with a shadow: Results from the Norwegian Fish and Game Study

Nahrung / Food — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

ConclusionTo secure adequate vitamin D status while keeping the intake of dioxins and dl‐polychlorinated biphenyls low, a healthy diet should include both supplemental vitamin D and oily fish. Despite high nutrient content, dietary fish liver and seagull eggs should be restricted, due to dl‐compounds and possible vitamin A‐D antagonism. (Source: Nahrung / Food)

Big Drop in Americans’ Blood Level of Trans Fats, CDC Says

The Doctors Lounge - Infections — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Infections)

Pancreas May ‘Taste’ Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes

The Doctors Lounge - Endocrinology and Diabetes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Endocrinology and Diabetes)

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How Technology Impacts Physical And Emotional Health

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:25:06 +0100

BOSTON (CBS) – We text. We tweet. We surf. Technology has changed the way we live our lives and for many of us, that means working more hours. Just ask Jeff Prag, who runs his own consulting company in Needham. “It starts probably about 5:30 in the morning. The phone is going off, checking emails and trying to respond to client needs,” he said. There are many days, according to Prag, that he is plugged into his business until midnight. That constant contact leaves him feeling exhausted. Fatigue is only part of the problem. There are a number of ways that technology can have an impact on our physical and emotional health. WBZ-TV’s Paula Ebben reports var videoCanvas = new WNVideoWidget("WNVideoCanvas", "wnVideo_6719190");videoCanvas.SetWidth(320);videoCanvas.SetHeight(240);v...

Mindful Eating as Way to Fight Bingeing

NYT — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:07:19 +0100

A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel. (Source: NYT)

Nine in 10 U.S. adults eat too much salt

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:30:58 +0100

ATLANTA, Ill., Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Almost all Americans eat too much salt, but U.S. researchers said 44 percent of dietary sodium consumed each day come from 10 types of foods. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Bread a Culprit in Americans Eating Too Much Salt

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:52 +0100

Nine out of 10 American adults consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not potato chips or popcorn but slices of bread and dinner rolls, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Dietary Sodium, Nutrition (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass

NYT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:50:06 +0100

On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study shows. (Source: NYT)

Top Nutrients in Functional Foods for Health

WebMD Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:28:55 +0100

Here are five nutrients in functional food nutrients that may be worth your money. (Source: WebMD Health)

How Functional Foods May Help Your Heart

WebMD Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:39 +0100

In the quest for a healthy heart, can foods fortified with calcium, omega-3s, plant sterols, and other nutrients help? (Source: WebMD Health)

Bread tops sources of dietary sodium in U.S.

CTV Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:59:38 +0100

Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as snacks like potato chips and pretzels. (Source: CTV Health)

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CDC: Bread beats out chips as biggest salt source

USATODAY.com Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:43:53 +0100

Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, according to a new government report released Thursday. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Recipes for Health: Beet Greens With Beets, Lemon and Yogurt — Recipes for Health

NYT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:56 +0100

The authentic version of this Greek dish has a lot more olive oil, but its slimmer cousin doesn’t fail to satisfy. (Source: NYT)

Recipes for Health: Skillet Collards and Winter Squash With Barley — Recipes for Health

NYT Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:47 +0100

Don’t toss out the barley cooking water: It adds flavor and texture to these sautéed vegetables. (Source: NYT Health)

Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC

The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

Ten food types, including bread, account for higher risk of heart disease, stroke, report says (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology)

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Navigating Treatment Decisions

Kidney Cancer Association — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:54:52 +0100

This article focuses on treatment for clear cell disease, but some of these treatments are also appropriate for patients with non-clear cell disease. Some patients may have only a single metastatic tumor that can be removed by surgery. But most patients with metastatic disease have tumors in many parts of the body. In order to treat all of these tumors, patients are given systemic therapies, which are drugs that travel through the bloodstream and can directly reach cells throughout the body. Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that gives a boost to the immune system. The goal of immunotherapy is to help the patient’s immune system attack the cancer cells. Immunotherapy treatments have been available for decades and have generated renewed interest for treating metastatic RCC ...

Recipes for Health: Winter Squash and Cabbage and a Winter Vegetable Gratin — Recipes for Health

NYT Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:46:11 +0100

The vegetables in this dish are perfectly happy served with grains, or they can form the basis for a hearty Provençal-style gratin. (Source: NYT Health)

Put Some Mindfulness Into Your Eating

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:28:10 +0100

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, you can benefit from putting mindfulness into your eating habits. Cornell food and nutrition psychologist Brian Wansick provides expert advice on how to limit your eating by making simple changes in your lifestyle and mindset.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

Personal Health: Giving City Streets Built-In Safety Features

NYT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:25:57 +0100

Safer road designs can slow motor vehicles and separate them from pedestrians and cyclists, and also enhance the physical activity and health of residents. (Source: NYT)

Really?: The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression

NYT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:18:53 +0100

Studies indicate that putting in extra hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression. (Source: NYT)

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Chickpeas - Food of the Month

HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:01:03 +0100

(HealthCastle.com) In celebration of Heart Month, here's another food to add to a heart-healthy menu: chickpeas. While North Americans are more familiar with the cream-fleshed variety of chickpeas called kabuli or garbanzo beans, a smaller-sized variety called desi is more prevalent in other parts of the world. About 85% of chickpeas produced worldwide are the desi variety and 15% are kabuli. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)

Hypo-Hypochondria, Or Is It Me?

