MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'diet'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:50:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181783&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fbaby%2F2011%2F08%2Fcoping-when-kids-nag-for-unhealthy-food.html Consider it your offspring’s revenge for your attempts to hide vegetables in their mac and cheese or chocolate cake. A new study examines the techniques and manipulations that children use to persuade, cajole, or simply wear down their parents to buy commercially advertised products such as junk food. In the paper, “The Nag Factor—A mixed-methodology study in the US of young children’s requests for advertised products”, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Children and Media, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health discovered that children who were more familiar with characters on commercial television shows were more likely to persist in their demands for advertised items. The study focused on 3- to 5-year-olds, inter... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181783 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:15:00 +0100 5181783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182031&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Ftreat-diabetes-simple-diet%2F Treating Diabetes type 2 is not easy, but we have to be aggressive because the complications are devastating: from heart disease to renal failure. First, we have to examine where diabetes comes from. Is it from our bad genes, or maybe pollution?  Or maybe it’s something we are supposed to live with.  People think of diabetes as an unwelcome family member. Something they never wanted, but they can’t get rid of and have to learn to live with. Type 2 Diabetes is a disease when your body cannot: React properly to the sugar lowering hormone insulin.  It happens when you have too much sugar in your body.  You try to push it into your cells with insulin, but it’s like trying to push more garbage into a full can. You can’t do it, and your body won’t take in anymore and stops respond... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182031 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:53:08 +0100 5182031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181786&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fcan-a-little-chocolate-really-cut-your-risk-of-heart-disease-and-stroke.html People who eat higher amounts of chocolate have a significantly lower risk of heart disease—37 percent lower, in fact—than those who consume less of the confection, according to a large-scale review published this week in the British Medical Journal. The study also found a 29 percent reduction in stroke risk and a 31 percent reduction in diabetes risk in people who consume higher amounts of chocolate. While none of the research involved randomized controlled trials, the evidence does hint at a rather sweet prospect: A little chocolate might be good for your heart as well as your soul. Researchers looked at the results of seven studies including 114,009 participants, and compared the group with the highest chocolate consumption with the group with the lowest. The studies did no... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181786 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5181786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181718&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008263.html Time once again to remind you that you can make the excuse that you are only eating chocolate for your health. Less risk from heart attack or stroke for regular chocolate eaters. High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, finds a study published on bmj.com today. The findings confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health. However, the authors stress that further studies are now needed to test whether chocolate actually causes this reduction or if it can be explained by some other unmeasured (confounding) factor. The meta-analysis looked at 7 studies and found the highest... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181718 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169551&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-gain-associated-with-years-following-marriage-and-divorce%2F2011.08.26 Women gain weight after marriage and men after divorce, especially among those over 30, likely the result of “weight shock” to people’s routines in physical activity and diet, sociologists reported. The research, led by a sociology doctoral student at The Ohio State University, was presented at a roundtable on Marriage and Family at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. They used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth ’79, a nationally representative sample of men and women ages 14 to 22 in 1979. The same people were surveyed every year up to 1994 and every other year since then, reported a press release. Data on more than 10,000 people surveyed from 1986 to 2008 was used to determine (more…) *This blog post was or... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169551 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5169551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158966&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fbaby%2F2011%2F08%2Fusda-unveils-improvements-to-school-lunch-program.html Your children will have healthier choices for lunch at school thanks to changes to the school lunch program. Starting this fall there will be more fruits and vegetables, less sodium, leaner meats, reduced fat dairy products and whole grains on the menu, according to a recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture. “These are the first changes in 15 years”, said USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon. “This is a rare opportunity to make changes in 101,000 American schools in all states and territories. This is the most significant change in the history of the school lunch program.” Children may be offered fresh fruit cups, for example, instead of sugary desserts, roasted or baked chicken rather than deep fried, and they’ll be offered whol... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158966 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5158966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158994&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrug-shown-to-protect-obese-mice-from-the-diseases-of-obesity%2F2011.08.25 I usually choose not to write about the “new new scientific thing” that gets picked up by the press,  because early research is usually not reproducible and good science takes a long time to validate as true.  But since we know that mice and rats that are kept on low-calorie diets live 30% longer (and healthier) than their fat cohorts, I was interested in a new research compound, SRT-1720,  that was shown to protect obese mice from diseases of obesity.  Fat mice lived 44% longer if they were given this drug. The “designer” drug works by (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158994 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5158994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158970&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fnuts-soy-lowers-cholesterol-better-than-low-saturated-diet.html Good news, tofu lovers. Soy-based foods, as well as oats, nuts, and lentils, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels more than cutting back on saturated fats, says a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In the study, 345 people with high cholesterol were placed on three different diets: a low-saturated fat diet; a diet high in cholesterol-lowering foods consisting of soy, fiber, and plant sterols, plus two counseling sessions; and those same foods combined with seven counseling sessions. After six months, the people who received counseling (either two or seven sessions) plus the cholesterol-lowering foods lowered their LDL by at least 13 percent, while the low-saturated fats group saw only a 3 percent reduction. Bottom line: The findings provide ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158970 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:05:00 +0100 5158970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159439&cid=t_100765_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fo71YDxEQEUA%2F We just noticed that the Alliance for Aging Research offers an excellent list of references on Brain Health Research, organized in these 10 sections below. Enjoy! #1 Nourish Your Noggin: Eat a Brain Healthy Diet #2 Use It or Lose It: Stay Mentally Active #3 Work Out for Your Wits: Exercise and Keep Fit #4 Interact with Others: Stay Social #5 Rest for Restoration: Get Plenty of Sleep #6 Unwind for Your Mind: Manage Your Stress #7 Guard Your Gray Matter: Protect Your Head #8 Think Overall Health: Control Other Conditions #9 Give Your Brain a Break: Avoid Unhealthy Habits #10 Understand Your Risk: Consider Your Genes Related articles: The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains Debunking 10 Brain Myths (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159439 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:52:32 +0100 5159439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158971&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fmarriage-and-divorce-linked-to-weight-gain.html Men tend to pack on the pounds after getting divorced, women after getting married. That’s according to research presented this week at the American Sociological Association’s 106th Annual Meeting. Researchers at Ohio State University used data on 10,071 people surveyed from 1986 to 2008 to determine weight gain in the two years following a marriage or divorce. Men who got divorced were more likely to gain a lot of weight—more than about 21 pounds—than those who stayed married. Women on the other hand were more likely to add a lot of weight after they got married. For both genders, the weight gains were most notable in people older than 30. Other research suggests that married men are healthier than unmarried ones in other ways as well, though researchers aren&#... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158971 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:55:00 +0100 5158971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159935&cid=t_100765_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FBan6gUQYTTc%2F Recently I wrote about how you can start closing the gap between the life you are living and your best life . . . but I received some reader complaints. Desire to live their Miracle Question life? Check. Ideas and solutions to start closing the gap? Check. Energy to get their plan (and butt) into action? Not so much. And this is a valuable lesson. Inspiration and desire are only part of what is needed to close the gap, which is why desire + diet is the formula for success. Without physical and mental energy, it’s impossible to put the plan into action. This is why feeling good, having energy, and being healthy are so critical to living your best life. So, how healthy are you? Jumping on the scale can give you some indication. Analyzing your body fat percentage is another option. Mayb... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159935 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:00:39 +0100 5159935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139717&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fcdc-practice-healthy-behaviors-have-a-longer-life.html At first blush, it would seem like common sense. Practice a healthy lifestyle and you'll have a longer life. And the latest study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the empirical proof to back the popular claim. The CDC researchers looked at adults 17 and older over the course of a few decades—from when they were recruited (1988 to 1994) through to 2006. In particular, the researchers looked at those who practiced "low-risk" lifestyles—not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and moderating alcoholic drinks. The findings? Compared to adults who did not practice any healthy lifestyle habits, those who followed all four low-risk living options were: 63 percent less likely to die an early death, overall 66 percent less likely to d... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139717 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5139717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139733&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbook-review-food-truths-food-lies%2F2011.08.18 Food Truths, Food Lies, written by family physician Eric Marcotte, M.D., may be the most refreshingly evidence-based diet book of the decade. You will not find a single mention of super-foods, magical berries, or supplement “must-haves” in the entire book. What you will find is the cold, hard truth about why many Americans are overweight, and what it takes to become a healthy eater. Marcotte writes for the average American – his simple language, matter-of-fact tone, and regular reminders of what the reader has learned, make for a quick and memorable read.  Although it’s clear that Marcotte has carefully distilled his dietary advice from the scientific literature, he refrains from burdening the reader with too many footnotes and references. Instead, he has created ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139733 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0100 5139733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159627&cid=t_100765_134_f&fid=36052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daily-diabetic.com%2F50220604%2Fmediterranean_diabetes_diet.php © FMImagesResearch has shown that a Mediterranean-style diet is also an ideal diabetes diet, as it has been shown to give diabetics better glycemic control. Diabetics on a Mediterranean diet also needed fewer diabetes medications as opposed to those on a simple low-fat diet. A team of researchers in Spain recently conducted a study to determine the effects of the Mediterranean diet on preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes. They found that the risk of developing diabetes was reduced by 52% among those ... (Source: Daily Diabetic) Daily Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159627 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:57:45 +0100 5159627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139738&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresearch-shows-that-a-pregnant-womans-diet-might-influence-babys-palate%2F2011.08.17 Attention, pregnant women!  The foods you eat now might influence your babies’ palates after they are born.  New research published in the journal Pediatrics, shows that the fetus actually drinks amniotic fluid in the womb.  The amniotic fluid is flavored by the foods the mother has recently eaten and flavors can be transmitted to the amniotic fluid and mother’s milk. It makes sense that as the baby is developing, memories are being created by a sense of taste.  Could what a mother eats influence food preferences and odor preferences for life?  Researchers fed babies cereal flavored with carrot juice vs. water.  They showed that babies who experienced daily carrots in amniotic fluid or mother’s milk ate more carrot-flavored cereal and made less negative faces when e... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139738 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5139738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139631&cid=t_100765_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fnational-child-measurement-programme-operational-guidance-for-the-201112-school-year%2F Title: National Child Measurement Programme: Operational guidance for the 2011/12 school year Scan or click to download ‘National Child Measurement Programme: Operational guidance for the 2011/12 school year’ The Skinny: Guidance on delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme in the 2011/12 school year. Supersedes previous guidance. Publisher: DH Published: 03/08/11 Size: 72p Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Children, Diet planning, Eating disorders, Grey Literature, Nutrition and diet disorders, Nutrition planning, Obesity, Overeating, Planning, Slimming, Weight watching, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139631 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:43:46 +0100 5139631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139642&cid=t_100765_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fnational-diet-and-nutrition-survey-ndns-headline-results-from-years-1-and-2-combined%2F Title: National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Headline Results from Years 1 and 2 (combined) Scan or click to download ‘National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Headline Results from Years 1 and 2 (combined)’ The Skinny: Key findings The findings show that the overall picture of the diet and nutrition of the UK population is broadly similar to previous surveys in the NDNS series carried out between 1994 and 2001. The analyses presented in this report do not identify any new nutritional problems in the general population. Adults (aged 19 to 64 years), consumed on average 4.2 portions of fruit and vegetables per day and older adults (aged 65 years and over) consumed 4.4 portions. Thirty per cent of adults and 37 per cent of older adults met the ‘five-a-day’ recommenda... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139642 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:16:01 +0100 5139642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139721&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F08%2Fkid-approved-fruit-cups-just-in-time-for-the-start-of-school.html In blind taste tests of six popular brands of fruit cups, 28 kid testers gave their highest marks to the Walmart brand Great Value Mandarin Oranges in light syrup. Our young testers (age 5 to 16) said they liked the sweetness and orange flavor in these snacks. Kids also said they liked Del Monte’s Cherry Mixed Fruit in cherry-flavored light syrup and Del Monte’s Mandarin Oranges in 100 percent fruit juice. Kids were not fans, however, of Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit in 100 percent fruit juice. They said the combined fruits didn't taste good together or tasted weird, and that there were too many flavors. “Based on those comments, parents might select fruit cups with a single fruit or a combo with fruits already familiar to the child,” said Gayle Williams, deputy ed... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139721 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5139721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139722&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fexcess-weight-not-always-unhealthy.html A new study has added to the evidence that when it comes to longevity, being healthy is more important than being thin. Researchers at Toronto’s York University and other institutions looked at data from 5,453 obese men and 771 obese women who took part in the ongoing Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study in Dallas. For comparison, they also examined data from more than 23,000 normal-weight people in the same study. They grouped the obese individuals into four categories, or “stages,” based on their overall health and whether they had risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or a mental-health condition. Obese people who had moderate or severe risk factors or coexisting illnesses had a substantially greater risk of dying during the st... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139722 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:35:00 +0100 5139722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139999&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Ftrue-depression-dysthemia-anxiety%2F Dysthyemia is a disabling disorder that is generally experienced as a less severe but more chronic form of major depression, and affects about 6% of the population. The disorder is characterized by feelings of depression (low energy, poor appetite, feelings of hopelessness, etc.) for at least two years,  and impairs one’s ability to regulate mood and prevent sadness from lingering. When a person is suffering from a chronic low mood and self esteem, it can become very difficult to concentrate, hinders the ability to be productive, and to enjoy everyday life. Like depression, Dysthyemia results in impaired functioning at work, and in social and personal situations. There are various prescription drug treatments, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and antidepressants -�... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139999 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:45:24 +0100 5139999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140000&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fbread-time-staple-diet-superfood-sick%2F Bread has been a staple of our everyday diet for thousands of years.  It is so tasty, packed with calories and filling, that many people cannot imagine how to live without bread.  But recently, bread has been linked to many diseases: from celiac disease of the digestive tract to arthritis, heart disease and even cancer.  Despite the fact that the ultimate form of bread intolerance, Celiac disease, is relatively rare (about 1 in 100 Americans), the milder but still dangerous form of celiac disease — gluten sensitivity — is relatively common.  So it is not just a few Americans…it could be you! How did it happen that bread, which has helped civilization survive, became so dangerous to our health? So dangerous that many people are now saying that bread should be eliminated f... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:30:04 +0100 5140000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139723&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fhome-breakfast-eaters-stay-slimmer.html If you regularly take time for breakfast, even if it’s just grabbing a banana on the way out the door, you’re not alone—and you may be on to something. Most of the 1,234 Americans in our recent survey said they ate breakfast on the day we called, and 84 percent of those people said the food came from home. Moreover, their body mass index—a measure that uses weight and height to calculate body size—tended to be lower than those who said they ate breakfast out. Popular breakfast choices included: • fruit (42 percent) • fruit juice (37 percent) • cold cereal (29 percent) • whole-wheat bread, toast, or English muffin (25 percent) • bacon, ham, or sausage (19 percent) • oatmeal (18 percent) • yogurt (15 percent) • eggs (14 percent) • egg subs... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139723 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0100 5139723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130650&cid=t_100765_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fcommissioning-healthier-catering-and-hospitality-investing-in-a-healthy-workforce-%25e2%2580%2593-guidance-to-help-specify-healthier-catering-and-hospitality%2F Title: Commissioning healthier catering and hospitality: Investing in a healthy workforce – guidance to help specify healthier catering and hospitality Click or scan to download Commissioning healthier catering and hospitality: Investing in a healthy workforce - guidance to help specify healthier catering and hospitality The Skinny: Report from the North West Food & Health Taskforce that offers guidance in specifying healthier catering and hospitality with in the NHS. It also considers issues of sustainability and fair trade. Publisher: North West Food & Health Taskforce Published: March 2006 Size: 136p. Published: May 2011 Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Balanced diet, Catering, Commissioning, Contract catering, Food preparation, Food purchasing, Grey Literature,... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130650 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:57:43 +0100 5130650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130907&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fis-there-a-diet-for-adhd-some-research-findings.php I bet that many parents who have children who suffer from ADHD think that diet is marginal and that an ADHD diet can only make life more complicated than it really is! Let me try and persuade you that the food children eat really does have an impact on their development and especially as regards hyperactivity and other related ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) problems. I want to list some of the research studies done in this area and if you already are converted, you can take a pat on the back. If you are skeptical, you may want to reflect on the information here. We now know that there is a lack of essential minerals and vitamins in many children’s diets. This is mainly due to snack and junk foods. The main ones lacking are magnesium, amino acids, vitamin C, omega... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130907 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5130907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118917&cid=t_100765_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2FWelcome-to-the-World-Rayna-Analiese-and-Looking-Forward-to-Many-Happy-Birthdays%21.aspx (A letter to my newborn granddaughter)   Good morning, Rayna Analiese. Welcome to the world!   You are a teeny 8 pound 8 ounce bundle of beauty and joy who arrived yesterday afternoon at 1:32 PM CDT--100 years (almost to the very day) after one of your great grandmothers was born.    Grandpa--who is normally not a big lover of babies--went gaga over you. "So cute! So cute!" is about all he could say as he snuggled you in his tall arms--afraid all the while that he might drop this football-size bundle of love.   You have lots of people who love you, and lots more who are going to love you--not to mention all the people who love you who haven't had a chance to meet you in person yet. You have aunts and uncles and great aunts and uncles and grandmothers and grandfathe... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118917 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:22:00 +0100 5118917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118997&cid=t_100765_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FO0w2-RYQDAk%2F Last week, Arena Pharmaceuticals did some advance work surrounding the impending release of crucial data about its Lorqess diet pill, which was denied approval last fall by the FDA due, in part, to concerns the drug may cause tumors in rats and that efficacy was marginal. To allay those fears, the drugmaker conducted one new study and retained a group of independent pathologists to review other data (see this and this). The latest trial showed that concentrations of cerebrospinal fluid exposure were lower in human brains than in rat models given their pill (read here). The results prompted Needham analyst Alan Carr to write investors that the results “may alleviate certain FDA concerns with respect to the potential for brain tumors.” And Arena ceo Jack Lief, who has been critic... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118997 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:47:48 +0100 5118997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118628&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fcoconut-water-label-claims-questioned-by-consumerlabcom-tests.html Only one of the brands of coconut water tested by the health-product testing firm ConsumerLab.com lived up to it's nutritional claims. Zico coconut water had as much potassium and other nutrients as listed on its label. The other tested brands, O.N.E. and Vita Coco, did not. Researchers at ConsumerLab.com tested the sodium, potassium, magnesium, and sugar content of all three brands. The sugar and potassium content in Vita Coco and O.N.E. were in line with their labels, but the amounts of sodium and magnesium were as much as 82 percent and 35 percent lower, respectively, than the listed amount. Coconut water is the liquid inside unripe coconuts, and is particularly rich in potassium. One cup has about 500 milligrams, roughly what would be in a banana or cup of orange juice, according to... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118628 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:30:00 +0100 5118628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107599&cid=t_100765_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-9-2011%2F On most days, I try to live healthy. Healthy for me means a combination of whole foods (none of that processed stuff), vitamins, walking, some kind of meditative exercise (yoga, tai chi, meditation), getting as much sleep as I can and trying to make myself smile for at least 40-50% of the day. This is a very different picture then where I was ten years ago. My main focus at that time was looking good instead of feeling good. I worked out 6-7 days a week. I highlighted my hair, went out in the sun to get a “summer glow,” and slept at weird times. My eating habits were not the best either. But perhaps the biggest change is that I used to ignore how I really felt and forced myself to do what I thought was “right.” I exercised when I was tired. I took jobs I didn’... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107599 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:04:22 +0100 5107599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107503&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Ffda-moves-to-clarify-meaning-of-gluten-free.html If you’re having trouble clearly defining “gluten-free,” you’re in good company. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes to clarify the issue by standardizing how the term is used on food labels. The agency is reopening a proposal introduced back in 2007 that would require wheat, rye, and barley products that use the term “gluten-free” on their labels to contain no more than 20 part per million of gluten. The FDA said the standard of 20 ppm comes from the Codex Alimentarius Commission, an agency that develops worldwide food standards, which set the guideline in 2008. The European Union has since adopted 20 ppm as its standard for gluten-free foods. Gluten levels below 20 ppm cannot be detected by standard lab tests. Last week, the FDA announced... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107503 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:00:00 +0100 5107503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103337&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhelp-my-diet-is-so-gross-do-i-have-to-do-it-this-way-insights-welcome%2F2011.08.06 I’m feeling rather nauseated today. This is my fifth day of a high-protein, low-fat, low-carb diet, and I have already developed a deep-seated hatred of egg whites. My regimen includes uncomfortable quantities of grilled chicken breast, fat-free cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg protein, occasionally garnished with a lettuce leaf or perhaps a blueberry. Just yesterday I had to drink a plastic test tube of liquid protein to meet my goals (see offending product image to the left). It looked like a blood-tinged albumin sample, and tasted like orange flavor crystals with a splash of soy sauce. I know that the scientific literature (if we distill it and perhaps oversimplify it a bit) seems to suggest that there may be a short-term advantage to high-protein diets in terms of weight los... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103337 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:36:59 +0100 5103337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103334&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Feat-right-without-even-trying.html It’s easy to absentemindedly chow down on junk food while watching TV or surfing the Web. But a few simple changes to your environment can make it just as easy to mindlessly munch on healthy foods, according to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., a food psychologist and director of the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University. Speaking at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention in Washington, D.C., Wansink outlined findings from his lab’s numerous studies on food behavior showing, among other things, that things as basic as the size of a popcorn container or drinking glass can greatly influence the quantity a person consumes. And you can’t necessarily rely on your stomach to tell you you’re full: When Wansink’s team created a bottomless soup bow... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103334 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0100 5103334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103343&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-diet-enriched-with-olive-oil-is-associated-with-a-lower-stroke-risk-in-one-age-group%2F2011.08.05 More on the Mediterranean diet shows that olive oil is the key component associated with less stroke risk in seniors, a French study found. The Mediterranean diet has already been linked to better cardiovascular effects, so researchers poured it on to assess its link to stroke. A study of people 65 and older in the French cities of Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier divided 7,625 residents into three categories of olive oil consumption: no use, moderate use for cooking or dressing, or intensive use for both cooking and dressing. Researchers used plasma oleic acid as an indirect biological marker of oleic acid intake from olive oil. (They acknowledged that it could also stem from use of butter and goose or duck fat.) Results appeared in the Aug. 2 issue of Neurology. In the study, (more…... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103343 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5103343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096125&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008218.html Hens fed a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids and high in antioxidants produced eggs which are better for your arteries. Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions says that all eggs are not created equal. Her research indicates that when hens are fed with a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids from a young age — feed high in wheat, barley, and milo and lower in soy, maize and sunflower, safflower, and maize oils — they produce eggs that may cause less oxidative damage to human health. That's a major part of what determines the physiological impact of the end product on your table. Eggs made from the conventional cheaper chicken diet produced worse effects... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096125 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096658&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fapproved-diabetes-med-deadly%2F Yet another medication, approved for years by the FDA, is now being questioned. The Food and Drug Administration is now warning that diabetes medication Actos may actually increase the risk of bladder cancer when used for over a year. Not again! What kinds of medicines are these that are being approved when the long-term results aren’t even known. We are supposed to trust the FDA to tell us how we can make ourselves better with the least possible risk. Germany and France have already pulled the drug , and another drug from the same family, Avandia, was pulled from US shelves earlier this year because it increased risk of heart attacks! Though the FDA won’t pull approval for the drug, they say they will issue a warning on the label. But what does that mean for those who suffer from dia... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096658 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:08:58 +0100 5096658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096189&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fovercoming-our-hardwired-drive-to-eat-and-eat-and-eat.html Most people know that they should eat less and make smarter food choices. But translating that into action is hard—and a study out this week in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association says that has less to do with a lack of will power than certain powerful biological imperatives. Such “neurobehavioral processes,” the researchers say, help explain why even motivated and informed obese people often fail to maintain weight loss through dietary changes. In particular, the authors say that obese people tend to have a heightened sense of “food reward,” or pleasure from eating tasty (and often sweet or fatty) foods, and a decreased sense of “inhibitory control,” or the ability to suppress the urge to eat high-calorie foods. They also tend to val... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096189 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:30:00 +0100 5096189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096707&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fa-diet-for-adhd-that-really-works.php Children often show greatly improved levels of concentration and attention when given an appropriate diet for ADHD. There is overwhelming scientific data that clearly shows the correlation between an approved ADHD diet regimen and classroom and behavioral improvement in tested subjects. This is one of the simplest and safest changes you can incorporate into your family life that can positively impact your ADHD child. There are no rigid requirements and meal plans that distinguish a diet for ADHD improvement. It may be necessary for you to make a number of different modifications and exchanges in your meals before you discover the types of foods that should be included on a tailored ADHD diet that benefits your child. Although there are no guarantees some parents have reported that most or ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096707 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077883&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Feffective-adhd-treatments-can-diet-really-help-or-hinder.php There is no scientific evidence to show that the infamous food colourings in kids’ snacks and food is actually causing any hyperactivity at all. There is therefore no need to put food warnings on the labels. Diet, nutrition and food are not really linked to ADHD at all. That was the result of a recent vote by a special FDA panel recently. According to them, diet can not be regarded as one of the effective ADHD treatments. But the voting behind this decision was very narrow in that eight members of a special panel voted against the labels while six actually voted for them. That was a close vote. The panel was appointed by the FDA and its job was to decide whether the food colorings were really linked to ADHD or not. The actual panel was made up of doctors, researchers and scientists a... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077883 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5077883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069461&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Ffast-food-snack-attack-not-so-much-for-these-customers.html Calorie counts on menus seem to be having an effect on what some people are ordering at fast-food restaurants these days. One in six customers took note of the numbers and purchased 106 fewer calories, on average, than people who either ignored or didn’t see the information, according to a study published today in the British Medical Journal. Researchers looked at what people bought at 168 New York City fast-food restaurants in the spring of 2007 (one year before the introduction of the New York law requiring chain restaurants to provide calorie information) and in the spring of 2009 (nearly a year after the law’s implementation). Teams interviewed more than 7,300 adult customers in 2007 and more than 8,400 in 2009 at the top 11 fast-food chains during lunchtime, asking cust... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069461 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:31:00 +0100 5069461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069656&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fdiet-remedies-for-adhd-a-simpler-approach.php It would be fantastic if we had diet remedies for ADHD which controlled symptoms and eliminated the need for doubtful medication. Dream on! Lots of controversy about what kids should be eating and whether what they eat or drink really will influence their behaviour. Let’s have a look at what ADHD diet therapy consists of and whether it can really help the ADHD child. For a long time sugar was blamed for kids’ hyperactivity and then was absolved. There just was not enough evidence. However food dyes/colourings are a different matter and these have been found to really have a negative impact on children’s behaviour. Food companies in the UK and Europe are now replacing these dyes (also called the ‘Dirty Six’) with natural substances. Very soon, the ban will be i... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069656 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069464&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fsleep-more-weigh-less.html Each year, readers of Consumer Reports pose hundreds of questions. One common query: What’s the connection between sleep and weight? There is some literature connecting too little sleep to weight gain. Studies suggest that it has to do with hormones called leptin and ghrelin that reside in your fat cells and gastrointestinal tract, respectively. Lack of sleep may decrease the level of leptin, which can block feelings of satiety and encourage you to eat more. And sleep deprivation increases ghrelin, which stimulates the appetite. Seven to 8 hours of restful sleep a night is ideal to eliminate that problem. See what subscribers said about alternative therapies for sleep problems. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069464 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:15:00 +0100 5069464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069854&cid=t_100765_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FoK94dXpG4Ys%2F Everyone is constantly telling you what to do, from your parents to your friends to the media. Unfortunately hardly anyone tells you that you should be living a healthy life. Don’t be surprised when too much stress, junk food and little exercise take their toll on your body. Keep the following quote in mind the next time you catch yourself indulging in unhealthy habits. “Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley That being said…here are 10 simple, effective ways that you can apply right now to live a much healthier life: 1- Stop Drinking Alcohol Alcohol in general is one of the worst things for your body. It damages your organs, drains your energy and contributes to your increase... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069854 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:29 +0100 5069854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069657&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadd-adhd-diet-ad-chinese-medicine.php Education, knowledge not remedies, fancy titles, etc. cures disease. The quickest cure is knowledge. Basic info to bring you up tp speed. 1. The body is not one structure and function but many that work together, for better (health) or worse (disease). You cannot cure one part (mind) and expect to be successful without curing all the parts (diet, digestion, elimination, respiration, etc.).   2. All disease progresses in stages. Stage 1 is always cause. Thought precedes action. Stage 1 for most skin diseases is poor diet. Poor diet tends to weaken (2) digestion, (3) elimination, (4) blood, (5) circulation, (6) organ disease, etc.  Most ADD ‘ diseases’  are stage 4 or higher. They generally start with poor diet. Stage 1. Poor diet: Long-term high protein, fat and starch and l... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069657 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062243&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftummy-tucks-arent-just-for-lazy-people%2F2011.07.25 Recently at the gym (I workout three to five days a week mostly swimming laps in a pool,) I got into a conversation with a mom about tummy tuck surgery. This happens occasionally when you wear your CosmeticSurgeryTruth.com t shirt to the gym. “I would never get a Tummy Tuck. I would just workout more.” People do not see outside of their own experience very often. This pretty young mom would not benefit much by a Tummy Tuck as she had no “hanging apron” or much lose skin. Many gastric bypass patients or other women not as fortunate after pregnancy to have their bellies “snap back” have changes. And some of them workout several days a week too. Tummy Tuck surgery is not (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062243 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5062243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062244&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsome-young-europeans-are-starting-to-eat-like-americans%2F2011.07.24 For years I have touted the health benefits of the “Mediterranean Diet” and encouraged patients to eat like the Europeans.   Fresh farm vegetables, olive oil, fish and red wine have been linked with longevity and good health.  I just read in NPR news that young Italians are forgoing the eating patterns of their elders and are imitating the “U.S. diet”.  The result is soaring obesity, just like in the United States. According the the article, young Italians ages 6-12 are sitting in front of the TV and are eating fast foods and soda.  In just three generations, the eating habits and activity of kids has changed from their healthy grandparents.  Italian health officials say obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Part of the diet changes are a result of (more&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062244 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050557&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fsix-of-10-gastric-banding-patients-need-repeat-operation.html Yes, you read that right. Almost two-thirds of patients who undergo a common weight-loss surgery that makes the stomach smaller by putting a band around it have to be readmitted to the hospital, either to get the band repaired or removed, according to a study published this week in the Archives of Surgery. Our recent survey found that about 5 percent of Americans have considered some form of weight loss surgery. The study looked at a series of 82 patients who had the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and were followed for at least 12 years. Of those, 23 (28 percent) suffered "band erosion," a serious complication that requires repeat surgery, in which the band starts to erode into the stomach. And 41 (50 percent) had to have the band removed. Our survey found that about 5 percent ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050557 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:30:00 +0100 5050557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050561&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fstudy-shopping-cart-not-basket-means-healthier-choices-at-the-supermarket.html Heading to the grocery store? Then using a shopping cart instead of a basket can help you make healthier choices as you cruise down the aisles. At least that is the suggestion of a recent study in the Journal of Marketing Research. The researchers, who watched 136 people as they made food choices in the grocery store, found that people who used baskets that they carried instead of carts that they pushed were more than three times as likely to choose unhealthy over healthy food items. Why, exactly, is a little complicated, and involves something called "embodied cognition," or the notion that bodily sensations can influence our thoughts and emotions. In this case, the researchers say that the act of flexing your arm, as you do when holding a basket, somehow encourages you to choose smal... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050561 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:00:00 +0100 5050561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050881&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdon%25e2%2580%2599t-hold-in-move-bowel%2F Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to move your bowel. The biggest problem, and the one most of us will face at some point in our lifetime is hemorrhoids. Why? For a few reasons: Too much straining because of wrong food — not enough fibers, alcohol that make gut slow, drugs like Tylenol 3 that contain codeine and causes constipation Wrong position: sitting on the toilet for a long time reading a magazine is not the best thing you can do. There are some advantages to squatting when you use the bathroom. This is actually often done in some European countries, and some hotels and hostels actually offer a second toilet, lower to the ground, specifically for those who prefer to squat. Advantages of squatting: Protection from hemorrhoids (1,2,7) Make it easier to m... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050881 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:27:36 +0100 5050881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036274&cid=t_100765_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F17%2Funwasted-an-interview-with-sacha-scoblic-on-the-sober-life%2F As a recovering drunk myself, I was especially interested in the new memoir, Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic, a writer in Washington, DC, and a contributing editor to The New Republic. I thought I’d ask her more about what she thinks about life without booze. 1. If you knew all that you do today, what would you have done differently your first year of sobriety? Sacha: The first year of sobriety is riddled with basic epiphanies most adults have sooner than do addicts (like: Paying bills is not optional and I don’t have to drink just because it’s Arbor Day) as well as turbulent emotions rising to the surface after years of self-medication through alcohol, drugs, and denial. And then there’s this feeling that no one understands your loss, cravings, or anxieties, bec... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036274 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:42:51 +0100 5036274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028184&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fkids-menus-get-a-healthy-makeover.html If the kid’s menus at fast-food chains leave you scratching your head—and feeling like a bad parent—here’s good news. This week, more than 15,000 restaurants joined the “Kids LiveWell” initiative and now offer healthier kids’ menu options. Think more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, and less trans fats and sodium. To join “Kids LiveWell,” restaurants agree to offer options that meet qualifying criteria closely tied to the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines. The criteria include, offering: • A children’s meal (an entrée, side, and beverage) with 600 calories or less; two servings of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and/or low-fat dairy; and limits on sodium, fats and sugar. • At least one other individual item w... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028184 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:05:40 +0100 5028184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028741&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-and-diet-%25e2%2580%2593-is-there-really-a-link-between-sugar-and-hyperactive-behavior.php Occasionally there is a point of contention where personal experiences seem to be diametrically opposed to most research studies, and such is the case with sugar and hyperactive behavior. Nevertheless, the sheer number of parents who have a seen a dramatic improvement in their child’s hyperactive behavior by reducing sugar and fast burning carbohydrates is substantial enough to at the very least give consideration to the idea that sugar and hyperactive are linked. Over four decades ago Dr. Ben Feingold put together a diet plan aptly named the ‘Feingold Diet’ after he observing a link between certain foods and hyperactive behavior in children. While the ingredients which Dr. Ben flagged as triggering hyperactivity were mostly food additives (colorings etc…)  sugar was a... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028741 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5028741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028188&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Ftoo-much-sodium-too-little-potassium-linked-to-increased-risk-of-early-death.html This study suggests that a high sodium intake, especially when combined with a low potassium intake, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. Unfortunately, nearly all Americans consume too much sodium and far too little potassium. See our tips for reducing sodium intake and our list of foods that are rich in potassium. And see more tips for how to lower your blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Sources Sodium and Potassium Intake and Mortality Among US Adults [Archives of Internal Medicine] Sodium and Potassium Intake: Mortality Effects and Policy Implications [Archives of Internal Medicine] (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028188 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:15:00 +0100 5028188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028412&cid=t_100765_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.com%2F2011%2F07%2F12%2Fhigher-protein-diets-can-improve-appetite-control-and-satiety%2F A new study demonstrates that higher-protein meals improve perceived appetite and satiety in overweight and obese men during weight loss.(1) According to the research, published in Obesity, higher-protein intake led to greater satiety throughout the day as well as reductions in both late-night and morning appetite compared to a normal protein diet. “Research has shown [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028412 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:02:51 +0100 5028412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028189&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fnfl-players-low-in-vitamin-d-prone-to-injury.html Even big guys need vitamin D, apparently. NFL football players low in the vitamin were more prone to muscle injuries than those with higher levels, according to a recent study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers tested the vitamin D levels of 89 players from a single NFL team during the spring of 2010. Sixteen players experienced a muscle injury during their careers, and their average vitamin D level was 19.9 nanograms per milliliter, slightly below the official cut off for deficiency and well below the 32 ng/mL that some people recommend. There study also found a large discrepancy in the vitamin D levels of white and black players. White players had a mean vitamin D value of 30.3 ng/mL, while black players ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028189 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5028189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028190&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Falcohol-consumption-guidelines-experts-say-should-be-revised-with-cancer-risks-in-mind.html Recommendations for sensible drinking focus too much on the short-term risks, not the long-term health threats such as cancer. That's the conclusion of a new analysis out this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Current guidelines, which were developed in the early 1980s, are based mainly on the social and psychological problems of excessive drinking. But they disregard the dose-response relationship between alcohol consumption and risk of cancer, according to the CMAJ analysis. The authors argue that new evidence linking alcohol and cancer suggest that the guidelines should be revised. The authors also say that in the past, representatives of alcohol producers helped define sensible drinking guidelines, creating a potential conflict of interest, and that the guidelines do... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028190 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:30:00 +0100 5028190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029000&cid=t_100765_134_f&fid=36052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daily-diabetic.com%2F50220604%2Fobesity_among_the_teenagers_is_culture_dependent.php This study found out how the variable of obesity among Chinese adolescents is related to other aspects including sleep hours, physical activity and diet. Ya-Wen Janice Hsu, the research assistant at the University of Southern California said that "This research on Chinese teenagers concludes that habits leading to obesity might play different roles in Chinese culture ... (Source: Daily Diabetic) Daily Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:37:15 +0100 5029000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029004&cid=t_100765_134_f&fid=36052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daily-diabetic.com%2F50220604%2Fobesity_news_a_chinese_obesity_linked_with_ahealthy_habitsa.php © Spree2010Findings from a study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior suggest that that influences on obesity are society-dependent, and assumptions based on Western societies may not be applicable to Chinese populations. Similar to the United States and Europe, teenagers in China who slept fewer hours and participated in more sedentary activities like watching television were more likely to be overweight, but the study reveals that teenaged boys from well-off Chinese families who say they are physically active and eat plenty of vegetables ... (Source: Daily Diabetic) Daily Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029004 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:15:51 +0100 5029004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028197&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fits-true-men-love-their-potatoes.html And women are a lot more likely to eat broccoli, celery, and yellow squash than men. Those and more findings come from our recent nationally representative telephone survey of the veggie-eating habits of 1,234 Americans 21 years of age and older. How often you eat vegetables, and what kind, depends in part on your age, gender, and where you live, our survey found. Older people, for example, were most likely to go for cauliflower, celery, sweet potato, or yellow squash, while thirty-somethings ate fewer vegetables overall and were less likely to eat spinach than other age groups. Corn, was considerably more popular in households with kids: 63 percent of households with kids under 18 ate corn at least once a week compared to only 52 percent of households without kids. Southerners held a... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028197 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5028197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028675&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsmart-people-act-stupid%2F When Congressman Anthony Weiner stood before dozens of reporters and announced that indeed he had been “unfaithful” to his wife by carrying on an internet relationship with someone else, everyone was disappointed. “What a dumb mistake,” we all said as we watched him tear up and admit that there was no defense to what he did. Then came the shocker: not only had he done this once, but there were several relationships, that he had been carrying on for years, with women all over the country, sending them photos of himself, from his public email account. There was no hiding it and no denying it. But how could something like this happen? The Congressman had been what his friends and colleagues considered “a contendor,” an up and coming, smart and witty congre... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028675 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:46:56 +0100 5028675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008701&cid=t_100765_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Dipika Sharma: Good Food? Bad Food?Are these foods really that bad for you? The moment you decide to go on a diet to lose weight you are bombarded with a list of food items that are banned to be eaten. This certainly demotivates you to delay your dieting plan. But here is the good news, despite these food being considered to play havoc with your weight, you can consume a few of the banned foods in appropriate proportions. The reason is that they are rich source of essential minerals and vitamins which our body needs to stay energetic and fit. You can now indulge in the once forbidden foods like pastas,eggs,breads,nuts, potatoes and chocolates. All you have to control is the intake amount to maintain a slender body and remain fit. Here goes the list of the once forbidden foods which you ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008701 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:47:03 +0100 5008701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008176&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fis-it-worth-cutting-down-on-salt.html This study suggests that reducing salt alone may not be enough to make a difference to your chances of avoiding a heart attack or stroke. Blood pressure medicines may be needed as well. See more tips for how to lower your blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Sources Taylor RS, Ashton KE, Moxham T, et al. Reduced dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (Cochrane review) [The Cochrane Library] —Sophie Ramsey, BMJ Group ConsumerReportsHealth.org has partnered with The BMJ Group to monitor the latest medical research and assess the evidence to help you decide which news you should use. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008176 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:01:00 +0100 5008176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008178&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Ffatty-foods-trigger-your-bodys-marijuana-like-chemicals.html Ever wonder why it’s so hard to control yourself when you’re eating fatty foods like potato chips and French fries? Maybe it’s because fats in such foods trigger the release of marijuana-like chemicals called endocannabinoids that drives us to eat them, according to research published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers fed rats Vanilla Ensure, a corn oil beverage, a sugar solution, and a protein-rich liquid called peptone, and measured the production of endocannabinoids in the small intestine. They found that the fatty diet triggered the production of endocannabinoids, but the sugars and proteins did not. The trigger starts when the food hits the tongue, where fats in food generate a signal that travels first to the brai... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008178 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0100 5008178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008091&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008170.html Getting more vitamin D, methionine, and betaine in your diet is linked to lower incidence of the old age eye disease macular degeneration. BOSTON (July 1) -- Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists. Their study of identical twins from the US World War II Twin Registry also found that the more a person smoked, the higher their risk of developing macular degeneration. The study, "Smoking, Dietary Betaine, Methionine, and Vitamin D in Monozygotic Twins with Discordant Macular Degeneration: Epigenetic Implications” published in the journal Ophthalmology on July 1, is the first to look... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008091 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997515&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Foh-for-the-love-of-fair-food.html Okay, I admit it—I love County Fair Food—the kind you capitalize in your mind. Funnel cakes. Caramel apples rolled in peanuts. Cheese fries. Snow cones. Ice cream in still warm waffle cones. I try most of the time to eat healthfully, limiting treats and choosing wisely, but get me near the midway and I turn into a salivating fool driven by the need for treats. I will be especially careful in what I eat for weeks if I know we’re going to a county fair, just so I can indulge in all those nutritional nightmares. But there’s one type of Fair Food that I just don’t get—the urge to deep-fry everything. Now, I happen to think the union of the potato and the deep fryer was a match made in culinary heaven. And doughnuts or funnel cake? Please—deep-fried do... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997515 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4997515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992676&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Famericans-eating-moreand-more-often.html This study shows how this epidemic has crept up on us.” Bottom line: If you are looking to control your calorie intake, check out our latest diet Ratings. And visit our diet and nutrition and exercise and fitness pages to find more ways to lose weight and live a healthy life. Source Energy Density, Portion Size, and Eating Occasions: Contributions to Increased Energy Intake in the United States, 1977-2006 [PLoS Medicine] (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992676 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:20:00 +0100 4992676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993009&cid=t_100765_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Top Detox food for summerBest for summer season. It is very easy to lose weight with the right selection of food. They are very helpful in maintaining body in proper shape and make you look beautiful with vibrant skin. Summer is the perfect time to shed those last few pounds from body. A good detox plan includes eating healthy ingredients which are rich in antioxidants. Here is a list of detox foods which you can include this summer for the best results: 1. Beets BeetRich source of potassium. Beets are ultra rich in anti oxidants. They supply potassium to the body along with magnesium and fiber. If you consume beets regularly in your diet it helps to detox the liver, which in turn insures proper functioning of the digestive system. You can add them in your salads or... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993009 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:12:11 +0100 4993009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993025&cid=t_100765_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FUzbDmu94AUA%2F In conclusion, eating frequent meals is not the only solution to fat loss. This scientific finding is very important for people who simply can’t consume 6 meals every day, because of their job or their lifestyle in general.   Kate Cotros writes for the Diet Myths And Facts, a blog focused on revealing the truth about various diet and nutrition myths. She seeks to help others lose weight and regain their lost self-esteem.   Related Posts: 3 Proven Ways To Once & For All Defeat Procrastination The 4 Positive Price Points of Leadership   (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993025 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:32:57 +0100 4993025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992680&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fdiet-sodas-do-they-or-dont-they-help-you-lose-weight.html Last week, a major study suggested that diet soda was not associated with weight gain. This week, a paper presented at the American Diabetes Association 2011 meetings reached the opposite conclusion. What’s a diet-soda lover to do? In the new study, researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recorded the diet-soda intake of 474 adults aged 65 to 74, as well their waist-circumference, a measurement linked to excess weight. After nine years, the soda-drinking seniors added an average of almost an inch to their belts, compared with roughly a third of an inch for those who avoided diet soda. Some previous research has also suggested that diet soda doesn't help people lose weight, perhaps because people might use diet-sodas to justify consuming other hig... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992680 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:20:00 +0100 4992680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984438&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fnivea-skin-cream-wont-help-you-lose-weight-says-ftc.html Chances are, you didn’t really think you could lose weight by rubbing Nivea’s skin lotion on your belly and thighs. But now even the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the company has gone too far, ordering the maker of the cream to pay $900,000 and saying it can no longer claim in ads that regular use of its product Nivea My Silhouette! skin cream can reduce your body size. In one such TV ad, a woman getting dressed after applying the cream to her stomach and thighs discovers that an old pair of jeans now fit, while a voice-over intones “New Nivea My Silhouette! with Bio-Slim Complex helps redefine the appearance of your silhouette and noticeably firm skin in just four weeks.” The company also allegedly purchased sponsored search results so that when people typed... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984438 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:49:58 +0100 4984438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984721&cid=t_100765_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Unhealthy food that affect your skinEat healthy, stay healthy. If we eat healthy, we stay healthy. In other words, our diet affects our body. So, it is very important to take a healthy diet for a glowing skin. A healthy skin reflects back the healthy regime you are following to maintain that lovely glow on your face. There are adverse effects of unhealthy diet on your skin. Let’s figure out which food items are not good for skin: 1. Sugar: If taken in excess it can affect your health badly. Problem starts with the process called glycosylation. In this process, the sugar in the blood attaches itself to the protein and stops its proper functioning. All body cells include the component collagen and it’s a vital component of our skin. So, it badly affects the skin. ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984721 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:26:43 +0100 4984721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984562&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcereal-bowl-americas-1-killer%2F Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer in the U.S.? Cancer is number two. That means that you have a 34 percent chance of dying of heart problems, and a 22 percent chance of dying from cancer.  This is despite all advances in medicine, a huge pharmaceutical industry, scientists and the Internet.  Why can’t we beat these two monsters that continue to take our lives?  It remained a puzzle until now.   A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association may be the explanation.  What they found was that people have a 35 percent increased risk of dying from heart disease and cancer because of something we deal with every day.  It was not cholesterol or other fats; it was not smoking or other toxins.   Sugar? No.  Sodas? No. We all know about... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984562 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:49:54 +0100 4984562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968761&cid=t_100765_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FT0Ftzoyx8Z8%2F As soda and potato chips spread through the world, so does diabetes. An international study published today in The Lancet found that as of 2008, 347 million adults have diabetes; far more than previously thought (other studies have placed estimates around 285 million), and more than double the number of adults with diabetes in 1980. The study, which was funded by the World Health Organization and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, also found that average blood pressure and cholesterol levels actually dropped during the same time period, things that researchers say would actually be much easier to manage than diabetes. In 1980, data indicates that 153 million adults had diabetes; today’s numbers indicate a global epidemic. While they attribute 70% of the rise in diabetes rates to ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968761 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:33:31 +0100 4968761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968823&cid=t_100765_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fcan-a-diet-low-in-carbs-high-on-protein-help-in-the-fight-against-cancer%2F Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968823 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:21:02 +0100 4968823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968680&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdoc%2F   We assume that because something claims to be all natural, that it is. We also assume that there is a higher level of safety in something that is natural, as opposed to something man-made. Maybe it’s a vitamin, or a supplement, even foods. But make sure you always look deeper, and before you start taking anything, you should consult your doctor. The New York City Department of Health recently issued a warning against Vita-Breath, a vitamin supplement, for containing dangerous amounts of lead. But how can that be, you ask? Isn’t it all-natural, and isn’t someone monitoring that? Read the whole story here Unfortunately, some manufacturers put heavy metals into their products, essentially and eventually poisoning us. Some of those symptoms to look out for include unexplained fat... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968680 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:57:38 +0100 4968680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960345&cid=t_100765_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Youthful SkinProper care helps to maintain a healthy and youthful appearance of your skin. With the age it becomes tough to maintain the soft and smooth texture of our skin. Premature aging caused due to pollution or other factors can be controlled. Proper care and maintenance of skin requires some effort. Here are some handy tips that you can add to your lifestyle to get a healthy and youthful look: 1. Water intake Water Is EssentialDrink six to eight glasses of water everyday to maintain your skin’s elasticity. Drinking the required amount of water daily maintains the required hydration, so that the body can function well. It improves the softness of skin. Seven to eight glasses of a day is the minimum requirement of an individual. 2. Sleep well Get adequ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960345 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:33:32 +0100 4960345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960059&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fsay-no-to-fries-and-chips-cheese-and-diet-soda-are-ok.html For several decades now, Harvard researchers have tracked the effect of various “lifestyle factors”—that’s diet and physical activity to you and me—on the health and well-being of more than 120,000 volunteer doctors and nurses from around the U.S. Their latest report is just out in the New England Journal of Medicine and it tells us in no uncertain terms to lay off French fries and potato chips if we don’t want to get fat. But it’s apparently ok to eat cheese and drink diet soda. The researchers determined this by looking at the interaction between diet, exercise, sleep, television watching habits and weight gain (or, occasionally, loss). Discouragingly, they found that the average study participant gained 3.35 pounds over every four-year period. ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960059 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:01:00 +0100 4960059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960068&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-your-diet-might-interfere-with-prescription-medications%2F2011.06.22 When people talk about prescription medications, everyone is familiar with the concept of side effects from medication. But, did you know that there are things in your diet that may interfere with your prescription medication? In addition, your prescription medication may interfere with over the counter medications. In this video, there are two interviews recorded on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 on local TV news. If you find the information above helpful, I invite you to check out other TV interviews on medical/health issues at MikeSevilla.TV *This blog post was originally published at Family Medicine Rocks Blog - Mike Sevilla, MD* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960068 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:00:54 +0100 4960068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952828&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fto-sleep-perchance-to-dreamof-cake.html In this study, the researchers asked the same questions and did the same brain scans, but then asked questions designed to determine the participants “sleep chronotype,” that is, whether they were morning or evening people. They found that the early birds shown pictures of tasty food had more activity in the self-control portion of the brain than did the night owls. Reading these two studies, I’m left with a question—am I more likely to reach for that scrumptious snack because I’m tired? Or will my early-morning tendencies help me fend off the fat by giving a boost to my self control? Maybe I’ll just split the difference by having a brownie while running on the treadmill. See our advice for some healthier ways to deal with insomnia, including changes... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952828 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4952828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952829&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fhealthy-fathers-day-gifts-for-every-type-of-dad.html If you’re stumped on what to get Dad for Father’s Day, give the gift that keeps on giving—good health. These gifts are sure to keep the special guy in your life—whatever type of guy he is—looking and feeling youthful. And we’re not talking Botox and body shapers. Active Dad: Consider home workout equipment to help him stay fit. Go small with exercise bands, a stability ball, and dumbbells. Step it up with a set of kettlebells, but first make sure you read our safety advice. Go big with a treadmill. We rated dozens and recommend several. Dapper Dad. Give him a close shave with a brand new electric razor. Our testers found seven smooth operators. Conceal signs of wear and tear with one of the many skin-preserving wrinkle products on the market, but may... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952829 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0100 4952829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953272&cid=t_100765_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2FCancer-Facts-and-Figures-2011-Poverty-is-a-Carcinogen-Does-Anyone-Care.aspx "Poverty is a carcinogen."   Those were the words of Dr. Samuel Broder when he was director of the National Cancer Institute in 1989.     As amply documented in the annual "Cancer Facts and Figures 2011" released today by the American Cancer Society, cancer shows that poverty remains one of the most potent a carcinogen-rivaling tobacco and obesity-as we have ever seen.   We have heard lots and lots about how cell phones and Styrofoam cause cancer.  But do you hear anyone talking about the huge impact of poverty and limited education on cancer?   If you don't hear anything about a true carcinogen that statistics show causes 37% of the deaths from cancer in people between the ages of 27 and 64, then maybe you have the answer to a very important question: If we a... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953272 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0100 4953272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945312&cid=t_100765_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FpCg7uKfYkzI%2F I’ve been on a bit of a diet craze the last 4 months. To be honest. Dieting is lame! I don’t care who you are and where you’re from. You can’t honestly tell me that dieting is the best thing ever. We diet not because we wholeheartedly want to. It’s because we either want something or it’s a necessity. The perfect scenario would be if it was possible to lose weight and be healthy while eating loads of junk food. Wouldn’t that be sweet. Sadly that is just not the reality we live in. So we diet our way to a leaner body and work our asses off in the gym. Well that’s what I do… sort of. It’s been working though. I feel great and I can see signs of a six-pack forming on my abdomen area, so what I’m doing must be working. You must ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945312 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:52:04 +0100 4945312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934138&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fpour-on-the-olive-oil-for-lower-stroke-risk.html Regularly consuming olive oil might help prevent a stroke, particularly if you’re 65 or older, suggests a study published online Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Researchers looked at olive-oil consumption over five years in 7,625 French seniors with no history of stroke. Those who consumed the most olive oil (using it both for cooking and as dressing or with bread) had a 41 percent lower risk of stroke than those who never used it. Heavy and moderate olive-oil users also tended to have a lower body mass index (BMI), lower triglycerides, and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Bottom line: The next time you’re in the kitchen preparing dinner, pour on the olive oil, for improved health—and taste. Olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, is a key ingredient in the Medite... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934138 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:45:00 +0100 4934138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934044&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008141.html A French study of 7,625 people ages 65 and older found that higher olive oil consumption is associated with 41% lower risk of stroke over 6 years. ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. The research is published in the June 15, 2011, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Our research suggests that a new set of dietary recommendations should be issued to prevent stroke in people 65 and older," said study author Cécilia Samieri, PhD, with the University of Bordeaux and the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) in Bordeaux, France. "Stroke is so common in older... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934044 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945315&cid=t_100765_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FvOrIjDpw9eo%2F You’ve probably heard that certain foods can help your memory improve, and will allow you to think with better clarity. “But what foods are actually considered brain foods?” you may ask. Believe it or not, there are a copious amount of foods that protect your brain, improving how good it’ll work, and can even generate new brain cells. Yes, you read it right… new brain cells! You can still generate new brain cells–even when you’re an adult. A common myth recently espoused that brain cells quit occurring once you’ve reached adulthood, but reputable and prolific new research has debunked this myth. Regardless of how old you are, you can make new brain cells. Keep in mind that all cells need nutrients to continue their growth. This means your brain needs foo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945315 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:42:20 +0100 4945315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934145&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fcutting-back-on-fats-sugar-might-lower-alzheimers-risk.html Following a diet that’s low in saturated fat and quickly digested carbohydrates, such as doughnuts and white bread, could cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, suggests a study published today in the June issue of the journal Archives of Neurology. Researchers fed 20 healthy adults either a diet that had a high glycemic index and lots of saturated fat or a low glycemic index and little saturated fat for four weeks. They then gave the participants a memory test. Those who ate the low-fat, low-glycemic-index diet performed better on the memory test, and also had lower blood levels of certain markers of Alzheimer’s disease. A similar experiment in 29 adults who already had some signs of cognitive showed similar, though not quite as impressive, results. While this study... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934145 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:01:00 +0100 4934145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934147&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fteens-who-eat-right-weigh-less-later-in-life.html Trying to convince my 15-year-old daughter to eat more fruits and vegetables by pointing to statistics about heart disease, cancer, and diabetes is like trying to convince her to think about retirement or funeral arrangements. Thanks Mom, talk to me in a couple decades. But a recent study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine might give me a more compelling argument. It found that teenage girls who ate the most fruits and vegetables were less likely to become overweight later in life. Researchers in the National Growth and Health Study recorded dietary information on 2,327 girls in three U.S. cities from when they were nine or 10 years old till they were 19. Those whose diets most closely matched the recommendations of the DASH diet—which was developed by the NIH's Na... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934147 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:30:00 +0100 4934147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921651&cid=t_100765_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4k7Y7qWcEB4%2F Next to the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, many patients come to me because they can’t seem to shake that ‘down and depressed’ feeling or obsessive food cravings. But what many people don’t know is that cravings and mental-emotional imbalances can sometimes be caused by a specific vitamin or nutrient deficiency. The first step to identifying the cause in any case, and ultimate best course of treatment, is to take a close look at the symptoms. The most common form of depression, known as atypical depression, appears with mood swings, weight gain, carbohydrate cravings, fatigue, lethargy, and increased sensitivity to rejection. The symptoms, however, may vary and be experienced repeatedly over a few days, weeks, or months at a time, including: changing sleep patterns: oversleepin... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921651 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:53:05 +0100 4921651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921702&cid=t_100765_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdieting-and-losing-weight.html I really am trying to lose weight. Cancer is fattening - that is mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gify official verdict. Its none of your business on how much I weigh or what I want to lose, we'll just say I feel fat and that's all that matters.As a result I was interested in the list of best rated diets that just came out. I found it intriguing that they ones that are better are based on changing your eating habits and paying attention to what you eat and how much and not eating their fake food. I mean fake food regarding the diets where you need to eat processed things they send you or you buy in the store. I also noticed that the more extreme diets are also on the bottom. The diets were evaluated on weight loss, weight maintenance and heart health. So the list, from best to worst, is:1... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921702 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:27:00 +0100 4921702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911480&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmyplate-spiffy-new-nutritional-guidelines-for-americans%2F2011.06.08 The crumbling Food Pyramid and its hip successor (MyPyramid) fell into oblivion yesterday, eroded by the stinging winds of science. Their replacement? A quartered plate called—wait for it—MyPlate that was designed to visually convey the elements of healthy eating to Americans of all ages. The new icon consists of a white plate divided into four segments: green for vegetables, red for fruits, orange for grains, and purple for protein. Dairy has a prominent place, sitting where a glass of water should be. The hope is that the plate will nudge Americans away from meals dominated by meat and starch and towards meals made up mostly of plant-based foods. The original Food Guide Pyramid debuted in 1992. It was built on shaky scientific ground. Over the next few years, research from around the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911480 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4911480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911848&cid=t_100765_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fexperts-vote-vegan-diet-best-for.html Complete Book of Vegan Cooking A panel of 22 health experts including Doctors, registered nutritionists and specialists in diabetes, heart health, human behavior, and weight loss, reviewed detailed assessments prepared by U.S. News of 20 diets. The experts rated each diet in seven categories, including short- and long-term weight loss, ease of compliance, safety, and nutrition.A vegan diet was voted as joint second in US News Rankings Best Diets section for Diabetes.Presumably it fell short of first place due to compliance, despite the science, people are hooked on meat and addictive fatty cheese and are yet to discover the delicious alternatives.Vegan Cookbook - Vegan Diets Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News) Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911848 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:28:00 +0100 4911848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911458&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FQxVIGCRKwPA%2F By Walter OlsonLast week First Lady Michelle Obama and the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled “ChooseMyPlate.gov,” an updating of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to lecture us on how to eat. While the idea of nutrition recommendations from Washington, D.C. isn’t itself new, the past couple of years have seen a lurch toward a more coercive approach, especially under the Obama administration, under pressure from a burgeoning “food policy” movement, as I explain in a new Daily Caller op-ed: All sorts of nannyish and coercive ideas are emerging from that [movement] nowadays: proposals at the FDA to limit salt content in processed foods; mandatory calorie labeling, which poses a significant burden on many smaller food vendors and restaurants; ne... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911458 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:50:54 +0100 4911458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902421&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Faccepting-different-body-types-but-not-approving-of-obesity%2F2011.06.05 I just learned (yes, I’m a little late to the party) about the Body Shop anti-barbie controversy from a post on Facebook. The ad to the left has been banned from most countries, because it was believed to be in bad taste. For me, it raises some very interesting questions. First of all, it’s been my experience that the media has been relentless in its portrayal of feminine beauty as being a dress size zero. This is an unattainable goal for most of us, and a very narrow view of what is truly attractive and physically healthy. I can’t imagine how many young girls feel deeply flawed when they compare themselves to Barbie et al. If unchecked, that self-doubt and insecurity can become a lifelong self-esteem issue or worse. Eating disorders are becoming more and more common, and... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902421 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:00:57 +0100 4902421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902712&cid=t_100765_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fbritish-heart-foundation-phoney-diet.html The British Heart Foundation have lashed out at a diet claiming to be a BHF diet. Some might say a bit rich considering the fairly non-committal dietary advice usually dished out by BHF , but this fake BHF diet is particularly bad and includes items that even the UK govt warns against eating.BHF senior heart health dietitian, Victoria Taylor, said: “Apart from being wholly unappetising with the likes of two frankfurters with a cup of cabbage and half a cup of carrots for a meal, this ( bogus BHF ) diet is so restrictive in terms of the range and quantity of food that it lacks a number of nutrients we need to stay healthy. “The lack of fibre means followers could develop constipation while long-term use could also leave you deficient in calcium and iron, which can result in fragile bone... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902712 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:22:00 +0100 4902712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893913&cid=t_100765_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FZzoVYKju9hA%2F Four months after receiving a complete response letter from the FDA for its Contrave diet pill, Orexigen Therapeutics has now put further development on hold after receiving an “unprecedented” request for a pre-approval clinical trial that the aspiring drug developer believes “would generate significantly more information than is necessary or feasible.” As a result, Orexigen plans an appeal this month. At issue are concerns over cardiovascular risks that prompted the FDA to request a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. In fact, the FDA told Orexigen execs that the agency plans to hold an advisory committee meeting early next year to assess cardiovascular issues with diet drugs, in general. This is only the latest indication the FDA is raising a high ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893913 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:28:00 +0100 4893913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893824&cid=t_100765_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fconfusion.html I am confused. The Department of Agriculture has changed the food pyramid to a plate. I think they should stop changing it and work on explaining what they really mean we should eat. If you go look at the new 'plate', we are supposed to have protein, grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy. I don't eat that much in any one meal. My breakfast this morning will be egg beaters with spinach and some melon. Okay, so I am getting protein, vegetables, and fruit. The only dairy would be from the skim milk in my coffee or I could add some cheese. I don't have any grains... Should I add toast to my meal? I don't know what I am eating for lunch today because we will get take out at work. It will probably be a salad with some protein on it. No fruit. No dairy unless it includes cheese. No grain unless it ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893824 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:05:00 +0100 4893824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893433&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fpractical-plate-replaces-perplexing-pyramid.html The confusing, out-dated food pyramid just got a makeover. This week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled the simplified MyPlate, replacing MyPyramid, and consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new food-group icon is the latest initiative in the agency’s efforts to remind Americans to make healthier food choices. MyPlate emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups and focuses on balancing calories, foods to increase, and foods to reduce using easy-to-digest messages like enjoy your food, but eat less, make half your plate fruits and vegetables, and drink water instead of sugary drinks. The MyPlate initiative also includes nutrition tips, Q&A’s, sample menus, and recipes. Later this year, the USDA wil... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893433 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:10:00 +0100 4893433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893438&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Fchina-bans-bpas-from-plastic-baby-bottles.html China has joined Canada, the European Union, and the United Arab Emirates in banning bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles—a step the U.S. has not yet taken. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to even decide what is a safe level of exposure to BPA. Bisphenol A is a chemical used to make hard, polycarbonate plastics, and has been used for years in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners. Some studies have linked BPA to reproductive abnormalities and a heightened risk of breast and prostate cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. According to news outlets, some stores in Beijing have removed polycarbonate bottles from shelves, but the bottles are still available in Shanghai. For more information from our previous coverage of the status of BPAs in this country you c... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893438 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4893438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883760&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fpopular_diet_supplement_review_quick_trim.php Quick Trim has become internationally popular in the last year thanks to the popular celebrity endorsement of the Kardashian sisters. The supplements were released in 2009 and two years later many people all over the world are using them to lose weight. However, is Quick Trim worth all the hype? Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883760 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4883760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876381&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fjob-description-you-will-gain-weight.html I had to laugh when I saw the title of our recent blog, "Gaining weight? Blame your desk job." That’s because, when it comes to weight gain, I could be said to work in a particularly toxic environment. The new study our blog reported on linked less physical activity on the job with the expansion of girth in our population. But as part of the group that evaluates and rates food for Consumer Reports, I not only sit for hours every day, but I’m also required to nosh all day long. Trying to lose a bit of weight? Too bad—we’ve got 15 ice creams to taste! Now, there is one trick I use to lessen the health impact of tasting food all day long: spit everything! In fact, I’m required to spit out everything I taste for work, to keep my palate fresh. But even trying my b... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876381 Sat, 28 May 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4876381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872236&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdiabetes-drug%2F A recent announcement by Pharmaceutical giant  Roche that they will launch their new diabetic drug Taspoglutide is supposed to be their blockbuster move. Another diabetic drug?Does this one do anything different for us than the others on the market? Actually, no it doesn’t, and what we need to look at, is the fact that there is yet another diabetic drug on the market in the first place. Is this really going to help us? Something else that will manage our diabetes. Do we really think that the pharmaceutical companies are out to make us better, or does it make more sense that if they just make us well enough to keep taking their medication for the rest of our lives,it will be better to line their pockets. We need to start thinking about the causes for our illnesses, to look to the root o... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872236 Fri, 27 May 2011 18:26:07 +0100 4872236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872078&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F05%2Fdna-tests-find-disturbingly-widespread-seafood-fraud.html If you've long suspected that the "mahi-mahi" on your plate may really be yellowtail, you now have science on your side: Researchers with the non-profit group Oceana have harnessed the power of forensic science to confirm that as much as half of all seafood sold in the U.S. is mislabeled. "Results from our DNA lab show that about half the time the fish you are eating is not the species listed on the menu," said DNA tester William Gergits. The group accuses the industry of "seafood fraud," and is calling on the federal government to step in to more tightly regulate fisheries and related businesses. Oceana's announcement follows a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office recommending improvements to government oversight of imported fish. Oceana dispatched scientists to... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872078 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:00:29 +0100 4872078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872241&cid=t_100765_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsalt-can%25e2%2580%2599t%2F The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that even though Americans should only be eating one teaspoon of salt a day, only one of ten of us actually keep to those guidelines. Those at risk are supposed to have even less, 2/3 of a teaspoon, and oddly enough, even less of them, one out of 18, keep to that goal. An article published in the Wall Street Journal highlights the struggles of us as Americans to limit the salt in our diet. It’s all been layed out. Too much salt causes hypertension, high blood pressure, edema, swelling, heart problems, osteoporosis and even death. Some places like New York City have taken it into even higher consideration, asking that restaurants cut out the salt in many of their recipes, to help New Yorkers, as a whole, eat less salt. And that’s not s... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872241 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:15:28 +0100 4872241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862529&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fmore-baked-and-broiled-fish-lowers-heart-failure-risk.html Women who ate five or more servings of baked or broiled fish a week had a 30 percent lower risk of heart failure compared with those who ate less than one serving per month, according to a very large study published Tuesday in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Heart Failure. But the opposite was true for the fried version—just one serving per month appears to increase risk by 48 percent. Researchers looked at the diets of 84,493 women 50 to 79. The benefits were stronger among women who ate lots of baked or broiled dark fish, such as blue fish, mackerel, and salmon than among those who ate mostly tuna or white fish, such as snapper, or cod. Consuming baked or broiled fish also seemed to protect against atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, high blo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862529 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:25:00 +0100 4862529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862532&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fbaby%2F2011%2F05%2Fprobiotics-for-kidsworth-it.html Baffled by the bewildering array of foods and drinks that prominently feature probiotics on the label? Wonder if you should be giving these to your baby or young child? You’re not alone. Food marketers promote probiotics, those beneficial bacteria that live in the intestines, where they can ease digestive woes and possibly strengthen immune systems, in everything from infant formula to yogurts specifically targeted to children. “We’re constantly being bombarded by magazines and TV,” said Dan Thomas, M.D., the lead author on a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP, on probiotics and prebiotics in pediatrics. “We wrote this to tell pediatricians what is known. Pediatricians are being bombarded by the industry. As a medical community, the... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862532 Tue, 24 May 2011 21:53:00 +0100 4862532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852850&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Feating-dairy-doesnt-raise-heart-attack-risk.html Eating dairy products doesn't raise the risk of a heart attack, even though high-fat dairy products may raise cholesterol, new research has found. But positive effects from nutrients in dairy, and negatives from saturated fats, may be cancelling each other out. Dairy products are a good source of nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals. But doctors have long worried that high-fat dairy products, like butter and some cheeses, may raise cholesterol and clog up the arteries, increasing your chances of heart disease. They’ve been puzzled that this doesn’t seem to be borne out in research. But there are lots of things that can give muddled messages from research into diet, from whether people actually answer correctly (do they say butter when they eat margarine, or vice ver... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852850 Mon, 23 May 2011 11:45:00 +0100 4852850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848048&cid=t_100765_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FE5U30HPur8M%2F ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects millions of children and adults (up to 5% of children in the US).  More and more evidence suggests that brain training may be key to help these individuals. With this in mind, we put together our most recent articles on the topic to  a) help you better understand what is going in the brain of a person with ADHD, and b) provide you with up-to-date information on what can be done to fight the disorder and improve the lives of people suffering from it. We particularly thank Dr. Rabiner from Duke Uni­ver­sity for writing many of these articles. What is ADHD? What kind of attention is involved in ADHD? ADHD may be considered as a problem in the willful control of attention as opposed to a pure deficit in the ability to pay attent... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848048 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:02:10 +0100 4848048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4847950&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fanother-coffee-perk-lower-risk-of-prostate-cancer.html In this study, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health followed 47,911 men for 20 years. After that time, men who consumed the most coffee (six or more cups per day) had an 18 percent lower risk of developing any form of prostate cancer and were 60 percent less likely to die of it. Even men who drank just one to three cups lowered their risk of dying of prostate cancer by 30 percent. The researchers said it wasn’t the caffeine that did the trick, since the benefits were seen in men who drank regular or decaf. Instead, they suggest it might be the rich mix of antioxidant compounds found in the coffee. Bottom line: While this is a large and well-designed study, it was still an observational study based on self reports. So it’s still too soon to say that more is bett... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4847950 Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4847950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841463&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fcritics-chew-over-our-diet-ratings.html We’ve been doing diet Ratings since 2005, but this year’s installment—our third—is suddenly controversial. The main bone of contention: our inclusion of a 2010 study of our top-rated diet, Jenny Craig. First, let’s acknowledge where the critics have a point. We should have prominently mentioned that participants in the 2010 study, which had a remarkably low dropout rate, didn’t have to pay for the prepackaged meals, snacks, and desserts that are the backbone of Jenny Craig’s program—a freebie that the investigators valued at $6,240 over the course of the two-year study. The monetary value of the free food and counseling in the Jenny Craig trial is indeed a lot higher than, say, the monetary value of the Slim-Fast products, or the cost of me... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841463 Wed, 18 May 2011 22:56:00 +0100 4841463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842038&cid=t_100765_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F78Marc1thBc%2F Do you want to lose a few pounds – or a few dozen? Many of us do: in fact, over 60% of Americans are overweight (and other developed nations are catching up fast). You’d think that all the diet pills, diet foods, diet books and diet plans would help. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to be doing much good. I’ve got a long history with dieting: I was overweight as a teen, and I still have to pay close attention to my weight to stop it creeping back up. (I blame a combination of genetics, a mild medical condition, and a fondness for chocolate…) Over the years, though, I’ve learnt about a few tricks that really help. If you give these a go, you’ll find that you can lose weight without having to eat a restrictive diet and without spending hours trying to resist the siren call of... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842038 Wed, 18 May 2011 04:01:07 +0100 4842038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841466&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Ftraveling-under-a-cloud-of-ill-health.html Years ago, when I traveled a lot for my work, my life was a whirl of fast food on the fly, overly indulgent restaurant meals, endless cups of coffee into the wee hours of the night, nonstop stress, and strings of days when I was so exhausted by the end of the day that going to the dingy gym behind the hotel pool had about as much appeal as a root canal. It took a toll on my health—and a recent study suggests that I wasn’t alone. The study, in the April issue of the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, looked at over 13,000 employees of a large international company as they underwent an annual physical. While the results weren’t cut and dry, the busiest travelers were more likely to be obese, have high blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and mu... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841466 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:30:00 +0100 4841466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841587&cid=t_100765_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F17%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-17-2011%2F Do you feel it in the air? It’s change. Every season has an end. And with any end comes fear, uncertainty and sometimes sadness. Even if ends bring new beginnings like a marriage, a baby or a new career, the loss of what we know can feel earth shattering. Instead of embracing change, we grasp on, holding desperately to what was instead of what will be. Does that sound like you? How are you continuing to do things that don’t serve you or your new life out of fear of change? Maybe you need to take the time to grieve for your old self and your old life so that you can embrace your new one. It’s something important to contemplate this week as we get closer to summer. It also fits with one of our posts on transitions. Have a great week and enjoy! Seven Rules of Mindful Eating ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841587 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:50:25 +0100 4841587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828872&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fcoffee-cuts-breast-cancer-risk-not-so-fast.html Ever read about new research and think "That seems too good to be true?" That's what went through my mind this week when I read a press release declaring: "Coffee reduces breast cancer risk." Fantastic news. Unfortunately, the research doesn't back up this bold claim. What role coffee drinking might play in a woman's risk of breast cancer has long puzzled researchers. Some chemicals in coffee might promote cancer cell growth, while others—such as antioxidants—may help prevent it. Studies looking at coffee drinkers have shown conflicting results, finding either a higher or lower risk of breast cancer, or no difference in risk at all. One explanation for these inconsistent findings might be that coffee affects the risk of only certain types of breast cancer. This was the basic... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828872 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:45:00 +0100 4828872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828874&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fconfessions-of-a-diet-skeptic.html Having numerous friends and family members who’ve ridden the diet roller coaster over the years—lose some weight, gain some weight, find a new “miracle” diet—I admit I’m a tad skeptical of “diets.” Most seem more shtick than substance. No carbs! No fruit! Nothing cooked! Eat grapefruit! Cabbage soup! Twinkies! Eat like a gorilla, like a cave-man, like in the Bible! Our new diet Ratings bring some sense to the chaos, by using objective measures—how long people stick with the diet, how much weight they lose, how they stack up nutritionally—to rank seven popular diets. And we found a clear winner: Jenny Craig. But we also point out that the best diet for you is the one you can stick with. And for me, that isn’t a formal die... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828874 Sat, 14 May 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4828874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821183&cid=t_100765_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fconsumer-reports-diet-rankings-a-waste-of-time%2F Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers as health foods? Seriously? This NPR Health blogger “get’s it” – she argues there are profits to be made from their selling of processed foods. She says, of the “savory” steak and ranch flatbread … But there was nothing very whole or natural to be found among the ingredients. We counted no fewer than 80 distinct substances on the list from salt and soybean oil to titanium dioxide and ammonium chloride. Hmmm… makes you “think”. How can they promote healthy eating and sell you THAT food-like substance? If anyone gets the allure of dieting, it’s me. I swear if you could get a PhD in diets, I’d have at least five. I actually have more experience dieting (started at 12) than I do as a registe... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821183 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:51:37 +0100 4821183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813287&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcould-a-low-salt-diet-be-bad-for-your-heart%2F2011.05.11 In this study of 3,681 men and women from Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, Romania and Russia whose health was followed for eight years, participants with the lowest sodium excretion (which is a good measure of sodium intake) were 56% more likely to have died from cardiovascular disease than those with the highest sodium excretion. Among the nearly 2,100 participants with normal blood pressure at the study’s start, sodium excretion (sodium intake) had no effect on the development of high blood pressure. These are startling findings. If true, they would undercut major programs by the U.S. government to reduce Americans’ intake of salt—the main source of sodium—from prepared and processed foods and at home. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Harvard ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813287 Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:07 +0100 4813287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803125&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fjenny-craig-tops-cr-diet-ratingsbut-isnt-necessarily-best-for-all.html Six of the diets we looked at—Atkins, Jenny Craig, Ornish, Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, and the Zone—have all been subjected to the ultimate test: a clinical trial good enough to be published in a reputable medical journal. That means we don’t have to guess how well they work. We know. And how well is that? In this, our third round of diet Ratings, the overall winner is Jenny Craig, the widely-advertised commercial program that combines personalized motivational counseling with a meal plan consisting of its branded single-serving entrees and snacks, supplemented with sides and beverages you supply yourself. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s right for you. That’s because the best diet is the one you’ll stick with, and different diets appeal t... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803125 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4803125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797837&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fthe-adhd-diet.php There has been increasing research with respect to the ADHD diet and other aspects of nutrition that may be involved in the successful treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The nutritional management of ADHD is one aspect that has been relatively neglected to date, but food additives, refined sugars, food sensitivities or allergies, and fatty acid deficiencies have all been linked to ADHD. There is increasing evidence that many children with behavioral problems are sensitive to one or more food components that can negatively impact their behavior. We know that food has a tremendous impact on mood states. Consider the infamous ’sugar crash’ or how sluggish one feels soon after consuming a large, greasy meal. Conversely, think about the alertness and energy one f... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797837 Sat, 07 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4797837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794852&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2F7-heart-healthy-gifts-for-mom.html If the Mom in your life doesn’t need another picture frame, pan set, or vacuum cleaner, go with something that keeps her smiling, feeling young, and on her toes—the gift of heart health. Here are seven ideas. 1. Go out for Greek dinner. Mediterranean-style food isn’t just delicious, it can be quite healthy, too. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish with some olive oil, nuts, and, yes, red wine, lowers heart disease risk, and might keep depression, type 2 diabetes, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease away, too. 2. Give a fruit basket. It’s a no-brainer, eating a wide variety of fruits is an easy way to protect the heart. In a recent study, women who ate dried apples every day for a year lowered their LDL (bad) cholesterol by 23 percent, in... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794852 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4794852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794954&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fmay-2011-how-is-your-crohns-today%2F Hello Everyone! I hope that you are doing well today! It is time for us to have another edition of How Is Your Crohn’s Today?. For those of you who are new to the blog, every now and then I like to check in with everyone for updates and your Crohn’s is holding up. I’ll tell you how I am doing, and you reply in the comments section about your current status. I finally went to see my rheumatologist and did my yearly bone scan. I was reluctant to go because I was so afraid that my bone density would be worse and I have been anxious about taking the Reclast medication again. As I wrote in a previous blog, I have been worried about some of the side effects of the medication. The bone scan actually showed that my bone density improved by 7.2 percent, which is really a lot if you think abo... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794954 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:59:30 +0100 4794954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795072&cid=t_100765_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fcelebrate-no-diet-day-may-6-2011%2F Today, May 6, 2011 is International “no diet day”. That’s right – there’s actually a day for people who refuse dieting and hopefully help raise awareness of dieting’s physical, mental, and emotional dangers. “No Diet Day” is an annual celebration of body acceptance and body shape diversity. (YAHOOOOOO!!!) This day is also dedicated to promoting a healthy life style and raise awareness of the dangers and futility of dieting. International No Diet Day is observed on May 6 (TODAY!) Here are three reasons not to diet: They don’t work. A 2007 UCLA study showed 86% of people who diet regain the weight back and more They are associated with negative body image and emotional problems that can lead to depression, a serious psychological disor... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795072 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:34:20 +0100 4795072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872486&cid=t_100765_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F7rStxdPvF-I%2F This is a key video about Bulimia from Face The Issue and narrated by Catherine Zeta-Jones.Catherine Zeta-Jones in Legend of ZorroThis is a quote from a sufferer of Bulimia.for the past week i keep binging..ive been on a diet now since about 4 months or so and ive lost [edit]… i was doing really good and i hardly ever binged maybe once in the whole time.. all of a sudden in the past 2 weeks ive binged (and then purged) about 6 times.. i dont know whats wrong with me.. i feel so out of control.. i hate purging i know not even half the food comes up and then i feel guilty im really scared to gain weight again, i promise myself i wont do it the next day and then i do.. i just want control over my mind again but it seems liek i cant get control of it.someone please help.. Share, print or... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872486 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:50:01 +0100 4872486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794816&cid=t_100765_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011%2F This article reports on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) assessing associations of structured exercise training regimens (aerobic, resistance, or both) and physical activity advice with or without dietary cointervention on change in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in type 2 diabetes patients. The article concludes that structured exercise training that consists of aerobic exercise, resistance training, or both combined is associated with HbA1c reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Structured exercise training of more than 150 minutes per week is associated with greater HbA1c declines than that of 150 minutes or less per week. Physical activity advice is associated with lower HbA1c, but only when combined with dietary advice. Filed under: A... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794816 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:53:30 +0100 4794816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780486&cid=t_100765_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FIjq9ZMQ6Rf4%2F Anxious to win FDA approval for its Qnexa diet pill, Vivus has come up with an unsual fallback position to overcome safety issues that have so far scuttered agency endorsement. If the results of a planned teratogenicity study are inadequate to win over regulators, the beleaguered little drugmaker plans to seek a limited indication. Very limited. This would involve allowing docs to prescribe the diet pill to “only men and women of non-child bearing potential” (read here). This might seem counterintuitive. After all, diet pills are widely sought by countless women who are still capable of conceiving. For instance, Leerink Swann analyst Steve Yoo estimates in an investor note this morning that about 50 percent of the “likely market could fall into the women of childbearing a... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780486 Tue, 03 May 2011 13:07:13 +0100 4780486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780396&cid=t_100765_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fis-diet-a-main-adhd-cause-recent-research-on-other-causes.php Just imagine if there was one main ADHD cause! That would make life simpler if it were due to genetic factors, or diet, or the environment or conditions during pregnancy. It could have something to do with the structure of the brain and the chemical imbalances involved in the neurotransmitters. Actually, it is a combination of all the above, just to make life more complicated and no main ADHD cause has ever been identified. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has done research on diet and it seems that certain dietary supplements can be a help in lessening the symptoms of ADHD. Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin B, plus fewer processed foods all seems to help although the NIH estimate that only about 5% of ADHD children are actually helped by diet and they seem to fall into the food aller... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780396 Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4780396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775382&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Ffood-fight-breaks-out-over-corn-sugar.html Big Sugar is taking Big Corn to court over the name “corn sugar.” Representatives of U.S. sugar farmers and refiners claim that the corn industry’s use of the term constitutes false and misleading advertising. We agree that the name is confusing. But we also think that you should limit consumption of all added sugar, in any name or form. The lawsuit comes after manufacturers of high fructose corn syrup petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to change the ingredient’s name to “corn sugar” in 2010, and began promoting it as “corn sugar” in advertisements. They want to make the change largely because of the bad rep high-fructose corn syrup has received in recent years as being somehow less healthful than other forms of sugar, which has hur... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775382 Mon, 02 May 2011 20:10:00 +0100 4775382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775620&cid=t_100765_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F02%2Finspiring-women-at-the-2011-aalu-annual-meeting-today%2F Today is going to be a great day! That’s because I get to do what I love best… talk! (LOL, seriously, I was voted “most talkative” in middle school and high school). No. What I love best is engaging people and helping them think differently about their health and wellness. I want people to see their daily choices about nutrition, exercise, and managing stress as self-care. Unfortunately, we don’t. Most women (97%) spend most days “bashing” the way they look. We don’t get any help from certain forms of media either. Take this month’s issue of Marie Claire. They published self-proclaimed “nutritionists” daily food journals. One woman starved herself all day and then binged on fruit, smoothies, and a box of macaroons once she f... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775620 Mon, 02 May 2011 12:52:59 +0100 4775620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767989&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-much-salt-and-wine-is-too-much.html Quick quiz: Is sea-salt a low-sodium alternative to table salt? How much sodium should you consume anyway? And, yes, red wine might be good for you, but how much is too much? If you don’t know, join the club. Americans, overall, are a little fuzzy on the answers, according to a survey 1,000 adults just released by the American Heart Association. Forty percent of those surveyed didn’t know that the AHA recommends no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day—less than half of what most Americans eat. And nearly two thirds said that sea salt had less sodium than table salt. In fact, it doesn’t matter if your salt comes from a shaker or the sea, if it’s finely ground or in big chunks, or if it’s kosher or not, it’s all pretty much the same. Finally,... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767989 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +0100 4767989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758924&cid=t_100765_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FyYhYZfeVzvA%2Finterview-hope-warshaw-on-her-free-eatsmart-apps.php We recently spoke with Hope Warshaw about her new, free EatSmart app for iPhone and Android. The app is published by Quantia Communications, a Diabetes Daily Sponsor.Q: What is the EatSmart app all about?We developed the EatSmart app specifically for people with prediabetes and type 2 in mind. Developing EatSmart was a collaboration. I brought the diabetes nutrition expertise and Quantia Communications, a Boston-based healthcare technology company, brought its expertise in delivering important medical information through the web and mobile devices. Quantia has taken the technology it has developed and used for years to deliver clinical content to healthcare providers on QuantiaMD.com and has now applied it to people with specific health concerns, such as diabetes.EatSmart consists of ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758924 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:39:15 +0100 4758924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758719&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008050.html Starve a heart disease and feed a cancer? SEATTLE – The largest study ever to examine the association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found what's good for the heart may not be good for the prostate. Analyzing data from a nationwide study involving more than 3,400 men, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that men with the highest blood percentages of docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, an inflammation-lowering omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fatty fish, have two-and-a-half-times the risk of developing aggressive, high-grade prostate cancer compared to men with the lowest DHA levels. Conversely, the study also found that men with the highest blood ratios of trans-fatty acids – which are linked to inflammation and... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758719 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4758719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747586&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008043.html Soy isoflavones block DNA repair mechanisms and help radiation kill cancer cells. But you might worry about what blocking the DNA repair mechanism does to your cells if you aren't undergoing treatment for cancer. "To improve radiotherapy for lung cancer cells, we are studying the potential of natural non-toxic components of soybeans, called soy isoflavones, to augment the effect of radiation against the tumor cells and at the same time protect normal lung against radiation injury," said Dr. Gilda Hillman, an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Wayne State University's School of Medicine and the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. "These natural soy isoflavones can sensitize cancer cells to the effects of radiotherapy, by inhibiting survival mechanisms... (Sourc... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747586 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4747586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744821&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmoms-perspective-a-gluten-free-diet-in-babys-first-year-to-reduce-risk-of-type-1-diabetes%2F2011.04.23 (Alternate tittle:  “Bring out yer bread!”) Now that the little bird is the big O-N-E, we have completed one year as parents.  And one year doing the gluten-free diet with our baby.  This was important to me because I felt strongly about the ties between the early introduction of gluten and type 1 diabetes diagnoses. And after doing some research and discussing this as a family, Chris and I decided to keep our BSparl gluten-free for her first year. It was pretty easy, to be honest, keeping a little baby off gluten.  (Especially since she doesn’t have celiac, so our decision was elective instead of required.) The ease came mostly from the fact that BSparl breastfed for almost six months, and didn’t start on solid foods until just after she turned six months old.�... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744821 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:00:21 +0100 4744821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742347&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008040.html Another reason to eat a more paleo diet: DALLAS – April 19, 2011 – Curbing carbohydrates is more effective than cutting calories for individuals who want to quickly reduce the amount of fat in their liver, report UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. "What this study tells us is that if your doctor says that you need to reduce the amount of fat in your liver, you can do something within a month," said Dr. Jeffrey Browning, assistant professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern and the study's lead author. The results, available online and in an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, could have implications for treating numerous diseases including diabetes, insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742347 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4742347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771073&cid=t_100765_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.com%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fmicrorna-mediates-gene-diet-interaction-related-to-obesity%2F Eating more n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, commonly known as omega-3 fatty acids, may help carriers of a genetic variant on the perilipin 4 (PLIN4) gene locus lose weight more efficiently. Led by Jose M. Ordovas, PhD, director of the Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA, researchers genotyped seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), also [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771073 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:52:35 +0100 4771073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771074&cid=t_100765_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.com%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fvegetarians-may-have-lower-risk-of-cataracts%2F People who eat meat may be at increased risk of developing cataracts compared to vegetarians, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Oxford in England say vegetarians and vegans are 30% to 40% less likely to develop cataracts than people who eat a lot of meat. Other factors, such as smoking, diabetes, and [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771074 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:46:35 +0100 4771074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771077&cid=t_100765_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.com%2F2011%2F04%2F21%2Fseaweed-fiber-in-liquid-meals-may-cut-hunger%2F Adding a dietary fiber derived from seaweed to a meal-replacement drink may reduce feelings of hunger by 30%, a team of industry researchers reports. Researchers from Unilever’s Research and Development in the Netherlands compared the effects on hunger after drinking a meal-replacement drink with the fiber, alginate, at two different strengths and without it. The [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771077 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:02:26 +0100 4771077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734434&cid=t_100765_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FibXzn1ApJCk%2F Our hormones control almost every aspect of our daily lives, from our reproductive functions and our appearance to our sleep, and even the way we store and burn fat. No matter how a hormonal imbalance manifests itself on the outside, the internal reality remains the same – any and all hormonal imbalances lead to difficulty losing weight and an increased risk of obesity. Unfortunately, the most common imbalances cannot be solved by dieting alone. In fact, they can prevent successful fat loss, even when great diet and exercise plans are in place. Most of us experience the very subtle symptoms of a hormonal imbalance every day. These are things like feeling tired after eating, having difficulty falling asleep, or waking up each night between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Or maybe you notice that you do... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734434 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:35 +0100 4734434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734081&cid=t_100765_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fmoney%2F2011%2F04%2Fftc-lawsuit-acai-berry-juice-fake-news-websites-deceptive-marketing.html The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking a harsh legal stand against 10 companies and individuals marketing acai berry weight-loss products online by using fake news websites which imply endorsement from major media outlets—including Consumer Reports. According to the FTC, the defendants' deceptive online practices involve creating "news" that seem to be from legitimate organizations such as ABC, CBS, Consumer Reports, CNN and others. And although the fake online news sites may contain headlines ("Acai Berry Diet Exposed: Miracle Diet or Scam?") and logos from major news organizations, they really are just advertisements, says the FTC. David Vladeck, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in today's news release: Almost everything about these sites is f... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734081 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:30:00 +0100 4734081