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:41:52 +0100

Comedian Richard Lewis once began a performance by saying, "I just came from spending a weekend with my family; I can't tell you how glad I am to be speaking in front of 20,000 strangers." I don't like to whine and complain about my various physical ailments to my friends and family... much. read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart

The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology)

Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, Toddler Nutrition (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Morvern McDonald physio had a football-sized tumour

the Mail online | Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:10:53 +0100

Morvern McDonald, 24, from Paisley, Scotland, was baffled when her waistline continued to grow despite a vigorous diet and exercise regime. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Existing policies, regulation, legislation and ongoing health promotion activities related to physical activity and nutrition in pre‐primary education settings: an overview

Obesity Reviews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:26 +0100

SummaryObesity prevention efforts for school‐aged children and adolescents are increasing in number. However, little has been done to address the problem in the preschool age. To address this age group, an evidence‐based preschool programme on physical activity (PA) and nutrition is developed within the ToyBox project. Environmental influencing factors such as policies and competitive health promotion activities could inhibit or induce a successful health promotion programme. This paper describes an overview of existing policies, legislation and/or regulations and health promotion activities in the preschool setting. Method: data were gathered on policies and activities aiming to improve healthy eating and PA of young children (age group 4–6 years) in Belgium‐Flanders, Bulgaria, Ge...

Identifying effective behavioural models and behaviour change strategies underpinning preschool‐ and school‐based obesity prevention interventions aimed at 4–6‐year‐olds: a systematic review

Obesity Reviews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:24 +0100

SummaryThe aim of this comprehensive systematic review was to identify the most effective behavioural models and behaviour change strategies, underpinning preschool‐ and school‐based interventions aimed at preventing obesity in 4–6‐year‐olds. Searching was conducted from April 1995 to April 2010 using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and The Cochrane Library. Epidemiological studies relevant to the research question with controlled assignment of participants were included in the review, if they had follow‐up periods of 6 months or longer. Outcomes included markers of weight gain; markers of body composition; physical activity behaviour changes and dietary behaviour changes. Twelve studies were included in the review. The most commonly used model was social cognitive theory (SC...

Energy balance‐related behaviours associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children: a systematic review of prospective studies

Obesity Reviews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:17 +0100

SummaryThe current review aimed to systematically identify dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours in preschool children (4–6 years of age) that are prospectively related to overweight or obesity later in childhood. Prospective studies published between January 1990 and June 2010 were selected from searches in PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Library. Studies examining the prospective association between at least one relevant behaviour measured during preschool period (children aged 4–6 years at baseline) in relation to at least one anthropometric measurement at follow‐up (age <18 years) were included. Harvest plots were used to summarize the results and draw conclusions from the evidence.Of the 8,718 retrieved papers, 23 papers reporting on 15 different s...

Weight status of European preschool children and associations with family demographics and energy balance‐related behaviours: a pooled analysis of six European studies

Obesity Reviews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:13 +0100

In conclusion, large differences in prevalence of overweight and obesity among preschoolers across Europe were observed. Future obesity prevention interventions in preschoolers should target screen time giving specific attention to children from overweight and/or low socioeconomic status parents. There is a need for high methodological quality studies, preferably with a long‐term prospective design using sensitive, valid and reliable measures of behaviours, assessing whether and which physical activity and dietary behaviours are associated with overweight in preschoolers. (Source: Obesity Reviews)

Taste Receptors Discovered In Pancreatic Beta Cells Can Sense Fructose And Stimulate Insulin Secretion

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100

Taste receptors on the tongue help us distinguish between safe food and food that's spoiled or toxic. But taste receptors are now being found in other organs, too. In a study published online the week of February 6 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA, researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) discovered that beta cells in the pancreas use taste receptors to sense fructose, a type of sugar. According to the study, the beta cells respond to fructose by secreting insulin, a hormone that regulates the body's response to dietary sugar... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Feb. 7 2012

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100

1. American College of Physicians Issues New Clinical Practice Guideline for Drug Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes ACP Recommends Metformin to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Based on Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Oral Medications The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends that clinicians add metformin as the initial drug treatment for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and weight loss have failed to adequately improve high blood sugar... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Based On CE Analysis Of Oral Medications, ACP Recommends Metformin To Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100

The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends that clinicians add metformin as the initial drug treatment for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and weight loss have failed to adequately improve high blood sugar. ACP also recommends that clinicians add a second drug to metformin when treatment with metformin and lifestyle changes fail to control blood sugar levels. Citing insufficient evidence, ACP does not recommend one class of drug over another as a second medication... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

No Breast Cancer Protections From Soy Isoflavone Supplements

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Soy isoflavone supplements did not decrease breast cancer cell proliferation in a randomized clinical trial, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Lead researcher Seema A. Khan, M.D., professor of surgery at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, said the results of this study are consistent with the findings of previous studies that were designed to test cancer prevention benefits of dietary supplements. "Simply put, supplements are not food... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Harmful Bacteria On Raw Chicken Reduced By A Zap Of Cold Plasma

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

A new study by food safety researchers at Drexel University demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry. The proof-of-concept study was published in the Journal of Food Protection. Although recent high-profile outbreaks of foodborne illness have involved contaminated fresh produce, the most common source of harmful bacteria in food is uncooked poultry and other meat products. The bacteria responsible for most foodborne illnesses, Campylobacter and Salmonella, are found on upwards of 70 percent of chicken meat tested... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Capitol Business: GOP serious about blocking regulations (even one of their own)

bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:13:04 +0100

Colorado House Republicans vowed to help businesses create jobs by cutting regulation this legislative session. And on Monday, they proved their commitment to that tenet by killing a professional licensing bill that was brought by one of the members of their own caucus. The House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee voted 7-5 against House Bill 1060, which would have created a voluntary licensing program for dietitians. The vote, which was largely along party lines, came as proponents and opponents gave differing views on what the measure would mean for jobs... (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines)

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Blood pressure measurement - an overview.

Swiss Medical Weekly — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:36:02 +0100

This article provides an overview of current methods and trends in the field of non-invasive blood pressure measurement, an update on current clinical guidelines and an overview of blood pressure measurement in special populations. PMID: 22287317 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Swiss Medical Weekly)

Chronic Pain and Resveratrol: The Pleasure of Relief

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:26:14 +0100

Life is looking up if you enjoy grapes, peanuts and dark chocolate. Last month it was announced that researchers at the University of Arizona School of Medicine demonstrated that resveratrol, a compound found in these foods, may be beneficial as a treatment for acute and chronic pain conditions.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

Development and validation of a screening instrument to assess the types and quality of foods served at home meals

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: This new meal screening tool has high validity and can be used to assess the types of foods served at home meals allowing a more comprehensive assessment of the home food environment. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)

The chronic effects of fish oil with exercise on postprandial lipaemia and chylomicron homeostasis in insulin resistant viscerally obese men

Nutrition and Metabolism — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Fish oil was shown to independently improve plasma TAG homeostasis but did not resolve hyper-chylomicronaemia. Instead, combining fish oil with chronic exercise reduced the plasma concentration of pro-atherogenic chylomicron remnants; in addition it reduced the fasting and postprandial TAG response in viscerally obese insulin resistant subjects. (Source: Nutrition and Metabolism)

MAVIDOS Maternal Vitamin D Osteoporosis Study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Trials — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In this study we aim to test whether offspring of mothers supplemented with vitamin D in pregnancy have higher bone mass at birth than those whose mothers were not supplemented. Methods: Women have their vitamin D status assessed after ultrasound scanning in the twelfth week of pregnancy at 3 trial centres (Southampton, Sheffield, Oxford). Women with circulating 25(OH)-vitamin D levels 25-100nmol/l are randomised in a double-blind design to either oral vitamin D supplement (1000 IU cholecalciferol/day, n=477) or placebo at 14 weeks (n=477). Questionnaire data include parity, sunlight exposure, dietary information, and cigarette and alcohol consumption. At 19 and 34 weeks maternal anthropometry is assessed and blood samples taken to measure 25(OH)-vitamin D, PTH and biochemistry. At deliver...

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Incorrect Work Group Name in: Enteral Omega-3 Fatty Acid, {gamma}-Linolenic Acid, and Antioxidant Supplementation in Acute Lung Injury [Correction]

JAMA — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Levels of Plasma trans-Fatty Acids in Non-Hispanic White Adults in the United States in 2000 and 2009 [Research Letters]

JAMA — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Human erythrocyte remodelling during Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite growth and egress

British Journal of Haematology — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

SummaryThe intra‐erythrocyte growth and survival of the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum is responsible for both uncomplicated and severe malaria cases and depends on the parasite's ability to remodel its host cell. Host cell remodelling has several functions for the parasite, such as acquiring nutrients from the extracellular milieu because of the loss of membrane transporters upon erythrocyte differentiation, avoiding splenic clearance by conferring cytoadhesive properties to the infected erythrocyte, escaping the host immune response by exporting antigenically variant proteins at the red blood cell surface. In addition, parasite‐induced changes at the red blood cell membrane and sub‐membrane skeleton are also necessary for the efficient release of the parasite progeny from ...

Postnatal Low Protein Diet Programs Leptin Signaling in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis and Pituitary TSH Response to Leptin in Adult Male Rats

Hormone and Metabolic Research — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Horm Metab Res 2012; 44: 114-122DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1299747Maternal protein restriction (PR) during lactation programs a lower body weight, hyperthyroidism, leptin resistance, and over-expression of leptin receptor in the pituitary gland at adulthood. Because leptin regulates energy homeostasis and the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis, we evaluated adipocyte morphology, the leptin signaling pathway in the HPT axis and the in vitro thyrotropin (TSH) response to leptin in adult progeny in this model. At birth, dams were separated in control diet with 23% protein or PR diet with 8% protein. After weaning, offspring received a normal diet. Adult PR offspring showed lower adipocytes area, higher leptin:visceral fat ratio, lower hypothalamic signal transducer and activator of transc...

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DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Concentrations of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 and pancreatic cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition

British Journal of Cancer AOP — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: S Rohrmann, V A Grote, S Becker, S Rinaldi, A Tjønneland, N Roswall, H Grønbæk, K Overvad, M C Boutron-Ruault, F Clavel-Chapelon, A Racine, B Teucher, H Boeing, D Drogan, V Dilis, P Lagiou, A Trichopoulou, D Palli, G Tagliabue, R Tumino, P Vineis, A Mattiello, L Rodríguez, E J Duell, E Molina-Montes, M Dorronsoro, J-M Huerta, E Ardanaz, S Jeurnink, P H M Peeters, B Lindkvist, D Johansen, M Sund, W Ye, K-T Khaw, N J Wareham, N E Allen, F L Crowe, V Fedirko, M Jenab, D S Michaud, T Norat, E Riboli, H B Bueno-de-Mesquita & R Kaaks (Source: British Journal of Cancer AOP)

The relationship between breastfeeding and weight status in a national sample of Australian children and adolescents

BMC Public Health - Latest articles — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Breastfeeding for 6 or more months appears to be protective against later overweight and obesity in this population of Australian children. The beneficial short-term health outcomes of breastfeeding for the infant are well recognised and this study provides further observational evidence of a potential long-term health outcome and additional justification for the continued support and promotion of breastfeeding to six months and beyond. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)

Top off breakfast with -- chocolate cake?

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

(American Friends of Tel Aviv University) In a study of nearly 200 clinically obese, non-diabetic adults, professor Daniela Jakubowicz of Tel Aviv University found that a 600-calorie breakfast that includes dessert as well as proteins and carbohydrates can help dieters lose weight and keep it off over the long term. Her research indicates that such a morning meal staves off cravings and defuses psychological addictions to sweet foods. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Effect of protein intake and weight gain velocity on body fat mass at 6 months of age: The EU Childhood Obesity Programme

International Journal of Obesity — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: J Escribano, V Luque, N Ferre, G Mendez-Riera, B Koletzko, V Grote, H Demmelmair, L Bluck, A Wright & R Closa-Monasterolo (Source: International Journal of Obesity)

Early Milk Intake and Risk of Advanced Prostate CancerEarly Milk Intake and Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100

This study looks at milk intake in adolescence and risk of prostate cancer in a cohort of Icelandic men. American Journal of Epidemiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Endotoxemia affects citrulline, arginine and glutamine bioavailability

European Journal of Clinical Investigation — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:06:20 +0100

Conclusion Endotoxemia affects the bioavailability of AAs differently according to the amino acid considered. This feature may be important for nutritional strategy in ICU patients. (Source: European Journal of Clinical Investigation)

Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0100

High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Diabetes Type 2 (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0100

But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medicationSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Diabetes Type 2 (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Which Actually Makes You Happier: Home-Cooked Healthy Meals, or Indulgent Meals Out?

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:55:37 +0100

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates how our expectations can conflict with the reality of what makes us happy. Figuring out the difference can help you stick with your goals and enjoy life more.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

Diet supplements recalled on unlabeled drug worries

Reuters: Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:50:32 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction, the Long Beach, California, company said. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling

NYT Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +0100

An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss. (Source: NYT Health)

Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling

NYT Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +0100

An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss. (Source: NYT Health)

T Magazine: Vain Glorious | Just Brown Bag It

NYT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:34:50 +0100

Jamie Graber and her chef have created a menu full of yummy, creatively seasoned offerings, like zucchini almond hummus, carrot-coconut dahl and portobello Reuben wraps. (Source: NYT)

Transcriptomic alterations in human prostate cancer cell LNCaP tumor xenograft modulated by dietary phenethyl isothiocyanate

Molecular Carcinogenesis — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:13:12 +0100

This study represents the first use of RNAseq to analyze tumors from animals consuming dietary phenethyl isothiocyanate and to identify potential molecular signatures that may explain the cancer protective effect of this compound. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Molecular Carcinogenesis)

Guideline: Diabetes Treatment Should Start with Metformin (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Cardiovascular — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Metformin should be the first-line choice in oral therapy for type 2 diabetics who don't respond to diet and lifestyle changes, according to a new guideline. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

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Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0100

Regulation needed to reduce students' access to junk food, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, School Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Green Tea Protects Against Functional Disability Linked To Aging

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0100

Regular green tea drinkers have a lower risk of developing functional disability, researchers from Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Functional disability refers to problems with daily chores and activities, such as bathing or dressing. As background information, the authors explained that prior studies had found that consuming green tea reduced the risk of diseases associated with functional disability, such as osteoporosis, cognitive impairment and stroke... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Immature Citrus sunki Peel Extract Exhibits Antiobesity Effects by β-Oxidation and Lipolysis in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice.

Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:04 +0100

In this study, we investigated the antiobesity activity of immature C. sunki peel extract (designated CSE) using high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese C57BL/6 mice and mature 3T3-L1 adipocytes. In the animal study, body weight gain, adipose tissue weight, serum total cholesterol, and triglyceride in the CSE-administered group decreased significantly compared to the HFD group. Also, CSE supplementation reduced serum levels of glutamic pyruvic transaminase, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, and lactate dehydrogenase. Moreover, it significantly decreased the accumulation of fatty droplets in liver tissue, suggesting a protective effect against HFD-induced hepatic steatosis. Dietary supplementation with CSE reversed the HFD-induced decrease in the phosphorylation levels of AMP-activated protein k...

Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of the Anti-cataract Effect of Eye Drops Containing Disulfiram and Low-Substituted Methylcellulose Using ICR/f Rats as a Hereditary Cataract Model.

Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:04 +0100

In conclusion, the analysis of kinetic parameters including k and τ using a one-exponential equation provided useful information for clarifying the anti-cataract effect of eye drops. ICR/f rats instilled with DSF eye drops using a low-substituted MC-based drug delivery system demonstrated a delay in cataract development, probably resulting from an increase in the retention of DSF eye drops on the cornea. PMID: 22293355 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin)

Cytotoxicity of the Polymerization Agent, 2-Methyl-4'-(methylthio)-2-morpholinopropiophenone on Human Monocytes.

Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:04 +0100

Authors: Kawasaki Y, Yamaji K, Matsunaga H, Sendo T Abstract This is the first study to detect 2-methyl-4'-(methylthio)-2-morpholinopropiophenone (MTMP) from an intravenous injection bag solution by GC-MS. In previous studies, several other photoinitiators were reported to be very cytotoxic. Therefore, we theorized that photoinitiators such as MTMP might also have adverse cellular effects. The purpose of this study was to quantitate the amounts of contaminants from plastic containers such as those used for peripheral parenteral nutrition and to determine the cytotoxicity of such extracts on human monocytes. The sample extraction procedure for GC-MS analysis involved a liquid-phase extraction. The solvent was evaporated under a stream of nitrogen at 50°C. The residue was dissolved ...

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Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass

NYT Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:18:46 +0100

On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study shows. (Source: NYT Health)

Some Say New York City Health Ads Should Inspire, Not Scare

NYT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:10:06 +0100

The city health department’s campaign to jolt New Yorkers out of their bad habits has drawn some criticism for its negative approach. (Source: NYT)

Recipes for Health: Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Red Beans With Lemon and Mustard

NYT Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:55 +0100

The season’s sturdy roots, squash and greens need little more than a few turns in a hot pan to become appealing partners for a variety of grains. (Source: NYT Health)

A ternary Cu-Sn-S cluster complex-(NBu4)[Cu19S28(SnPh)12(PEt2Ph)3]

RSC - Dalton Trans. latest articles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:24 +0100

Dalton Trans., 2012, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/C2DT11840H, PaperAndreas Eichhofer, Jijun Jiang, Sergei Lebedkin, Dieter Fenske, Daniel G. McDonald, John F. Corrigan, Cheng-Yong SuAn ionic mixed copper-tin sulfide cluster (NBu4)[Cu19S28(SnPh)12(PEt2Ph)3] has been synthesized and structurally characterized, revealing interesting near-infrared photoluminescence properties.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry (Source: RSC - Dalton Trans. latest articles)

Overweight Physicians Less Likely to Give Diet AdviceOverweight Physicians Less Likely to Give Diet Advice

Medscape Today Headlines — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:45 +0100

A doctor's weight may be a factor in diagnosing obesity, a study finds. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Mutation linked to 42% rise in stroke risk

NHS News Feed — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:00 +0100

Conclusion In this study, researchers have identified a genetic variant in the HDAC9 gene that is associated with a subtype of ischaemic stroke called a large vessel stroke. Large vessel strokes occur when one or more of the arteries supplying blood to the brain become blocked. In this type of study, the genetic variants identified as being associated with a condition are not necessarily the cause of the increase in risk. Instead, they may lie near another variant that is responsible for the effect. In order to unlock the role of the HDAC9 gene, researchers will now need to study it and the region surrounding it more closely, both to confirm whether the variation in this gene is responsible for the increase in stroke risk and, if so, how it has this effect. Genetic, medical and lifestyle f...

5 Reasons Why Coffee Can Be Good for You

HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:02 +0100

(HealthCastle.com) Do you need a jolt of coffee in the morning before you can function? The average American coffee drinker consumes close to 3.5 cups a day. With this much java flowing through our veins, it is interesting to note some emerging research that sheds a positive light on the health benefits of drinking coffee. 5 Reasons Why Coffee Can Be Good For You 1. Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)

Healthy People Co. Dietary Supplements: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient

FDA MedWatch — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Recalled products pose significant risk to patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. (Source: FDA MedWatch)

Spectacular Plumes of Dust Reach Across the World

Scientific American - Official RSS Feed — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0100

We don't hear too much about natural dust, the kind that the winds loft from deserts and dry lakebeds into the air and carries for hundreds of kilometers, crossing oceans and continents, but we should. Plumes of dust connect the atmosphere, the oceans and the forests, and affect the most fundamental processes of life on our planet. Scientists believe that dust has profound and somewhat mysterious influences on atmospheric chemistry, solar heat exchange and nutrient supply to the oceans and rain forests. What those influences are, exactly, is the subject of much study and is still somewhat mysterious--the story of dust shows just how complex our natural world is, and how difficult it is to understand it. For more, see our February feature story, 'Swept From Africa to the Amazon '...

Assistant Professor in animal epigenetics and stress physiology, University of California

Society for Endocrinology — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0100

The University of California, Davis is pleased to announce recruitment for a tenure-track faculty position in animal epigenetics and stress physiology. The successful candidate will join the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor. Criteria for appointment include: a PhD or equivalent; a strong interest in improving sustainable animal production by understanding how environmental, nutritional, hormonal, and behavioural stressors interact with gene expression; a record of excellence in scholarly research; and demonstrable potential to establish a competitively-funded research program relevant to animal stress in sustainable animal agriculture. The appointee will be responsible for teaching an undergraduate c...

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Geriatric Patients At High Risk Of Vitamin D Deficiency

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100

The great majority of geriatric patients in a German rehabilitation hospital were found to have vitamin D deficiency. Stefan Schilling presents his study results in Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012; 109[3]: 33-8). In order to establish the vitamin D status in geriatric patients in Germany, the researchers measured 25-OH vitamin D in 1578 patients in the geriatric rehabilitation hospital in Trier after they had been examined on admission. Insufficiently high concentrations were found in 89% of patients, and 67% had severe vitamin D deficiency... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

The Risk Of Colon Cancer Could Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Vitamin And Mineral Supplements

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100

Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) found that rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements showed a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer when they were exposed to carcinogens. "It has been unclear whether multivitamin supplementation to cancer patients is helpful, has no effect, or is even detrimental during therapy," commented Dr. Grant Pierce, Editor of CJPP... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Gene Related To Fat Preferences In Humans Found

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

A preference for fatty foods has a genetic basis, according to researchers, who discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene. The results help explain why some people struggle when placed on a low-fat diet and may one day assist people in selecting diets that are easier for them to follow. The results also may help food developers create new low-fat foods that taste better. "Fat is universally palatable to humans," said Kathleen Keller, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, Penn State... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Some Say New York City Health Ads Should Inspire, Not Scare

NYT Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:43:19 +0100

The city health department’s campaign to jolt New Yorkers out of their bad habits has drawn some criticism for its negative approach. (Source: NYT Health)

Three energizing snacks to power you through your day

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Most typical snacks are comprised of foods that have very little nutritional value and provide only short bursts of energy. They may satisfy your hunger for an hour, then leave your blood sugar bottoming out and your mind feeling confused and inefficient when they wear... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Cocoa from dark chocolate lowers risk from colon cancer

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths annually, a statistic that remains constant despite increased awareness of the deadly disease. Researchers from the Science and Technology Institute of Food and Nutrition in Spain have published the result of a... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Debate. How should steps per day be reported--a proposal using data from Africa

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Recent reviews published in the IJBNPA provide more definitive ranges of ambulatory activity usually found in four general age groups, and how step data relates to public health guidelines. Of note in these reviews was the lack of data from Developing Countries. Apart from the lack of published data, available data was not presented in a format conducive to inclusion in the reviews. Consequently, this paper presents available pedometry data from Africa, such that it is easily available for inclusion in future comparisons. Also addressed is the need to consider adjusting prevalence data according to standard population age structures. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)

Multilevel predictors of adolescent physical activity: A longitudinal analysis

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: PA change in adolescents is a complex issue that is not easily understood. Our findings suggest early PA habits are the most important predictor of PA levels in adolescence. Intervention may be necessary prior to middle school to maintain PA through adolescence. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)

Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with frequency of breakfast, lunch and evening meal: cross-sectional study of 11-, 13-, and 15-year-olds

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Our results showed that irregular breakfast, lunch and evening meal consumption among adolescents was associated with a low frequency of fruit and vegetable intake and that sex and age may play a modifying role. The different associations observed in different age and sex groups indicate the importance of analysing fruit and vegetable intake and meal types separately. The results highlight the importance of promoting regular meal consumption when trying to increase the intake of fruit and vegetables among adolescents. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)

Sequential analyses of foraging behavior and attack speed in ambush and widely foraging lizards

Adaptive Behavior — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Food acquisition mode in lizards (i.e., ambush vs. widely searching) has been intensely scrutinized for the past decade to identify correlations between food acquisition mode, diet, sprint speed, and other aspects of phenotypic diversity. To begin to understand these correlations, we studied foraging mode variation in natural foraging behavior and attack speed in three ambush predators and two widely foraging species in the field. Sequential analyses revealed considerable variation in the temporal structure of behavioral repertoires associated with acquiring food. Ambush and wide-foraging species use unique combinations of behaviors prior to prey attack with differences among and between food acquisition modes. Attack speeds were well below maximum sprint speed for these species. Thus, the...

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Expression profiling identifies novel gene targets and functions for Pdx1 in the duodenum of mature mice

AJP: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Transcription factor pancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1 (Pdx1) plays an essential role in the pancreas to regulate its development and maintain proper islet function. However, the functions of Pdx1 in mature small intestine are less known. We aimed to investigate the intestinal role of Pdx1 by profiling the expression of genes differentially regulated in response to inactivation of Pdx1 specifically in the intestinal epithelium. Pdx1 was conditionally inactivated in the intestinal epithelium of Pdx1flox/flox;VilCre mice. Total RNA was isolated from the first 5 cm of the small intestine from mature Pdx1flox/flox;VilCre and littermate control mice. Microarray analysis identified 86 probe sets representing 68 genes significantly upregulated or downregulated 1.5-fold or greater in Pdxflox/flox...

Effect of Atorvastatin Monotherapy and Low-Dose Atorvastatin/Ezetimibe Combination on Fasting and Postprandial Triglycerides in Combined Hyperlipedemia

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In conclusion, these results demonstrated a potential beneficial effect of low-dose atorvastatin/ezetimibe combination treatment on postprandial TG control after comparable LDL-C lowering in patients with combined hyperlipidemia. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics)

The association of nutritional assessment criteria with health‐related quality of life in patients with advanced colorectal carcinoma

European Journal of Cancer Care — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

THORESEN L., FRYKHOLM G., LYDERSEN S., ULVELAND H., BARACOS V., BIRDSELL L. & FALKMER U. (2012) European Journal of Cancer Care. The association of nutritional assessment criteria with health‐related quality of life in patients with advanced colorectal carcinomaHealth‐related quality of life (QoL) is a goal in nutritional oncology but the association between nutritional status and QoL is rarely explored. The aim of the study was to investigate the association of nutritional assessment criteria with QoL in 50 patients with advanced colorectal carcinoma. A second aim was to investigate changes in body weight and QoL during a 3‐month follow‐up. Muscle mass, nutritional risk, malnutrition and cachexia according to three different criteria were assessed, as well as health‐related ...

The Real Foods Diet

About.com Eating Disorders — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Effects of Cyclodextrins on the Flavor of Goat Milk and Its Yogurt

Journal of Food Science — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Abstract: Goat milk fat includes several branched chain fatty acids (BCFAs), like 4‐methyloctanoic acid, which when free, are responsible for goaty flavor. This flavor limits the market opportunities for goat milk. Prior research showed that cyclodextrins (CDs) can reduce goaty flavor, presumably by binding free fatty acids. This research extends that observation. In odor ranking trials in citrate buffer at pH 4.8, β‐CD concentrations between 0% and 0.35% were increasingly effective in reducing odor intensity due to 4‐methyloctanoic acid, but only when present in high molar excess. α‐CD was also effective, but γ‐CD was not. In lipase‐treated goat milk only β‐CD was effective but at much lower molar excess, a difference potentially explained by several factors. One was ...

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Anticoagulatory and Antiinflammatory Effects of Astaxanthin in Diabetic Rats

Journal of Food Science — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Abstract: Astaxanthin at 0.01 or 0.05% of the diet was supplied to diabetic rats for 12 wk. Astaxanthin intake significantly increased its deposit in plasma, and retained glutathione content, reduced the production of reactive oxygen species, interleukin‐6, tumor necrosis factor‐α, and monocyte chemoattractant protein‐1 in blood and kidney of diabetic rats (P < 0.05). Astaxanthin treatments also significantly decreased plasma levels of C‐reactive protein and von Willebrand factor in diabetic rats (P < 0.05). Astaxanthin intake at 0.05% significantly diminished plasminogen activator inhibitor‐1 and factor VII activities, enhanced antithrombin‐III and protein C activities in circulation (P < 0.05). These results support that astaxanthin could attenuate diabetes assoc...

Tolerability and efficacy of the intestinal phosphate binder Lantharenol(R) in cats

BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The feed additive was well accepted and tolerated by all cats. Therefore, Lantharenol(R) presents a well tolerated and efficacious option to individually tailor restriction of dietary phosphorus as indicated for instance in feline chronic kidney disease. (Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles)

Efficacy of the ketogenic diet: Which epilepsies respond?

Epilepsia — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

We report the efficacy of the ketogenic diet in refractory epilepsies focusing on outcomes with regard to epilepsy syndromes and etiology in children and adults with refractory epilepsy. Sixty‐four consecutive children and four adults were prospectively enrolled from 2002 to 2009; seven were excluded from analysis. The classical ketogenic diet was initiated on an inpatient basis with dietary ratios ranging from 2:1 to 4:1 fat to carbohydrate and protein. Patients were classified according to syndrome and etiology using the 1989 and more recent 2010 International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) classification systems. Responders were defined as >50% reduction in seizure frequency compared to baseline. Syndromes included symptomatic generalized (52), genetic (idiopathic) generalized (7),...

Reproductive and Neurobehavioral Effects of Clothianidin Administered to Mice in the Diet

Birth Defects Research Part B: Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Clothianidin was given in the diet to provide levels of 0% (control), 0.003%, 0.006%, and 0.012% from 5 weeks of age of the F0 generation to 11 weeks of age of the F1 generation in mice. Selected reproductive and neurobehavioral parameters were measured. In exploratory behavior in the F0 generation, average time of movement, number of rearing, and rearing time of adult males increased significantly in a dose‐related manner. There was no adverse effect of clothianidin on litter size, litter weight, or sex ratio at birth. The average body weight of male and female offspring was increased significantly in a dose‐related manner during the early lactation period. With respect to behavioral developmental parameters, swimming head angle at postnatal day (PND) 7 of male offspring was accelerat...

Are Supplements Safe?

Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether it is for sexual enhancement, dietary purposes, or overall well being, Americans have reportedly spent more than $28 billion on various supplements. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)

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Medicago truncatula transporter database: a comprehensive database resource for M. truncatula transporters

BMC Genomics - Latest articles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: In summary, the MTDB enables the exploration and comparative analysis of putative transporters in M. truncatula. A user-friendly web interface and regular updates make MTDB valuable to researchers in related fields. The MTDB is freely available now to all users at http://bioinformatics.cau.edu.cn/MtTransporter/. (Source: BMC Genomics - Latest articles)

Heavy smoking during pregnancy as a marker for other risk factors of adverse birth outcomes: a population-based study in British Columbia, Canada

BMC Public Health - Latest articles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Our data suggests that self reports of heavy smoking early in pregnancy could be used as a marker for lifestyle risk factors that in combination with smoking influence birth outcomes. This information may be used for planning targeted intervention programs for not only smoking cessation, but potentially other support services such as nutrition and healthy pregnancy education. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)

Nutrition — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:10:15 +0100

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Lipoic acid attenuates high-fat-diet–induced oxidative stress and B-cell–related immune depression

Nutrition — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:10:15 +0100

Conclusion: These results indicate a role for LA as a possible effective supplement with an HFD to prevent the development of oxidative stress and to attenuate B-cell damnification by increasing the gene expression of the B-cell receptor signaling pathway. (Source: Nutrition)

The role of probiotics in gastrointestinal surgery

Nutrition — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:10:15 +0100

Abstract: The intestinal microbiota, which is a complex and dynamic population of different bacterial species, represents an important contribution to the health of the host. This microbiota plays a key role by promoting the integrity of the epithelial barrier and the development of mucosal immunity. However, under some stressful situations, such as after gastrointestinal surgery, infectious complications may originate from the intestinal microbiota of the patient. This phenomenon is known as the gut origin of sepsis hypothesis. However, the supply of probiotics has beneficial effects under similar conditions despite some controversial results. Therefore, it is important to carefully assess the efficacy of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of complications in surgical patients and...

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Why is high-risk drinking more prevalent among men than women? Evidence from South Korea

BMC Public Health - Latest articles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:52:31 +0100

Conclusion: We came to a finding that gender-specific HRD tendency is the greatest contributor to gender differences in HRD. Therefore, to effective reduce HRD, it will be necessary to understand gender differences in socioeconomic characteristics between men and women but also take notice of such differences in sociocultural settings as they experience. And it will be also required to prepare any gender-differentiated intervention strategy for men and women. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)

What Are the Major Diseases Involving Copper Metabolism?

PediatricEducation.org — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:08:49 +0100

Discussion Nutritional problems can occur in all parts of the world and in all socioeconomic strata. Caloric and/or protein inadequacy unfortunately plagues too many people because of inadequate supplies or availability. Supplemental food programs around the world attempt to provide appropriate nutrition, but can be stymied because of war, political instability, economic instability and many other social factors. The most common specific nutrient deficiencies are iron and Vitamin D deficiencies. Minerals important for essential nutrition include copper, iodine, selenium and zinc. A typical mixed diet usually provides enough minerals. In the United States, mineral deficiencies are usually uncommon unless there is an underlying disease process or abnormal food restrictions or diet. Vegan an...

Mushrooms as therapeutic agents

Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:30:49 +0100

Mushrooms have been known for their nutritional and culinary values and used as medicines and tonics by humans for ages. In modern terms, they can be considered as functional foods which can provide health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients. There are monographs that cover the medicinal and healing properties of some individual traditional mushrooms. There has been a recent upsurge of interest in mushrooms not only as a health food which is rich in protein but also as a source of biologically active compounds of medicinal value which include complementary medicine/dietary supplements for anticancer, antiviral, hepatoprotective, immunopotentiating and hypocholesterolemic agents. However the mechanisms of the various health benefits of mushrooms to humans still require intensive inves...

Mystery bird: mistletoebird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum | @GrrlScientist

Guardian Unlimited Science — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:01 +0100

This distinctive Australian mystery bird is named for one of its life history traits (includes video) Mistletoebird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum (protonym, Motacilla hirundinacea), Shaw, 1792, also known as the mistletoe flowerpecker, the Australian flowerpecker or as the fire-breasted flowerpecker, photographed in New South Wales, Australia. Image: Marie-Louise Ng, 24 December 2011 (with permission) [velociraptorize].Nikon D7000 Question: This distinctive Australian mystery bird is named for one of its life history traits. What trait is that? Can you identify this bird's taxonomic family and species? Response: This is an adult male mistletoebird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum, which is the only Australian representative of the flowerpecker family, Dicaeidae, a group of passerines that originated in sou...

Enterocytes: active cells in tolerance to food and microbial antigens in the gut.

Clinical and Developmental Immunology — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:27:04 +0100

Authors: Miron N, Cristea V Abstract Enterocytes used to be studied particularly in terms of digestion protagonists. However, as the immune functions of the intestinal tract were better understood, it became clear that enterocytes are not mere bystanders concerning the induction of immune tolerance to dietary peptides and gut microbiota. In fact, enterocytes are involved actively in shaping the intestinal immune environment, designed for maintaining a non-belligerent state. This tolerant milieu of the gut immune system is achieved by keeping a balance between suppression and stimulation of the inflammatory responses. Our review presents the current state of knowledge concerning the relationship between enterocytes and immune cells (dendritic cells, lymphocytes), with emphasis on th...

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Autophagic proteins: New facets of the oxygen paradox.

Autophagy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:13:30 +0100

Authors: Jin Y, Tanaka A, Choi AM, Ryter SW Abstract Oxygen (O 2), while essential for aerobic life, can also cause metabolic toxicity through the excess generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Pathological changes in ROS production can originate through the partial reduction of O 2 during mitochondrial electron transport, as well as from enzymatic sources. This phenomenon, termed the oxygen paradox, has been implicated in aging and disease, and is especially evident in critical care medicine. Whereas high O 2 concentrations are utilized as a life-sustaining therapeutic for respiratory insufficiency, they in turn can cause acute lung injury. Alveolar epithelial cells represent a primary target of hyperoxia-induced lung injury. Recent studies have indicated that epithelial cell...

Initial Trophic vs Full Enteral Feeding in Patients With Acute Lung Injury: The EDEN Randomized Trial [Caring for the Critically Ill Patient]

JAMA — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion In patients with acute lung injury, compared with full enteral feeding, a strategy of initial trophic enteral feeding for up to 6 days did not improve ventilator-free days, 60-day mortality, or infectious complications but was associated with less gastrointestinal intolerance.Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifiers: NCT00609180 and NCT00883948 (Source: JAMA)

Nutrition for Critically Ill Patients: How Much Is Enough? [Editorial]

JAMA — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Microbial exposures in infancy predict levels of the immunoregulatory cytokine interleukin‐4 in filipino young adults

American Journal of Human Biology — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions:This study builds on a growing body of literature demonstrating that early ecological conditions have long‐term effects on human biology by providing evidence that multiple proxies of microbial exposures in infancy are associated with adult IL‐4. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Human Biology)

Doc Chat: the Dukan Diet

Sound Medicine — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The latest dieting craze is the Dukan Diet, named for French doctor Pierre Dukan. Kate Middleton reportedly used it to drop a few dress sizes before her wedding to Prince William. Barbara Lewis asks Sound Medicine's new regular contributor, Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, her opinion of this high-protein diet. Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber is on faculty at the IU School of Medicine, and she serves as.... (Source: Sound Medicine)

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Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients

Food and Drug Administration — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:11:00 +0100

Healthy People Co. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names Healthy People Co. specific to the following Lot Numbers. Healthy People Co. is conducting a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil, making these products unapproved new drugs. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)

Memory Function - Decaffeinated Coffee May Help

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

Drinking decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with diabetes type 2, according to a study published in Nutritional Neuroscience and carried out by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Brain energy metabolism is a dysfunction with a known risk factor for dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Don’t Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday

The Doctors Lounge - Health News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)

West Perry Lands $43,294 Health Initiative Grant

RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

West Perry School District was among three recipients of a new school health initiative grant. The Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation presented the grants in support of its 5210 Youth Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative. In all, $105,000 was split among West Perry, $43,294; Big Spring, $33,582; and Carlisle Area, $28,083. The program emphasizes a daily wellness message: Eat five or more fruits and vegetables, have no more than two hours of screen time, get one or more hours of physical activity and consume zero sugar-sweetened beverages. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)

El Monte City School District in More than Decade-Long Process to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The menu items available to El Monte City School District students on a recent Wednesday were a far cry from the staples that for years dominated school lunches - offerings like sloppy joes and tater-tots. The change is the product of a more-than-decade-long effort to bring healthier options to the children of the K-8 school district. Combined with a hefty nutritional curriculum that has pervaded regular classroom lessons, the district has landed several prestigious awards and brought it closer to creating a healthier student population, officials said. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)

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Poor food and nutrient intake among Indigenous and non-Indigenous rural Australian children

BioMed Central — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The nutrient intake and excessive EDNP food consumption levels of Australian rural children from disadvantaged areas are cause for concern regarding their future health and wellbeing, particularly for Indigenous boys. Targeted intervention strategies should address the high consumption of these foods. (Source: BioMed Central)

Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer

The Doctors Lounge - Oncology — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)

Laser heating of finite two-dimensional dust clusters: B. Simulations

Physics of Plasmas — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:22:35 +0100

Hauke Thomsen, Hanno Kahlert, Michael Bonitz, Jan Schablinski, Dietmar Block et al. Laser heating of monolayer dusty plasmas is investigated theoretically by Langevin dynamics simulations. The laser radiation pressure is used to externally control the dust temperature without changing the plasma properties. We show that the laser scanning pattern has a major influence on both the v ... [Phys. Plasmas 19, 023701 (2012)] published Fri Feb 3, 2012. (Source: Physics of Plasmas)

Geometric structure, electronic structure, and spin transition of several Fe spin-crossover molecules

Journal of Applied Physics — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:22:33 +0100

We present a density functional study on the geometric structure, electronic structure, and spin transition of a series of Fe spin-crossover (SCO) molecules, i.e., [Fe(abpt)(NCS)] (1), [Fe(abpt)(NCSe)] (2), and [Fe(dpbo)(HIm)] (3) with dpbo = {diethyl(E,E)-2,2[prime]-[1,2-phenylbis(iminomethylidyne) ... [J. Appl. Phys. 111, 07D101 (2012)] published Fri Feb 3, 2012. (Source: Journal of Applied Physics)